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Gift Guide: Glamour Girl

By Kirsten|November 29th, 2011|Gift Guide|

Oh yes, it’s that time of year again. Not only is it time to crank up the heat and hibernate, it’s also time to spend money we may or may not have on gifts for people who may or may not appreciate them. I’m kidding, I’m kidding. Everyone with a soul appreciates a thoughtful and gracious gift. So, in the off chance that you do have any money left after Brown Thursday, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, it’s time to start WhyDid’s Holiday Gift Guides. I don’t mean to toot my own horn (beep beep) but I’m pretty great at gift giving. Is that something I can add to my resume?

Let’s start with the toughest on the list, shall we? There’s always that one person who has (or at least wants) everything. We all know someone like her. Hell, she may even be you. Why not please your fickle friend with something shiny? Something sparkly. Something so glamourous she couldn’t possibly turn up her perfect little nose at your offerings.

1. Bond No. 9 New York The Swarovski All Stars Quartet, $700, 2. Diane Kordas Black Diamond Embellished 18K Rose Gold Bracelet, $810, 3. Kiki de Montparnasse Fucking Beautiful Ring, $950, 4. Kiki de Montparnasse Je T’aime Ring, $895, 5. D.L. & Co. Black Dahlia Candle, $75, 6. Kara Ross Prunella Glitter Envelope Clutch, $650, 7. NARS Arabian Nights Trio Eyeshadow, $45, 8. Miu Miu Jewel Heel Glitter Platform Sandal, $990, 9. Tarte The Starlet Limited Edition Makeup Vanity, $52

Phew! Check her off the list.

xx,

WhyDid

Setting the Mood: Hallucinate a Heatwave

By Kirsten|August 2nd, 2011|Setting the Mood|

Mark Twain once said, “The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco.” Well, he certainly wasn’t kidding. One would think living in California is all palm trees and sunshine… well, not so much.

After returning from the east coast this week, I realized how much I miss a real summer. You know, the almost unbearable heat that lingers long past sunset and the humidity that can curl even the most perfectly coifed ‘do. While it rarely dips below forty in California, the summers are never as warm as those of the east coast. It never, ever feels like summer. “They” tell me it gets warm starting in September, but I don’t buy it.

These bright brights are just going to have to get me through the mild California summer. Perhaps wearing something bright will radiate its own heat.

xx,

WhyDid

Lingerie: Deobrah Marquit

Bracelet: Tom Binns

Shoes: Miu Miu

Why Did You Wear That: Two For the Price of One

By Kirsten|May 10th, 2011|Personal Style, Why Did You Wear That?|

You know the sayings, “Two are better than one”, “The more the merrier”, “You can never have too much of a good thing.” Well, for a little while there, two for one’s or “twofers” in fashion were not such great things. You know what I’m talking about… the collared shirts with the vests already attached. Thank goodness! You can save yourself the trouble of thinking that one through! Phew!

It wasn’t until recently that twofers were allowed out from the time out corner and welcomed back into our closets. The maxi skirt is huge for spring and summer and luckily, the geniuses who thought up this trend (um, hello unshaven legs and skirt equivalent of leggings) also threw in a little bonus by making these maxi skirts convertible. Meaning that the skirt can also be pulled up to your chest, belted, and worn as a dress. Some of you little wizards were probably already doing this on your own, but the cat’s outta the bag and it’s going mainstream. Check out how to wear your new skirt/dress… shall we call it a “skress”?

I love a maxi skirt slung low on the hips with slightly wedged sandals and a cropped tee or tank. It gives an easy, breezy, summer look perfect for a farmer’s market or outdoor festival without making you look like a total skank. Remember, a little bit of skin is good. A whole lot of skin is how you end up sixteen and pregnant.

To dress up your skress, hike that baby up to cover your mammaries, add a belt to cinch your waist and throw on strappy sandals to complete the look. Another brilliant reason to own a skress? Packing purposes. You’ve got one piece of clothing that works as two separate outfits giving you extra room in your suitcase for those sky high espadrilles and another teeny bikini.

1. C & C California Short Sleeve Cropped Hi Low Tee, $58, 2. Splendid Heather Maxi Tube Skirt/Dress, $88, 3. Elie Tahari Snake Printed Leather Strappy Wedge Sandals, $268, 4. Splendid Heather Maxi Tube Skirt/Dress, $88, 5. B-Low the Belt Eashan Belt, $115, 6. Miu Miu Multi Strap Suede Sandals, $595

Two never looked so good.

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: Mixed Signals

By Kirsten|April 19th, 2011|Personal Style, Why Did You Wear That?|

My favorite picture of my oldest niece is one of her wearing purple pants, a tutu, a sparkly pink shirt, a headband, and two different shoes. While you may be quick to assume that the tutu is what put me over the edge, it is actually her self assured expression in the photo. She is so very proud of herself, and for that reason, her discombobulation works.

I’ve always been a big fan of mixing and matching. I think when things are too carefully concocted, they seem a bit fussy and overdone (like matching your bag to your shoes- ick!). While it may seem silly to take inspiration from a child, it’s actually quite the contrary. See, children are somewhat uninhibited when it comes to fashion. They have not yet become slaves to trends and “rules” about what goes with what. They see it, they like it, they put it on.

I’m not suggesting that you throw on just any old thing, but what I am suggesting is loosening those chains of style and having a bit of fun. Who are these people making up the “rules” anyway?

When mixing patterns, I do suggest staying within the same color family. I also would try incorporating prints in different scale (one big print, one small print). The days of plaids and stripes being considered a faux pas are long gone.

1. American Apparel Stripe Mid-Length Pocket Tank, $29, 2. Miu Miu Stitched Sandal, $595, 3. Hazel Polka Dot Print Skirt, $79, 4. Ben-Amun Worldly Charm Rope Bracelet, $145

See? Mixing and matching is child’s play.

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: Put Some Spring in Your Step

By Kirsten|April 5th, 2011|Why Did You Wear That?|

Speaking of putting your foot in your mouth… what’s better than salivating over strappy spring footwear? While the warm weather is great… blah, blah, blah… the best part of spring is investing in fabulous new shoes and heading in for an intensive pedicure (two of my greatest pleasures in life). I always buy a couple pairs of shoes that I wear the crap out of all spring/summer long. Why not take a gander at these beauties and start thinking about what shoes you will fill your closet with: