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Friday Frocks: Lady and the Vamp

By |October 29th, 2010|Friday Frocks|
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Keeping in theme with Halloween weekend, why not channel your inner goth girl and try some of the sexy yet spooky frocks?  Get out your black eyeliner and dark lipstick, ladies:

Karen Zambos Vintage Couture Felicity Dres, $350

Daughters of the Revolution Lace Maxi Dress, $298

Alice and Olivia Velvet Lace Back Dress, $242
Odylyne Piculet Lace Dress, $168

bebe Addiction Velvet Drape Dress, $149

Free People Lace Puff Sleeve Dress, $118

Urban Renewal Curatorial Burnout Velvet Maxi Dress, $68

Asos Bodycon Dress with Chiffon Bell Sleeve, $65.51

Forever 21 Crushed Velveteen Babydoll Dress, $22.80

You’re bewitching, baby.

xx,

WhyDid

Friday Frocks: Bright Lights Big City

By |August 27th, 2010|Friday Frocks, Why Did You Wear That?|
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Sigh… summer is about to come to an end. Goodbye teeny bikinis. See ya later summer Fridays. Sayonara afternoon mojitos (wait, maybe not).  Might as well go out with a bang. Celebrate the last week of summer in something bright and eye catching:

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Bebe Lace Print Neon Dress

 

93382_ou_lMichael Kors Neon Wool Blend Shift Dress, $404

AMAN-WD47_V1-BIGAmanda Uprichard Double Mini Dress, $167

BHAL-WD322_V1Black Halo Ariel Dress, $244

bou-nataliedlime-fntBoulee Natalie Pleated V Back Dress, $264

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yhst-81269699784480_2121_170082779Jen’s Pirate Booty Stevie V-neck, $129

MARA-WD45_V1Mara Hoffman SweetHeart Mini Dress, $374

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Alice and Olivia Sydney Wrap Dress, $368

You glow, girl.

xx,

WhyDid

 

 

Why Did You Wear That: You’re Such a Stud

By |June 1st, 2010|Personal Style, Why Did You Wear That?|
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At times I feel like I may have been a rocker in my past life. I like wild hair, smudgey eyeliner, loud music, and leather. But alas, my goldilocks looks prevent me from looking very edgey so I have to work against my all-American appearance by incorporating some tougher pieces into my wardrobe.  Since the majority of my time is, unfortunately, not spent scissor kicking on stage and smashing guitars, I have to do “rocker chic” in small doses. This means picking one or two pieces at a time and working them into my outfit to kick it up a notch. One of the easiest ways to do so, is adding something studded. Below are some suggestions of items that could be added to anyone’s closet to take you from Joan Collins to Joan Jett.

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Alice and Olivia skinny studded jeans, $221

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Lucca Couture studded tee, $42

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RD Style studded vest, $84

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Killah studded racerback top, $84.55

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Steve Madden studded skirt, $45

l-jenni-kayne-black-seude-studded-sandal-sideJenni Kayne Gauntlet studded sandal, $495

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Bebe enamel studded bracelet, $44

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Mudd studded eternity scarf, $9.99

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Cecilia De Bucourt square stud belt, $108

(and, of course, here is my version):

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Remember to just do one or two studded pieces at a time to avoid looking like an over bedazzled Ed Hardy campaign.

Rock on.

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: Put Some Spring in Your Step

By |March 23rd, 2010|Why Did You Wear That?|
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Finally the clouds have parted and Mother Nature is giving us a big sunshine filled kiss called spring. So what’s a girl to wear? We wondered the same thing as we attempted to get dressed for brunch this past weekend. We’ve stashed our winter coats and snow boots, but what shall we replace them with? Breaking down some of the big trends on the Spring 2010 runways:

Forward March– Looks like the military jacket will stick around another season. Swap one into your spring rotation for your updated warm weather outerwear.

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juicy2193112727_p1_v1_m56577569831899009_254x500Juicy Couture Military Shirt Jacket, $198

Mixed Bag– A fun trend on this season is the bold mixing and matching of prints. Done head to toe in one pattern or mixing complimentary patterns will give you a head turning look.

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0414034936011R__A1_300x400Nanette Lepore Primrose Ankle Length Pants, $268

Everything’s Coming Up Roses– Floral patterns were running rampant on the runways.  Whether Laura Ashley’esque or Painterly prints, it’s time to water your girly seed and sport some florals for spring.

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Tit for Tat– Finally, something I’ve been doing for years is being validated on the runway. Sheer and sexy, models showed their underpinnings as much as their outerwear.

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image1xlASOS Sheer Lace Blouse, $30.77

In the Nude– Neutrals were big on the runway. One in particular was nude. Get naked.

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Peekaboo!– Another one of my favorite trends from the runways was the amount of cut out dresses being shown. They are very, very sexy in an unconventional way.

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Ruffle Your Feathers– A fun and flirty alternative to fur? Feathers. Just don’t go overkill and end up looking like Big Bird. One feathered piece at a time.

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A Shine of the Times– Recession? What recession? Shine and shimmer were all over the runways giving the luxe look. Shine isn’t just for evening. Dress up your everyday look with something shiny.

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Speaking of shiny, get out your AmEx cards, girls. Adding a few key pieces can re-vamp what’s already going on in your closet.

xx,

WhyDid

Beauty Buzz: Save or Splurge?

By |December 24th, 2008|Beauty Buzz|
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Due to the current tough economic times, it seems like everyone is cutting back here and there in order to save some cash. (Especially after all of the holiday shopping- not even the ridiculous sales helped!) However, there are a few things that I am just not willing to give up. Below are some items worth the splurge and some others that you can probably skip.

Worth the splurge:

  • Skincare- You only have one face. I’m not saying go out and buy hundreds of dollars worth of La Mer, but if you have a skincare routine that is working for you, stick with it! I’m a big fan of Clarins and Elemis. Neither one is cheap, but youthful skin is totally worth it.
  • Jeans- Finding the right pair of jeans is SO impossible, it’s like finding a needle in a haystack. There are so many different brands out there it can literally take an entire day of shopping to find the brand that suits your body type. I figure that you can wear your jeans in a multitude of ways so they are worth every penny. Granted, you can get great jeans for less than $200. I have a friend who looks amazing in her American Apparel colored jeans… but I think that has something to do with her ridiculous body.
  • Your hair- I would NEVER skimp on good hair. I have had WAY too many tragedies to risk it. I have been going to the same woman since I moved to NY and she’s amazing. She’s not in some fancy salon, but she is pricey (not going to reveal who it is as I like being able to get an appointment). If you’re not willing to risk having to wear a hat for the next month until your bad cut grows out, I would stick with your tried and true.

Some things I’d probably skip:

  • $5 coffee- The guy in the cart is only $1.50. Tastes the same to me!
  • Eating out/ordering in every single night- This gets pricey. Go online and find recipes for your favorite meals. I am no Martha Stewart, but I can cook a mean stuffed zucchini. Bonus: This also gives you leftovers for lunch. Just a thought.
  • Fashion tops- Sure, that Alice and Olivia shirt is cute, but I’m going to bet you can find something similar at Forever 21.  (That’s why they got sued by LAMB and DVF). If you think about how many times you will wear the shirt (in comparison to the billion times you’ll wear your jeans) is it really worth the price tag? Stock your closet with quality basics and fill in with fun and less expensive fashion pieces.

xx,

WhyDid

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