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Why Did You Wear That: Peeling Out

By Kirsten|March 14th, 2009|Celebrity Style, Why Did You Wear That?|

Is that a banana in your dress, Angie? Or are you just happy to see me?

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Disregarding the fact that I think she is an alien and Brad looks drunk/constipated/slightly wonk, I can not understand why she has some sort of banana popping out of her LBD (little black dress). Maybe they don’t serve hor d’ouevres at the British Academy Film Awards.

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: Blizzards and Bikinis

By Kirsten|March 2nd, 2009|Why Did You Wear That?|

I figure there is no better time than in the middle of a blizzard to give a little lesson in bikinis. So what if there is 10 inches of snow in NY? No time like the present to start thinking about warm weather and teeny bikinis…

I consider myself somewhat of an expert in the field of swimwear and I feel that many women don’t know what kind of bathing suits actually look good on them, which totally frustrates me. Plus, I do realize that for some (okay most of us) bathing suit shopping can be somewhat traumatic. Especially after hibernating all winter long. So here are a few guidelines to keep in mind while shopping for this season’s swimsuit:

The most common and most annoying mistake women make is thinking that just because they have a bigger booty, they need to wear bigger bottoms (i.e. more fabric, more coverage). Ehhh!! You are so wrong. Guess what more fabric does to your butt? Emphasizes how big it is. Ever notice how Brazilian women always look amazing in their bikinis? Their bikini bottoms are cut smaller making their bottoms look smaller. (Yes, Brazilian women are hot and live on the beach so they know the tricks of the trade). So do not, I repeat, do not go out and grab the biggest pair of bottoms you see in order to cover your rump. You are only calling more attention to the area you are trying to disguise. (Not to mention you will give yourself a case of what my BFF and I so lovingly refer to as “LA” (Long Ass)).

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Here is a smaller cut bikini by Tibi, $190. (more…)

Why Did You Wear That: A Short Story

By Kirsten|December 19th, 2008|Why Did You Wear That?|

It’s December, I live in New York, and I’m wearing shorts today. Seriously, I am. They are calling for 8 inches of snow by the end of tonight, but I don’t care. I’m wearing shorts. To me, this is actually not weird. Seems perfectly normal, but after seeing people FREAK out about Katie Holmes wearing shorts in the winter time, I figured it was time to address the issue.

So, here I go. Now, I can’t say that I can vouch for Katie’s outfit choice. I think she executed this look very poorly, but I give her credit for doing it. (I also realize that this is going to become a huge trend now that she’s done it— remember the cuffed jeans?)

Anyway, I see nothing wrong with wearing shorts in the winter as long as you do it correctly. Here are some simple guidelines:

The shorts should be winter shorts. The material should be heavier than shorts you would wear during the summer and they should be dark, unless you are doing winter white, then I’ll let it slide.
You HAVE to wear tights with them, duh. That’s the whole point. You’re wearing shorts, but it’s winter, remember? I recommend heavy opaque tights, patterned wool tights, or if you are doing an evening look, a sheer black tight with back seam for added drama.
For shoes: short booties, tall boots, oxfords, or a close toed heel. I do not recommend flat shoes for 95% of the population. Unless you have incredibly long or lean legs, flat shoes are going to be hard to pull off.
Your shorts shouldn’t be too tight or too short. That’s what the summer time is for.
An added bonus… wearing shorts in the winter will prevent you from packing on that extra holiday poundage. Thunder thighs need not apply.

Here are some looks that work:

And one that DOES NOT:

Alright, so now you know the “long and short of it.” Sorry, couldn’t help myself.

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: Leggings!

By Kirsten|November 30th, 2008|Why Did You Wear That?|

Now it’s time to discuss one of my favorite topics… leggings. Leggings are the new sweatpants, the new Juicy tracksuit. (Thank god). Anyway, while leggings are a much more chic way to stay comfortable, it has come to my attention that many people abuse the right to wear leggings. Below I will walk you through some of the Do’s and Don’ts of leggings:

Leggings are NOT pants. If they don’t have pockets and they don’t have a fly, they are not pants. Please cover your hoo-ha when wearing leggings.
White leggings will never fly unless you are a ballerina or dressed in costume and even then, this is treacherous territory.
Please stop wearing leggings with open toe pumps. All this makes me think of is the Meatpacking District on a Saturday night.
Black is always best. Avoid bright colors unless you are 5’10, 110lbs.
Just because Lindsay says it’s cool, doesn’t always mean it is.http://www.lohangroupie.com/6126-leggings-by-lindsay-lohan-now-available/
Lastly, and most importantly, let’s face it… not every trend is meant for every person. Be honest with yourself, if it doesn’t look good, skip it.