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Friday Frocks: Red, White, and Beautiful

By Kirsten|July 4th, 2014|Friday Frocks, Why Did You Wear That?|

So you’ve opted out of that flag bikini, but you are feeling festive and what better way to pledge your allegiance than a Fourth of July friendly frock? No need to swath yourself in an American flag. Isn’t that illegal anyhow? (Ask Lil Wayne). Instead of being entirely predictable and in the spirit of outfits that have longer shelf lives than summer romances, choose a dress in solid red, white, or blue, or pick a pattern combining the hues to be the biggest babe at the barbecue– potentially setting of some fireworks of your own.

1 Indah Canoa Cut Away Smock Mini Dress, 2. Helmut Lang Draped Jersey Dress, 3. Rory Beca Kaya Dress, 4. Black Halo Sanibel Two Piece Dress, 5. Pret-a-Surf Tank Dress,6. Toteme Bahia Piqué Maxi Dress, 7. Equipment Naomi Dress, 8. Splendid Striped Cotton Jersey Dress, 9. Flynn Skye Eterie Mini Dress, 10. Kate Moss for Topshop Swiss Dot Cotton Dress

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WhyDid

Friday Frocks: Fade to Black

By Kirsten|January 6th, 2012|Friday Frocks, Why Did You Wear That?|

Well, January is in full swing and after the holidays and festivities have wound down, it may just feel like one big ‘ol hangover. You’ve sequined and accessorized and now you probably just want to lay low. Bling feels so blah and glitter makes you want to gag. That’s where the good ol’ LBD comes into play. Consider it your lime sorbet between appetizer and entree. The LBD is a great palate cleanser to hold you over between holiday and spring. Its uses are endless and it doesn’t have to be boring. Cutouts, texture, and unexpected details are what make an LBD a totally stylish staple. Dress it up, dress it down. Take it from day to night. You really never can go wrong when you’re back in black.

1. A.L.C. Sienna Stretch Leather Dress, $1,195, 2. Valentino R.E.D. Black Crystal Embellished Dress, $682, 3. Black Halo Jackie O Off the Shoulder Dress, $375 , 4. Marni Asymmetric Crepe Dress, $346, 5. Lamixx Cold Shoulder Dress, $46, 6. DKNY Black Dress with Round Collar, $315 , 7. Elizabeth and James Rebecca Silk Chiffon Dress, $116.80, 8. Miss Selfridge Black Elastic Back Dress, $55, 9. bebe Leatherette Paillette Dress, $129, 10. Alice + Olivia Leather and Tulle Dress, $595

Fade to black…

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WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: Drab to Fab

By Kirsten|December 9th, 2011|Why Did You Wear That?|

Believe it or not some people don’t like to wear sequin covered disco ball-esque dresses. I know. I could hardly wrap my head around it either. I’m somewhat of a magpie and I will use any and all excuses to deck myself, my home, my dog out in anything shiny. Whether it be a shimmering chandelier or sparkly mini, I’m on it. However, in the off chance that you don’t love a sparkly get up as much as me (or the rest of the world), there are some other options to bring a little bling to your standard LBD. It can be as subtle as a glittery manicure or as bold as bejeweled headband. Adding just a hint of shine will take you from wet blanket to woohoo!

1. Eugenia Kim Serena Headband, $74.99, 2. Bobbi Brown Metallic Long-Wear Cream Shadow, $22, 3. Black Halo Donna Halter Mini Dress, $330, 4. Fragments for Neiman Marcus Multi Crystal Bracelet, $275, 5. J. Crew Classic Pave Link Bracelet, $118, 6. Essie Nail Polish (Set in Stones), $8, 7. Deborah Lippmann Glitter Nail Polish (Boom Boom Pow), $20, 8. Jimmy Choo Glitter Cap Toe Ballerina Flats, $345, 9. J. Crew Darby Glitter Loafers, $175, 10. Loeffler Randall Zuri Pumps, $359.99, 11. B Brian Atwood Liese Metallic Peep Toe Ankle Boots, $350, 12. Kenneth Jay Lane Large Crystal Ring, $88, 13. Kate Spade All Wrapped Up Pave Ring, $148, 14. See by Chloe Cherry Feather Mini Cross Body Bag, $495, 15. Top Shop Gold Sequin Animal Cross Body Bag, $50, 16. Erickson Beamon Smoke and Mirrors Earrings, $315, 17. Oscar de la Renta Beaded Tassel Earrings, $440

And because I must: I do not condone wearing more than… let’s see three of these items at once. Let’s have fun without shooting anyone’s eye out.

xx,

WhyDid

Friday Frocks: Work It, Girl.

By Kirsten|August 19th, 2011|Friday Frocks, Why Did You Wear That?|

I know. �It’s Friday and the last thing you’d like to be doing is thinking about work. �However, it’s a reality that we all must face. �Having been lucky enough to work in fashion offices for most of my “career” I never really had to do the whole “work appropriate” attire thing. �You see, in many fashion offices skinny jeans are equivalent to trousers and even ripped boyfriend jeans will fly (pending we are selling them in store and they’re on trend). �That said, I know that many of you stylish sisters aren’t working in such lax office environments and must adhere to a certain “dress code.” �That in no way means that you must dress like a stuffy secretary. �Fortunately, there are plenty of fashionable frocks that won’t make your boss frown.

1. MICHAEL Michael Kors Sleeveless Zipper Dress, $99.99, 2. Calvin Klein Ruffle Front Sheath Dress, $118, 3. INC International Concepts Cowlneck Striped Dress, $69.50, 4. Black Halo Pattison Sheath Dress, $330, 5. XOXO Cap Sleeve Fitted Peplum Sheath, $39.98, 6. Single Belted Sheath Dress, $149, 7. DKNY Cherry Cap Sleeve Sheath Dress, $450, 8. Black Halo Keyhole Ruffle Sheath Dress, $349, 9. New York & Company Colorblock Dress, $64.95, 10. Calvin Klein Stretch Ruffle Sheath Dress, $89

Plop a blazer and sensible (but still chic) shoes on and you’re all set for the day. �When it’s time for happy hour, you’ll be able to transition smoothly from day to night.

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere, right?

xx,

WhyDid

Friday Frocks: Cut It Out

By Kirsten|December 10th, 2010|Friday Frocks|

Show some skin without the obvious route of a deep v or thigh high slit. By giving an unexpected peek or skin, these cutout dresses are sure to have someone wanting to reach out and touch you.

Mandalay Two Tone Sequin Dress, $1,820