Fall Trends 2012 | WhyDid.com

Setting the Mood: Wine Time

By Kirsten|September 11th, 2012|Setting the Mood|

If yesterday’s cold spell didn’t confirm that it’s officially fall, then I’m not sure what does. Oh, right, the return of pumpkin spiced lattes at Starbucks. The impending frost bite is most certainly on its merry little way and it’s high time you update your autumn wardrobe with this fall’s favored color. Some call it burgundy. Some call it oxblood. I’d like to keep things simple and just stick to calling it wine. Why shouldn’t my closet reflect my favorite beverage? (I drink it for the antioxidants, people). The look can be achieved from head to toe tonal or simply incorporated with a well placed resveratrol rich accessory.

Schutz Fiona Suede Pumps, $185, HELMUT Quilted Coat, $550, Kain Stretch Twill Mini Skirt, $150, Rebecca Minkoff Line Quilted Flirty Bag, $275

Barolo and bordeaux and cabarnet, oh my!

xx,

WhyDid

Friday Frocks: Skin in the Game

By Kirsten|August 31st, 2012|Friday Frocks, Why Did You Wear That?|

In case you didn’t get the memo last fall, you’re going to need a leather dress come this autumn. The ultimate update to your standard LBD, leather will not only keep you warm thermostatically speaking, but will also have you looking hot literally speaking. Should you opt to go all in, a leather shift is a fantastic transitional piece that can eventually be layered over a turtleneck and tights. Feeling more modest? Opt for a frock with leather details or panels to achieve the same leather look.

I’m a huge fan of basically leather anything and have been pushing the trend since I was sixteen. I wore a leather dress to my sophomore year homecoming… and while that went over like a lead balloon with teachers and students alike, this season’s must have frock is sure to be a bigger hit with your classmates.

1. Theyskens’ Theory Noel Dhidas Leather Dress, $537, 2. David Lerner Strapless Leather Dress, $264, 3. Raquel Allegra Heavy Rib Dress, $596, 4. Faith Connexion Leather Paneled Ruched Jersey Dress, $445, 5. Valentino Lace Paneled Leather Dress, $5,380, 6. Theory Solara Stretch Cotton and Leather Dress, $495, 7. Rag & Bone Adeline Paneled Satin and Leather Dress, $505, 8. Shakuhachi Leathergoods Shift Dress, $504, 9. DKNY Leather Sleeved Jersey-Twill Dress, $495, 10. MICHAEL Michael Kors Leather Dress, $495

xx,

WhyDid

Would You Wednesday: Is That a Mirror in Your Pants?

By Kirsten|August 15th, 2012|Why Did or Why Don't?|

Celebrity Blues Metallic Skinny Jeans, $44

Spring and summer 2012 brought us colored and printed denim… so what precisely does the fall have in store for us in the way of denim? Brace yourselves… if brands have it their way… everyday is going to be a party. Aww sookie sookie now. Denim takes a cue from the disco era with metallic shades ranging from pure platinum to glamorous gold.

I want to say that I like it because as I think about it, I’m picturing the likes of Gisele and Miranda channeling their 70’s disco divas in shiny jeans and feathered hair, but then I remember that 98% of the population does not resemble that of a super model. This is when I start to think about ol’ Sally over there, three cubicles down sporting the trend and all of a sudden it’s anything but appealing (kind of like the tuna fish sandwich she’s chowing down on). This is most definitely one of those trends that could either be le freak c’est chic or just totally lay a gasser…

1. Hudson Krista Metallic Super Skinny Jeans, $198, 2. Karen Millen Limited Edition Metallic Coated Jeans, $125,, 3. Current/Elliot The Stiletto Metallic Jeans, $245, 4. 7 for All Mankind The Skinny Jeans in Metallic, $198, 5. Alice + Olivia Metallic Skinny Stretch Jeans, $195, 6. J Brand 901 Super Skinny Coated Jeans, $207, 7. Rich & Skinny Legacy Jeans, $172, 8. bebe Silverado Metallic Skinny Jeans, $129