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Monday Mashup: Grammy Edition x 2

By |February 14th, 2011|Monday Mashup, Red Carpet Recap|

Let’s first talk about how obnoxious it was that the West Coast had a delayed viewing of the Grammy’s.  I already knew who wore what and who won what before seeing a second of footage.  So basically, I watched the Grammy’s twice.  This theme carried throughout the entire evening.  Seemed that everything was coming in pairs- aka- twice the pain.

The “buzz” for the evening was Lady Gaga arriving to the awards in an egg.  Yep, an egg.  Apparently, she was “incubating.”  I mean… I can’t.  I give people credit for being different, but sometimes trying too hard to be “different” merely makes you the same as everyone else.  I don’t want to point out the obvious, but that performance by Gaga was pretty reminiscent of a very “materialistic” pop icon who was once known for being “innovative” herself.  So, now I turn to you Nicki Minaj.  What are you trying to pull?  Why must you try so hard to shock us with these crazy get ups?  If you’re going to attempt to catch our attention, you’re gonna have to work a wee bit harder when you’ve got Lady Gaga walking the same red carpet as you.

A group of incredibly talented and lovely ladies paid tribute to the amazingly talented  Aretha Franklin.  While they did a fantastic job rounding up gals with some serious pipes, you can’t help but notice that Christina Aguilera blew them all out of the water.  It’s a good thing that Ms. Aguilera is talented because the way she’s been looking lately is just frightening.  I can’t help but think she looks a lot like a certain pork filled childhood pal…

Okay, so Snooki will never actually look like JLo.  However, Jenny from the Block may want to make sure her stylist isn’t moonlighting as Snooki’s stylist, which is very possible because Snookster looks a lot better than her usual hamster self.

Besties Katy Perry (in Armani) and Rihanna (in Jean Paul Gaultier) opted for white.  Both also opted to look like they were wearing costumes.  Katy is clearly an angel (see the wings?) and RiRi is most obviously a furry white caterpillar, duh. Guuuuys… this is the GRAMMY’s, not Halloween!

So basically, Natasha Bedingfield is wearing Ciara’s dress pre-run-in with weed wacker.

One of these things is not like the others.  One of these things just isn’t the same…  Give up?  Well, everyone here has a talent EXCEPT one.  Still stuck?

Oh… well, that’s just awkward.

So, while, I did tune into the Grammy’s this evening, I’m kind of wishing I hadn’t.  Lucky for me, I DVR’ed it.  So, in reality, I could watch it a third time.

xx,

WhyDid

WhyDid’s Gift Guide: What a Girl Wants

By |December 18th, 2010|Gift Guide, Somethin for the fellas|

I do not envy men during the holidays… unless, of course, your gf/wife/sig other is a WhyDid reader cause she knows what to buy you. Shopping for your lady is no small feat. I’ve suggested presents year after year and told you what not to even think about buying (perfume, scarves, gift cards).   In tradition, here are more gifts that are sure to delight even the most finicky female.

Christian Louboutin Sexy Sling Glittered Stiletto, $595

Roberto Coin Heart Medallion, $580

Elizabeth and James Fairfax Limited Edition 24K Gold Sunglasses, $375

Fleur of England Keepsake Silk and Lace Backless Kimono, $268.44

Clarisonic Skincare Brush (Limited Edition Pink), $195

Nixon Time Teller P Watch, $60

xx,

WhyDid

 

 

Would You Wednesday: Fresh Ink

By |November 24th, 2010|Why Did or Why Don't?|

Lots of beautiful young startlets and young ladies I know have covered their pretty and perfect skin with tattoos. Whether it be the good ol fashion tramp stamp or something discreet on their back, wrist, or rib cage, they’ve all branded themselves with something. Some are gentle reminders to themselves, others have a deeper meaning, and some are just “cute.”

This is not me knocking the tattoo trend because I have my very own little bit of ink.  I got it a couple of years ago and it’s teeny tiny. So tiny that, in fact, I startle myself sometimes when I see it because I’ve forgotten that it’s there. It’s not something that I totally regret, but now I’m kind of over it and have definitely considered getting it removed.

So, I’m kind of just wondering if others out there are debating the same thing. Or maybe some of you out there are debating your first tattoo.  Maybe you can’t decide what you want to go or maybe you aren’t sure if you really want one.

Do you think this is just a trend that we will all regret or is it something that is worth having for a lifetime? My only advice? Don’t get any boy’s name emblazoned on your body! Tattoos last and unfortunately, sometimes boyfriends don’t.

So, what do you think about ink?

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: Christina Aguilera

By |November 19th, 2010|Celebrity Style|

Anyone who knows me, knows that I love Christina Aguilera. I have loved that woman since the moment she popped out of her genie bottle back in 1999! I was Team Christina through and through. She could do no wrong in my book. Not even when she decided to get a bit “dirrty.”

So, it pains me more than you can imagine to have to ask, “What the HELL happened to her?” I know that Xtina has been going through some rough times in her personal life, but didn’t she get the memo? Looking GOOD is the best revenge. And while her love life may be sucking, her career is still on fi-yah. She is set to star in Burlesque and she just got her very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Needless to say, that’s a lot of red carpet appearances. Well, lately, she looks like my dog has been styling her… with his tongue (although that’s an insult to my dog).

How can such a pretty girl let herself look like this? Did Jordan Bratman take all the mirrors with him in the split?

The premiere of Burlesque should have been her time to shine…. however, she looks like a big green head of lettuce. Sad lettuce. She would have been better off pulling from the costume department like Cher.

Ugh. Christina… COME ON! Pull. It. Together.

Let’s just take a stroll down memory lane…

Despite everything, you bet your ass I will be in line to see Burlesque on November 24th.

xx,

WhyDid

Would You Wednesday: Christina Aguilera

By |September 29th, 2010|Why Did or Why Don't?|

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I’m not sure you guys are aware of how strongly I feel about Christina Aguilera, so you should know how much this pains me (and make totally clear that I’m completely unbiased when it comes to bad fashion). Here is the lovely songstress a few days back and she looks… well… um…

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Dirrty? I’m a firm believer that if you’re going to do the whole “platinum” tresses, you must steer clear of the clementine skin tone. This looks more Miss Piggy and less Marilyn Monroe. And what’s going on around your eyes, you little blonde raccoon? Did you fall asleep with your sunnies on? Ugh…

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xx,

WhyDid