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Friday Frocks: Witchy Woman

By Kirsten|October 21st, 2011|Friday Frocks, Why Did You Wear That?|

It’s that time of year again. It’s always some time of year again though. Anyway, the time of year I’m talking about is Halloween. And while some of you may be crotch deep in slutty costumes, some of us are a little tired of plopping down 50 bucks for a pre-packaged costume the size of a dinner napkin from Ricky’s only to exile said costume to the far corners of our closets the day after fright night. Luckily, there are quite a few frocks that can do double duty. Not only are they spot on for Fall, they’d also make for very good witchy, vampy costumes with the right makeup and props. Now to be clear, vampires just really aren’t my thing, but I’m not here to judge. I’m in front of my TV every Monday night for Gossip Girl… so…

Anyway, wearing a black lace or deep red velvet frock with some snagged stockings, smokey eyes, and maroon lips would make for a very sultry, very sexy (not slutty) Halloween costume. Pop some vampire teeth and fake blood in your clutch for added effect and you’ll be utterly bewitching.

1. Camilla and Marc Courtesy Frock, $492, 2. Plastic Island Gatsby Lace Dress, $180, 3. Rebecca Minkoff Frida Lace Dress, $428, 4. The Battalion Marion Lace Maxi, $99, 5. Insight Rouched and Ready Dress, $66, 6. Free People Floral Lace Fit and Flare Dress, $128, 7. One Teaspoon Sweet Lace Mini Dress, $108,8. Theyskens’ Theory Knock Yara Sweater Dress, $395, 9. Forever 21 Lace Peplum Dress, $19.84, 10. Free People Bell Sleeve Lace Trim Tunic, $183.33

The best part about a freaky frock? If you happened to have a slumber party with your very own Edward Cullen, you simply must wash your face to make the walk of shame home at the break of dawn.

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: Pick of the Patch

By Kirsten|October 18th, 2011|Personal Style, Why Did You Wear That?|

As mentioned, this past weekend, we made the trek to Half Moon Bay for their annual pumpkin festival. We considered pulling a U-turn looking down the hill at the bumper to bumper traffic, but hung in there, because really… going to a pumpkin festival is the right thing to do, right? Maybe not. This promised pumpkin fest wasn’t quite the vision I’d conjured up in my head while sitting in two hours of traffic. But with all things in life, you must take the bad and learn from it. So, here are a few things I learned:

I’m not really a “festival” type of girl.
They’ll charge you four times as much for a pumpkin in the “country” as you’d pay for it at Safeway.
I do love a good petting zoo and still want that pony I yearned for as a little girl.
And I still remember all the words to Kenny Chesney’s She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy (you can take the girl out of West Virginia…).

Luckily, on the road to (and from) the festival, there were several roadside stands with their own pumpkin patches (and petting zoos), where we stopped. It probably would’ve been prudent to have just gone to the pumpkin patches in the first place and skipped the festival altogether. Again, we live and we learn. At least I was dressed for the occasion. Without fail, it is always 15+ degrees colder near the beach in Northern California… and always grey (way to go marine layer). Wearing a transitional chiffon dress with a cashmere grandfather cardigan was the perfect way to look pumpkin picking chic. Paired with flat lace up boots and tote, those pumpkins didn’t stand a chance. Had my tote been any bigger, you bet your ass I would have smuggled a potbelly pig home.

1. J. Crew Maisie Floral Print Silk Chiffon Dress, $395, 2. C by Bloomingdale’s Cashmere Grandfather Cardigan, $118.50, 3. Seychelles Jungle Lace-Up Short Boot, $165, 4. Rebecca Minkoff Dear Tote Bag, $330

In the end, we opted not to pay the $20 they were charging for a subpar pumpkin.

xx,

WhyDid

Look for Less: Fancy Pants

By Kirsten|September 25th, 2011|Look for Less, Why Did You Wear That?|

There are certain things that make getting dressed in the morning that much easier… and no, Rachel Zoe is not an option. We’ve already addressed one wardrobe essential with the blouse, but what’s a girl to wear on the bottom? If it’s too chilly for a skirt (or you’re just too lazy to take a razor to your gams), slip in to some sleek tailored trousers. There are so many options for pants, that you really can’t go wrong once you’ve found the right fit for your figure. Wide leg works great on most gals, flares are great for a curvy bottom half, and high rise for ladies looking to add some curves. Check out these sexy celebs in their fancy pants and re-create the look for yourself:

