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Setting the Mood: Go Shorty…

By Kirsten|January 15th, 2013|Setting the Mood|

I love birthdays. I love them the way most normal people love Christmas or Thanksgiving. Not only do I love celebrating mine, but I also love celebrating those of others. Perhaps it’s because it is one special day that is all yours (except that you share it with 19,178,082 on average…) or perhaps it is one great excuse to corral all of your nearest and dearest into one room to have a good time and catch up. Who can say “no” to a birthday invite?

When I look back on birthdays past (minus last year), they are some of my most treasured moments. Even though some of the people in the pictures have changed year after year and some have remained consistent, I smile when I think about those fun filled days and nights and am so thankful to have another day on this planet. Plus, I really like cake. And presents. Speaking of which, have you picked out mine yet? Three day shipping should get it here by Friday, FYI. (Let me know if you need my shipping address).

Ippolita Disc 18 karat Gold Diamond Drop Earrings, $5,000, Jimmy Choo Rob Pruitt Cayla Embellished Patent Leather Clutch, $1,350, Sophia Webster Lana Embellished PVC and Suede Sandals, $535, Kiki De Montparnasse Chantilly Lace Bra, $350 and Chantilly Lace Thong, $225

So, what does every girl need to make her feel special on her birthday other than friends and cake? In my expert opinion, once you’ve secured your birthday frock, a little bling, some killer shoes, shiny clutch, and perfect underpinnings are precisely what you need to get the party started and keep it going.

And a pony wouldn’t hurt.

xx,

WhyDid

Setting the Mood: Fifty Shades of White

By Kirsten|December 3rd, 2012|Setting the Mood|

It is upon us. The bone chilling, dark at 3pm, hibernation inducing months of winter. And while the delicately falling snowflakes sure do make for a beautiful backdrop (until the garbage trucks and foot traffic destroy the pristine piles of snow turning them into straight slush), it can be easy to want to just wrap yourself up in the all black uniform of winter. However, in the past couple of years and this one most noticeably, the once faux pas after Labor Day white accessories have become the “it” girl’s go to for breaking up a mostly dark ensemble. Do winter white from head to toe, or just accent your head and toes with white accessories. But remember, we’re channeling a soft snowflake, not the abominable snowman.

Milly Claudine Coat, $645, Charlotte Olympia Love Dolly Twill and Calf Hair Pumps, $1,050, Augden Lofty Cowl Scarf, $198, Loeffler Randall The Rider Bag, $495

xx,

WhyDid

Setting the Mood: I’m a Creep

By Kirsten|October 22nd, 2012|Setting the Mood|

Well, I was trying to avoid it altogether… but you can’t fight the calendar. Halloween and its impending skank parade are fast approaching, so we may as well just address this situation head on. Perhaps I’m just old now or I’ve seen one too many “naughty nurse” or “frisky flight attendant” but I’ve about had it with the oh so obvious “insert the word slutty in front of” Halloween costume. It would appear we can turn just about anything erotic… even a skunk. So, how about this year we go for artistic makeup or eery attire as opposed to exposing our ass cheeks for all of the city to see? Let’s keep creepy classy and besides, subtle is most sexy.

Illamasqua Lipstick in Pristine (Matte Black), $24, McQ by Alexander McQueen Skull Intarsia Mohair Sweater Dress, $635, Monserat De Lucca Skull Bracelet, $150, D.L. & Co. Skull Cased Candle, $135

Happy haunting!

xx,

WhyDid

Setting the Mood: Forevergreen

By Kirsten|October 8th, 2012|Setting the Mood|

We’ve already identified oxblood as one of this fall’s standout shades for apparel and accessories, but there’s another hue that’s sure to be a hit this fall and will most likely stay strong straight into the winter. What might that color be? Hunter green, my friends. For quite some time I was a bit disenchanted with this particular shade (with good reason, of course). You see, my mom went through a bit of a “green” period during the 90’s and I would be willing to say about 78% or our home was decorated in dark green. Some might have called it overkill. We’ll just call it dedication. I had the same problem with baby carrots and turkey sandwiches for many years after my dad packed them in our lunches every single day for the majority of grade school.

And just like I now enjoy a great turkey sandwich, my feelings towards forest green have also come around. Fall’s deep shade of green is different than that of emerald green from seasons past. This evergreen is so dark it could appear almost black and it gives a complete look of luxe. Find a way to work it into your wardrobe with a knit maxi dress, chic bag, or soft velvet pants.

T by Alexander Wang Fine Knit Jersey Maxi Dress, $235, See by Chloe Cherry Leather Shoulder Bag, $525, Tibi Chunky Knit Sweater, $285, By Malene Birger Clesenzia Velvet Tapered Pants, $375

xx,

WhyDid

Setting the Mood: Sweater Weather

By Kirsten|October 1st, 2012|Setting the Mood|

I may have spent my childhood growing up in Florida, but I always had an attraction to too all things knitwear. I remember wishing the thermometer would dip below sixty so I could find good reason for wearing sweaters so carefully selected by my doting grandma (Mee Maw), who lived up north and must’ve thought that even her granddaughter in the Sunshine State might catch cold without the proper attire. I recall one sweater specifically. It was a kelly green number embellished with some type of gold coin like discs that I wore as a tunic over a pair of black and white houndstooth stirrup (yes, stirrup) leggings. See, even as an adolescent I knew the difference between leggings and pants.

As an adult, I had the privilege of taking my sweater obsession even further when I worked in knitwear product development for Henri Bendel’s famously fabulous cashmere. I now know more about weaves, wefts, and fibers than I’d like to admit. So, while there is a small window where we, northerners, will enjoy all that is fall before we trade in our cardigans for sleeping bag coats, I can’t deny my delight in draping myself in cozy cashmere and lofty knits.