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Setting the Mood: The End Is Near

By Kirsten|August 21st, 2012|Setting the Mood|

It’s happening. That subtle cooling of the summer air. When I went to take Smitty out to stretch his morning legs the other day, there was a distinct difference in the breeze. Gone was the suffocating stuffiness. Instead I was greeted with a slightly chilled end of summer climate. This only means one thing: fall is fast approaching. So enjoy the last few weeks of strappy sundresses, easy espadrilles, and nearly nonexistent shorts, because very soon, we’ll be bundled up and longing for those steamy summer afternoons.

Three Floor Field Trip Parka, $318, 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Satchel, $895, Converse Moto Leather Sneakers, $75, Helmut Lang Draped Jersey Dress, $295,

Don’t forget… pride cometh before…

xx,

WhyDid

Setting the Mood: Keep On Rockin’ Me

By Kirsten|July 16th, 2012|Setting the Mood|

I’ve said before that I actually might have been a rockstar in a past life. Maybe I even missed my calling… except for the fact that I’m tone deaf and lacking any and all musical talent. So, scratch that. Doesn’t mean I can’t channel my inner rock goddess in the form of fashion. I mean, we all know that fashion and music go hand in hand (leather and lace). Being a rockstar doesn’t necessarily mean decking yourself out in head to toe leather- though I’m not opposed to such… shall we talk about my sophomore year of highschool homecoming dress? Adding an edgier item to any ensemble can take you from Miley Cyrus to Pat Benatar.

Rock and roll may have died with Nirvana, but the style lives on.

Ash Tokyo Biker Boot, $450, MiH Jeans Fringed Shearling and Suede Gillet, $945, Alice + Olivia Front Zip Leather Leggings, $697, Pamela Love Silver and Wooden Dagger Necklace, $210

So go ahead and party like a rockstar, unless that includes snorting ants. Then I’m out.

xx,

WhyDid

Setting the Mood: Such a Beach.

By Kirsten|July 9th, 2012|Setting the Mood|

With temperatures upwards of ninety, It’s been nearly impossible to keep hair frizz free, let alone poker straight. The mere thought of standing in a tiny bathroom with a blowdryer fighting against my natural curl pattern is enough to have me contemplating pulling a Demi a la GI Jane. Seeing as I do not have the bone structure to pull off a buzz cut, I have to deal with my tempestuous tresses in another fashion. I’d like to go ahead and thank the Olsens for making crazy, messy, hair en vogue. I’d then like to give myself a little pat on the back for keeping the messy hair momentum going. Summer is the perfect time to let your hair go wild, much like your weekends. Should you not be freshly emerging from the sea like a golden goddess, there are luckily a few tools that will give you the look of sea salted, windblown mermaid hair.

Alterna Summer Hair Ocean Waves Texturizing Spray, $20, Sultra Bombshell Curling Iron, $130, Josie Maran Bohemian Waves Argan Hair Mist, $22, Helen of Troy 3 in 1 Styling Iron, $69.99

Surf’s up.

xx,

WhyDid

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

Setting the Mood: Dream a Little Dream

By Kirsten|June 25th, 2012|Setting the Mood|

Well, it is officially summer. June 20th (typically the 21st , damn you, leap year) marked summer solstice, which is the longest day of the year. This may bring visions of starry lit soirees, dining al fresco, and soft cascading fabrics. What better time to channel Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. No, I don’t mean that of the pasties and panties of the Playboy Mansion. I mean ethereal makeup and hair full of flowers. Sheer chiffons and strappy sandals.

If you happen to be a fan of HBO’s Girls (um, of course you are), you watched the wild Jessa tie the knot wearing a dress so simple and Bohemian, she could have been a character straight from the play. It was the perfect casual summer frock to wear when saying “I do.” Heck, it would have been a lot cheaper than an $8,500 Vera Wang (anyone need a dress?). So whether you are looking to tie the knot in something simple or just sport a fresh and summery frock, let Jessa’s look and Shakespeare’s intoxicating tale lead your wardrobe inspiration.

dress: Morning Story Dress, $188, headband: Deepa Gurnani Floral Crystal Headband, $195, shoes: Miu Miu Strappy Peep Toe Platform, $790