Put a Sock in It

Considering this summer has been my coldest on record, I have decided to go ahead and embrace the fall fashions that are already in store windows. As you’re aware, I’m obsessed with boots and I have always loved legwear (perhaps it has to do with my own time spent in private school) whether it be cable knit tights, over the knee socks, or just some good ol’ fashion knee socks. That’s why I’m elated to see a the return of socks with a vengeance!

Chunky knit socks with boots is the first way that I’m loving legwear:

Falke Striggings Over the Knee Socks, $39

Orkney Island Socks, $20.99

Free People Cableknit Sock, $24.99

Folderover socks with heels are a cute, girly, and flirty way to incorporate socks into your wardrobe before the weather becomes frigid:

Urban Outfitters Foldover Lace Ankle Sock, $8

American Apparel Girly Lace Ankle Sock, $9

Betsey Johnson Intimates Sheer Heart Shortie Ankle Sock, $14

Sock it to me!

xx,

WhyDid

What You See is What You Get

Do you remember playing peek-a-boo as a child? Oh, the olden days. When things were so much simpler and there was far less bullshit to deal with on a day to day basis. Sigh. Well, I’ve been channeling my inner five year old and decided that playing a little game of peek-a-boo with your clothing isn’t such a bad idea. I love unexpected sexy, but please take this one with caution and follow my suggestions explicitly. This is something that can go terribly awry and have you looking like a Jersey Shore reject if executed improperly. I’m loving sheer slouchy see through t’s as a comfy, yet sexy top with jeans. The trick is to pair it with a cropped cami or matching (tonal) bralette and keep it covered up on the bottom half.

Co-op Barney’s New York sheer T-shirt, $118

Alternative Apparel Sheer Silk Scoopneck T, $50

Kain Modal/Silk Sheer Tee, $88

GYPSY 05 Angali Circle V Tee, $143

32 Flavors by YFB oversized drape T, $70

American Apparel see thru short sleeve T, $26

And my shining take on the look:

DONE WRONG:

So don’t be afraid to give a little peek, but don’t give it all away like a live peep show.

xx,

WhyDid

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Pajama Party

Ever have one of those days where you just wish you could leave your pajamas on and carry on as usual? Sigh. Me too. So, I got to thinking. Why wouldn’t I just leave on my pj’s? I think by now you’re probably well aware how I feel about shorts, so it should come as no surprise that I’ve managed to combine all of these things into something totally wearable. Pair some silky shorts with a slouchy t, high heels, touseled hair and some chunky gold jewelry for a just outta bed look that will have all the boys giving you bedroom eyes.

Julianne Maria shorts, $59

T by Alexander Wang tencel shorts, $95

Kiki De Montparnasse lounge boyshort, $150

American Apparel satin charmeuse roller short, $22

Navar one button short, $188

Sleep tight.

xx,

WhyDid

In the Buff

Ever had one of those dreams where you are just wandering around totally naked and wake up in complete panic a la Kiki Dunst in Bring It On?

Well, I’m about to make those dreams come true… in a good way. If you recall, I was wild about the amount of nudes and neutrals that flooded the spring runways. Now that the heat is here and you’ve established your base tan (with use of a good self tanner, I hope!), it’s your turn to test out this trend.  When working with a blank palette, you can perk things up by accessorizing with punches of color whether it be showcasing a stunning pair of shoes or killer jewelry.

I’ve again done my due dilligence by digging up some of the sexiest ways to wear this season’s most naked trend:

Preen Nude Band Dress, $360

Ever Catania Dress, $178

Haute Hippie Love Tank Dress, $95

Top Shop One Shoulder Ruched Dress, $90

Bebe Cotton Eyelet Strapless Dress, $44.95

American Apparel Cotton Spandex Jersey Double U-neck Dress, $36

Someone who did this trend early and knocked it out of the park was Kate Bosworth:

And how I wore mine (pretty ballsy to post myself after Kate, I know):

(for the record, my shoes were pretty sexual – though you cannot see them in this pic- and they may or may not have incoropated feathers).

As always, undergarments are essential. You don’t want your hot pink Hanky Panky’s peeking through seeing as the whole point is to be neutral. Now, strip down.

xx,

WhyDid

Waisting Away

When I’m already fifteen minutes late and still staring blankly into my closet, I pull out my “go to” secret weapon- the body-con dress. Simple as it may be, when styled correctly and I haven’t just ingested a 2lb steak, the body-con dress is a surefire hit.  A good body-con dress will hug you in all the right places without being overtly sexy. Meaning, you don’t need to be showing off all the goods (T & A) with a neckline down to your belly button and and a skirt up to your toned tushy.

Sometimes what isn’t showing is sexier than showing Victoria’s Secret amounts of skin. Wearing something that emphasizes your curves gives you the whole “hourglass” thing. Trust me ladies, there’s nothing sexier than showing off that little waist and your child bearing hips. It is scientifically proven that the hip to waist ratio is considered “attractive” to the opposite sex.  The “ideal” hip to waist ratio for women is .7. Ask my best guy friend, Matty, who has been trying to convince me of this for years.

