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Why Did You Wear That: Back to Basics

By Kirsten|October 23rd, 2013|Personal Style, Why Did You Wear That?|

I like to keep things simple. (K.I.S.S.). I find that many women spend (or waste) a lot of time overcomplicating their outfits. The fact of the matter is, most women dress for other women. We think we’re dressing for ourselves, but let’s be honest- we’re really just trying to look badder than the babe next to us. The thing is, all the hours spent fussing over the latest and greatest trends can’t be taken back. Sometimes, it’s best to just stick to the basics.

When a friend of mine, who I never get to see– especially when he snags a girlfriend– told me he was nearby and inquired if I was around to grab a drink (when am I not?), I plucked myself from my seat on the couch and promptly closed my computer. I had to get ready quickly and rather than stand in front of my closet scratching my head and cursing my entire wardrobe, I picked out two items that go together better than Snooki and JWow. Jeans and a white tank. There really is no way to go wrong with a perfectly fitting pair of jeans and a basic white top. Spice up a seemingly boring outfit with a detailed denim and add interest with your shoes and handbag. There’s a reason some things are called classics.

jacket: Andrew Marc, tank: Alternative Apparel, jeans: c/o Frankie B., boots: All Saints (similar), bag: Céline (similar)

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: Fresh Coat

By Kirsten|October 22nd, 2013|Why Did You Wear That?|

The only item more clutch to one’s closet than the perfect fall boots is the perfect fall coat. Growing up in Florida, I was unfamiliar with inclement winter weather. Boy, was I in for a rude awakening during my first northeastern snow storm. This was when I took a crash course in dressing for the elements. Never again would I be chilled to the bone without the appropriate outerwear. Someone wise once told me that if you have a nice coat, nice bag, and nice shoes during the winter, it doesn’t really matter whether you’re wearing sweats underneath– no one will even see them. I’m not encouraging that, but I certainly wouldn’t shame you for running to Starbucks in your jammies so long as you cover them accordingly. While you should have one go to coat to cover all occasions, you’re going to need a couple more to fill in the wardrobe gaps. Below are some essential styles that will keep you warm and looking cool.

The trench: Rachel Zoe London Belted Trench, Burberry Brit Short Leather Trimmed Cotton Twill Trench Coat, Club Monaco Isabella Trench
The leather jacket: T by Alexander Wang Reversible Leather and Nylon Bomber Jacket, Mackage Veruca Leather Jacket, Club Monaco Lee Moto Jacket
The cape: Max Studio Single Breasted Cape, DSQUARED2 Wool Cape, Anthropologie Chevron Sweet Poncho
The varsity jacket: Lulu & Co Wool Blend and Leather Varsity Jacket, Club Monaco Gabi Varsity Jacket, Current/Elliot The Varsity Jacket
The camel coat: Club Monaco Ashley Quilted Sleeve Coat, 3.1 Phillip Lim Split Sides Pea Coat, Joseph Man Wool and Cashmere Coat
The statement coat: camilla and marc Silentium Wool Coat, BB Dakota Hazel Leopard Coat, alice + olivia Rhonda High Neck Coat
The weekend jacket: Canada Goose Trillium Parka, Tibi Scuba and Padded Twill Coat, Vince Fur Trimmed Hooded Anorak
The classic coat: GAP Moto Coat, Dawn Levy Harper Leather Trim Wool Wrap Coat, French Connection Leather Trim Asymmetrical Coat

Don’t be left out in the cold.

xx,

WhyDid

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Setting the Mood: Don’t Sweater The Technique

By Kirsten|October 21st, 2013|Setting the Mood|

It’s easy to get melancholy over the falling leaves and temperatures when autumn rolls around. It’s stayed strangely warm this year, but it’s merely a matter of time before you are going to be swaddled in cashmere and merino. I may be biased having spent a portion of my professional life in knitwear, but there is not much I love more than a giant cozy sweater. With destroyed denim, sleek leather, or simple legwear, knitwear is nothing less than versatile. Embrace the chill and find yourself a cozy sweater to snuggle up in.

Helmut Lang Boucle Cotton Blend Sweater, IRO Piper Knitted Sweater, Equipment Asher Cashmere Sweater, Theory Zambra Chunky Knit Sweater

Bundled up, boo boo.

xx,

WhyDid

The List Volume LXXXIX

By Kirsten|October 18th, 2013|The List|

It’s like sometimes things are so infuriating that my mind explodes before I can find the time to actually get my thoughts written down. Maybe it’s like a sort of natural lobotomy? Or one of those secret agent notes that will self destruct in seven seconds? I know plenty of obnoxious things have happened to me in the last week– let alone month, but when I sit myself down to type up the list, my little manicured fingers just hover there idly above the keyboard and my brain is blank. But then I remember…

Girls who can’t seem to comprehend “girl code.” There’s a reason men coined the phrase, “bros before hoes.”
The woman in my hallway who told me, “Not everyone likes dogs,” after having been greeted by mine.
People who move their lips when they read.
Unsolicited relationship/life advice. Thanks, but no thanks.
Dogs’ faces when forced to go outside in the rain.
Having to take your dog outside in the rain.
The rain.
Irish exits when not being performed by me.
When Smitty barks while I’m applying eyeliner and nearly gouge out my eye.
Being unfollowed on Instagram. Especially by someone I know. Obviously, I take Instagram very seriously.

Until next week,

xx,

WhyDid

Beauty Buzz: It’s Just Temporary

By Kirsten|October 17th, 2013|Beauty Buzz|

I’d wondered before about your feelings on getting tatted up, and it’s still one of my most searched posts. The other day, I was sitting and chatting with one of my best gals, Cat, and we noticed that all of the young starlets and songstresses were using ink as their best accessories. And I can’t lie, I think a lot of them look really cool, but having one tattoo of my own that’s not visible to the general public (sorry, Dad- cat’s outta the bag), I can imagine regretting a more substantial stain of the skin. Call me a commitmentphobe.

The thought of having to explain to little Tommy why his mom has an explicit phrase emblazoned on her forearm, makes me cringe. And let’s not even get into that thing called gravity. A cute little fish on your bum may some day become a whale on the back of your knee caps. But that hasn’t seemed to slow down the beautiful people from Beverly Hills to the Big Apple. Hollywood’s biggest stars from the queen of twerk to leading lady of the runway are expressing themselves in a dermal way- one of which is having hers removed due to a type-o. Whoops.

So, we decided we were going to go ahead and get ourselves some henna fakies. And then I saw a status update regarding a little something called jagua. Inquiring minds had to know. I went ahead and fired up, good ol’ Google. Wouldn’t you know, I could order an at home kit and create my very own temporary tattoos. I also got more help after I had a look at these guys. And order I did. Thanks to Amazon.com, I received my DIY kit within a couple of days and I couldn’t wait to test it out. One fine fall evening, we headed up to the roof and started to draw all over each other. We began by testing the pre-made designs, but our creative geniuses (and that liter of wine) got the best of us and we went free hand. From hashtags to this little reminder I painted on my forearm, we went wild. Take that, Miley.

While we had taken the time to read the directions (a novel idea for me), we didn’t really take them as seriously as we should have. Trust me, there’s a reason they include a pair of latex gloves. Not only did we awake with hangovers, we also had stained fingers and smudged designs. When the directions said to let it dry, they meant it. Anything we’d wiped or tried to correct appeared the next day. A bit of scrubbing and some patience erased our mistakes, but true to promise, the art will stay on for a solid two weeks. Verdict? A great way to test out a tat, but be sure to not drink and ink.

xx,

WhyDid

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