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Setting the Mood: Greyscale

By Kirsten|October 3rd, 2011|Setting the Mood|

It’s not true what they say. It does rain in California. Especially, Northern California. Today it has rained all day. I can’t lie though. Rain is sometimes a welcome change. The whole cheerful kingdom thing can get old and makes me long for a little grey weather. A little reality. I enjoy the rain so much that I actually waited to go for a run until it started raining. A neighbor stopped me cause he was worried about my well being, but I let him know that I was enjoying the downpour. I know. How very emo/hipster of me. There’s just something refreshing about it. You don’t have to feel guilty about holing up for the day and indulging in a book or comfort food. That said… let’s hope the sun comes out tomorrow.

xx,

WhyDid

Bag: Victoria Beckham Shopper Tote, $2,700

Umbrella: Marc by Marc Jacobs Panther Print Mini Umbrella, $60

Coat: Vivienne Westwood Red Label Oversized Wool-blend Coat, $605

Setting the Mood: xoxo, WhyDid

By Kirsten|September 26th, 2011|Setting the Mood|

In honor of Gossip Girl’s return to television, this week’s inspiration is brought to you by the letters S and B. Whether you’re team Serena or Team Blair, there’s no denying that these ladies have serious style. New York is one of the most magical places during the fall. I don’t know what exactly it is, but I think anyone who’s spent a fall in the Big Apple can attest to that special something that’s in the air. Now, I know Serena is taking the season off in sunny California, but I’m still channeling the sumptuous accessories that a city girl might add to her collection this fall- the perfect shoes, scarf, and clutch for catching cabs and ducking into the hot club du jour.

xoxo,

WhyDid

Scarf: Etro Printed Cashmere Scarf, $780

Shoes: Alexander McQueen Skull Embellished Suede Pumps, $1,195

Clutch: Mulberry Bayswater Metallic Textured Leather Clutch, $600

Setting the Mood: Why I Autumn….

By Kirsten|September 12th, 2011|Setting the Mood|

I’m really getting into the autumnal swing of things… even though fall doesn’t officially start until September 23rd this year. If you want to get all technical, we still have another week and a half of summer left. To me, fall symbolizes quality time spent with family and friends. There’s nothing I like more than getting cozy with a group of friends for a rousing game night complete with warm cocktails and yummy comfort food. This is the perfect occasion for a soft, fuzzy blouse, snuggly scarf, and killer boots. Just because you’re staying in, doesn’t mean you have to dress down.

xx,

WhyDid

Shirt: Etoile Isabel Marant Glen Checked Woolblend Shirt, $385

Boots: Chloe Leather Platform Ankle Boots, $995

Scarf: Vivienne Westwood Knitted Wool Snood, $215

Setting the Mood: Black or White

By Kirsten|August 25th, 2011|Setting the Mood|

I always say that most things in life are incredibly black and white. I don’t really like dancing around in the grey area. In my experience, that leads to nothing but trouble. There’s something so magical about black and white photos. The playing of shadows against the subject. The contrast. Sucking out the colors to nothing but black and white can take your average photo from amateur to amazing. The same can be said about your clothing as well. While some might associate black and white with waiter wear, I think wearing something so simple conveys confidence and understated glamour.

Just a perfect examples of how opposites complement each other.

xx,

WhyDid

Lingerie: Agent Provocateur Sidonie Floral Lace Briefs, $170

Blouse: Joseph Peter Silk Crepe de Chine Blouse, $395

Shoes: Brian Atwood Lolita Ankle Strap Sandals, $1,165

Bracelet: Diane Kordas 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Bangle, $1,910

Shorts: Rag & Bone Crawford Hight Waisted Stretch Shorts, $275

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

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