Setting the Mood: Ready, Set, Summer.

By Kirsten|May 19th, 2014|Setting the Mood|

The unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day, is upon us (the official start of summer is June 21) wherein I realize I have been like the grasshoppers rather than ants all spring. Meaning, while everyone packs up their cars, boards the Luxury Liner or (shudder) the LIRR, I’m left waving goodbye and cursing myself for not having thought ahead to make plans or get a boyfriend. It’s not all a loss though, I won’t suffer through the hell that is Hamptons traffic and there is a pool two blocks away that will be potentially slightly less crowded. And just because I may be catching my Vitamin D all by my lonesome doesn’t mean I have to look like it. Perhaps I could even fool myself into believing that I’m on my own very exclusive private island called Manhattan.

Melissa Odabash Woven Panama Hat, K Jacques St. Tropez Metallic Leather Sandals, Illesteva Leonard Round Frame Acetate Sunglasses, MICHAEL Michael Kors Jet Set Travel Medium Tote

xx,

WhyDid

Friday Frocks: The Perfect Coverup

By Kirsten|May 24th, 2013|Friday Frocks|

Almost as important as that bikini is how you choose to transport yourself from Point A to your final destination. The coverup should be chicer than throwing on a pair of Soffe shorts and tank. Put a little pride in your poolside presence by picking out a coverup that could easily be mistaken for a frock. In my experience, poolside rose often leads to post beach cocktails and oysters and sometimes even a little bit of table dancing… but maybe that’s just me. Anyway, just make sure your coverup continues to be sexy, not soggy after a long day of fun on in the sun.

1. Jen’s Pirate Booty Grecian Wildlife Mini, 2. Zimmermann Elixier Crochet Knit Cotton Maxi Dress, 3. WILDFOX Shell Necklace Tank Dress, 4. Mara Hoffman Luau Cutout Coverup, 5. Lisa Maree Daybreak Coverup, 6. J. Crew Whisper Gauze Beach Tunic, 7. Blue Life Ombre Babydoll, 8. JOSA Tulum Low Back Halter Coverup, 9. TOPSHOP Black Crochet Flower Coverup, 10. Melissa Odabash Cindy Crochet Detailed Mini Voile Coverup

xx,

WhyDid

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Why Did You Wear That: Short Stop

By Kirsten|May 14th, 2013|Why Did You Wear That?|

Even though summer has been playing hard to get this year, it’s just about time to retire the jeans and trade them in for short shorts. Hey, you haven’t been sweating to the oldies for nothing. Might as well cash in on that gym membership. Those toned stems aren’t any kind of coincidence and it would be totally selfish not to share them with the world. Enter Cult of Individuality who has made it their business to make a statement out of your bottoms…

Sometimes to bring a bit flare to your wardrobe, it’s best to start from the bottom. Printed and destroyed denim is a great way to bring interest to your look. You may think that shorts are simply meant for a casual daytime look, but check out how to style shorts for any kind of occasion- from day to night.