Just as I’m starting to crave Fall weather and wardrobe transitions, the Spring ’11 lookbooks start surfacing, tempting us with looks that we won’t be able to wear until 6 months from now. Working in this industry always throws your head for a bit of a spin and it’s hard to live and dress in the now and focus on what’s available and wearable in the present.
But don’t let that fool you, there’s also something incredibly exciting about booking lines so early and then having to wait so long, almost forgetting what awaits when you open those boxes come the following season. Seneca Rising is definitely a favourite, with it’s clever layering pieces, raw edges, subtle details, and inspired prints and patterns, and when I received the Spring ’11 lookbook, entitled “Valley of the Dolls”, I knew I was in for a treat.
The best part? I haven’t put in my order yet, so if something catches your eye, this is your chance to share your opinion and help in the buying process. Enjoy!
For behind the scenes shots, wander over to the Seneca Rising blog.
And also, don’t forget to check out Shop Bicyclette for two favourite pieces from the Summer ’10 collection, the Danny Dress and the Ella Vest. Even better? They’re both on sale!
Shot by Kimberley Gordan (I Love Wildfox) of Wildfox Couture (another favourite line, as we all know), these behind the scenes shots from Odylyne‘s Fall Lookbook are what my dreams are made of: gentle light and flowing fabrics, natural backdrops and ethereal settings. The styling is simple and effective, capturing the decidedly vintage and bohemian mood of the line and leaving one word in my mind: beautiful.
After coming across these shots, I think you can expect more from Odylyne on the blog, as these have got me hooked, and I think the aesthetic is very closely aligned with that of Bicyclette.
There’s something so magical and mysterious about Polaroid photos, and with film being expensive and hard to find these days, there’s an elusive quality about them as well. When I came across Polaroid photographer Fernanda Montoro‘s work, I was blown away by the simple beauty of each image. The colours, the lighting, the textures, the mood conveyed through each piece is breathtaking. I’ve been using Polaroid imagery in the Bicyclette branding as well as a source of inspiration, but these photos have made me want to start experimenting more and explore other ways to incorporate it. To be continued?
images via fernanda montoro
I’m placing orders, prepping for the next Fall photo shoot, and tidying/organizing the studio today. Boxes of new merchandise have been arriving weekly, and so the studio is starting to burst at the seams again. Time for a little seasonal flip.
Discovered today that my beloved camera (which I thought had died for good) only needed a new battery (which comes with a much lower price tag than a full replacement!), which means that I’m now back in action and can share my own photos again. Hooray! I realized that I haven’t shared many studio photos aside from a few sneak peeks here and there, so that’s my goal for today.
In the meantime, a little studio inspiration from Allister Ann … so many elements I love (and many that are similar to those in the Bicyclette studio) and the photos themselves are pieces of art.
images via allister ann
They’re back! Wildfox has done it again and come out with a second style of their Zodiac tees, this time in tissue-thin black with gold foil. I’ll be ordering them for Bicyclette, but because I’ll only have one or two of each sign and last time they flew, I’m also taking pre-orders to ensure you get the style you want. E-mail me at paige(at)shopbicyclette.ca with any questions, and to reserve your tee!
What’s your sign?
Love the simplicity of this look and the gorgeous minty colour. The simple layered accessories and the long length. I’m currently on a hunt for long skirts and dresses for the shop, as I think they make the perfect transitional piece.
via stockholm street style
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I love layers. With Fall just around the corner and boxes of new merchandise arriving at the studio weekly, I’ve been on a mission to gather styling inspiration for the upcoming Bicyclette photo shoots.
Zara’s look books are always spot on, with a consistent theme and a focus on the clothes. This one, for the Fall Casual line, has a decidedly preppy vibe, with a hint of bohemian thrown in to keep it interesting. My favourite aspects? The layering (of course), mixing of prints (floral, plaids, stripes and graphics), and the socks with shoes and boots.
Feel free to point me in the direction of other Fall style inspiration, and I’m curious: what are your tips and tricks? What do you look forward to with Fall dressing?
via mama’s a rolling stone
As we all know, the summer is reaching an end. Due to the fact that Fall shipments are arriving at the studio weekly and the site launched a little late, I figured there was nothing to do but have a little ‘So Long Summer Sale’ in the shop and make room for new merchandise. We’re talking floral dresses galore, perfect prices and limited quantities, so I would highly recommend clicking over to the sale section and taking advantage. Tell all your friends … but only after you’ve picked up your favourites, of course!
One of my favourite things about the neighbourhood I live in (Queen St. West, downtown Toronto), is exploring and hunting in the little vintage shops that are scattered around the area. A new discovery, and now a staple on my random wanders, is Art History, a little shop that is full of antiques, knickknacks and curiosities.
On a little break-time visit last week, I stumbled upon a box of two-for-$1 alphabet blocks, and after digging through, managed to surface with eight pieces, perfect for the studio. Now I’m just missing two.
One of the reasons this find excited me so much is that after coming across the Cabin 7 site awhile ago through Eat.Live.Shop , I’ve been wanting to recreate and customize their gilded alphabet blocks.
photo cred: cabin 7
Now it’s just a matter of deciding on a colour scheme. I was thinking of silver instead of gold, as it’s more consistent with the Bicyclette branding and would be the perfect accent in the studio. Any suggestions?
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