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Look for Less: Teen Queens

By Kirsten|August 7th, 2011|Look for Less, Why Did You Wear That?|

Sunday night Hollywood’s hottest headed to the 2011 Teen Choice Awards in Los Angeles. While this isn’t quite the Met Costume Gala and may be frowned upon by the fashion elite, I always like seeing the fresh young faces in more casual, carefree attire. This year, the stunning starlets certainly did not disappoint. Below are a few of my favorite looks. I’ve recreated each to show you that looking red carpet ready is as easy as 1, 2, 3.

Blake Lively in Gucci, Christian Louboutin, and Lorraine Schwartz jewels

1. Boulee Serena Dress, $209, 2. Ivanka Trump Pinkette Leopard Pumps, $135, 3. House of Harlow 1960 Gold Triangle Drop Earrings, $100

Nina Dobrev in D&G (dress and clutch), Salvatore Ferragamo shoes, jewelry by Ippolita

1. Paul & Joe Sister Gingham Bandeau Dress, $193.94, 2. Nine West Glowing Platform Pump, $89, 3. Poppie Jones Mini Turnlock Clutch, $19.95

Lucy Hale in Giuseppe Zanotti wedges

1. Rebecca Minkoff Claudia Dress, $129.99, 2. Alexander Mc Queen Suede Finned Wedge, $1,050, 3. Kora Black Horn Inlay Ring, $145

xx,
WhyDid

Photos via Just Jared

Beauty Buzz: Birds of a Feather

By Kirsten|June 30th, 2011|Beauty Buzz|

Alright… this has been going on for a while now. I tried to overlook it hoping it was just a fluke and it would go away if I didn’t acknowledge it. You know- kind of like when you’re a little kid and you think “If I can’t see you, you can’t see meeee!” Well, unfortunately, that just didn’t happen. It seems that the feather hair extension is here to stay… at least for the summer.

I’m not really sure who can be credited with starting this fowl (get it? fowl?) trend. Was it Ke$ha? Was it Steven Tyler? Does it really matter? Here’s a rule of thumb: If Steven Tyler is doing it, you probably shouldn’t be. Pirate braids are one thing, but feather extensions is where I draw the line, dammit! However, if you’re going to jump off the bridge (I mean, all your friends are) below is a snazzy little hair accoutrement:

Sultra Feather Hair Accent, $25

Or perhaps you’d rather go the homemade route (because are you really going to spend 25 bucks on a feather?). Try this awesome DIY feather extension.

So whattya think? Will you be sporting the feather extension this summer?

xx,

WhyDid

Monday Mashup: Grammy Edition x 2

By Kirsten|February 14th, 2011|Monday Mashup, Red Carpet Recap|

Let’s first talk about how obnoxious it was that the West Coast had a delayed viewing of the Grammy’s. I already knew who wore what and who won what before seeing a second of footage. So basically, I watched the Grammy’s twice. This theme carried throughout the entire evening. Seemed that everything was coming in pairs- aka- twice the pain.

The “buzz” for the evening was Lady Gaga arriving to the awards in an egg. Yep, an egg. Apparently, she was “incubating.” I mean… I can’t. I give people credit for being different, but sometimes trying too hard to be “different” merely makes you the same as everyone else. I don’t want to point out the obvious, but that performance by Gaga was pretty reminiscent of a very “materialistic” pop icon who was once known for being “innovative” herself. So, now I turn to you Nicki Minaj. What are you trying to pull? Why must you try so hard to shock us with these crazy get ups? If you’re going to attempt to catch our attention, you’re gonna have to work a wee bit harder when you’ve got Lady Gaga walking the same red carpet as you.

A group of incredibly talented and lovely ladies paid tribute to the amazingly talented Aretha Franklin. While they did a fantastic job rounding up gals with some serious pipes, you can’t help but notice that Christina Aguilera blew them all out of the water. It’s a good thing that Ms. Aguilera is talented because the way she’s been looking lately is just frightening. I can’t help but think she looks a lot like a certain pork filled childhood pal…

Okay, so Snooki will never actually look like JLo. However, Jenny from the Block may want to make sure her stylist isn’t moonlighting as Snooki’s stylist, which is very possible because Snookster looks a lot better than her usual hamster self.