So, here are some great options if you want to test out this scientific theory:

T Alexander Wang Stretch Tee Dress, $105

American Apparel Double U-Neck Long Sleeve Minidress, $38

BCBGMAXAZRIA Knit Mini Dress, $298

Forever21 Ruched One Shoulder Dress, $22.80

Erin Wasson X RVCA Soul Clappin Dress, $112

French Connection Myla Dress, $158

Here’s how I wore mine Friday night (obv, still without an intern):

Don’t forget to invest in the proper undergarments for this body skimming silhouette. Now, if your tummy isn’t as toned as you’d like, don’t fret my pet! There’s always Spanx to suck you in and play a little trompe l’oeil. Because it’s never been “hip” to be square.

xx,

WhyDid

Fresh Crop

I didn’t know if this day would ever come, but alas, it has. Crop tops are back with a vengeance. I was just recently making fun of a photo circa 2005 of me and two of my best gf’s wearing crop tops at Cain (above). Who knew five years later, I’d be cropping it up yet again… sans Cain.

I started seeing it here and there, but didn’t want to get too hopeful. I pride myself on having some fab abs, and good lord did I love a crop top back in the day. Well, guess what? It’s my lucky freaking day. Crop tops are everywhere and here are a few you can get your paws on right now:

LNA Cropped Back Tall Tank, $62

Forever21 Love USA Cropped Tank, $14.90

Roxy Bash Sweater, $49.50

American Apparel See Thru Loose Crop Tank, $19

Rebel Yell Cropped Malibu Tee, $58

Asos No. 8 Floral Crop Tee, $27.05

How I wore mine (sorry, I suck at taking self portraits… guess I’m not cut out for Guys with iPhones):

American Apparel Loose Crop Tee, $17

**Warning: As I must always note, not every trend is for EVERYone. If you’ve got killer legs but a little bit of a spare tire around the belly, why not stick with shorts and leave the crop tops to the toned tummies?

xx,

WhyDid

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Get it Shorty

I mean, it may have something to do with how liberating it was to have my own personal pants off dance of this past Saturday (read: I ditched my skinnies and skirts for some tiny shorts), but I’m really feeling for short shorts right now. Therefore, I’ve compiled some of my favorites that you can buy RIGHT now!

La Rok Power Strutter Shorts, $168

Blank Denim Patchwork Short, $68

Forever 21 Fab Abstract Shorts, $11.50

American Apparel High Waisted Denim Shorts, $35

Free People Ruffled Tap Pant, $68

Motel High Waisted Floral Shorts, $50.73

Mason by Michelle Mason Full Shorts, $178

Forever 21 Floral Denim Shorts, $18.90

Paige Premium Denim Mariposa Shorts, $139

Dress them up. Dress them down. Shorts can easily transition from day to night simply by switching out your flats for sky high heels and adding some accessories. Dresses are sweet, skirts are pretty, but shorts are sexy and fun.

**Warning: remember that not every trend is for everyONE. I would probably steer clear of the short shorts after 35. It really isn’t age appropriate. Also, if you haven’t seen the inside of the gym in quite some time, probably not for you either. No reason to subject us to your juicy jiggles.

xx,

WhyDid

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Why In Gay Hell Wouldn’t I Be Tan?

Sooo it’s “Beach Week” here at WhyDid and obviously you can’t go prancing around the pool looking pasty. So what’s a girl to do?  Get a tan, of course! I don’t mean go fry yourself under a heat lamp like a piece of fried chicken.  No one looks good with premature wrinkles and skin cancer.  I mean fake the funk with a fake tan.  To illustrate this, WhyDon’tYouEatMe, WhyDidYouWearThat, and I set off on a spray tan adventure which we’ll share with you below. Sit back, switch your heat lamp off and enjoy.

Sooo what was the outcome? Well, we’re all tan. We all have some degree of “tan palms.” The Fusion Glow tan of WhyDon’tYouEatMe was the most subtle and just gave a slightly sunkissed glow. A Tan For All Seasons gave WhyDidYouWearThat a bronze tan that looks like she spent a few days at the beach. It actually came out very brown as opposed to orange like a tangerine. And as for me? I am not nearly as tan as I was hoping to be. If you are only looking to be somewhat tan, Tan Towel is a good option, but not if you want to look like you spent a week baking in Jamaica. All in all, we all look beach ready. Remember, people, a fake tan is not a real base tan and you should ALWAYS use some type of sunscreen when basking in the UV rays. I mean, Why In Gay Hell would you want to look like a lobster when you can look like a Greek god?

xx,

WhyInGayHell

(*WhyDon’tYouEatMe’s bikini by American Apparel, WhyDidYouWearThat’s bikini by Vitamin A)

Victory Tastes SO Sweet!

In case you are just tuning in (hey, better late than never), I have been preaching for about as long as leggings have come back in style that they are not, in fact, pants. They are basically thick tights sans feet.  Pants include pockets, zippers, and a yoke. So, nothing made me happier than finding out that American Apparel (a company whose bread and butter is leggings) recently started printing this on the inside of their slinky leggings:

courtesy of The Lady Likes

So, I guess this topic is no longer up for discussion. Leggings are NOT pants.

Okay, thanks.

xx,

WhyDid