Gift Guide: Techsessories, Gifts for the Tech Obsessed

By admin|December 11th, 2014|Gift Guide|

I bet you’re reading this from your phone… or tablet… or laptop. We are a society that is totally tech obsessed and while many of us could and should do a digital detox, the chances of that happening are less likely than me retiring my crop tops any time before I turn forty. I, myself, basically work from my phone, iPad, or MacBook and most of the time I’ve got at least two of these items with me. Fortunately and unfortunately, I can work from just about anywhere there’s wifi and this seems to be an ever growing trend. When I’m taking pictures of my perfect bowl of ramen at Momfuku, I’m working. When I’m switching between ten Instagram accounts, I’m clocking those hours. Even posting on Facebook adds to my paycheck. Having said that, I’ve become a bit of an expert on all things that make working on the fly a little bit easier and a lot more stylish.

And in the gift guide, I’ve rounded up some fashionable gadgets for the tech gal on the go.

Diane von Furstenberg Heritage Print Travel Adapter, $98, FINDS +Corners4 iPhone 5 Case, $45, U R Racer Back Tech Stretch Gloves, $50, U R Pleated Tech Headband, $38, Speck See Thru Satin Snap on MacBook Pro LapTop Case, $49.95, FRENDS Taylor Cap Set, $50, Rebecca Minkoff Zoey Tech Wristlet, $135, Zero Gravity Andromeda iPhone 6 Case, $32, Nixon The Mini Blaster Speaker, $100, Halston Heritage Cellphone Minaudiere, $295,

xx,

WhyDid

Gift Guide: My Kinda Girl

By Kirsten|December 11th, 2013|Gift Guide|

Traditionally, I’ve divided up my gift guides by price point, but I decided to shake things up this year by organizing by personality. Now, there is no way on Earth anyone could possibly classify all women into five categories- unless that person was looking to face several million pissed off estrogen fueled females. However, I’ve chosen five pretty broad categories that should be fairly helpful when shopping for your friends, sisters, mothers, and significant others. Whether she loves all things shiny or her fingers can’t be pried from her smartphone, there’s something here for just about any woman. And since I’ve taken all of the grunt work out of your holiday shopping (you’re welcome), all you’ve got to do is figure out what kind of gal you’re shopping for. (If you can’t do that, I can’t be held accountable- but a helpful hint? We’ve all probably got a little bit of each one inside of us).

The Jet-Setter

1. Cashmere Travel Cushion and Eyemask Set, 2. The New York Times 36 Hours: 150 Weekends in the USA and Canada, 3. Lanvin Set of Two Rubber Luggage Tags, 4. Global Chalkboard Map, 5. Skyroll Wrinkle Free Luggage Carrier, 6.Everlane Reverse-Denim Weekender

The Homebody

1. Wildfox Gatsby Summer Night Zip Hoodie, 2. Zuzu Flame Tray & Glass Set, 3. Chelsea Market Cookbook, 4. Current/Elliot The Perfect Sweatpants, 5. Reiko Kaneko Drip Tease Mug Set, 6. Candy Stripe Woven Throw

The Girly Girl

1. J. Crew Jeweled Cuff, 2. Jonathan Adler Unicorn Salt & Pepper Shakers, 3. Princess Decanter, 4. Amethyst Stone Jewelry Box, 5. Saint Laurent Metallic Leather Continental Wallet, 6. Skin Hooded Alpaca Blend Robe

The Fitness Queen

1. Nike Studio Wrap Pack, 2. MICHI Luna Leggings, 3. Everlast Boxing Glove, 4. Nike FuelBand SE in Rose Gold, 5. Wake Up Workout Cropped Top, 6. T by Alexander Wang Rainbow Cotton Terry Shorts

The Techie

1. Jawbone JAMBOX Portable Wireless Speaker, 2. Jonathan Adler On the Go Charger, 3. Jordan Carlyle Deco Drip iPhone 5/5s Case, 4.
Bop Basics Cashmere Texting Gloves, 5. Moschino Bear Headphones, 6. Marc by Marc Jacobs Techno Lynne Faux Patent Leather Laptop Case

Get used to hearing, “thank you.”

xx,

WhyDid

Setting the Mood: Baby, There’s a Shark in the Water

By Kirsten|August 13th, 2012|Setting the Mood|

So apparently it’s everyone’s (except for me) favorite week. What week is that you may ask? Oh, just Shark Week. Why sharks are so intriguing to the general population, I will never completely understand. I don’t see why we don’t have something like “Koala Bear Week” instead. Full disclosure: I have no interest in sharks. They scare me and you aren’t going to find me in a shark cage anytime this century. I’m not even going to lie- just looking up these pictures of sharks made me nervous. But, I aim to please so strap on your scuba tank, churn up the chum, and keep your eyes peeled for Jaws… ’cause I’m getting involved in Shark Week the only way I know how: with some “shark-cessories.” (I just made that up).

