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Why Did You Wear That: The Way to Go Grey

By |November 7th, 2014|Personal Style, Why Did You Wear That?|

over the knee boots leatherIt now gets dark before five o’clock and I’m beginning to come to terms with the fact that winter is on its way and there’s nothing I can do to change that.  But until the snow congregates on the concrete, I will continue to cling to the last bits of light and the fleeting moments of warmth.  There is a period of time about as long as fall lasts in New York when you can wear tall boots with a slice of skin still showing.  After this, you’ll be relegated to warmer legwear or… shudder… pants.  There are, however, perks to cooler weather (there’s always a silver lining, after all) and those perks come in the form of leather shorts, over the knee boots, beanies, and cozy sweaters.  This Daisy Fuentes for Kohl’s dolman sweater is the perfect way to wear a pair of leather shorts without looking like a fly girl.  The key to sproting over the knee boots without eliciting  Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman, vibes is to dress them down with a casual sweater and knit beanie.  Both leather shorts and OTK boots are items that could go terribly wrong, so wear with caution.  This sweater, however, can do no wrong because once the leg baring weather has come to an end, it’s just the right length to be legally worn with leggings.

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knit winter beaniesweater: c/o Diasy Fuentes for Kohl’s, shorts: Blank Denim, boots: Kelsi Dagger, similar by Joie here, socks: Commando, hat: Leith, bag: Kooba,

 

xx,

WhyDid

 

Photos by Michael Stiegler

Why Did You Wear That: A Day at the Office

By |October 17th, 2014|Personal Style, Why Did You Wear That?|

daisy fuentes kohls nyc whydidWorking from home has its obvious perks.  Wine for breakfast, dog friendly, flexible work hours, pajamas welcome.  Though fewer, it also has its downfalls.  One of which I’m convinced I’ve contracted called “agoraphobia.”  Another, though disguised as an upside, is never really needing to put on pants.  Without the need to put on clothing that doesn’t include elastane in the fiber contents, it’s fairly easy to overlook your ever growing waistline.

Also, there are those times when my job does require me to interact with other humans and show face in professional work environments and that’s about the time I shift into a near panic attack as I stare into the abyss of my closet because we are always expected to wear some kind of uniforms that are part of are business attire.  What the hell do people wear to work?  Are crop tops considered business casual?  What if I wear one with a blazer?

When I received this ponté fit and flare dress from Daisy Fuentes for Kohl’s, I knew immediately that it was the perfect option for these terrorizing occasions.  Never again would I break into a sweat before a business meeting because this curve hugging, office appropriate dress is the perfect combination of classic and cool.  With a few added accessories like a studded belt, leather jacket, and strappy pumps, I felt professional without being overly prissy.  At this rate, I may have to get a desk job.

(P.S. you’re welcome, RKF.  I’ll happily take a cut of the commission earned from this post).

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new york city street style why did you wear that kirsten smithdress: c/o Daisy Fuentes for Kohl’s, belt: DVF, similar by B-Low the Belt here, shoes: Sam Edelman, jacket: Marc New York, bag: Balenciaga, lipcolor: Clinique Different Lipstick in Angel Red

 

xx,

WhyDid

 

Photos by Michael Stiegler

Why Did You Wear That: Oh, the Memories

By |May 23rd, 2014|Personal Style, Why Did You Wear That?|

kirsten smith daisy fuentesWhen I told my friend and photographer, Brian,  we should shoot these photos at the Frying Pan, he looked at me like I was a crazy person.  Most people who live in Manhattan have at some point made the trek over to the Westside Highway and Chelsea Piers to check out what is the Frying Pan.  Perhaps I take it for granted as I have always passed it on my runs outdoors during the warmer weather, but it’s a definite “must see.”  This abandoned ship is a great way to fool yourself into feeling like you might be on a cruise, probably not a yacht with Roberto Cavalli.  Good weather, bar food, and bikinis are the anecdote to feeling blue when left all alone in the city during Memorial Day.

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_S1A2261web2bikini: Pour Moi? c/o Figleaves, pants: c/o Daisy Fuentes for Kohl’s, shoes: Michael Kors, hat: A.P.C., jacket: Limited, shorts: Brandy Melville, top: c/o Daisy Fuentes for Kohl’s, sunglasses: Chloé

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WhyDid

 

photos by Brian Schutza

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

By |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!

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WhyDid

 

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