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Winter weather is cold, windy, sometimes wet and slushy, not to mention messy. By using layers, you can build a pretty reliable uniform of cold weather clothing that will work in various winter climates...

Style is not restricted to only our shoes, our handbags, or our outfits. Style encompasses the way we carry ourselves and how we speak. It's a part of how we do just about all that we do. During my time in Italy, observing and speaking with Italians, I have realized that a big part of style in that very special country is defined by a...

Biking in San Francisco means biking near cars. While we do have some great bike paths, and new bike lanes are being added or improved all the time, it's common to find yourself skirting around an Uber car that is unloading passengers in the bike lane, or right next to a huge truck...

As awesome as biking is, the bike industry is not known for being up-to-date on the fashion trends. Despite the hard work of yours truly. Which means that there are no bike helmets available in this universally flattering color. But I had to have a Marsala colored helmet. Especially since it matches so nicely with my limited edition Bike Pretty Satchel. In order to make my cycle...

When it comes to instructions for how to stay warm while biking in the snow , I always make sure to ask an expert. This is a guest post from Claudia Manley. A transplanted Californian, Claudia currently lives in Canada and is no stranger to biking in all kinds of weather. In this guest post, she graciously shares her tips for staying warm. -- Melissa

Biking in the winter is not impossible, but can be unpleasant without well thought-out accessories. As I reflect on lessons learned from last year’s Polar Vortex, I am making a list of requirements for stylish biking in freezing cold weather (a warm coat being obvious, of course!). I am also fervently hoping that I won’t need these things too often!