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Why Did You Wear That: Putting on the Glitz

By Kirsten|November 1st, 2011|Personal Style, Why Did You Wear That?|

You know how much I love sequin shorts, but fall calls for something a little warmer… yet just as sparkly. Lucky, lucky me (and you) they have these things called sequin leggings. While leggings are still not pants and these particular leggings aren’t for everyday wear, these babies are pretty fantastic and sure to turn a few (hundred) heads. I like this look as an alternative to the “woman wearing a tux” thing. It’s also a great option for a slightly less dressy than cocktail attire, but definitely more fancy than denim. With all the upcoming holiday parties and festivities, who doesn’t need another alternative to the LBD?

Little details like a beautiful bangle and bow tie headband complete this party approved look. Pile hair atop your head in a top notch top knot and slick on some shiny red lipstick. You’ll be ready to party in no time flat. Want to recreate this look for your next social gathering?

1. American Apparel Sleeveless Crepe de Chine Button Up, $45, 2. Plan B Sequin Leggings, $93, 3. Forever21 Glossy Bow Headband, $3.80, 4. Kenneth Jay Lane Giraffe Cover Watch, $82.99, 5. Stuart Weitzman Great Neck Suede Bootie, $425

Get your shine on.

xx,

WhyDid

WhyDid Wisdom: Happily Ever After (Or at least for the next 72 days)

By Kirsten|October 31st, 2011|WhyDid Wisdom|

This week’s WhyDid Wisdom is brought to you by the letters, D, U, and H.

So, I don’t like to talk about Kim or the rest of the Kardashian Klan because, well, they drive me KRAZY. However, the events today leave me with no other choice. While I saw Kim and Kris (Humphries)’s divorce coming a mile away, as I scrolled through Facebook and Twitter, it seems that some of you knuckleheads are not only surprised, but also upset. Let me guess, you are the same folks who actually thought this three ring circus and 18 different spin off shows were “real.” You were really “rooting” for Kim and Kris, huh? Well, newsflash, nothing on any of the Kardashian brand “reality” shows is real. It’s poorly scripted TV. They are not the Cosby’s and that is not real life.

Luckily, some of you seem to be (finally) getting the wake up call. One such status update from someone said, “I bet this whole wedding was a PR stunt.” Oh, wow, somebody call MENSA. We’ve got a live one. I’m not trying to be condescending, but come on guys, you didn’t really think this was anything more than an opportunity to trick you, advertisers, and sponsors out of time and money, did you? Oh… you did. That’s so sweet. Well, sugar, face the facts. You got played.

But don’t feel bad because you know what? I’m not just annoyed with the American public. This is a lesson for brands out there everywhere (cough, Vera). Come on, you should have known better. Affiliating yourself with something like this is not good for business. Did you really need to sell out for something as cheap, tawdry, and contrived as a reality TV wedding? Have some standards.

Sure, some say Kim is a “good businesswoman” but some could also say the same about Bernie Madoff. Just because they figured out how to make money, doesn’t mean they did it the right way or with even an ounce of integrity.

Here’s the deal. It’s okay to be pissed off about this, but not because you’re sad that there isn’t going to be another Kim and Kris Making Babies spin off. It’s okay to be pissed that this family exploited the sacred vows of marriage to make a quick (eighteen million) bucks. It’s okay to be pissed that NONE of that money was given to charity. It’s okay to be pissed that our gay and lesbian friends aren’t even allowed to get married in this country. It’s okay to be pissed that they had the audacity to have a wedding registry. And it’s most certainly okay to be pissed that such a gauche display of wealth was televised and consumed by so many when there are families in our very own backyards who don’t have enough to pay for groceries this month.

But don’t you dare be pissed and then even think about picking up the remote to watch yet another vapid brain melting morally corrupt episode of “Blah Blah Insert Kardashian Name Here.” Because if this didn’t teach you a lesson, then you’re just as much to blame for it as Kim. Without you (and that pesky sex tape), she’d be nothing but a girl selling clothes in the Valley (good one, Kris).

xx,

WhyDid

Photo via The New York Observer

Setting the Mood: Start Walkin’

By Kirsten|October 31st, 2011|Setting the Mood|

Sure stilettos are sexy, but there is something so empowering about slipping into your favorite fall boots for the first time. Boots come in all shapes, sizes, and shades. You could quite literally spend a year’s salary (or more) on all the amazing options… but I’m not encouraging that.

From Nancy Sinatra to Wonder Woman, some of history’s strongest women made a living by working it in their boots. So let’s take a note from the fearless femmes who have come before us and do the same.

xx,

WhyDid

Boots (clockwise): Brian Atwood Studded Elaphe, $1,880, Versace Pin Heeled Nappa, $1,125, Swedish Hasbeens Combat $430,Bally Colorblock, $995, Dolce & Gabbana Plaid and Leather Lace-Up, $1,045

Weekend Playlist: Fright Night Car and Automobile Day

By Kirsten|October 29th, 2011|Weekend Playlist|

Seeing as Halloween falls on a Monday this year … lame… most people will be taking full advantage of the entire weekend to really spook it up. And while you may not be hitting up the hottest cluuuuurb this year, you’ll probably attend some type of Halloween fete. Perhaps, if you’re a really ambitious, you’ll actually be the one throwing said soiree. You’ve thought of everything from eyeball ice cubes to black martinis but have you even taken a moment to consider a hauntingly hip playlist? No? You were too busy making pina ghouladas? That’s fine. I’ve gone ahead and done it for you. You owe me.

Happy haunting.

trucks have been becoming more popular every day trucking industry that provides more people than the government allows them to participate in. how much does an 18 wheeler weighSo there is going to be changes in all of these products in different countries that the government does not even consider to have an impact.”

He continued, “I hope that we can bring back to business what is happening in some places – trucking companies and small companies that can do what this market does on a daily basis so that we can all have the same opportunity that our state has and that we have here in the U.S. at the same time.”

The company believes that “in the long run it will improve access to new jobs.” By doing not make a lot of trips to the United States to pick up more equipment these days they can get a greater number of customers in the U.S.

He said that, “We see as a result of the United States we have really been able to keep pace with our competitors to the cost of goods and services as a whole. If we were unable to meet our budget needs from our initial position, we might as well find another way to attract, attract and compete on cheaper, lower priced equipment (rather than trucking at $500-$600 a month to drive), and get them to where they want, with better price points.”
xx,

WhyDid

Friday Frocks: Tricks Up Your Sleeve

By Kirsten|October 28th, 2011|Friday Frocks, Why Did You Wear That?|

Even though people are getting more and more into Halloween every year, it also seems that a lot of you lovely ladies like to wait until the absolute very last minute to attempt to pull together some type of festive get up. That’s alright, hold off on the non PMS related freak out and take a deep breath (and sip of prosecco). Most likely, you already have something in your very own closet that can easily be crafted into a crowd pleasing costume. Don’t believe me? Here are a few suggestions to get your brain ticking: