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Why Did You Eat That: Like a Ninja

By |November 15th, 2010|New York, Why Did You Eat That?|

We had company who’d never been to Los Angeles in town this weekend and wanted to take him somewhere “sceney” without delving into the depths of hell that is Katsuya Hollywood.  To get some great sushi while still catching a little bit of the LA glitz, we headed to West Hollywood’s Katana.

After taking the elevator upstairs to the restaurant, we were greeted by a beautiful hostess and taken through the crowded restaurant full of pretty people. It was a Friday night, so there were lots of single girls and guys as well as cozy couples out for date night. After being seated our waiter came by and suggested a great cold sake for the table. We perused the menu and cheers’ed to our friend’s first west coast visit.

We ordered an array of different things for the table and some of the stand outs were crab dynamite roll, aspara niu maki (filet mignon wrapped asparagus with soy mirlin sauce), tori gyuza (chicken pot stickers with cilantro ponzu, and, of course, the Katana roll.

We felt we did a job well done seeing as our visitor was happily stuffed, tipsy, and impressed with the Los Angeles scenery. So, the only thing left to do was roll out in our Bentley to Soho House.

Katana

8439 W Sunset Blvd

West Hollywood, CA 90069

323-650-8585

When heading out to the “scene” on Sunset, what should a dashing diva like yourself wear? Deflect from all the sparkles and sequins in something sexy yet understated:

Ella Moss Bardot Dress, $144

Forever 21 Chunky Knit Beret, $6.80

Giuseppe Zanotti for Thakoon Wedge Lace Up Bootie, $995

The Limited Cashmere Infinity Scarf, $78

Alexander McQueen Faithful Satchel, $1,175

xx,

WhyDid

Friday Frocks: Belt It Out

By |November 12th, 2010|Friday Frocks, Why Did You Wear That?|

If you aren’t feeling as daring as a body con dress (or you’d just like to be able to enjoy your $200 dinner at The Little Door), have no fear. I have an alternate option! A belted dress will still whittle your waist all while giving you a little room to breath (and eat). Try these options tonight!

Akris Punto 3/4 Sleeve Belted Dress, $995

Halston Heritage Moonlight Belted Dress, $495

Elizabeth and James Printed New Belinda Belted Dress, $325
BCBG Belted Dress, $238

Patterson J. Kincaid Deanna Belted Dress, $148

Forever 21 Belted Scoopneck Dress, $19.80

So svelte!

xx,

WhyDid

 

Why Did You Wear That: Better Than Leggings

By |November 2nd, 2010|Personal Style, Why Did You Wear That?|

So it occurred to me this past weekend while I dressed for brunch that I wanted to wear something comfortable without looking like I was wearing my pajamas and without wearing… gasp… a Juicy tracksuit. Most would automatically jump right to leggings. A lot of the time I would too, but it seems that some of you out there can not be trusted.

You guys KNOW how I feel about leggings. Namely, leggings worn as pants. I’ve gone over this time and time again, but alas, it seems that the message just does not compute. So, I have come up with a crop of pants that are not only comfy, but also attractive (minus the cameltoe):

Stella McCartney Cashmere Silk Blend Jumpsuit, $1425

Robert Rodriquez Roll Waist Pants, $264

Clu Ruffled Waist Pants, $225

Knit Wit Harem Pants, $220

T by Alexander Wang Jersey Cropped Sweat Pants, $120

C & C California Twisted Drawstring Pants, $78

Forever 21 French Terry Athletic Pants, $17.80

Hey… they’re better than leggings.

xx,

WhyDid

Friday Frocks: Lady and the Vamp

By |October 29th, 2010|Friday Frocks|

Keeping in theme with Halloween weekend, why not channel your inner goth girl and try some of the sexy yet spooky frocks?  Get out your black eyeliner and dark lipstick, ladies:

Karen Zambos Vintage Couture Felicity Dres, $350

Daughters of the Revolution Lace Maxi Dress, $298

Alice and Olivia Velvet Lace Back Dress, $242
Odylyne Piculet Lace Dress, $168

bebe Addiction Velvet Drape Dress, $149

Free People Lace Puff Sleeve Dress, $118

Urban Renewal Curatorial Burnout Velvet Maxi Dress, $68

Asos Bodycon Dress with Chiffon Bell Sleeve, $65.51

Forever 21 Crushed Velveteen Babydoll Dress, $22.80

You’re bewitching, baby.

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: Fair Well, My Friend.

By |September 29th, 2010|Why Did You Wear That?|

jumpers

So, here’s your mini history lesson for the day, fair isle is a knitting technique used to create patterns using different colors. The technique is named after a small island off the coast of Scotland and became popular after the Prince of Wales sported the knitted vests all the way back in 1921. See? So much smarter and you’re only two sentences in!

I remember sitting in a design meeting two years ago discussing fairisle… so I’m happy to see that it eventually caught on to the masses. While this style probably used to remind you of your grandmother, it is so far from frumpy.

haute2053722881_p1_v1_m56577569832049871_254x500Haute Hippie Fairisle Sweater, $495

Screen shot 2010-09-29 at 4.44.52 PMTopshop Knitted Fairisle Cardigan, $110

Screen shot 2010-09-29 at 4.48.58 PMWhistles Suki Fairisle Knitted Sweater, $143.23

Screen shot 2010-09-29 at 5.10.55 PMMarc by Marc Jacobs Buzzy Fairisle Cardigan, $278

Screen shot 2010-09-29 at 5.13.40 PMWilster Patterned Cardigan, $242

Screen shot 2010-09-29 at 5.16.06 PMRalph Lauren Wool-Cashmere Cardigan, $465

80355013-01Forever21 Chunky Knit Ski Sweater, $29.80

xx,

WhyDid