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Q: How can you spot a happy cyclist? A: From the number of flies in her teeth! This video made me smile so wide. I'm not sure that I'll be able to master all 50 ways to ride a bike with no hands. But I'm inspired to make up a few of my own. Gotta love "The Vogue," "The Angry Internet Commenter," and "The...

Eleanor's NYC Coupon: Cute Bike Accessories Congratulations to Eleanor's NYC, a stylish bike-accessory shop for ladies, on its one-year anniversary this week! Even if you don't live in NYC, you can still join in the birthday fun with a discount code for all online orders until April 8. Thanks to the no-spandex policy, this shop is stocked with tons of adorable gear. I picked out...

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. Thinking of the corset as an extra-fancy decorative belt...

Walnut Studio's Bike Chic Leather Accessories Now that you have a charming vintage (or vintage-inspired) bicycle, it's time to accessorize. Remember, bikes aren't just for looking sexy. You can also use one for hitting the liquor store running errands and transporting chocolate bars. Panniers and saddle bags take the load off your back and put it onto your bike. Your bike chic outfit stays...

Outfit of the Day - Zubaz Challenge Edition Let's be honest about outfit of the day blogs. It's easy to look great when you put together a bunch of cool, designer clothes. But what about taking something un-chic and making it work? Two bloggers that I admire, Michelle of Kingdom of Style and Jennie of Going West, recently raised the difficulty level. They took a...

Honey Cooler Handmade Studio Visit It's such a treat to visit a designer's studio, especially one filled with lovely lingerie. Being a fashion design nerd, I was super-excited when Stephanie invited me to the Honey Cooler Handmade headquarters. Her silk camisoles and ribbon corsets are exceptionally glamorous. And usually there's nothing glamorous about a sewing room. Often there's a bright, fluorescent-lit table with a...