Outfit Ideas: Great Gatsby 20s Style On A Bike

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Melissa

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Bike Outfit Ideas: Portland & The Dream of The Nineties

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Melissa

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This week I stopped in Portland on my way to see Iva Jean and Babecycle. About ten years ago, I lived in Portland. I have so many fond memories of its pretty neighborhoods. That’s where I fell in love with riding my bike.

My dad still lives there. And he’s very generous to let me store my old clothes in his guest bedroom. Going through my old closet is almost like flipping through a scrapbook.

My helmet is by Giro. This dress is one of the very first pieces that I made entirely Continue reading →

How to Bike in a Maxi Skirt: 3 Easy Steps

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Melissa

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Some days you just have to wear your leopard-print dress. Even if it has a maxi skirt. And even if you do want to ride your bike.

Don’t worry. We’re all about accommodating your craziest outfit ideas. So here’s how to bike in a maxi skirt. Continue reading →

Minkpink’s Girls on Bikes Lookbook

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Melissa

A Girls on Bikes Lookbook from Minkpink

It doesn’t matter how many minimalist fashion blogs I read. I can’t resist the siren call of ~~ugly~~ hipster sweaters and pattern mixing. Add in some sassy girls on bikes and I am totally in love.

Check out Australian label Minkpink’s latest collection. They even made this cute video of the models messing around on bikes, skateboards, swings…is she trying to walk on top of a fence? Continue reading →

Street Style Outfit Ideas: Tori

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Melissa

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Tori’s Bicycle Print Street Style

I spotted Tori on 24th St in Noe Valley yesterday. I must admit that I lost my cool and started gushing over her bicycle print dress. Fortunately she was a good sport and posed for me anyway.

Adorable, right? And if you’d like to get the look for yourself Continue reading →

Cycle Chic Outfit Ideas: Ribbon Corset

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Melissa

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A Cycling Corset – Bike Chic Outfit Ideas

I picked this copper-colored corselet simply because I love it. Just one problem: I didn’t want to look like a member of a bicycle burlesque revue. (Although bikelesque seems awesome!)

However, I’m really glad that I challenged myself to come up with bike-able outfit ideas for Honey Cooler Handmade’s lingerie. Continue reading →