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Setting the Mood: There Will Be Fireworks

By Kirsten|July 2nd, 2012|Setting the Mood|

Ever pick up the newspaper…. who am I kidding, who reads newspapers. Ever look at your Twitter newsfeed and after scanning the headlines think to yourself, “Dang it, I’m pretty psyched to be an American.”? Yeah, I think that sometimes too. Other times, I’m ready to flee the country, but today isn’t going to be one of those days. Today we are going to celebrate and channel all that is fabulous about the good ol’ U S of A… and find ways to wear it. That’s right, we are doing all things stars, stripes, blue, red, and white.

Back around Memorial Day, the trend of sporting patriotic style made its debut and seems that since then, being proud to be an American only became that much more on trend. Well, as it turns out, this week we commemorate our great country’s independence and I really can’t think of a better time to get your patriotism on.

Haute Hippie American Flag Shorts, $195, Blue Life Boardwalk Pocket Tee, $75, Converse All Star American Flag Hi-Top, $55, Forever 21 American Flag Cropped Top, $12.80

There will be fireworks.

xx,

WhyDid

Friday Frocks: Amazing Lace

By Kirsten|April 1st, 2011|Friday Frocks|

With the temperature reaching an impressive ninety degrees here in LA yesterday, I got excited thinking about shedding all of those winter layers and slipping into something much more summery. One of my very favorite dresses that I can not bear to part with (no matter the stains or pulls in the fabric) is a simple white lace crochet dress. The shape is simple and season after season it always looks just right for hot summer afternoons paired with espadrilles and a cool beverage. There is something so romantic yet so fresh about a dainty white lace dress. It is a piece that every girl, southern belle or not, should have in her wardrobe.

1. Kite & Butterfly Ivory French Lace Dress, $390, 2. Patterson J. Kincaid Torino Belted Lace Dress, $248, 3. XOXO Sleeveless Scoopneck Lace Ruffle Pocket Dress, $59, 4. Haute Hippie Lace Overlay Slip Dress, $495, 5. Dolce & Gabbana Lace Cocktail Dress, $475, 6. ABS by Allen Schwartz Tiered Lace Dress, $297, 7. Forever 21 Lace Back Asymmetrical Dress, $19.80, 8. Willow & Clay Lace Maxi Dress, $118, 9. Topshop White Prairie Lace Panel Sundress, $75, 10. Free People Ruffle Lace Slip, $78, 11. American Eagle Lace Dress, $49.50, 12. Free People Vintage Lace Dress, $298

Bring on the sun.

xx,

WhyDid

Photo via The Sweetest Occasion

Friday Frocks: Little White Dress

By Kirsten|January 14th, 2011|Friday Frocks|

We all have been schooled in the LBD (Little Black Dress), but since I’ve been spending lots (by lots I mean excessive amounts) of time on wedding blogs, I’ve noticed an ever growing trend. While many women opt for the traditional bridal gown, many are choosing something shorter, more fun, and less conventional for the walk down the aisle. Can’t lie, I absolutely love a poofy white dress… but I still went the traditional route. Hm, though there is nothing wrong with a costume change…

Lanvin Tiered Silk Gazar Dress, $4,960

Donna Karan Crepe Jersey Halter Dress, $1.995

Notte by Marchesa One Shoulder Pleat Detail Dress, $695

Haute Hippie Fringe Dress, $695

Sue Wong Strapless Chiffon and Organza Sheath Dress, $368

Alice and Olivia Reese Peplum Dress, $368

Tt Collection Cecile Dress, $228

Style Stalker Desert Rose Dress, $149

I do.

xx,

Kirsten

Friday Frocks: Double Duty

By Kirsten|October 15th, 2010|Friday Frocks|

I figured why not throw you a bone and do a little double duty Friday Frocks. I know, I know… I haven’t been too helpful in the Halloween costume suggestions this year. Probs because I’m a little over all of them. So, here is a happy medium. Dresses that could be worked into a Halloween costume and then worn again in regular daily life.

With some rhinestone or feather hair accessories, voila! You’re a flapper.

Haute Hippie Trish Flapper Dress, $695

Add some ears and you’re Minnie Mouse.

Rare Polka Dot Body Conscious Dress, $33.70

I mean, who hasn’t dreamt of being a ballerina in Swan Lake?

Jay Godfrey Sleeveless Feather Bottom Dress, $440

Pin curls + Red lips + Thigh highs and heels = Pin Up Girl

Mod Cloth She’s Got It All Dress, $34.99

Add a blonde wig, red lips, mole and heels… Look at you, Marilyn Monroe!

American Apparel Baby Rib Cross Back Summer Dress, $27

Ahoy! Lookin’ good, sailor!

Mod Cloth Lotty Dotty Dress, $59.99

Me-ow! Add ears and you’re good to go!

Brian Lichtenberg One Shoulder Padded Dress, $398

Weather it’s a Naughty Nurse or Dirty Dentist, you’re only a few props away.

L.A.M.B. Knit Dress with Cutout, $250

Happy Haunting!

xx,

WhyDid

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

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

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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_254x500 Haute Hippie Fairisle Sweater, $495