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Friday Frocks: The Sparkle Dress

By Kirsten|December 29th, 2011|Friday Frocks, Why Did You Wear That?|

If you’re anything like me, you’ve been salivating over the opportunity to channel your inner chandelier this New Year’s Eve. If you’re not like me, well, then we covered you last week with the “anti-sparkle dress.” New Year’s Eve is your time to shine. Both literally and figuratively. I think there are two completely appropriate times (and a free hall passes) to wear as much glimmery, shimmery, I’m a disco ball garb as you damn well please. One is your birthday and the other is obviously New Year’s Eve. In honor of one of the most overhyped holidays, here are twelve beautiful blinged out dresses to strut your stuff in that won’t leave you looking like a Las Vegas showgirl.

1. Parker All Over Sequin Tank Dress, $407, 2. Sheri Bodell Wrap Halter Dress, $348, 3. Tibi Metallic Halter Gown, $375, 4. The Addison Story Lurex Dress, $176.40, 5. Minuet Gilded Grecian Dress, $82.99, 6. Marc by Marc Jacobs Liv Sparkle Dress, $698, 7. Alice + Olivia Radha Beaded Shift Dress, $796, 8. MICHAEL Michael Kors Sequin Wrap Dress, $139, 9. J. Crew Sequin Smolder Dress, $499.99, 10. Jill Stuart One Shoulder Metallic Dress, $228, 11. Sheri Bodell Goddess Maxi Dress, $656, 12. Free People Gold Rush Dress, $148

xx,

WhyDid

Friday Frocks: Work It, Girl.

By Kirsten|August 19th, 2011|Friday Frocks, Why Did You Wear That?|

I know. �It’s Friday and the last thing you’d like to be doing is thinking about work. �However, it’s a reality that we all must face. �Having been lucky enough to work in fashion offices for most of my “career” I never really had to do the whole “work appropriate” attire thing. �You see, in many fashion offices skinny jeans are equivalent to trousers and even ripped boyfriend jeans will fly (pending we are selling them in store and they’re on trend). �That said, I know that many of you stylish sisters aren’t working in such lax office environments and must adhere to a certain “dress code.” �That in no way means that you must dress like a stuffy secretary. �Fortunately, there are plenty of fashionable frocks that won’t make your boss frown.

1. MICHAEL Michael Kors Sleeveless Zipper Dress, $99.99, 2. Calvin Klein Ruffle Front Sheath Dress, $118, 3. INC International Concepts Cowlneck Striped Dress, $69.50, 4. Black Halo Pattison Sheath Dress, $330, 5. XOXO Cap Sleeve Fitted Peplum Sheath, $39.98, 6. Single Belted Sheath Dress, $149, 7. DKNY Cherry Cap Sleeve Sheath Dress, $450, 8. Black Halo Keyhole Ruffle Sheath Dress, $349, 9. New York & Company Colorblock Dress, $64.95, 10. Calvin Klein Stretch Ruffle Sheath Dress, $89

Plop a blazer and sensible (but still chic) shoes on and you’re all set for the day. �When it’s time for happy hour, you’ll be able to transition smoothly from day to night.

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere, right?

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: Baby, it’s cold outside.

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

An ode to all my New York City and Northern honeys. I woke up to 27 degrees this morning. I was half tempted to call in sick so that I didn’t have to leave my cozy heated apartment (and cuddly puppy dog). But then again… I’m half tempted to do that every day… Anyway…

It may be cold, but you can still look hot (it was too easy). Bring out the inner snow bunny in you. Below some picks for stylish and functional cold weather accessories.