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Red Carpet Recap: I’m Billbored

By admin|May 21st, 2012|Red Carpet Recap|

Apologies for the tardiness of my Billboard Music Awards Red Carpet Recap… my dog, Smitty, was getting his teeth cleaned (see ya later, halitosis) and apparently that’s what the rest of us should have been doing rather than watching anyway. First of all, are we really still letting Chris Brown perform (let alone letting him out of his cage)? Remember when you built your Sunday evening around catching a music awards show? Popcorn and all? They were the “fun” award shows. Well, either I’m getting old or the music industry (and America) need to get it together, STAT. Since, very clearly, it can’t be the former, step it up singers and lady songbirds! Despite the snooze inducing show, the red carpet, as always, did not disappoint… and I don’t necessarily mean that in a good way…

Katy Perry (in Blumarine) is looking quite the Teese.

julianne hough towel

Julianne Hough saved time by just wearing her Kaufman Franco towel.

Wearing Oscar de la Renta, Carrie Underwood proves (yet again) there’s no place like home.

We all know Miley Cyrus isn’t scared of a little Risky Business in Jean Paul Gaultier.

Wait… was this a music award show or a movies award show? Hmph.

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: What a SAG

By Kirsten|January 30th, 2012|Monday Mashup, Red Carpet Recap, Why Did You Wear That?|

To be honest… I was almost so uninspired that I didn’t even bother with a Red Carpet Recap for this year’s SAG Awards. While the dresses are a bit better than when they started this award season with the People’s Choice Awards, I’m still waiting to be wowed. Having just finished up the Paris couture shows, one would think there would have been a little bit more drama on the red carpet… On a positive note, there was nothing this time that truly offended me either… that much. As we all know, there are only so many designers to go around, so I will now present you with the good, the bad and the debatable (where you’ll be the judge of who wore which designer best).

The Good:

Rose Byrne in Elie Saab, Kyra Sedgewick in Emilio Pucci, Emily Blunt in Oscar de la Renta, Regina King in Alberta Ferretti

The Bad:

Kaley Cuoco in Romona Keveza, Gretchen Mol in L’wren Scott, Kristen Wiig in Balenciaga, Zoe Saldana in Givenchy

The Debatable:

Angelina Jolie and Ashlee Simpson in Jenny Packham

Viola Davis and Sofia Vergara in Marchesa

Julie Bowen and Sarah Hyland in Temperley

Jessica Chastain and Julianna Margulies in Calvin Klein

Alright ladies, it’s time to really step it up. I can’t sit through another boring awards ceremony if you’re not willing to wear something wow-worthy. I will pretend it didn’t even happen next time. Just remember what Rooney’s dad said… the Oscar’s are your Superbowl.

Hut, set, hike.

xx,

WhyDid

Friday Frocks: Fit for a Princess

By Kirsten|January 20th, 2012|Friday Frocks, Why Did You Wear That?|

Perhaps none of us will ever marry a “real” prince and become “real” life princesses like Kate, but there’s no reason we shouldn’t dress and feel like a princess. Especially on say, I don’t know, your birthday? Every princess needs a gown to celebrate her special day. That’s really one of our only obligations. Something special. Something shimmery. Something so jaw droppingly gorgeous you couldn’t help but get noticed. Now, that’s what I call a birthday dress. This edition of Friday Frocks is not what one might call “budget friendly,” but it sure is pretty. A girl can dream, right?

1. Christopher Kane Alexa Sequined Tulle Dress, $6,720, 2. Alexander McQueen Silk Chiffon Bustier Gown, $3,295, 3. Jenny Packham Nude Beaded Gown, $3,835, 4. Rachel Gilbert Milio Sequined Tulle Gown, $1,735, 5. Oscar de la Renta Latticework Fringed Cocktail Dress, $6,550, 6. Vivienne Westwood Gold Label Savannah Sequined Net Gown, $11,115, 7. Thomas Wylde Supernatural Leopard Print Silk Chiffon Gown, $1,835, 8. Jenny Packham Nude Embellished Shoulder Lace Dress, $3,420, 9. Monique Lhuillier Strapless Tulle Chantilly Lace Gown, $9,490, 10. Matthew Williamson Feather and Crystal Embellished Lace Dress, $6,525

Happily ever after.

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: Power to the People

By Kirsten|January 11th, 2012|Red Carpet Recap, Why Did You Wear That?|

Alright, so I didn’t actually watch the People’s Choice Awards because well… as Gawker best summarized… they suck. However, I did go ahead and check out what the ladies were wearing on the red carpet. (I needed to see whether the gals of Hollywood had better taste in attire than America does in television/movies). And much like my senior highschool yearbook signatures, there were a few recurring themes. While my yearbook’s themes were how much statistics sucked, my indecision over which college I would attend, and “I’m so glad we became friends,” the trends of this year’s People’s Choice Awards were the new nude, ongoing green, and leather and lace. I’m on board with all three of these trends… though my patience is starting to grow thin with green. Check out some of the highlights below.

Kaley Cuoco, Jennifer Morrison in Oscar de la Renta, Lea Michele in Marchesa, Miley Cyrus in David Koma

Kristen Bell in Valentino, Ashley Greene in DKNY

Nina Dobrev in Elie Saab, Emma Stone in Gucci, Chloe Moretz in Proenza Schouler, Whitney Cummings

So, who did you think was best (and worst) dressed? We are the “people” afterall.

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: Drab to Fab

By Kirsten|December 9th, 2011|Why Did You Wear That?|

Believe it or not some people don’t like to wear sequin covered disco ball-esque dresses. I know. I could hardly wrap my head around it either. I’m somewhat of a magpie and I will use any and all excuses to deck myself, my home, my dog out in anything shiny. Whether it be a shimmering chandelier or sparkly mini, I’m on it. However, in the off chance that you don’t love a sparkly get up as much as me (or the rest of the world), there are some other options to bring a little bling to your standard LBD. It can be as subtle as a glittery manicure or as bold as bejeweled headband. Adding just a hint of shine will take you from wet blanket to woohoo!

1. Eugenia Kim Serena Headband, $74.99, 2. Bobbi Brown Metallic Long-Wear Cream Shadow, $22, 3. Black Halo Donna Halter Mini Dress, $330, 4. Fragments for Neiman Marcus Multi Crystal Bracelet, $275, 5. J. Crew Classic Pave Link Bracelet, $118, 6. Essie Nail Polish (Set in Stones), $8, 7. Deborah Lippmann Glitter Nail Polish (Boom Boom Pow), $20, 8. Jimmy Choo Glitter Cap Toe Ballerina Flats, $345, 9. J. Crew Darby Glitter Loafers, $175, 10. Loeffler Randall Zuri Pumps, $359.99, 11. B Brian Atwood Liese Metallic Peep Toe Ankle Boots, $350, 12. Kenneth Jay Lane Large Crystal Ring, $88, 13. Kate Spade All Wrapped Up Pave Ring, $148, 14. See by Chloe Cherry Feather Mini Cross Body Bag, $495, 15. Top Shop Gold Sequin Animal Cross Body Bag, $50, 16. Erickson Beamon Smoke and Mirrors Earrings, $315, 17. Oscar de la Renta Beaded Tassel Earrings, $440