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Girl Crush: You Can Ring My Belle

By Kirsten|February 2nd, 2011|Celebrity Style, Why Did You Wear That?|

A girlfriend of mine BBM’ed me the other day in a total frenzy. She wanted to tell me about her new girl crush and ask me if having feelings of sheer adoration for a fellow female was normal. I reassured her that a good ol’ fashion girl crush is NBD (no big deal). There’s nothing wrong with a little female appreciation. Hell, we could probably use more of that kind of girl power!

Speaking of girl crushes, WhyDid has one of its own. I had seen Camilla Belle in photos here and there and had heard her name, but it wasn’t until I saw her wearing that sexy silver Armani dress to a Golden Globes after party that she really caught my attention. Yowza! Who is that beautiful brunette? Her classically beautiful features and shiny dark locks are only complemented by her flawless skin and killer stems. Sigh, I want to grow up and look like her. Though I’m still not clear as to what exactly she is famous for other than stealing a Jonas brother away from T. Swift (I think she was in A Little Princess – in which case, I’ve definitely seen it), I still think she is a certifiable stunner.

While, the chances of me waking up tomorrow and looking like Camilla are slim to none (I’m banking on none), I’ve compiled a collection of goodies that will have me sharing some of Ms. Belle’s sexy style. Pops of color, shiny metallics, grey pumps, smokey eyes with a glossy lip, and that gorgeous glowing skin are all pieces to the Camilla pie. Don’t mind if I do…

Top (L to R): Yumi Kim Sheila Dress, $193, Ungaro Fever Platform Pumps, $235, Beauty in a Box Smoky Eyes Palette, $36, Tarte Vitamin Infused Lip Gloss, $21

Bottom (L to R): L.A.M.B. Chloe Heels, $325, Victoria’s Secret Ruched Cowlneck Dresss, $58, Pleasure Doing Business Metallic Sweetheart Dress, $330, Nars Bronzing Powder, $33, Keratin Complex Shine, $16

Oh… I’ve just been informed she’s going to be in some movie called From Prada to Nada… well, she’s still pretty.

xx,

WhyDid

Friday Frocks: Double Duty

By Kirsten|October 15th, 2010|Friday Frocks|

I figured why not throw you a bone and do a little double duty Friday Frocks. I know, I know… I haven’t been too helpful in the Halloween costume suggestions this year. Probs because I’m a little over all of them. So, here is a happy medium. Dresses that could be worked into a Halloween costume and then worn again in regular daily life.

With some rhinestone or feather hair accessories, voila! You’re a flapper.

Haute Hippie Trish Flapper Dress, $695

Add some ears and you’re Minnie Mouse.

Rare Polka Dot Body Conscious Dress, $33.70

I mean, who hasn’t dreamt of being a ballerina in Swan Lake?

Jay Godfrey Sleeveless Feather Bottom Dress, $440

Pin curls + Red lips + Thigh highs and heels = Pin Up Girl

Mod Cloth She’s Got It All Dress, $34.99

Add a blonde wig, red lips, mole and heels… Look at you, Marilyn Monroe!

American Apparel Baby Rib Cross Back Summer Dress, $27

Ahoy! Lookin’ good, sailor!

Mod Cloth Lotty Dotty Dress, $59.99

Me-ow! Add ears and you’re good to go!

Brian Lichtenberg One Shoulder Padded Dress, $398

Weather it’s a Naughty Nurse or Dirty Dentist, you’re only a few props away.

L.A.M.B. Knit Dress with Cutout, $250

Happy Haunting!

xx,

WhyDid

Beauty Buzz: Save or Splurge?

By Kirsten|December 24th, 2008|Beauty Buzz|

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Due to the current tough economic times, it seems like everyone is cutting back here and there in order to save some cash. (Especially after all of the holiday shopping- not even the ridiculous sales helped!) However, there are a few things that I am just not willing to give up. Below are some items worth the splurge and some others that you can probably skip.

Worth the splurge:

Skincare- You only have one face. I’m not saying go out and buy hundreds of dollars worth of La Mer, but if you have a skincare routine that is working for you, stick with it! I’m a big fan of Clarins and Elemis. Neither one is cheap, but youthful skin is totally worth it.
Jeans- Finding the right pair of jeans is SO impossible, it’s like finding a needle in a haystack. There are so many different brands out there it can literally take an entire day of shopping to find the brand that suits your body type. I figure that you can wear your jeans in a multitude of ways so they are worth every penny. Granted, you can get great jeans for less than $200. I have a friend who looks amazing in her American Apparel colored jeans… but I think that has something to do with her ridiculous body.
Your hair- I would NEVER skimp on good hair. I have had WAY too many tragedies to risk it. I have been going to the same woman since I moved to NY and she’s amazing. She’s not in some fancy salon, but she is pricey (not going to reveal who it is as I like being able to get an appointment). If you’re not willing to risk having to wear a hat for the next month until your bad cut grows out, I would stick with your tried and true.

Some things I’d probably skip:

$5 coffee- The guy in the cart is only $1.50. Tastes the same to me!
Eating out/ordering in every single night- This gets pricey. Go online and find recipes for your favorite meals. I am no Martha Stewart, but I can cook a mean stuffed zucchini. Bonus: This also gives you leftovers for lunch. Just a thought.
Fashion tops- Sure, that Alice and Olivia shirt is cute, but I’m going to bet you can find something similar at Forever 21. (That’s why they got sued by LAMB and DVF). If you think about how many times you will wear the shirt (in comparison to the billion times you’ll wear your jeans) is it really worth the price tag? Stock your closet with quality basics and fill in with fun and less expensive fashion pieces.

xx,

WhyDid

Girl Crush: Lily Love

By Kirsten|December 2nd, 2008|Celebrity Style, Why Did You Wear That?|

It would be easy to lump model Lily Donaldson in with the rest of the blondes out there with her Goldilocks looks, but she brings a little spice with her sugar…

She mixes her feminine polished looks with the edge of rocker chic. The mixture of the hard and soft really makes her stand out and gives her a unique style. It is sexy and sweet all in one.