1. Charles Albert Megalodon Shark Tooth Pendant Necklace, $315, 2. Dezso by Sara Beltran Shark Tooth and Garnet Stud Earrings, $850, 3. Vanessa Mooney Charm & Chain Tooth Bracelet, $48.50, 4. Paul Smith iPhone 4 Case, $125, 5. Heather Hawkins Double Layer Shark Tooth Necklace, $154

Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to go take a Xanax.

xx,

WhyDid

Gift Guide: By the Numbers

By Kirsten|December 20th, 2011|Gift Guide|

We’re down to the wire, people. If you still have a few folks left on your list, chances are that you’ve either already spent all of your money on everyone else, or you were saving the best for last (wink, wink). Whatever the case may be, it can be completely overwhelming to walk into a crowded department store, let alone the internet, full of so much stuff that you don’t know where to even begin. So, if you’ve got a strict budget to follow, or you’re just cheap, I have sorted out some fun and festive last minute gifts that you can scoop up and save yourself from the surname of Scrooge. This will save you the trouble of picking out something that you can’t (or don’t want to) afford. You’re welcome. Consider this my gift to you.

1. Cry About It Bandages, $7, 2. bumble and bumble Pin Tin, $15, 3. MoMA Design Store Cubes Perpetual Calendar, $15, 4. Voluspa Boxed Votive in Crisp Champagne, $7, 5. Banksy Notecard Box, $15.95, 6. philosophy Marshmallows for Toasting, $16, 7. The Modern Cocktail Champagne Topper, $9.99, 8. Salt&Pepper Bank, Oinks! Millions in the Making, $12.99 , 9. Archie Grand for J. Crew Blogs Notebook, $10

1. Monopoly Sephora Edition, $23.25, 2. D.L. & Co. Naughty/Nice Journal, $40, 3. Sonia Kashuk Silver Holiday 6pc. Brust Set, $22.99, 4. Stila Music’s Biggest Night Makeup Player, $50, 5. Bike Navigation System iPhone Case, $45, 6. Little Black Dress Hanging Jewelry Organizer, $24.99, 7. Fresh Mini Sugar Kissing Trio, $28, 8. Bodum Eileen 8 Cup French Press Coffee Maker, $49.95, 9. Stott Pilates Eco-Friendly Mat, $44.99

1. Balenciaga L’Essence Candle, $65, 2. Michael Kors Textured Leather Passport Holder, $60, 3. Minnetonka Softsole Sheepskin Moccasins, $67, 4. Alexander McQueen Enamel Skull Key Ring, $95, 5. Gaga’s Workshop x Barney’s Diamond Teacup, $65, 6. Jonathan Adler Carnaby Porcelain Hollywood Coasters, $68, 7. Cynthia Vincent for Piperlime Pouch, $58.99, 8. Club Monaco Michelle Beret, $60, 9. Rebecca Minkoff Set of 2 Best Friends iPhone Covers, $68,

1. Jennifer Meyer Gold ‘Love You’ Bracelet, $600, 2. Lounge Lover Travel Babe Modal and Cashmere Lounge Set, $475, 3. Portolano Cashmere Lined Leather Gloves, $125, 4. Jonathan Adler Needlepoint Backgammon Game, $295, 5. Bobbi Brown Fall 2012 Beauty Trunk, $1,000, 6. D.L. & Co. Rotten Luck Dice, $209, 7. Balenciaga Classic Skinny Leash, $275, 8. Jimmy Choo Teddy Glitter Finished Leather Luggage Tag, $195, 9. CC Home Furnishings 4 Person Eco Friendly Picnic Basket, $156.99,

Get your shopping done so you can get to what’s really important. Eggnog.

xx,

WhyDid

Gift Guide: Le Geek C’est Chic

By Kirsten|November 30th, 2011|Gift Guide|

If you can’t beat em… join em. Since, we’re clearly overly socialized and technology is only going to get more intense from here, might as well look good while we’re surfing the web/catching up on reading/chatting with friends/etc. You know how I know tech is a big deal? Go to one of your favorite fashion shopping sites… I’m willing to bet they now have a tab under accessories that says, “Tech Accessories.” I would, however, like to point out that there are few and far between (if any) accessories for the Blackberry. Coincidence? … Anyway, a gift that is certain to delight even your most tech savvy friends is something to outfit her favorite electronic device. Since it will probably spend more time on the table than hidden in the depths of her bag, it’s going to need to look good too.

1. Jagger Edge The Montana Studded iPhone Case, $99, 2. Jimmy Choo Glitter iPad Case, $495, 3. Juicy Couture Synched to the Stars Ear Buds, $47, 4. Henri Bendel Snake iPhone Cover, $68, 5. Marc by Marc Jacobs Stacked Heart USB, $42, 6. Diane von Furstenberg Heart Print Ear Buds, $25, 7. Jagger Edge Studded iPad Case, $198, 8. Balenciaga Arena Classic Screen, $565, 9. Echo Cheetah Touch Gloves $38