1. Topshop Ponte Shrunken Blazer, $80, 2. Current/Elliot The Stiletto Leopard Print Pants, $198, 3. Boutique Green Silk Pintuck Cami, $90, 4. Rebecca Minkoff Black Nylon and Leather Flame Studded Satchel, $297, 5. Chinese Laundry Whistle Platform Pump, $69.95

1. Halston Heritage Polka Dot Tie Neck Blouse, $265, 2. Theory Max C Original Pant, $235, 3. REISS Daria Black Resin Hard Case Clutch, $245, 4. Ivanka Trump Bulbli Pump, $125

1. Equipment Crepe de Chine Brett Blouse, $198, 2. Acne Side Slit Trousers, $350, 3. Modern Armour Cuff Bracelet, $27.44, 4. Report Signature Parker3 Platform Pumps, $151.22

Bottoms up!

xx,

WhyDid

Beauty Buzz: Why Is My Face Melting Off?

By Kirsten|June 9th, 2011|Beauty Buzz|

Now that the weather is finally starting to cooperate, we have a whole new set of beauty issues to deal with. My pals in New York told me the thermometer reached a sweat inducing 100 degrees this week. Ah… I remember those days. The days of getting ready in the morning only to have your face melt off before you’ve even reached the subway station. By the time you get to work (or wherever your final destination may be) you look as if you’ve just completed a marathon- only no one’s going to hand you a medal. Maybe a towel- but definitely not a medal.

Well, here’s a little assistance from a woman who’s been in your sweaty shoes. I learned quickly not to bother with heavy amounts of makeup and to not even attempt to fight the east coast humidity. Instead, I picked a few makeup bag essentials that will hold up to even the most sweltering heat.

1. Rebecca Minkoff Made Up Studded Cosmetic Case, $53.99, 2. NARS Pure Matte Lipstick in Carthage, $25, 3. Trish McEvoy Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15, $35, 4. Benefit Cosmetics Girl Meets Pearl Luminizer, $30, 5. Diorshow Waterproof Mascara, $24.50, 6. Goody Ouchless Hair Elastics, $2.99, 7. Sephora Matte Blotting Papers, $8

By keeping your face gunk free and focusing mainly on your pout, you can win the battle against summer weather. A light powder (especially with SPF!) is a great way to get coverage while fighting shine. Now- I’m going to go ahead and contradict myself here: You’re going to be shiny. So, you may as well work with your given situation by corralling the shine to where you want it. Your cheekbones. Swiping a matte pink (the color of the season) across your lips and topping it all off with a coat of waterproof mascara will having you looking hot (figuratively, not literally). Don’t forget to keep blotting papers and some metal free rubber bands handy!

Hot has a whole new meaning.

xx,

WhyDid

Girl Crush: Full of Glee

By Kirsten|February 24th, 2011|Celebrity Style, Why Did You Wear That?|

I can not lie, I don’t watch Glee. However, one young lady keeps showing up on red carpets and catching my attention: Dianna Agron. Apparently she plays Quinn, a perky and somewhat promiscuous cheerleader and glee club member (again, I don’t follow the show). With her all American good looks, Agron fits the part of cheerleading queen bee perfectly. While she pulls off the fresh faced bouncing ponytail look with ease, what really impresses me is the way she transforms herself from pink cheeks and shiny pout to smoky eye and sexy updo.

Agron has managed to merge pretty with edgy. She pairs classic Chanel couture with smudgy cat eyes and rocker hair. While she isn’t going to go down in history as a style icon, she is the absolute perfect mix of sugar and spice.

Want to put a little pep in your step? Try a few of these Agron inspired pieces. Add her favorite Chanel lipstick and polish to take even your sweetest ensemble to the next level and always be sure to have that good girl glow with Benetint’s Posietint.

Top (L to R): Rebecca Minkoff Rumi Dress, $425, Chanel le vernis Nail Color, $25, Christian Louboutin Rolando Patent Leather Platform Pumps, $695, Volcom Time Lines Striped Tank Dress, $38, Bottom (L to R): Chanel Rouge Allure Luminous Satin Lip Color, $35, American Apparel Plaid Chiffon Double Layered Shirred Waist Skirt, $42, Nanette Lepore Latin Lover Dress, $348, Benefit Posietint, $28