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Friday Frocks: Spring Training

By Kirsten|February 28th, 2014|Friday Frocks, Why Did You Wear That?|

We love spring. We love dresses. We love spring dresses. Since you’re all up to date on spring’s biggest fashion and beauty trends, I figured we’d take it one step further by rounding up some of spring’s most stylish frocks that fell into each trend. Honestly, it was almost too easy.

1. Rebecca Minkoff Striped Mesh Dress, 2. Rebecca Taylor Long Sleeve Shirtdress, 3. McQ Alexander McQueen Printed Stretch Cotton Dress, 4. Bec & Bridge Nefertiti Strapless Dress, 5. ALICE by Temperley Venice Metallic Snake Jacquard Dress, 6. By Malene Birger Ajala Fringed Crepe and Chiffon Dress, 7. Dolce Vita Pernita Dress, 8. Markus Lupfer Vivian Printed Satin Mini Dress, 9. UNIF Percy Dress, 10. Bec & Bridge Fire & Ice Printed Cutout Waist Dress

xx,

WhyDid

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Why Did You Wear That: Initial Thoughts?

By Kirsten|May 29th, 2013|Why Did You Wear That?|

Sure, Carrie Bradshaw may have started the name craze with her nameplate necklace, but I think the single initial may be the new nameplate. I can be seen on most days wearing a “K” pendant and a signet ring that belonged to my mom which she had re-engraved with my own initials. On a very sunny day, you may even find me sporting a baseball cap embroidered with my first initial. One might conclude that I’m quite fond of my name and honestly, why shouldn’t I be? My parents thought I was going to be a boy.

Love your name too? (duh.) Then it’s time to rep your own crew by donning your signature spelling in one of many fashions available. I mean, I guess it will make it that much easier for strangers to guess your name (yet you geotag yourself on Instagram)… and I suppose joke’s on you if I tell you my name is Genevieve while wearing a necklace emblazoned with a “K.”

1. Markus Lupfer Sequined Initial T-shirt, 2. Markus Lupfer Sequined Initial Brooch, 3. Maya Brenner Mini Letter Necklace, 4. Alex and Ani Initial Bangle, 5. Jacquie Aiche Alphabet Single Earring, 6. Jennifer Zeuner Small Swirly Initial Necklace, 7. Jennifer Zeuner Initial Signet Ring, 8. Gorjana Alphabet Stackable Ring

Spell ya later.

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: The Real King of the Jungle

By Kirsten|March 21st, 2011|Why Did You Wear That?|

Tigers, leopards, cheetahs. They get all the credit. Season after season, animal print, namely leopard, remains en vogue. Well, what about the quiet king of the jungle? The giraffe? With pleasantly patterned pelts, and lashes you could only wish for, the lanky giraffe has been long overlooked. It is the supermodel of the safari, afterall.

It’s true, I’m biased. My very favorite animals (other than Smitty) are giraffes. My fiance thought I was mocking him when we first started hanging out (guess he didn’t read number two) until my parents verified that I, too, was mad for giraffes. Match made in heaven.

So if you’re tired of tigers, and cheetahs, and leopards- oh my! Why not try on a different pattern from our long legged friends?:

1. Markus Lupfer Giraffe Sequin Jumper, $450, 2. Cappelli Printed Toyo Handbag, $25.60, 3. Kashmere Black Ombre Giraffe Printed Cashmere Scarf, $125.99, 4. Brian Lichtenberg Sleeveless One Shoulder Dress, $398, 5. Giambattista Valli Giraffe Linen Wedge, $650, 6. Giambattista Valli Linen and Silk Georgette Animal Print Dress, $2,590, 7. dELiAs Lace Giraffe Burnout Tee, $19.50, 8. Kenneth Jay Lane White and Brown Enamel Giraffe Bracelet, $75, 9. Just Cavalli Printed Jersey Wrap Dress, $450, 10. The Balm Shady Lady Vol. 3, $39.50, 11. Tepper Jackson Giraffe Messenger Bag, $48, 12. Amika Tourmaline Curler, $105

Five fun facts about giraffes:

Giraffes have 18 inch purply-black tongues.
Despite their long necks, giraffes have seven vertebrae just like humans… they just happen to be up to ten inches long.
Giraffes can eat up to 75 pounds of food a day.
Giraffe calfs are dropped from their mom’s womb head first to the ground. The fall doesn’t hurt the calf, but instead, causes it to take its first deep breath (a lal the doctor slapping a baby’s back).
Not so fast? Giraffes can run up to 34 mph and when they run, their back legs cross their front (their front legs are 10% longer than their hind legs).

Now who’s king?

xx,

WhyDid

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