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Gift Guide: Let’s Hear It for the Boys

By Kirsten|December 13th, 2012|Gift Guide|

The upside of being single? I don’t have to deal with shopping for my man. The downside? No one to rub my cold, tired feet. Should you happen to be one of those lucky ladies with a man worth showering with gifts, I have compiled a pretty pleasing composite of manly giftables. Now, let’s remember, ladies, this is the one time of year where you can stealthily replace something you loathe with something you love in your boo’s closet. Do not miss out on this opportunity.

1. Krups Beer Tender, $99.99, 2. Mr. G33K Earbuds Tie, $18.95, 3. Ravi Ratan 2GB USB Flash Drive Cufflinks, $99.95, 4. The Art of Shaving Fusion Chrome Power Shave, $175, 5. Toy Soldier Bookend, $29, 6. Dunhill Chassis Leather Trimmed Suit Carrier, $410, 7. J. Crew Cashmere Lined Leather Gloves, $88, 8. Neiman Marcus 5 Piece Pocket Square Set, $125, 9. Beer Hammer Bottle Opener, $8.99

Now that we’ve gotten that taken care of, anyone wanna rub my feet? Anyone?

xx,

WhyDid

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Gift Guide: Technically Speaking

By Kirsten|December 11th, 2012|Gift Guide|

For the friends who aren’t going to squeal over cashmere mittens or a brand new eyeshadow palette, try delving into gifts from the 2st century. You don’t even have to be a geek to appreciate tech these days. Show me someone who isn’t Tweeting or texting and I’ll show you a pole dancing turtle. It’s a whole new era, my friends. Even our parents have iPhones and kids we used to babysit are liking our photos on Instagram. So, why not gift some gadgets that’ll make it easier for them to connect. Hey, I travel with an iPhone, iPad, Mac, camera, and dog. I’m TSA’s dream.

1. Marc by Marc Jacobs Critter Gloves, $68, 2. Alexander Wang Prisma iPad Case, $375, 3. Juicy Couture Faux Fur Earmuff Headphones, $98, 4. 2GB Crystal USB Flash Drive Bracelet, $31.00, 5. J. Crew Printed Backup Battery for iPhone, $39.50, 6. Holga iPhone Lens Filter Kit, $19.99, 7. Jagger Edge Hang Fire iPhone Case, $138, 8. Jonathan Adler Smart Phone Dock, $48, 9. Koostik Wooden Amplifier, $100

BRB, LOL!

xx,

WhyDid

WhyDid and Win: You Want This Kohl in Your Stocking.

By Kirsten|December 10th, 2012|Why Did You Wear That?|

We all dream of designer duds, but not all of us have the deep pockets to afford them. That’s why all of the luxury designer collaborations have been major for all of us aspiring fashionistas. There was Missoni for Target, Margiela for H&M, Christopher Kane for Topshop, and Prabal Gurung for J. Crew to name a few. This past October, Narciso Rogriguez unveiled its collaboration with Kohl’s at the IAC building in New York. I was fortunate enough to score an invite to a truly beautiful event. As if the atmosphere and passed cocktails/hors d’ooeuvres weren’t enough, we were all gifted a serious swag bag on the way out chocked full of pieces from the collection. Several attendees were decked out in the pieces as well, and I’ve got to say, they looked absolutely fabulous. The look was strong colorblocking, detailed tailoring, and bright pops of color and pattern.

I was super psyched about a pair of really rad silk pajama pants in my bag, but alas all items were size Medium, which means they are sadly a little bit too big. Sucks for me… awesome for two of you! Since I don’t have one millimeter of spare closet space, I will be giving away my goodies to two winners who follow and retweet this message. Be sure to include the #hashtag for the prize you’d like to win. ‘Tis the season for sharing (and how amazing would these little numbers be for holiday soirees?).

Good luck!

xx,

WhyDid

Note: Narciso Rodriguez and Kohl’s are not directly affiliated with this contest.

Why Did You Wear That: Did I Do That?

By Kirsten|October 9th, 2012|Why Did You Wear That?|

You know you’re getting old when you start saying things like, “They don’t make ’em like they used to.” Well, from time to time I wax poetic about “classic” TV and some of the shows I grew up with. Yes, I love The Nanny, Full House, and Who’s the Boss?, but let us not forget the great Family Matters starring the obnoxiously lovable, Steve Urkel. Sure, sure he spent the majority of his time chasing around Laura Winslow and in hot pursuit of cheese, but perhaps we sold this geek a bit short. No, I don’t mean his alter ego, Stefan. I’m talking about his studious style that could very well be translated into something quite cool for modern day.

1. Cutler and Gross D-Frame Acetate Optical Glasses, $470, 2. J. Crew Holden Plaid Cotton Blend Shirt, $78, 3. Steven Banx Two Tone Oxfords, $129, 4. Forever 21 Hooded Varsity Cardigan, $22.80, 5. Forever 21 Suspenders, $8.90, 6. Rag & Bone Dash Slouchy Skinny Jeans, $198,

See? suddenly Steve is looking a little less geek and a bit more chic. And if I told you I hadn’t sung late night karaoke somewhere in Koreatown with Urkel himself, that’d be a lie.

If all else fails, Halloween is just around the corner. Did I do that?

xx,

WhyDid

Setting the Mood: Out East

By admin|June 18th, 2012|Setting the Mood|

sweater: Topin Hamptons Pullover, $64, necklace: Marina Fehr 18K Rose Gold Plated Hamptons Necklace, $295, sandals: Brian Atwood April Suede Espadrille, $355, shorts: J. Crew Printed Cotton Twill Shorts, $60, sunglasses: Carven Anastasie Flip Up Sunglasses, $360

Every summer New Yorkers flee the hustle and bustle of the big city to sit in hours of traffic only to arrive in the Hamptons where they can rub elbows with the same folks they did back in the Big Apple. And while it may seem silly to spend over four hours (if you’re lucky) of travel time to and from Manhattan’s version of weekend summer camp, there certainly is something to be said for fresh air, swimming pools, and pretty people. I do believe the Hamptons are why summer Fridays were even invented.

So, whether your scene is sweating and socializing under the big white tent at polo, sipping Andre Balazs rose and table dancing at Sunset Beach, or just kicking off your sandals and relaxing at The Surf Lodge, the look is (or should be) casual elegance. This is what makes it easy to spot the locals versus the visitors.

Now hop on the jitney or your seaplane, and see you out there.

xx,

WhyDid

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