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  • Under Where?

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    Posted on April 16th, 2010WhyDid YouWearThatWhyDid

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    Yesterday, my beautiful LA counterpart sent me this text message:

    “You should do a blog post on sexy lingerie and where to find it. NOT some hoodrat Victoria’s Secret stuff but not stuff that’s like $200 … Is there a middle man?:)”

    Well, if there is something I know about, it’s lingerie. I spent a good two plus years buying lingerie for Henri Bendel and I have two giant drawers dedicated to my undies alone. So, Miss Wright, this post is for you!

    First, let’s start with a few things that every girl should have in her lingerie drawer:

    tinythongcom_bv5Commando Tiny Thong, $22

    coverupsHollywood Coverups, $14.99

    fashiontapeHollywood Fashion Tape, $8.99

    thumbnail.aspStrap Perfect, $11.99

    Yeah, I know that last one seems a little queer. My mom insisted I own them and I reluctantly took them home with me to New York. They turned out to be a lot easier to use than my usual MacGeyver method of using a safety pin. So now, on to the fun stuff.

    One of my favorite, favorite, favorite brands is Deborah Marquit. The price point is on the higher side, but it is literally handmade and beautiful! My favorite pieces are from the fluorescent collection, although all of her pieces are ridiculously sexy. I’ve had the pleasure of going into her store/design studio here in NYC. She’s incredibly talented and a very interesting woman.

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    Lace underwire demi bra, $185, Lace g-string, $55

    Cosabella is another great line of lingerie that is sexy and more friendly on the wallet.

    AMORP1103_LEOHPNKbAmore Mio pushup bra, $56.25

    AMORP03ZL_LEOHPNKbAmore Mio Lowrider Thong, $20

    Another personal favorite is Huit. It’s a great French brand that fits incredibly well and is very girly and fun. They also have a great line of basic bras for everyday wear.

    huit-huit01-vea8-gsVertiges Magic Air Underwire bra, $79

    huit-huit01-vej10-gsVertiges String, $47

    I could go on for DAYS about this, but I have things to do, people. So here are a few of my favorite NYC lingerie stores:

    Sugar Cookies

    203 W 19th Street (between 7th and 8th)

    212-242-6963

    Journelle

    3 East 17th Street (between 5th and Broadway)

    212-255-7800

    And for those of you who are NOT in NYC, don’t worry your pretty little heads… I’ve got you. Here are some great sites for online lingerie shopping:

    Catriona Mackechnie

    La Petite Coquette

    Azaleas

    Tell your boyfriend, “you’re welcome.”

    xx,

    WhyDid

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  • I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream to Wear Preen.

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    Posted on March 24th, 2010WhyDid YouWearThatUncategorized, WhyDid

    So you have a hot date? A big event? You want something to make heads turn all the while looking effortlessly chic? Oh, this ol’ thing? Enter Preen by Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi.

    Started ten years ago by the design duo, Preen has collected quite the celeb following including Kate Moss, Chloe Sevigny, and Thandie Newton. It is easy to see why. Take a look at some of my favorite pieces from their Spring 2010 collection:

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    I remember when Henri Bendel first started carrying this line over two years ago (when they still carried apparel). It was so incredibly sexy and chic without being blatant or cheesy. It was the ultimate alternative for cool girls who were sick of the oversaturated Hever Leger bandage dress. I was immediately smitten.

    10029174_120724_800Pleat Tulip Dress, $1,106

    01234F108008_1_2One Shoulder Sheath Dress, $1,089

    64452_in_lPower Knitted Lace Dress, $1,375

    Friends often ask me for suggestions about what to wear when dressing to impress and I would say, if you want to look less Kim (Kardashian) and more Kate (Moss), go grab something Preen and wait for the boys to scream (had to).

    Sigh… now if only I had a red carpet to walk…

    xx,

    WhyDid

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  • Bendel’s Got a Brand New Bag

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    Posted on May 1st, 2009WhyDid YouWearThatUncategorized

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    You may know it as the New York institution on Fifth Avenue where “Gossip Girls” go to shop, but today marks a sad day for the “girls’ playground.”  Henri Bendel has announced they are planning to expand their accessories business, which means they will be eliminating their apparel departments completely.  

