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Why Did You Wear That: Two For the Price of One

By Kirsten|May 10th, 2011|Personal Style, Why Did You Wear That?|

You know the sayings, “Two are better than one”, “The more the merrier”, “You can never have too much of a good thing.” Well, for a little while there, two for one’s or “twofers” in fashion were not such great things. You know what I’m talking about… the collared shirts with the vests already attached. Thank goodness! You can save yourself the trouble of thinking that one through! Phew!

It wasn’t until recently that twofers were allowed out from the time out corner and welcomed back into our closets. The maxi skirt is huge for spring and summer and luckily, the geniuses who thought up this trend (um, hello unshaven legs and skirt equivalent of leggings) also threw in a little bonus by making these maxi skirts convertible. Meaning that the skirt can also be pulled up to your chest, belted, and worn as a dress. Some of you little wizards were probably already doing this on your own, but the cat’s outta the bag and it’s going mainstream. Check out how to wear your new skirt/dress… shall we call it a “skress”?

I love a maxi skirt slung low on the hips with slightly wedged sandals and a cropped tee or tank. It gives an easy, breezy, summer look perfect for a farmer’s market or outdoor festival without making you look like a total skank. Remember, a little bit of skin is good. A whole lot of skin is how you end up sixteen and pregnant.

To dress up your skress, hike that baby up to cover your mammaries, add a belt to cinch your waist and throw on strappy sandals to complete the look. Another brilliant reason to own a skress? Packing purposes. You’ve got one piece of clothing that works as two separate outfits giving you extra room in your suitcase for those sky high espadrilles and another teeny bikini.

1. C & C California Short Sleeve Cropped Hi Low Tee, $58, 2. Splendid Heather Maxi Tube Skirt/Dress, $88, 3. Elie Tahari Snake Printed Leather Strappy Wedge Sandals, $268, 4. Splendid Heather Maxi Tube Skirt/Dress, $88, 5. B-Low the Belt Eashan Belt, $115, 6. Miu Miu Multi Strap Suede Sandals, $595

Two never looked so good.

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Eat That: Pure Bliss

By Kirsten|January 24th, 2011|Los Angeles, Why Did You Eat That?|

Yes, birthdays should last longer than just a day. I mean we’ve spent the last 364 building up to just one day? Why not go ahead and spread one’s birthday out over a few days… a week perhaps? Well, thanks to some super spoiling, that’s exactly what I did. After spending the day getting royally pampered at bliss, I was whisked off to an “overnight adventure”- location TBA.

It was a beautiful night and we drove with the windows down until we reached Malibu where we turned into the Malibu Beach Inn. Sheer bliss ensued (for the second time that day).

After checking in and settling in our cozy but well appointed room, we cranked up the fireplace and spent some time out on the balcony which overlooks the ocean. I couldn’t believe that it was the middle of January, yet here I was at the beach. I mean, I know I haven’t been 100% sold on Los Angeles just yet, but this weather certainly does make a strong argument.

Dinner was just downstairs at the hotel’s restaurant, Carbon Beach Club. There is both indoor and outdoor seating, though I can’t really imagine who would want to sit inside when you could be dining almost literally on top of the ocean. Call me crazy. Anyway, while the heaters and fire pit kept us warm, we began to order the spicy tuna tartar and caprese salad. Both were very fresh and delicious. The spicy tuna tartar is a really different and original take on your run of the mill tartar. For dinner we had the three cheese ravioli (um, you had me at ravioli) and the NY steak. Again, both were insanely delicious and I had to stop myself from shoveling every last morsel of the ravioli into my mouth. Clearly, I needed to leave room for dessert: cheesecake with fig and a lemon tart. We left incredibly stuffed and happy. So stuffed that I conveniently slipped into a food coma while listening to the crashing waves.

I also awoke to the sound of crashing waves. And then it was time for brunch. Back downstairs we went. Brunch was also a delight. Huevos rancheros and prosciutto sandwiches are the best way to start your Sunday. Oh- a delicious bloody Mary never hurt anyone either. I really would have stayed there forever, but alas… it was time to depart and return to reality. Goodbye Malibu Beach Inn… goodbye birthday week.

I will leave my bags packed until next time:

(L to R): Fluxus Nomad Scarf, $48, Bear Creek Weekender, $498, Madewell Mae Open Drape Jacket, $88, C & C Triblend Slim Jogger Pant, $26, Ray-Ban Metal Aviator, $129

xx,

WhyDid

Friday Frocks: Let Them Wear Drapes!

By Kirsten|September 24th, 2010|Friday Frocks, Why Did You Wear That?|

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Ugh. It’s Friday and you have Nothing. To. Wear.

Well, don’t get all dramatic like Scarlett O’Hara and start ripping down the drapes (Gone with the Wind, ladies. If you have not read the book, run don’t walk to get a copy). While Ms. O’Hara may have gone a tad overboard, she was onto something. Draping. A trend that has stuck around for a few seasons now is a great way to look sexy and sleek while still hiding any “problem areas” (ha! as if we have any). In my mind, it’s a more modest version of the bodycon dress. It shows all your curves without requiring the use of Commandos and starvation.

penum2000211876_p1_v1_m56577569832045389_254x500 Penumbra Drape Dress, $250