Elizabeth And James | WhyDid.com

Friday Frocks: Color Me Fall

By Kirsten|October 22nd, 2010|Friday Frocks, Why Did You Wear That?|

While driving out in the country of PA (Pennsylvania) today, I was inspired by the amazing fall foliage. I started to forget what it looked like. You don’t get much of that in New York… and well, it just doesn’t even happen in LA. So, in tribute to the colors of fall, here’s this week’s Friday Frocks:

Barlow Velvet Power Dress, $272
Barlow Lattice Back Mini Dress, $297

Eight Sixty Wrap Dress, $118

Elizabeth and James Isis Dress, $365

Yellow is Gold by Sunshine & Shadow Silk Shirtdress, $78

Angelina Short Dress, $69

Parker Double Flare Sleeve Dress, $220

Free People Rendezvous Lace Dress, $138

xx,

WhyDid

Friday Frocks: Back in Black

By Kirsten|October 1st, 2010|Friday Frocks|

acdc6 Everyone knows you can’t go wrong with an LBD (Little Black Dress… duh), but even I know that sometimes black can get a little boring. Crisis averted, people. By adding a little drama to your LBD you may add some extra drama (the good kind) to you life.

TBAX-WD16_V1 The Batallion Van Lattice Bell Sleeve Dress, $158

Screen shot 2010-09-30 at 9.12.53 PM Torn by Ronny Kobo Joanna Cut Out Dress, $198

barlw2003812867_p1_v1_m56577569832045076_254x500 Barlow Lace Up Mini Dress, $250

INSI-WD113_V1

Insight The NYC Dress, $60

dsqur2010412867_p1_v1_m56577569832049024_254x500 DSquared2 Spinal Cord Dress, $1275

Screen shot 2010-09-30 at 9.06.35 PM Donna Mizani Boat Neck Lace Dress, $210

DART-WD5_V1 Dar-Ti Spiral Dress, $369

Screen shot 2010-09-30 at 9.20.12 PM Dolce Vita Connie Dress $363

1118424_fpx.tif Elizabeth and James Criss Cross Back Dress, $295

haute2047812867_p1_v1_m56577569832033535_254x500 Haute Hippie Long Sleeve Gown, $995

xx,

WhyDid

Friday Frocks: Let Them Wear Drapes!

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

Scarlett-OHara-in-drape-dress-Gone-with-the-Wind-1939

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

Screen shot 2010-09-23 at 10.32.14 PM Sheri Hill Draped Mini Dress, $298

Screen shot 2010-09-23 at 10.41.38 PM Camilla & Marc Neptune Drape Pindot Dress, $490

DART-WD3_V1 Dar Ti Dawn Long Dress, $299

1120269_fpx.tif Elizabeth and James Helena Draped Silk Cotton Dress, $385

Screen shot 2010-09-23 at 10.55.21 PM C & C California Draped Cowl Neck Dress, $128

What will you wear tomorrow? Well, frankly my dear, I don’t give a damn.

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: Wide Load

By Kirsten|August 31st, 2010|Why Did You Wear That?|

After seasons of skinnies, it’s nice to see the wide leg jean make a return. Though I don’t believe the skinny jean is going anywhere anytime soon, it is nice to have options (a girl’s gotta have options, afterall). The wide leg, trouser, and bootcut jean are much more universally flattering and can balance out a more pear shaped figure. They’re also great because they can be dressed up and dressed down with just a few simple tweaks and accessories.

MiH Marrakesh Flare Jeans, $189

Paige Premium Denim LouLou Vinyl Bootcut Jeans, $158

Elizabeth and James Stevie Dazed Jeans, $245

J Brand Lovestory Bellbottom Stretch Jeans, $178

Rock and Republic Roth Jean, $235

With these flattering silhouettes, you’ll be looking more like a svelte sweetie rather than a wide load

xx,

WhyDid

Girl Crush: Lily Love

By Kirsten|December 2nd, 2008|Celebrity Style, Why Did You Wear That?|

It would be easy to lump model Lily Donaldson in with the rest of the blondes out there with her Goldilocks looks, but she brings a little spice with her sugar…

She mixes her feminine polished looks with the edge of rocker chic. The mixture of the hard and soft really makes her stand out and gives her a unique style. It is sexy and sweet all in one.