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Why Did or Why Don’t: Choke Hold

By Kirsten|June 19th, 2014|Why Did or Why Don't?|

Along with Birkenstocks, Tevas, and scrunchies, another 90’s accessory making its way back to the buffet for seconds is the choker. Unlike failures in footwear, this was actually one trend I participated in the first go round. However, the ones I was wearing looked a little different than the iterations most recently seen on celebrities, runways, and department stores. No, no, mine weren’t the now sophisticated types made from shiny metals with beautiful embellishments. Mine were a bit more basic, probably crafted out of hemp with the crown jewel being a- wait for it… Fimo bead.

But these neckwringers, aren’t really to be credited specifically to the 90’s. It just so happens that was the first time I (and most of you) were alive to wear them. As a matter of fact, chokers were big all the way back in 1940 and in the 1860’s, prostitutes actually wore black ribbons around their necks to let the gents know they were open for business. Now, wearing a choker will probably only insinuate that you’re under the age of forty and know all the lyrics to Ace of Bass’s “I Saw the Sign.”

1. Victorian Lace Choker Necklace, 2. Pamela Love Sunset Gold Plated Labradorite Choker, 3. Eddie Borgo Safety Chain Choker, 4. Jules Smith Americana Choker, 5. Linda Farrow + Mawi Gold Tone and Watersnake Choker, 6. 90s Heart Invisible Choker Necklace, 7. Joomi Lim Lost Innocence Choker, 8. Arme De L’Amour Gold Plated Necklace, 9.Paula Mendoza Hera Gold Plated Choker

So, will you be giving this trend a second look?

xx,

WhyDid

Girl Crush: Go-Go-Gomez

By Kirsten|May 15th, 2013|Celebrity Style|

Once a wizard of Waverly Place, Selena Gomez has ditched her Disney darling act as most recently showcased in the raunchy film, Spring Breakers. Sure she caught a temporary case of Bieber fever, but it seems Ms. Gomez is growing up and moving on. It’s alright, girl. We’ve all made mistakes. If we looked back at at my boyfriend at twenty, I’d be a little red faced too. Along with her dating and career choices, her style is also evolving and with her glossy locks, long legs, and girl next door (in your dreams) looks, she’s setting herself up to be a real red carpet darling. Not one to shy away from a bikini or midriff baring top (clearly, she spent two hours on the big screen in not much else), Gomez has captured the perfect mix between young woman and youthful age appropriateness- unlike some of her tween trainwreck graduates. To get Gomez’s enviable style, grab some key pieces below and start doing some sit ups, like right now.

1. Vince Leather Hi Lo Tee, 2. Jimmy Choo Anouk Patent Leather Shoes, 3. bumble and bumble Shine On Finishing Spray, 4. Smith’s Rosebud Salve, 5. Olay Complete Defense Daily UV Moisturizer SPF 30, 6. Kimchi Blue Pinup Bustie Top, 7. Vix Angola Bikini Top and Bottom, 8.Dolce & Gabbana Mock Tortoise Gold Tone Cat Eye Sunglasses, 9. Blank Denim Distressed Skinny Jeans, 10. Jules Smith Infinity Hoops, 11. Billabong Invert Camo T-Shirt, 12. Forever 21 Mock Pocket Mini Skirt, 13. Supra Vaider Sneakers

Oh- and I’m not ashamed to admit her new single is on repeat:

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: Put a Ring (or Two) On It

By Kirsten|February 12th, 2013|Why Did You Wear That?|

They say there is no such thing as too much of a good thing… and while that may be debatable in some instances like cologne, when it comes to jewelry, I simply must agree. Beyonce told us, if you like, you should put a ring on it… and really, who’s going to argue with Beyonce? So my thinking is the more you like it, the more rings you should put on it, right? Right. So, I have taken to stacking several rings on my right ring finger and as of late it would appear that one ring is just not enough for us, ladies.

We are doubling, tripling, and quadrupling the rings on our fingers from index to pinky to knuckle. One especially popular place to put a ring is right above the knuckle in delicate bands. Many jewelry designers are making this trend quite simple by crafting offerings with multiple pieces so you can let everyone know just how much you like it. And by “it,” I mean you.

1. Esteban Cortazar by Alican Icoz Gold Plated Double Ring, $370, 2. SunaharA Malibu Suna Ring Set, $88, 3. Jacquie Aiche Smooth Double Chain Ring, $132, 4. Maison Martin Margiela Set of 4 Bronze Knuckleduster Rings, $440, 5. Jules Smith Edie Knuckle Ring, $65, 6. Maison Martin Margiela Stacked Ring, $380, 7. Bing Bang Teardrop Mixed Ring Set, $98, 8. Low Luv by Erin Wasson Double Finger Ring, $69, 9. Elodie K Extended Gold Chain Double Ring, $874, 10. Made Her Think Double Wire Chain Ring, $154

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: Right on Top of That, Rose.

By Kirsten|November 21st, 2012|Why Did You Wear That?|

Much like fabrics go in and out of vogue (corduroy, velvet, flannel), so do precious metals. There was a time when one might shudder to see someone wearing yellow gold and then roles reversed and sterling silver was anything but chic. However, there is another shade of shimmer that is most flattering on all skin tones. Yellow gold can be too warm while silver and platinum can be too cool, yet rose gold is the perfect in between shade for skin tones of plaster porcelain to dark chocolate. I’m not sure jewelry could be more feminine than when crafted from rose gold. I’ve even said that I’d like my next (yes, next) engagement ring to be rose gold. Hey, nothing wrong with planning ahead (sometimes referred to as “wishful thinking”). But until my perfect prince charming shows up on his perfect pony with a perfect piece of jewelry for my perfectly manicured ring finger, these rose gold accessories will just have to hold me over (and you too!).