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Why Did You Wear That: Let Me Blow Your Mind

By Kirsten|January 15th, 2012|Red Carpet Recap, Why Did You Wear That?|

Emma Stone in Lanvin, Reese Witherspoon in Zac Posen

I sort of have a love/hate relationship with award shows. I always go into them hoping to see some of Tinseltown’s most gorgeous gals wearing dresses that I can only dream of, but am left feeling ticked off about the stupid things that these ladies decided to don instead. Another thing that really irks me is the sort of unspoken rule that you “must love” so and so’s dress because, well, she’s so and so! It’s The Emperor’s New Clothes and I’m not buying it. Before I even had a chance to tune in, my Twitter feed was blowing up with “ANGIE ANGIE ANGIE” and “REESE REESE REESE.” So, I’m gonna go ahead and say it: I didn’t like it. Either one.

This year’s Golden Globes wasn’t all bad: there were heartfelt speeches, good laughs, and some serious trends that you need to pay attention to:

You need a headband.
You need red lips.
You need to invest in some Spanx for the sexy mermaid silhouettes that dominated.
You need to stop using self tanner. (I hope it was just the lighting or maybe a bad feed- but wow, was Hollywood orange!).

Here are my favorite looks from this year’s red carpet:
Charlize Theron in Dior, Nicole Kidman in Versace, Jessica Alba in Gucci Claire Danes in J. Mendel, Salma Hayek in Gucci, Evan Rachel Wood in Gucci

There were a few other honorable mentions by Shailene Woodley (Marchesa), Julie Bowen (Reem Acra), and Elle MacPhereson (Zac Posen), but again… nothing that blew. my. mind. I hope this was just the ladies warming up for the rest of award season. With access to the best designers and stylists in the world… I expect a little more.

Now hit the showers.

xx,
WhyDid

Friday Frocks: Life’s a Beach

By Kirsten|January 13th, 2012|Friday Frocks, Why Did You Wear That?|

Can you pass me the SPF, please? Oh… right. It’s snowing here. That means a couple of things. 1. It’s time for me to go home (to California). 2. It’s also time to transport myself (mentally) to a place with warm breezes, cool cocktails, and soft white sand. How does one do that you ask? Well, first of all, whip yourself up a strawberry daiquiri, put on some Bob Marley, and then peruse these vacation worthy frocks. After you’ve convinced yourself you’re somewhere warm, head over to Jet Setter and start booking your next exotic getaway.

1. Sass & Bide Pick N’ Mix Embroidered Strapless Dress, $795, 2. Zimmermann Contrast Halter Dress, $277.20, 3. Issa Short Kimono Dress, $595, 4. Elizabeth and James Paloma Dress, $345, 5. Mara Hoffman King Tut Maxi Dress, $238, 6. M by Missoni Black and Magenta Multicolor Sleeveless Dress, $665, 7. Milly Gustavia Dip Dyed Maxi Dress, $595, 8. Naven Bombshell Dress with Shirring, $345, 9. Halston Heritage Halter Gown, $645, 10. French Connection Multi Jag Stripe Dress, $128

Bon voyage.

xx,

WhyDid

WhyDid Wisdom: One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish…

By Kirsten|January 12th, 2012|WhyDid Wisdom|

As we headed home for the holidays, we were forced to remember where we came from. Pretty or not as that place may be, it’s part of who we are and we should never forget it. Many of us have migrated from our small hometowns to bigger, busier cities, while others never left their childhood haunts. Neither is right or wrong; merely a matter of taste, circumstance, or predisposition.

You may have heard people throw around the phrase “big fish in a small pond” from time to time, but what does that really mean? Basically what it implies is that someone may be considered a “big deal” in a small city (a big fish in small pond), but wouldn’t even be a blip on the radar in a bigger city (pond). Sometimes we think that because we’re making big splashes in our small towns that we’re sure to make a wake in a larger lake… but that may not always be the case. While some fish may thrive in a new big pond, others will flounder and struggle to swim.

You may have also thought about this phrase the other way around… “little fish in a big pond.” Maybe you like to swim under the radar and being a little fish in a big pond feels more comfortable. I once had a friend tell me that she would never move to a big city because she preferred being the big fish in her small pond. Honesty is a virtue, I suppose. And, well, maybe she was on to something. Oftentimes, people leave their lagoons in hopes of making it big in a big city —- only to return with broken dreams and bruised egos.

Whether you choose to stick close to the shore of your small pond or head out into the current of the great sea, there will always be bigger fish (and maybe even some sharks). It’s important to keep that in mind seeing as they could chew you up or just swallow you whole.

Fish don’t have feet, so they’re kind of stuck where they were hatched. Luckily, we have more options. Planes, trains, and automobiles can get us just about anywhere the mind can fathom.

I have always wondered whether people would rather be a big fish in a little pond or a little fish in a big pond. I think I’d rather be a mermaid… but seeing as that’s not an option, I’d go with the little fish in a big pond. Gives me plenty of room to grow.

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: Wear the Rainbow

By Kirsten|January 12th, 2012|Why Did You Wear That?|

When I walked into the fifth floor of Saks a couple of weeks ago, my eyes lit up as I saw a table of denim in almost every color in the rainbow. I love jeans and making them in different colors is merely an excuse for me to buy more… cause I need a pair of lavender jeans, don’t I? Right. For a while denim has been clean, skinny, and dark (thank God, we’ve moved past that whole “distressed”, rhinestoned, whiskered phase). We saw the emergence of red denim this past year, but it hasn’t been since Bongo jeans and snap crotch bodysuits that I’ve seen such a variety of saturated shades. Have I dated myself? No? Cotempo Casuals, anyone? Here’s a roundup of some of my favorite shades that I can’t wait to wear.

Top (L to R): AG Adriano Goldschmied The Stilt Cigarette Pants in Neon Yellow, $159, 7 for All Mankind Skinny Twill Jeans in Neon Yellow, $169, J Brand Skinny Twill Pants in Canary, $176, 7 for All Mankind Gwenevere Skinny Jeans in Deep Canteloupe, $169, Joe’s Colored Skinny Jeans in Nectar, $158, J Brand Skinny Twill Pants in Fraise, $176

Bottom (L to R): J Brand Skinny Twill Pants in St. Tropez, $176, AG Adriano Goldschmied The Stilt Cigarette Jeans in Highlighter Blue, $159, Joe’s Colored Skinny Jeans in French Blue, $158, Rag & Bone The Skinny Jeans in Royal, $176, 7 for All Mankind Skinny Twill Jeans in Light Purple, $169, 7 for All Mankind Skinny Twill Jeans in Neon Pink, $169

Now you’re pants can be as bright as you are.

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: Power to the People

By Kirsten|January 11th, 2012|Red Carpet Recap, Why Did You Wear That?|

Alright, so I didn’t actually watch the People’s Choice Awards because well… as Gawker best summarized… they suck. However, I did go ahead and check out what the ladies were wearing on the red carpet. (I needed to see whether the gals of Hollywood had better taste in attire than America does in television/movies). And much like my senior highschool yearbook signatures, there were a few recurring themes. While my yearbook’s themes were how much statistics sucked, my indecision over which college I would attend, and “I’m so glad we became friends,” the trends of this year’s People’s Choice Awards were the new nude, ongoing green, and leather and lace. I’m on board with all three of these trends… though my patience is starting to grow thin with green. Check out some of the highlights below.