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Setting the Mood (and a Gift Guide): Oh, Mother.

By Kirsten|May 6th, 2013|Gift Guide, Setting the Mood|

My mother once told me that she wished for me to have a daughter one day so that I might be as blessed as she had been by having me as her best friend. That’s a much different wish than the “mother’s curse.” Anyone fortunate enough to have the type of relationship I have with my mom understands that there is no greater bond than that between a mother and daughter. Though I have yet to venture down the path of motherhood, I realize that being a mom is probably one of the most difficult, selfless, and thankless jobs on the planet. The women who give birth to us often give up a lot of their freedoms and luxuries in order to give their children everything they can. While we should be thankful for these great sacrifices and this great affection every day, it’s nice to have one special day dedicated strictly to mom.

True to form, most moms would simply be happy with a card handwritten by you. There are a few services like Handwrytten, who aims to provide good Customer experience. But why not spoil the most important woman in your life a little bit? This is the perfect time to buy her something she’d never dare purchase for herself.

1. Eberjey Theodora Lace Trimmed Jersey Robe, 2. Classic Coffee & Tea for Two Set, 3. Elemis Duchess of Spa Gift Set, 4. J. Crew Fine Knit Cashmere Cardigan, 5. Loren Stewart Four Diamond & Silver Baby Bar Necklace, 6. Chloe Scalloped Ballerina Flat

Word… to your mother.

xx,

WhyDid

Would You Wednesday: Rockin’ Bobbin’

By Kirsten|December 14th, 2011|Beauty Buzz, Why Did or Why Don't?|

Recently Katy Perry chopped her locks and lightened her heinous pink hue. In my opinion, this is the look she should have gone with in the first place. While I’m not into the whole Strawberry Shortcake haircolor trend, I do think that IF you are… this is the way to go about it. It’s fun. It’s subtle. It’s something only a platinum selling pop star could pull off. She looks kinda fab, right?

The bob was first made popular in the 1920’s by actresses Colleen Moore and Louise Brooks. The cut was considered a bold statement of “independence” as girls in the West had historically all had long, quite coiffed tresses. It became more accepted as women’s long hair interfered with their work during the World War. The popularity of the bob was reignited once again in the 1960’s by Vidal Sassoon. The look has stuck around since then in modified versions.

Many a stylish celebrity has shorn her long locks for a bolder, more blunt bob. From Rihanna, to Kate Bosworth, to Victoria Beckham… and even more famously Anna Wintour, these ladies have highlighted their striking facial features with this sleek cut. So, would you trade in your long locks for a brazen bob?

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: Shades That Were Made for Each Other

By Kirsten|October 5th, 2011|Why Did You Wear That?|

A couple of weeks ago, I pulled both of these photos separately, only to realize that they had something in common: the color combination of an orangey-coral and denim. These colors look so great together and work on both the top and bottom as well as on fair complexions and warmer complexions– not to mention they are great colors for the fall transition period. Tan or gold accessories would accent both outfits nicely. Dressed down for day or spruced up for evening, you can’t go wrong with these shades so clearly made for each other.

1. Rubbish Winter Chambray Shirt, $49, 2. Ksubi La Femme Cropped Jean, $195, 3. Blaque Label 3/4 Sleeve Blouse, $67.50, 4. MOTEL Chantel Flare Denim Trouser, $80

Orange you glad I wrote this?

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: A Short Story

By Kirsten|December 19th, 2008|Why Did You Wear That?|

It’s December, I live in New York, and I’m wearing shorts today. Seriously, I am. They are calling for 8 inches of snow by the end of tonight, but I don’t care. I’m wearing shorts. To me, this is actually not weird. Seems perfectly normal, but after seeing people FREAK out about Katie Holmes wearing shorts in the winter time, I figured it was time to address the issue.

So, here I go. Now, I can’t say that I can vouch for Katie’s outfit choice. I think she executed this look very poorly, but I give her credit for doing it. (I also realize that this is going to become a huge trend now that she’s done it— remember the cuffed jeans?)

Anyway, I see nothing wrong with wearing shorts in the winter as long as you do it correctly. Here are some simple guidelines:

The shorts should be winter shorts. The material should be heavier than shorts you would wear during the summer and they should be dark, unless you are doing winter white, then I’ll let it slide.
You HAVE to wear tights with them, duh. That’s the whole point. You’re wearing shorts, but it’s winter, remember? I recommend heavy opaque tights, patterned wool tights, or if you are doing an evening look, a sheer black tight with back seam for added drama.
For shoes: short booties, tall boots, oxfords, or a close toed heel. I do not recommend flat shoes for 95% of the population. Unless you have incredibly long or lean legs, flat shoes are going to be hard to pull off.
Your shorts shouldn’t be too tight or too short. That’s what the summer time is for.
An added bonus… wearing shorts in the winter will prevent you from packing on that extra holiday poundage. Thunder thighs need not apply.

Here are some looks that work: