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Gift Guide: First Dance

By Kirsten|February 11th, 2014|Gift Guide|

Yes, along with finding someone cute to cuddle up with this Friday– which just so happens to be February 14th, your boo or potential object of affection will most likely be somewhat stressed about what to gift you for this Hallmark holiday. All of this will be made exponentially harder when factoring in what is or is not appropriate based on the length of your relationship and just how hot and heavy it’s gotten between you two thus far. If you’ve just started dating and Patti Stanger would still have you on the two drink maximum (HA!), it’s just that much more tricky. It’s important to show interest without giving away the promise of a picket fence, perfectly trained papillon, and three adorable and well mannered children. Ladies, print this out, press forward, casually share it on Facebook and hope that your man is smart enough to read on.

When my newly smitten best guy friend confirmed with me that he should, in fact, send flowers to the new apple of his eye for Valentine’s day, he was downright insulted when I made him assure me he wouldn’t send the standard red roses- especially those flanked with the floral equivalent of cantaloupe, baby’s breath. I forget that his mama raised him right and he, therefore, has impeccable taste down to wearing a three piece suit to his business casual office. However, some of you “gentleman” (yeah, I’m air quoting that) could use a little bit of a stern reprimanding when it comes to gift giving for the special ladies in your life. Therefore, I’m here to guide your ship through the rocky waters of your budding relationship to your own private island of infatuation.

Some side notes about my selections:

Do not give a half assed gift. If you choose to go with a frame, put a flipping picture in it. That’s like giving a girl a vase with no flowers or a jewelry box with no jewelry. This type of gift will land you in more hot water than baby’s breath or store bought chocolates (just don’t).
The little things are the things she will remember– unless she’s a gold digging ho and, in that case, you should abort mission before she drains your bank account and your sanity. If you give her a book, write a sweet inscription. If you opt for a change purse, tuck a shiny, lucky penny inside for her to find.
Don’t overdo it. Crotchless panties two weeks in? Probably not. Now, six months in is a completely different story… Pro-tip: If you give a giant, shiny, or expensive gift too early on, you’ve set yourself up for future failure. You must always outdo yourself and you, my friend have set the bar awfully high (sorry, ladies, but you know it’s true). As for giving a girl a ring so early on, this is a knuckle ring and it’s a pearl, not a diamond. You’re basically giving her something to punch you in the face with should you ever foul things up. I consider this ring a token of good faith and an indicator that you’re up on current trends.
Don’t bother with a card– unless you plan on writing more than just your name.

1. Wildfox Lolita Sunglasses, 2. Miu Miu Croc Effect Glossed Leather Pouch, 3. Taschen Set of Two Fairy Tale Books, 4. Rodarte Rohearte T-Shirt, 5. Rablabs Obra Frame, 6. Mary Green Sleeping Beauty Eye Mask, 7. Sophie Bille Brahe Lisa Petite Pearl Knuckle Ring, 8. Bing Bang Secret Admirer Necklace, 9. Jennifer Zeuner Adored Necklace, 10. AIR by alice + olivia Drape Wrap Around Top, 11. alice + olivia Lizard Phone Pouch with Portable Charger, 12. Elle Macpherson Medina Lace and Silk Pajama Set, 13. Chan Luu Cashmere and Silk Blend Scarf, 14. Eberjey Mabel Lace Trimmed Jersey Robe

Seriously, I wish I could date myself sometimes. Also probably why I’m such a hit at a certain W 12th Street hot spot…

xx,

WhyDid

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Why Did or Why Don’t: Cuffing Season

By Kirsten|January 15th, 2014|Why Did or Why Don't?|

I wasn’t even allowed to get my ears pierced until I was ten (double digits, ya’ll) and I had to get them done by our family doctor. No joke. As you can probably guess a second hole or the oh so trendy upper ear piercing was completely out of the question- although my mom did take me to get my belly button pierced by a guy wearing a t-shirt with a picture of a squirrel endowed with overgrown nuts on it. When I was 18 or maybe 19, my best guy friend and I went and got our upper ears pierced. As I typed that, I realized how absolutely ridiculous it sounds. He’s married with a child now and I have the grown over scar of that stunt leftover.

