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Friday Frocks: Always a Bridesmaid

By Kirsten|July 8th, 2011|Friday Frocks, Why Did You Wear That?|

Ah, that special day in your life. You’ve dreamt about it since you were a little girl. You’re wearing the most beautiful dress you’ll probably ever wear and you get to marry the man of your dreams with your very best friends right by your side.

They were there when you called them with giddy excitement after your first date, wiped away your tears after your first fight, and called them immediately when he finally popped the question. So why are you dressing them up like show ponies?

I get that this is “your day” but what did I ever do to you? Why must I look like I’m wearing a prom dress (and a bad one at that)? Is this some kind of hazing? Cause I’m pretty sure we covered that when I was holding your hair back as you tossed your cookies at your bachelorette party… You know, the time you made me drink out of a penis straw?

Not sure why so many brides insist on making their besties and bridesmaids look like giant eggplants or fluffy pink sheep, while they’ve never looked better. I know, I know… it’s hard to find one dress that matches your color “theme”, looks good on everyone, and doesn’t upstage you.

A few things:

These dresses are ugly. They just are.
Not every girl is going to look smashing in the exact same dress. I don’t care how beautiful your besties are. Some have hips, some have breasts, and unless you lucked into having quintuplets for best friends, none of them are going to look the same in that damn dress.
When you ask us, “Will you ever wear this dress again?” we have no choice but to plaster on a smile and squeal with delight, “Yes!!!”
We will never upstage you- unless you make us wear these god forsaken taffeta monstrosities. You’re the bride and you are beautiful!

Listen, I know you think that you must purchase official bridesmaids dresses, but there are plenty of great “off the rack” options that might actually make your bridesmaids happy. To drive home my point, I have found options (all under $300) in every color of the rainbow:

1. Top Shop Yellow Cami Ruched Mesh Dress, $95, 2. Amanda Uprichard Crystal Body Silk Dress, $194, 3. Victoria’s Secret Flirty Multi-Way Dress, $79.50, 4. Presley Skye Ruffle Trim Crepe de Chine Dress, $128, 5. BCBGENERATION Cascading Ruffle Dress, $98, 6. A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Yellow Silk Chiffon Beaded One Shoulder Dress, $237, 7. Ellen Tracy Sleeveless V-Neck Dress, $148, 8. Aqua Encom Twist Bandeau Full Maxi Dress, $129.29, 9. Aidan Mattox Floral Print Tiered Gown, $295, 10. Aidan Mattox Pansy Silk Chiffon Halter Dress, $279

11. Lauren by Ralph Lauren Chessington Shirred Dress, $130, 12. Ani Lee Taryn Dress, $299, 13. Free People Watercolor Printed Asymmetrical Dress, $128, 14. Mark + James Tie Waist Metallic Tulle Dress, $295, 15. Parker Bead Dress, $297, 16. Max and Cleo One Shoulder Gown, $178, 17. Amanda Uprichard Jessie Maxi Dress, $242, 18. LM by Mignon Cascade One Shoulder Gown, $243, 19. American Apparel Siren Dress, $75, 20. Winter Kate Barbel Lace Trim Maxi Gown, $285

So cut your gals a break, would ya? You still want them by your side after your big day, right?

xx,

WhyDid

Why Don’t You Make Bath Time Lots of Fun?

By Kirsten|July 7th, 2011|Beauty Buzz|

I’m a sucker for testing out new and noteworthy beauty products. I’m always looking for the next “miracle cure” for whichever beauty ailment I happen to be fixating on at that moment (split ends, cellulite, chipped nails, dark circles). This week, we’re back to split ends. I ran out of my usual deep conditioner, so I decided to test out CEW’s (Cosmetic Executive Women) pick for best hair care product, Bumble and Bumble Mending Masque.

First things first, this stuff is expensive. $37 for five ounces… you go ahead and do the math (I’m not any good at it). Anyway, the texture is nice and thick and I actually don’t recall a smell at all. Let me sniff my hair. Please hold….

Yeah, no. So, anyway, I slathered my hair with the dense cream and then raked it through from roots to tips with my fingers concentrating it on my ends (duh). Then I decided to go ahead and look down at the directions (see how I operate? Do not do as I do. Always read directions FIRST). I saw that it instructed me to leave the mask on my hair for ten minutes. Ten minutes?!?! That’s a long time to hang out in the shower with not a whole lot to do.

