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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...

Etro: The Prints of Paisley Getting dressed on a drizzly day is tedious. You pick clothes that are functional, and not beautiful. And even if you do create a cute outfit, you hide it with water-resistant outerwear. Ugh. A raincoat. Such a practical garment. Usually cut in such blah colors. Or so I thought... This incredible printed raincoat is by Etro. Known for their...

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. How to Bike in a Maxi Skirt Step 1: Just pull the skirt to one side by the...

Dominate Hills in a Dress - Bike Outfit Ideas When choosing your outfit for a big dress-up bike ride, I recommend doing a test run. I'm riding the Anjou Vélo Vintage this June. It's a 33 mile ride through the Loire Valley in France. Everyone dresses up in vintage clothing and rides bikes that were born no more recently than 1987. Yesterday brought unseasonably warm...

Confession: blogging is lonely. The start of a blog comes from feeling isolated. Is there anyone out there like me? Through Bike Pretty, I've found some awesome cycle style blogs. It's thrilling to see how many ways there are to dress up and ride. One of my favorites is 2 Wheels 2 Feet, a street style blog showing what stylish cyclists are wearing around the Pacific...

Try A Pretty Camisole: New Bike Chic Outfit Ideas A pretty camisole is like your cycle chic secret weapon. It's extremely comfortable, but a million times more lovely than a regular old tank top. I borrowed this Lucky Star Deco Camisole from Honey Cooler Handmade, a line of stunning, vintage-inspired lingerie. It's all made by hand (naturally) right here in San Francisco. Of all...