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Why Did You Wear That: Denim on Denim Crime

By |February 23rd, 2011|Why Did or Why Don't?|

Another trend that was once a fashion faux pas is double denim.  While you are probably rolling your eyes and ready to click that cute little “x,” hear me out.  Kate Bosworth can clearly do no wrong and here she is as a shining example of how denim on denim can look totally chic.  Britney and JT, on the other hand, are exemplifying that it is possible to have too much of a good thing.

The trick when wearing “denim times two” is to make certain that the pieces are distinctly different shades.  Also, the silhouettes should also be contrasting proportions.  Don’t wear boyfriend jeans with a blousey shirt or vice versa (jeggings and a denim tube top). If you’re going to attempt this somewhat controversial trend, try a dark skinny pant with a loose chambray button down just like Kate.

don’t break my  heart…

xx,

WhyDid

Monday Mashup: Geek Chic?

By |October 25th, 2010|Monday Mashup|

The Fashion Police on E! recently cited The Social Network and Justin Timberlake as the catalysts for the onslaught of people wearing geek glasses.  A couple things: 1) Justin (aka Sean Patrick) didn’t even wear these glasses in the movie, 2) this “trend” started way before this movie. I blame hipsters trying to look ironic.

As a girl who actually needs her glasses to read, I find it incredibly obnoxious that glasses are now “trending.” Now that I found the perfect cool pair of plastic Chanel frames, I cringe when putting them on hoping that others don’t look at me as a trend chaser. What do you guys think? Is it totally lame to wear “fake” glasses?

xx,

WhyDid

The List Volume XVIII

By |September 10th, 2010|The List|

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Oh yes, it is, yet again, that time. In honor of the fashionistas version of Christmas (aka Fashion Night Out), this list is going to be strictly fashion and beauty related. Brace yourselves:

  1. Mandoras. (Fedora + a man wearing it = mandora). Didn’t we go through this once already with JT? I blame you, Kutcher. First the trucker hat, now this?
  2. Long toenails. I’m actually currently an offender. My Minx stayed on so long that it’s time for a trim. Ew. I hate myself.
  3. Men wearing a lot of jewelry. Mr. T was from the 80’s and even then it wasn’t cool.
  4. Dirty shoelaces. 99 cents and you’ve got a new pair!
  5. Open toe booties STILL make no sense.
  6. Backward sunglass wearers. You know who I’m talking about. Having “eyes in the back of your head” is merely a saying.
  7. Adult braces. One word: Invisalign.
  8. Cuffed jeans. Never okay. Ever.
  9. People who attend “fashion week” and are not one of the following: model, designer, editor, buyer, photographer, journalist, stylist, makeup artist, hairstylist, PR, famous. Why not just stay in town for the VMA’s?
  10. You are NOT a model.

Happy Fashion Week!

xx,

WhyDid

Word to Your Prom.

By |March 26th, 2010|Uncategorized|

I wish this was a joke… unfortunately, this is legit.

As I lay in bed with my dog and my Mac (threesome) watching re-runs of 90210 (the Brenda Walsh era), I was startled to see a commercial for this:

home_01Oh…. really? Who in the world would want to go to this?  They suggest that it’s great for bachelorette parties. Right. Now, I’m not even in the realm of possibility of marriage (see above sleeping arrangement), but I would disown my friends if this is where they took me on my last night as a free woman. Sure, while Bill is taking tequila shots and getting a lap dance from Candi (i not y), I’m singing along to horrible 80’s music with a scrunchie in my hair. Great plan, gals! Unless someone’s pants come off, I’m not sold.

And in case you need more proof that I’m not making this up… photographic evidence!

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prom3_jpgOh- I’m sorry, wasn’t aware Justin Timberlake and Betty White had teamed up for a collabo.  Maybe I’m misguided, but I thought the 80’s and your prom were things we are all trying to forget. What/who on Earth is still trying to hold on? Seems to me like there could be some deeper issues at hand (and I do NOT have time to even begin). If for some reason, you’d like to participate in the Awesome 80’s Prom, you can go ahead and call them toll free at 1-877-RAD-PROM. I’m not making that up either.

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: The WORST Trends of 2008

By |December 31st, 2008|Why Did You Wear That?|

With the end of 2008 just around the corner, it is time to reflect on the past year and look forward to the year ahead. With this comes time to make New Year’s resolutions to better ourselves and hopefully to resolve from wearing ugly clothing.

Clearly, I have quite a few that I would like to never see again.. ahem.. Leggings as Pants… But, I have asked some of my savvy and stylish girlfriends which trends of 2008 they  hated the most: (more…)