1. SplashProof iPod Shower Speaker, $33.99, 2. Hello Kitty Shower Cap, $16, 3. Biore Steam Activated Cleanser, $6.36, 4. Crystalline Pedicure Wand, $10, 5. True Blue Spa 60 Second Manicure Scrub, $12, 6. Bliss Stimulator, $22, 7. Pink Baby Light Up Duck, $4

So, I tried to figure out how exactly one would spend this extended shower time productively. Clearly, my “go to” would be dancing (you’ve seen my moves), so a shower radio is a must. You also probably want to scrub any calluses off of your tootsies or pretty little fingers and follow this up by steaming your skin flawless. In case you get lonely, it can’t hurt to bring a pal… like a rubber ducky. With the party you’re throwing in the shower, ten minutes will fly by in no time and you’ll emerge looking like a lady who spent all day at the spa.

xx,

WhyDid

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Setting the Mood: Why Don’t You Have Anything To Say?

By Kirsten|July 6th, 2011|Setting the Mood|

I didn’t have a whole heck of a lot to say today… so I made you a collage.

Cause that’s what grown adults do when they have nothing to say… right?

xx,

WhyDid

Oh yeah…

Dress: Oscar de la Renta, $4,690

Shoes: Valentino, $1,250

WhyDid Wisdom: (BFFN) Best Friends For Now

By Kirsten|July 5th, 2011|WhyDid Wisdom|

A girlfriend of mine came to me a week or so ago bummed out about one of her friends. She couldn’t understand why her friend was acting stand off-ish and asked whether or not she should confront her. We then got to talking about friends, friendships, and good ol’ relationships.

I feel like I’ve been lucky enough to know some of the best girls in the world. Each of them special for one reason or another. (I’ve also known some real assholes too, but let’s not focus on that). No matter how great some of my gal pals have been, only some have lasted while others were merely temporary friends during a specific period in my life. Not every person you meet is going to be your friend, let alone, your “best” friend.

Human relationships, whether platonic or romantic, are very difficult. Just because you aren’t “dating” your friend, doesn’t make it any less difficult and, at times, can make it that much more complicated. For instance, if a guy hung up on you, bailed on your plans repeatedly, or talked down to you in front of people, you’d probably dump him, right? It wouldn’t matter that you two had spent a summer at camp in upstate New York when you were twelve. So, why on earth would you want a “friend” who treated you that way? Sounds more like a frenemy (not to mention unhealthy relationship) to me.

You must be honest with yourself and decide what type of friendship this is. Friends come in all different formats, you know. While you may have shared a love of frat parties in college or dated best friends post college, sometimes we hold onto memories rather than reality. You must re-evaluate from time to time in order to ensure you are partaking in a healthy and mutually beneficial friendship.

Categorizing your friendships and being honest with yourself certainly doesn’t make cutting ties any easier. Trust me, there are people who I thought for sure would be by my side at my wedding, but they won’t even be in attendance now. It’s crazy, but people change and so do relationships. You have to take the friendship for what it was worth. Tuck away all the great memories and the lessons you learned and appreciate that person for who she is.

By no means, am I implying that friendships should be temporary or taken any less seriously. Just make sure you are engaging with people who make you the best “you” possible and who have your best interest at heart. Don’t be a friendship slut. A best friend is a very special title and should be reserved for only those who truly deserve it.

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Eat That: Accessorize Your Meal

By Kirsten|July 4th, 2011|Recipes, Why Did You Eat That?|

We get it. The Fourth of July is all about the grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, but just like any good outfit, your plate also needs accessories. Enter the party dip and holiday cocktail.

A real crowd pleaser, queso, is sure to be a hit (except for all your lactose intolerant pals). For some reason it’s impossibly difficult to find any decent queso in CA (ironic?). So, I took matters into my own hands and started making it at home.

I shouldn’t really have to explain this… but I will.

Ingredients:

16 oz. Velveeta cheese (sliced into 1 inch cubes)
1 can (10 oz) of Rotel

Directions:

Melt cheese and Rotel in a pot. Serve with tortilla chips.

Finally, something we can thank Texas for.

I love when I receive emails like this (from my dear friend, Dev):

Watermelon Martinis

Ingredients:

5 cups watermelon cubes (rind and seeds removed- duh)

3/4 cup lemon vodka…… this is does NOT sound like enough….

6 Tbsp lime juice

3 Tbsp cointreau or Triple Sec

3 Tbsp sugar

Directions:

Blend together with approximately 3-6 ice cubes. Blend until slushy…

or perhaps you would just like to blend the watermelon up and mix in the ingredients for a martini.

“Id like to invite you to consider” whipping these gems up for the July 4th weekend. I feel they would be a hit any party.