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Why Did You Wear That: In the Buff

By Kirsten|May 25th, 2010|Personal Style, Why Did You Wear That?|

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Ever had one of those dreams where you are just wandering around totally naked and wake up in complete panic a la Kiki Dunst in Bring It On?

Well, I’m about to make those dreams come true… in a good way. If you recall, I was wild about the amount of nudes and neutrals that flooded the spring runways. Now that the heat is here and you’ve established your base tan (with use of a good self tanner, I hope!), it’s your turn to test out this trend. When working with a blank palette, you can perk things up by accessorizing with punches of color whether it be showcasing a stunning pair of shoes or killer jewelry.

I’ve again done my due dilligence by digging up some of the sexiest ways to wear this season’s most naked trend:

PREEN_BANDDRESSNUDE_MAIN Preen Nude Band Dress, $360

ever Ever Catania Dress, $178

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Haute Hippie Love Tank Dress, $95

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Top Shop One Shoulder Ruched Dress, $90

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Bebe Cotton Eyelet Strapless Dress, $44.95

serve.asp American Apparel Cotton Spandex Jersey Double U-neck Dress, $36

Someone who did this trend early and knocked it out of the park was Kate Bosworth:

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And how I wore mine (pretty ballsy to post myself after Kate, I know):

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(for the record, my shoes were pretty sexual – though you cannot see them in this pic- and they may or may not have incoropated feathers).

As always, undergarments are essential. You don’t want your hot pink Hanky Panky’s peeking through seeing as the whole point is to be neutral. Now, strip down.

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: Put Some Spring in Your Step

By Kirsten|March 23rd, 2010|Why Did You Wear That?|

Finally the clouds have parted and Mother Nature is giving us a big sunshine filled kiss called spring. So what’s a girl to wear? We wondered the same thing as we attempted to get dressed for brunch this past weekend. We’ve stashed our winter coats and snow boots, but what shall we replace them with? Breaking down some of the big trends on the Spring 2010 runways:

Forward March– Looks like the military jacket will stick around another season. Swap one into your spring rotation for your updated warm weather outerwear.

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068m Marc Jacobs

juicy2193112727_p1_v1_m56577569831899009_254x500 Juicy Couture Military Shirt Jacket, $198

Mixed Bag– A fun trend on this season is the bold mixing and matching of prints. Done head to toe in one pattern or mixing complimentary patterns will give you a head turning look.

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109m Marni

117m Versace

0414034936011R__A1_300x400 Nanette Lepore Primrose Ankle Length Pants, $268

Everything’s Coming Up Roses– Floral patterns were running rampant on the runways. Whether Laura Ashley’esque or Painterly prints, it’s time to water your girly seed and sport some florals for spring.

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00210m Collette Dinnigan

irissinger_2099_1189735499 Nightcap Clothing Corset Slip Dress, $189

Tit for Tat– Finally, something I’ve been doing for years is being validated on the runway. Sheer and sexy, models showed their underpinnings as much as their outerwear.

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043m Proenza Schouler

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image1xl ASOS Sheer Lace Blouse, $30.77

In the Nude– Neutrals were big on the runway. One in particular was nude. Get naked.

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00210m Valentino

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Peekaboo!– Another one of my favorite trends from the runways was the amount of cut out dresses being shown. They are very, very sexy in an unconventional way.

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00550m Michael Kors

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Ruffle Your Feathers– A fun and flirty alternative to fur? Feathers. Just don’t go overkill and end up looking like Big Bird. One feathered piece at a time.

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JASON WU NY SS2010 09/11/09 Jason Wu

_6013257 Haute Hippie Ombre Feather Skirt, $595

A Shine of the Times– Recession? What recession? Shine and shimmer were all over the runways giving the luxe look. Shine isn’t just for evening. Dress up your everyday look with something shiny.

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00140m Emilio Pucci

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Speaking of shiny, get out your AmEx cards, girls. Adding a few key pieces can re-vamp what’s already going on in your closet.

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: See Ya Later, 2008!

By Kirsten|December 6th, 2008|Why Did You Wear That?|

So, it is now December. I can hardly believe it. This year has flown by!

Anyway, this means that you are starting (or if you’re an overachiever, have already started/finished) planning for your New Year’s Eve soiree. Obviously, my favorite part of any holiday, or party, or basically any occassion to dress up, is getting totally decked out. So whether you’ll be in NYC, South Beach, or jet-setting off to St. Bart’s, I’ve come up with some festive dress ideas for your very special evening. Careful with the champagne…

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Oh, New York. I have spent a few New Year’s here, myself. While New Yorkers tend to be elegantly understated, it is still fun to sparkle and stand out. (Trust me, I was once the only one in the room in a cocktail dress, loved it). Go with a little bit of subtle glam and comfortable (but still cute) shoes because after all, this is the city that never sleeps!