    Over the years Bendel’s has been trying to re-invent itself in many different ways, but after opening a handful of accessories stores that only carry private label merchandise, they have decided this is the route they are going to take.  They will be opening another six stores this year, bringing the total to eleven.

    Where does that leave  the apparel buyers?  Well, that’s a good question.  There is no longer a place for them at HB.  With no more Herve dresses to buy, no more I.D. Sarrieri lingerie to select, and not an E.Vil t in sight, they have been sent on their ways to explore new opportunities.

    It was a good run and I will truly miss the wonderful ladies with whom I  worked.  On a positive note, this will give me much more time to scout out horrific fashion and update you on clever ways to make your cleavage  appear more voluptuous.  You should probably just go ahead and send HB a “thank you” note cause now you’ve got my undivided attention.

    xx,

    WhyDid

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  • Don’t Fret, My Pets.

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    Posted on April 23rd, 2009WhyDid YouWearThatUncategorized

    Oh, my loves. I didn’t forget about you yesterday. However, I apparently booked a one way ticket to Planet Suck and had no time to post any of my witty and brilliant banter for you to read while pretending to be productive at work.  No worries, I worked it out with my travel agent and am back to the real world. 

    Anyhow, because you may have felt neglected yesterday, here is a little mindless fodder for you.

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    Here’s a photo of Lindsay Lohan launching her legging line (6126) at Henri Bendel earlier this year.  Her hair looks like a throwback to Splash while her “leggings” look like she ran into Edward Scissor Hands on her way to the event.  Fun fact: did you know that Lindsay’s legging line has a pair called “Mr. President” with quilted knee pads? Classy. Read more »

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  • Last minute shopping

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    Posted on December 17th, 2008WhyDid YouWearThatUncategorized

    Believe it or not, Christmas is only 8 days away. I am guessing there are some procrastinators out there who just do NOT know what to buy. So here are a few last minute gift ideas.

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  • Get your holiday shopping done!

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    Posted on December 9th, 2008WhyDid YouWearThatUncategorized

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    Henri Bendel VIP shopping event.

    Wednesday, December 10 from 5-9pm

    712 5th Avenue at 56th Street

  • Fellas, make your lady happy on the Holiday.

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    Posted on December 8th, 2008WhyDid YouWearThatSomethin for the fellas, Uncategorized

    It can be very stressful trying to come up with a thoughtful and useful gift for your honey. So below I have outlined some Do’s and Don’ts of holiday shopping in order to keep you out of the dog house.

    What she absolutely does NOT want:

    • Don’t bother trying to buy her clothes. Unless you have (successfully) done this in the past, I would skip it. Plus, you don’t want to have the awkward moment of buying a size 8 when she’s really a size 4. Never buy her a sweater. This is what her Aunt Helen is for.
    • Nix the gift certificates. I know it sounds good in theory and kind of a no fail option, but you are wrong. Gift certificates are completely thoughtless and lazy and trust me, she’ll recognize that. Put in the leg work and get her a real gift.
    • Perfume is way too personal for you to be picking out for her. That’s something she should buy on her own. I also think it is kind of cheesy and trite.
    • Lingerie is iffy. I personally love lingerie, but it is essentially a selfish gift, no? Save it for Valentine’s Day. If you do opt for lingerie, be sure that it’s La Perla or Myla and not Victoria’s Secret. This is no time to be stingy.
    • Jewelry is tricky. There is only one surefire option in jewelry, diamonds. Unless you are very familiar with her style or willing to dish out the $$ for diamonds, I’d hold off. I have a personal horror story about jewelry on Christmas. Picture this: your boyfriend calls you from the Diamond District and tells you how he is the most amazing boyfriend in the world. You are now giddy with excitement (thinking you are finally getting those diamond studs). He shows up with Swarvoski crystals. And ugly ones at that. 
    • Any type of kitchen appliance. Enough said. 
    • Pajamas. Could you be any less sexy?

    Some better options:

    In all honesty, my favorite part of any gift is the card. Believe it or not, I do have a soft side. The thought that goes into your gift is far more meaningful than what you actually buy her. If she throws a tantrum or diva fit… maybe it’s time to re-evaluate…

    Any of you ladies reading, email me your most horrific holiday gift stories and I will post the best ones! whydidyouwearthat@gmail.com

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