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Friday Frocks: Last Dance, Last Chance

By Kirsten|June 7th, 2013|Friday Frocks|

Who doesn’t love the arrival of a bachelorette party? Half drunk, half dressed, fully armed with embarrassing phallic props. But let’s suppose for just a moment that you’re like me and the sheer thought of a blowup penis and clip on veil makes you want to call the whole thing off. It is your duty as a woman on death row to look like a complete and utter hussy on your last night of singledom. Pretty soon you’ll have to shun the stares of strangers and you’re gonna miss the way that feels, unless, of course, you enjoy watching your husband participate in bar brawls… I actually love the idea of the bride wearing an all white frock, but if you’d like to be less conspicuous or if you’re simply along for the ride, here are a few frock options that are guaranteed to get heads turning– penis whistle or not.

1. Forever 21 Scuba Knit Cutout Dress, 2. ONE by Kitty Grace Obelisks Dress, 3. Olcay Gulsen Cross Back Tank Dress, 4. Forever 21 Static Cutout Bodycon Dress, 5. Bec & Bridge Reversile Rib V Dress, 6. MINKPINK Fonda Mini Dress, 7. Elizabeth and James Cassandra Dress, 8. Lovers & Friends Get It Floral Lace Dress, 9. Blue Life Short BB Dress, 10. Motel Haily Side Cutout Bodycon Dress

Mazel tov.

xx,

WhyDid

Friday Frocks: The Perfect Coverup

By Kirsten|May 24th, 2013|Friday Frocks|

Almost as important as that bikini is how you choose to transport yourself from Point A to your final destination. The coverup should be chicer than throwing on a pair of Soffe shorts and tank. Put a little pride in your poolside presence by picking out a coverup that could easily be mistaken for a frock. In my experience, poolside rose often leads to post beach cocktails and oysters and sometimes even a little bit of table dancing… but maybe that’s just me. Anyway, just make sure your coverup continues to be sexy, not soggy after a long day of fun on in the sun.

1. Jen’s Pirate Booty Grecian Wildlife Mini, 2. Zimmermann Elixier Crochet Knit Cotton Maxi Dress, 3. WILDFOX Shell Necklace Tank Dress, 4. Mara Hoffman Luau Cutout Coverup, 5. Lisa Maree Daybreak Coverup, 6. J. Crew Whisper Gauze Beach Tunic, 7. Blue Life Ombre Babydoll, 8. JOSA Tulum Low Back Halter Coverup, 9. TOPSHOP Black Crochet Flower Coverup, 10. Melissa Odabash Cindy Crochet Detailed Mini Voile Coverup

xx,

WhyDid

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Setting the Mood: Jonesing for January

By Kirsten|January 7th, 2013|Setting the Mood|

For some of you, the party is over. For others (ahem, yours truly) the party is just beginning… and you’re obviously invited. But in case you can’t make it, I understand that January can be a bit bleak, what with the blizzards and below freezing temperatures. It might be quite tempting to barricade yourself inside until the nightmare that is Valentine’s Day passes. In the off chance that you’re looking to be a functioning part of society and perhaps secure a date for V-day, it might be necessary to self medicate in the form of shiny accessories, a heavenly scent, and the perfect shade of red lipstick. Hey, just because I have plans to drown in a pint of Haagen Dazs with How To Lose a Guy in Ten Days’ credits rolling doesn’t mean you have to.

1. Brian Atwood Hamper Leather and Velvet Platform Pumps, $1,795, 2. Alexander McQueen Embroidered Unicorn Skull Bag, $2,455, 3. Blue Life Twisted Sleeveless Jumpsuit, $115, 4. Byredo Gypsy Water, $220, 5. CC Skye The F-U Ring, $52, 6. B Brian Atwood Cassiane High Sandal, $425, 7. House of Exposure Helmut Red Lipstick, $25, 8. Paige Paloma Leather Leggings, $299, 9. Boulee Suri Blouse, $187, 10. Fleur du Mal Leather Silk Lined Triangle Bra, $350

Cookies and Cream or Mint Chocolate Chip?

xx,

WhyDid

Friday Frocks: Go Long

By Kirsten|January 4th, 2013|Friday Frocks, Why Did You Wear That?|

I had to double check that the Super Bowl had not, in fact, already happened. (It will happen on February 3rd- I Googled it). That said, my pun stands. Anyway, in the cold winter months, dressing can become a bit of a bore. How many different ways can we wear jeans? And since some of you can’t get it through your pretty little skulls that leggings are not pants, I have come up with yet another option for comfort without sacrificing style. The maxi dress is often associated with balmy summer nights and backyard barbecues, but I have found the knit long sleeve, slinky maxi dress to be one of my new favorite winter time staples. There are endless ways to style this look be it a fur (faux) vest over top, layered in gauzy scarves, with flat motorcycle boots or sky high ankle booties. The maxi dress is as versatile as it is comfortable.

1. Holy Tee Abbey Lee Mesh and Jersey Maxi Dress, $108, 2. Mason by Michelle Mason Long Sleeve Cutout Maxi, $177.10, 3. Thakoon Addition Carbon Copy Long Dress, $170, 4. Silence & Noise Stella Knit Maxi Dress, $69, 5. Sparkle & Fade Cowl Back Maxi Dress, $59, 6. James Perse Wrap Shoulder Dress, $245, 7. Maison Martin Margiela Knitted Silk Maxi Dress, $398, 8. Pencey Standard Long Layer Dress, $84, 9. Blue Life Pucci Maxi Dress, $165, 10. Sparkle & Fade Scoopback Long Sleeved Maxi Dress, $49

Now play ball, or whatever.

xx,

WhyDid

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Setting the Mood: There Will Be Fireworks

By Kirsten|July 2nd, 2012|Setting the Mood|

Ever pick up the newspaper…. who am I kidding, who reads newspapers. Ever look at your Twitter newsfeed and after scanning the headlines think to yourself, “Dang it, I’m pretty psyched to be an American.”? Yeah, I think that sometimes too. Other times, I’m ready to flee the country, but today isn’t going to be one of those days. Today we are going to celebrate and channel all that is fabulous about the good ol’ U S of A… and find ways to wear it. That’s right, we are doing all things stars, stripes, blue, red, and white.

Back around Memorial Day, the trend of sporting patriotic style made its debut and seems that since then, being proud to be an American only became that much more on trend. Well, as it turns out, this week we commemorate our great country’s independence and I really can’t think of a better time to get your patriotism on.