So when celebrities started stepping out with extravagant ear wear (side note: ears are gnarly looking when not in context with the human head. Ahem, Van Gogh), I wondered if we were going to start stacking our ears up with bling like we’ve done with our wrists and now fingers. I mean, I guess it’s a good way to add sparkle without adding extra holes. But is this trend destined to go the route of its distant cousin, the arm cuff? You remember, that time we all thought it would be a great idea to cut off circulation to our biceps and in turn accentuate any and all upper arm flab.

1. Jacquie Aiche JA Ear Cuff with Chain, 2. Campbell Small Ear Cuff, 3. Bing Bang Baguette Spike Ear Cuff, 4. VICKISARGE Speakeasy Palladium Plated Swarovski Ear Cuff, 5. Genevieve Jones Teague Pave Ear Cuff, 6. Ryan Storer Rose Gold Plated Swarovski and Pearl Ear Cuff, 7. Kismet by Milka Zigzag Ear Cuff, 8. Maria Black D’arling Gold Plated Earring, 9. Pamela Love Feather Ear Cuff, 10. Sophie Bille Brahe Emma Deux 14 Karat Gold and Pearl Ear Cuff

So, ear cuffs: are we doing this?

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: Put a Ring (or Two) On It

By Kirsten|February 12th, 2013|Why Did You Wear That?|

They say there is no such thing as too much of a good thing… and while that may be debatable in some instances like cologne, when it comes to jewelry, I simply must agree. Beyonce told us, if you like, you should put a ring on it… and really, who’s going to argue with Beyonce? So my thinking is the more you like it, the more rings you should put on it, right? Right. So, I have taken to stacking several rings on my right ring finger and as of late it would appear that one ring is just not enough for us, ladies.

We are doubling, tripling, and quadrupling the rings on our fingers from index to pinky to knuckle. One especially popular place to put a ring is right above the knuckle in delicate bands. Many jewelry designers are making this trend quite simple by crafting offerings with multiple pieces so you can let everyone know just how much you like it. And by “it,” I mean you.

1. Esteban Cortazar by Alican Icoz Gold Plated Double Ring, $370, 2. SunaharA Malibu Suna Ring Set, $88, 3. Jacquie Aiche Smooth Double Chain Ring, $132, 4. Maison Martin Margiela Set of 4 Bronze Knuckleduster Rings, $440, 5. Jules Smith Edie Knuckle Ring, $65, 6. Maison Martin Margiela Stacked Ring, $380, 7. Bing Bang Teardrop Mixed Ring Set, $98, 8. Low Luv by Erin Wasson Double Finger Ring, $69, 9. Elodie K Extended Gold Chain Double Ring, $874, 10. Made Her Think Double Wire Chain Ring, $154

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: Holy Moly!

By Kirsten|October 2nd, 2012|Why Did You Wear That?|

I don’t know what you did this past weekend (and it’s really none of my business), but maybe you’re feeling the need for a little repentance. Fortunately for you, one of fall’s big jewelry trends may help ward off any unwelcome evil. That’s right, the return of the rosary (or the cross) was shown on many of the runways. Paired perfectly with this fall’s luxurious leathers, velvets, crimsons, and blacks, the addition of this simplistic accessory is the perfect companion for a truly rocker ready look. Opt for a long singular pendant, layer on in different lengths, or wrap around your wrists. I’m not saying it’s going to replace praying in a pew, but it certainly can’t hurt.

1. Bing Bang Vivienne Cross Earrings, $40, 2. Lynn Ban Diamond Cross Ring, $850, 3. Gorjana Cross Over Cuff, $80, 4. Jennifer Zeuner Horizontal Cross Necklace, $143, 5. Tarina Tarantino Gothic Lucite Skull Rosary Necklace, $99, 6. Ettika Cross Wrap Rosary Bracelet, $75, 7. Wildfox Black Crystal Cross Bracelet, $55.99, 8. Low Luv x Erin Wasson Cage Cross Necklace, $105, 9. House of Harlow 1960 Cross Pendant Necklace, $70