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Smart is the New Pretty: Picture That

By |April 4th, 2012|Smart Is the New Pretty|

I know you guys love my writing (yammering), but it seems we are a generation that is totally enraptured with photos.  And well, like they say, pictures are worth a thousand words.  So, it’s no wonder that we spend a lot of time on our phones and computers uploading and “liking” photos.

Picture that.

xx,

WhyDid

 

image via TechCrunch

Gift Guide: You Da Man

By |December 13th, 2011|Gift Guide|

1. LEGO Architecture: Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, $39.95, 2. Bodum Fyrkat Picnic Charcoal Grill, $59.95, 3. Mele & Co. Faux Leather Watch Case, $52.12, 4. Gorham 5 Piece Flask and Cigar Set, $99.99, 5. iDevices iGrill Thermometer for iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, $99.99, 6. Lomokino Super 35mm Movie Maker and Viewer, $99, 7. Jack Spade Box Dopp Kit, $94.99, 8. Express Striped Fingerless Gloves, $29.90, 9. To Boot New York Warren Boots, $398, 10. Esquire Eat Like a Man, $37, 11. Alexander McQueen Skull Medium Dot Tie, $195

Now that we’ve picked out presents for just about everyone under the sun (including you, possibly), let’s start working on the man in your life.  I didn’t leave him til last because he’s any less important.  It’s actually quite the contrary.  I always find men the most difficult to shop for.  While we, as ladies, can be blinded by bling and shriek for anything with a red sole, men are much more particular.  They don’t like silly gifts and as previously mentioned, they often pick out things that we most likely will never be able to afford on our mid-level salaries alone.  So, without selling our ovaries, here are some great manly gifts that are sure to delight even the most practical male in your life.

Man up.

xx,

WhyDid

Smart is the New Pretty: E.T. Phone Home

By |October 12th, 2011|Smart Is the New Pretty|

Oh, our cellphones… They sure have come a long way.  When’s the last time you left home without it?  We basically live our lives on our phones.  Whether we’re emailing, texting, Tweeting, or making an actual phone call, we can’t live without them.

 

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got to take this call.

xx,

WhyDid

Photo via Life’s Juggling Act

 

Beauty Buzz: Quick Fix

By |September 22nd, 2011|Beauty Buzz|

 

There will come a time when even you, Miss Always Fresh As A Dasiy, will run into a little beauty bag snafu.  As a busy woman, you don’t have time for melt downs- especially those having to do with your appearance.  Luckily for you, I earned the nickname “MacGyver” at a young age when one of the straps on a girlfriend’s homecoming dress decided to boycott the dance (and her date).  I whisked her into the restroom, detached the other strap, and turned her frock into a halter.  Crisis averted- let’s dance!  From that point on, I knew I had a gift.  A gift to share with the world… or at least my closest gal pals and you lovely ladies.  Below are a few of my tried and true quick fixes that are sure to save you from sweating in a less than ideal situation.

Problem: No Eyeliner

Solution: Eyeshadow!  Use a dark shade of eyeshadow, wet a makeup brush (smaller is better), and draw on your very own liquid eyeliner.  I actually do this most of the time rather than using real eyeliner.

Problem: No mirror

Solution: iPhone!  I knew technology would come in handy for something other than Facebook stalking and What’sApp’ing!  Use the camera on your iPhone as a mirror (there is a little flip-a-roo on there that will spin the lens around).

Problem: Bra Straps showing

Solution: Safety Pin!  Okay, so if your mom didn’t buy you those “As Seen on TV” strap converters like my mom did (thanks, Mom!), the fastest way to convert your straps is with a safety pin.  You can also use a rubber band and knot it.

Problem: Horrifying pimple

Solution: Glob of Toothpaste!  Okay, so most people probably already know this- but I swear it works better than most drugstore drying agents.  Just make certain to wipe it off before answering the door or heading out. Awkward.

See, now you will start thinking about what everyday items can be used as feminine superpowers.  What are some of your favorite fast fixes? (We’ve all got a little MacGyver in us!)

xx,

WhyDid

 

Smart is the New Pretty: Date Night Chatter

By |August 10th, 2011|Smart Is the New Pretty|

I’ve always been a firm believer that no matter how beautiful you look in that new Kimberly Ovitz, if you open your mouth and have nothing more intelligent to talk about than which pro athlete one of the Kardashians is dating, then you’ve just wasted a lot of makeup and time in the mirror.  So, to help you lovely ladies out, I’ve found some of the web’s hottest headlines that are totally chatter-worthy:

Even if your date turns out to be a dud, at least you know you were armed and prepared both mentally and physically.

xx,

WhyDid

 

Photo via PinstripeMag