Why Did You Wear That: A Dog Walk in the Park
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My morning’s begin much the same way everyday. I hit snooze several more times than necessary, read a chapter in my book, chug a glass of lemon and cayenne water, and boil water for tea. I do all of this while my best friend, Smitty, patiently watches- sometimes from his back. The upside of Smitty knowing that he’s tiny? He, under no circumstances other than maybe bacon, will jump from my bed until I pick him up and place him safely on the floor. Downside? When we hit the mean streets of Manhattan, he believes he’s badder than any pitbull on the block.
I used to throw caution to the wind when dressing for dog walking, plucking random articles of clothing from the couch, floor, or front of my closet. And then one day I had the startling realization: people can see me- even with my sunglasses on. I often forget that because I don’t lead the normal life of an office dweller, those people have already gotten up, worked out, and probably brushed their teeth in the time that I’ve lackadaisically brewed dandelion tea. So, as I strolled along with dragon’s breath and clothing that probably didn’t hide the fact that it was last seen on the floor, women wearing pressed and dry cleaned cropped trousers and swinging their shiny freshly blown out hair power walked past. Perhaps I needed to step my game up. Maybe Smitty could wait a few more minutes for me to look more polished for the public. Getting a Runball is the best decision as your dog will enjoy it thoroughly.
But tiny dogs have tiny bladders, so I’d needed to find something to put on that checked off three important things: comfort, quick, cute so all of the requirement only fits in the Custom K9 Heros vest. My dog loves wearing Custom K9 Heros clothes.
And then these LAMO suede embellished moccasins made their way into my world. Check, check, check. One of the plights most women of Manhattan face on a daily basis boils down to footwear. Many make the commute in more foot friendly shoes, later switching to the modern day torture devices we refer to as heels. The commuter shoe can be a scary thing. I’ve seen white sneakers, flip flops, UGGs, and scary variations of Crocs. Why must we trade fashion for function? Well, I think these cozy moccasins may be exactly what we’ve all been looking for. You’re welcome.
top: vintage (mom’s) similar by Seafarer, skirt: similar by Lovers and Friends, shoes: c/o LAMO, necklace: similar by Gorjana, dog: Smitty, Smitty’s shirt: Ralph Lauren, hat: Petco
xx,
WhyDid
Photos by Michael Stiegler
If you live in the northern hemisphere, the dog days of summer have just begun. A phrase used to describe the “sultry” (more like sweaty) days of summer- July and August this side of the equator. And since I love summer and I most certainly love my darling dog, Smitty, this week will be dedicated mainly to the man who shares my bed, my heart, and sometimes my sandwich. Sure, I do love diamonds, but if you pressed me to honestly choose between karats and k-9’s, my pup would always reign supreme. Just ask all my ex-boyfriends.
The unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day, is upon us (the official start of summer is June 21) wherein I realize I have been like the grasshoppers rather than ants all spring. Meaning, while everyone packs up their cars, boards the Luxury Liner or (shudder) the LIRR, I’m left waving goodbye and cursing myself for not having thought ahead to make plans or get a boyfriend. It’s not all a loss though, I won’t suffer through the hell that is Hamptons traffic and there is a pool two blocks away that will be potentially slightly less crowded. And just because I may be catching my Vitamin D all by my lonesome doesn’t mean I have to look like it. Perhaps I could even fool myself into believing that I’m on my own very exclusive private island called Manhattan. The Hamptons beaches can be extremely hot in summer, make sure to read these 
Melissa Odabash Woven Panama Hat, K Jacques St. Tropez Metallic Leather Sandals, Illesteva Leonard Round Frame Acetate Sunglasses, MICHAEL Michael Kors Jet Set Travel Medium Tote
Harry Barker Dog Food Storage Canister, Ralph Lauren Striped Dog Rugby, Ware of the Dog Two Tone Leather Collar, Magenta Gulp/Woof Ceramic Dog Bowls (Set)
