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Weekend Playlist: I Love the 90’s…ish

By Kirsten|January 12th, 2013|Weekend Playlist|

Sure, sure, Timberlake stole the headlines this week after “hinting” at the release of new music, but as giddy as that made us, let’s not forget all the other excitement happening for children of the 90’s. I mean, Destiny’s Child reuniting for the Superbowl? Britney Spears recording a new album? A TLC reunion tour complete with hologram?

This is almost too much for me to handle. It’s like Christmas came late this year. To celebrate the return of the 90’s (and early 2000’s), I have compiled some of the best early songs from our re-emerging artists. I threw in a little Christina (because I love her) and Jessica Simpson (I know…) for good measure. Do you have ANY idea what used to happen when “Genie in a Bottle” came on while I was cruising in my red Volkswagen Cabriolet? It’s probably better that you don’t.

We’re ready.

xx,

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Friday Frocks: Bring Sexy Back.

By Kirsten|January 11th, 2013|Friday Frocks|

In case you missed it, yesterday, ol’ Justin Timberlake very slyly announced his return to music. The internet went crazy… ’cause while we enjoyed you on the silver screen, JT, we missed you on the radio and check updates at Radio Waves. So, let’s take our d out of the box and get back in the booth. Remember this plea to the pop star?

A new album is near and in preparation of “bringing sexy back,” I’ve compiled a collection of dresses that do just that. Sure, I like JT just fine, but I really just wanted an excuse to showcase spine friendly frocks. The vertebrae is the new decollete and these little numbers would be just perfect for shimmying to Timberlake’s new tunes.

1. Boulee Avery Lace Dress, $231, 2. Lovers + Friends Worth the Wait Dress, $134.40, 3. Nightcap Clothing Lace Priscilla Dress, $352, 4. Three Floor Bad Girl Dress, $308, 5. T by Alexander Wang Drape Bac Mini Dress, $109, 6. Lovers + Friends Sway Mini Dress, $245, 7. For Love & Lemons Little Lover Dress, $172.80, 8. UNIF Christy Drape Dress, $87, 9. Free People Bringing Sexy Back Dress, $128, 10. For Love & Lemons Medina Velvet Mini Dress, $159

So brace yourself, kiddos, as Andy Cohen stated, there’s been a richter scale warning issued for imminent “panty drop.”

xx,

WhyDid

Beauty Buzz: Don’t Quit Your Day Job

By Kirsten|January 10th, 2013|Beauty Buzz|

Manicures played a HUGE role in beauty last couple of years and I get the feeling thist trend isn’t going to lose momentum anytime soon. I do, however, think they’ll get toned down a bit (buh-bye pointed talons). That said, keeping your phalanges fully decked out can start to add up, so beauty brands started to wise up with clever ways to DIY your digits. One of the first on the scene was Sally Hansen Salon Effects. These fun designs were great, but still didn’t quite have the lifespan of the popular and ever shiny gel manicure. Well, that Sally sure did use her noggin when coming up with the latest installment of at home manicures. Combine the ease of applying Salon Effects strips and the staying power of a gel manicure and you’ve got Sally Hansen Insta Gel. I strolled passed a display of these one afternoon at CVS and figured, “Wine Not?” (That was the color I chose- complete coincidence).

Honestly, I think it’s a brilliant idea and I was really hoping for the best since I love all of the fun patterns that can’t be recreated in your standard nail salon, but I think for me… I will stick to letting the professionals go to work. I just really am not good at at home “manual labor.” However, if you’re someone who’s a bit more meticulous or you don’t have access to a salon offering gel manicures. The starter kit was $29.99 and the refill kits (love this one) are only $14.99 (half the price of a salon manicure). In the meantime, I won’t be quitting my day job.

xx,

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Why Did You Wear That: Bottoms Up!

By Kirsten|January 9th, 2013|Personal Style, Why Did You Wear That?|

I bought a pair of questionably patterned pants about a month ago, which Serena apparently wore on an episode of Gossip Girl. This is basically the closest I’ll ever get to looking like Blake Lively. These were a post holiday sale impulse purchase and while it took me a while to actually wear them (in public), I do kind of love them. Something I try to do during the colder winter months is stock up on pants of interest. I realize this is the opposite of what most stylists might suggest, but I love the idea of bringing drama to an outfit from the bottom up. Rather than slipping on a sparkly top, I slide into patterned pants, velvet leggings, or leather embellished trousers and “top” them off with a simple tee or neutral blouse and leave the rest up to accessories. If you’re looking to switch things up, I suggest starting from the bottom up.

top: Elizabeth and James (similar here), pants: Rag & Bone, shoes: B Brian Atwood, bag: DIY original (How To coming soon!), hair: top knot with a fishtail twist

Bottoms up!

xx,

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Why Did You Wear That: Darn It, That’s a Garnet.

By Kirsten|January 8th, 2013|Why Did You Wear That?|

Whether you’re into astrology or gemology, Capricorns and Aquarians have been bestowed with the garnet as their birthstone, such as this post on numerology at Your Higher Journey, numerology is the mystical study of you guessed it numbers. I used to think I got the short end of the stick when it came to birthstones, but over the years, this deep red stone has grown on me. Sure, it’s not a diamond, but this year especially, the color has gained some momentum with the influx of oxblood.