Besties Katy Perry (in Armani) and Rihanna (in Jean Paul Gaultier) opted for white. Both also opted to look like they were wearing costumes. Katy is clearly an angel (see the wings?) and RiRi is most obviously a furry white caterpillar, duh. Guuuuys… this is the GRAMMY’s, not Halloween!

So basically, Natasha Bedingfield is wearing Ciara’s dress pre-run-in with weed wacker.

One of these things is not like the others. One of these things just isn’t the same… Give up? Well, everyone here has a talent EXCEPT one. Still stuck?

Oh… well, that’s just awkward.

So, while, I did tune into the Grammy’s this evening, I’m kind of wishing I hadn’t. Lucky for me, I DVR’ed it. So, in reality, I could watch it a third time.

xx,

WhyDid

WhyDid Wisdom: Age Ain’t Nothin’ But a Number, Right?

By Kirsten|January 20th, 2011|WhyDid Wisdom|

So, yes, it’s true. I’m having a birthday today. As this is not one of the super fun ones like twenty one… or twenty five… I’m going low key with it. While it is not a “big” one, I have found it harder and harder to realize I’m a grown woman now. I don’t know that someone could call me a “girl” though I still sort of feel like one. I suppose it’s time to get this show on the road.

Even though I still get carded (er.. an unusually awkward moment at Soho House last week), I am well aware that I am no longer the new girl in town. Girls like Emma Roberts, Selena Gomez, Ashley Benson, and Victoria Justice are well on their way to becoming the screen queens in Hollywood. Wasn’t Hannah Montana in diapers like… last week? Didn’t I babysit her? While out one afternoon, we overheard a young lady attempting to purchase beer and the clerk checked her ID which said she was born in 1990 making her twenty one. PEOPLE BORN IN 1990 are TWENTY ONE!!! How crazy is that?

It is so weird to realize that pretty soon I will have to adhere to dressing “age appropriate” and behaving like a lady rather than a child. (Guess that means no more dancing on tables at Cipriani- see how that dates me?). It’s also bizarre when you start to notice that you actually are aging. Like WTF is that wrinkle? Wasn’t there yesterday. Oh, and this extra dimple on my derriere? Welcome. Make yourself at home.

My dad (wise man that he is) once quoted someone as saying, “Being beautiful is like having an ATM account that you can only make withdrawals from.” Well, then. I guess he has got a point. Yes, you can get Botox and plastic surgery and whatever else, but it will never be the same as the glow of true youth. I asked my mom (who was and still is a very beautiful woman) if it was difficult getting older and aging gracefully. She said it absolutely is, but you start to treasure other aspects about yourself. Instead of relying so heavily on appearance you emphasize your wit and intelligence. I think if/when I ever have a little girl, I’m going to stress to her that she is smart and kind rather than cute or pretty. Might as well give her a head start.

I guess my point is to appreciate what you’ve been given. Heaven knows I wish I had appreciated my insane metabolism and 18-23 year old bod that I didn’t even have to work for. Brooklyn Decker, who? So, with that said… I’m going to go ahead and enjoy the rest of this special day by putting on a short skirt, sipping on a bellini, and maybe- just maybe dancing on a table. Hell, I’m older, not dead!

xx,

WhyDid

P dot S- happy birthday to everyone else who shares today with me!

The List Volume XXXV

By Kirsten|January 8th, 2011|The List|

Sorry for the delay. Traveling from one coast to the other has a tendency to throw you somewhat off schedule. That being said, airports are a great place to gather annoyance. Without further adieu, here is this week’s list in its regular format.

Mr. Pibb instead of Dr. Pepper. You’re not fooling anyone.
Overly plucked eyebrows.
Jeans without pockets. They’re just about as bad as leggings in my book. Plus NO ONE looks good in them. I don’t care how cute your tuchus is.
Flameless candles. I mean, really? Aren’t those just called lights?
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez. I don’t know about you, but the last thing I wanted as an 18 year old young woman was a 16 year old boy.
Ingrown hairs.
Kim Kardashian’s nose 3.0. Stop preaching to little girls to “learn to love what they see in the mirror” when what you really mean is “make a sex tape that makes you enough money so you can afford to change anything you don’t like in the mirror.”
Paying for luggage on airplanes. Perhaps if you didn’t charge us, there wouldn’t be such a clusterfuck when it comes to the overhead bins.
Self entitled undeserving people. Know your role. And while we’re at it, slow your roll.
Cankles.

xx,

WhyDid

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