Last week Emma and I went to peek at the new Wildfox Couture Swim collection which will be launching for the Resort ’12 season, and it’s exactly what you would picture from the LA line. With retro silhouettes (high-waisted bikinis and tiny floral prints), a road trip/cowgirl theme (horse-printed one piece) and the usual fun prints, patterns and bright colours, Wildfox has found its way into our hearts once again.
They launched the collection in Miami this past week (how fitting), and Kim shared a few images from the lookbook on her blog. If you want to see more, swing by the shop and whisper the secret password (cowgirl), and we’ll give you one of the super cute mini lookbooks so you can swoon over the pieces and start planning your beach essentials. There’s even a story that goes along with the images, making it that much more covetable. We’re currently picking out our favourites and deciding what to buy for the shop, so I’d love a little insight, especially since this will be Bicyclette’s first swimwear line.
[images via i love wildfox]
We are so excited to welcome a new label to Bicyclette based out of Southern California, For Love and Lemons. We fell in love with the clothes as well as the story behind the name. The founders who created For Love and Lemons, Gillian Mahin & Laura Hall, are lifelong friends who began their partnership at a young age running a Lemonade stand. They soon realized the Lemonade stand was more about the Love and less about the Lemons, hence where they got the name.
We are going to be carrying more pieces from the label this Fall and we can’t wait! In order to get our For Love and Lemon fix this summer, we have this edgy, black dress to curb our craving. As an ex-figure skater, this dress reminds me of my childhood uniform, but luckily it’s much more flattering and fashionable.
Emma
Went to look at the new One Teaspoon this morning, which as you can imagine I was quite excited to view, especially after falling in love with the Fall shoot and the gorgeous styling, as seen here. And it definitely did not disappoint, with the chunky layered knits even better in person and mixed with an array of airy blouses and perfect layering pieces. And the neon pink bra! It’s become a little bit of an obsession, I’ll admit.
Here’s a little preview of some of the pieces Bicyclette will be carrying come Fall.
The Holiday Pop-Up Shop kind of took precedence over the last little while, resulting in a delay of shooting new product and getting it up into the shop. So since we have some new MinkPink pieces that are begging to be shared, I figured the blog would be the perfect outlet.
Pieces have already started selling and there’s only a few in each style, so if there are any items you’re coveting, let us know.
Seneca Rising Brawner Dress, $168 / MinkPink Sunday Best Cape, $128
MinkPink Virtual Insanity Tee Dress, $120
MinkPink Overture Lace Dress, $118 / MinkPink Black Magic Sequin Blazer, $238
MinkPink Overture Lace Crop Top, $72 / Motel Rhona Polka Dot Shorts, $56
Now that Christmas and the Holidays are over and we’ve started a new year (2011!), it’s time to set sights on the future and start thinking Spring. Crazy? Perhaps. But you can’t tell me your mind hasn’t started wandering in that direction even a little.
I’m adding a few styles to Bicyclette’s pre-spring orders, and I’d like your opinions. One of my favourite little lines from California have come out with a new sister line, full of pretty feminine details, silk styles and vintage silhouettes. I can’t wait to add some of these pieces to the mix.
So let’s hear it: What do you love?
I first mentioned Australian brand One Teaspoon here, raving about how excited I was for Bicyclette to start carrying the line come Spring ’11 and how it was such a perfect fit for the shop, with that quintessential street style meets fairytale vibe. Well, it’s only a couple months until the first Spring pieces will start arriving, so it only seems fair to start talking about the Fall/Winter line, right? Oh, retail, such a funny game, you are! But seeing as they’re from Australia, they are technically a season ahead of us, and quite honestly, I don’t mind peeking at the line one bit.
I think what makes this shoot for me is the hints of neon lace mixed with the chunky, layered neutrals. Those knits! And that pink lipstick! Needless to say, I’m looking forward to booking this line, not to mention styling it.
[images via Knight Cat]
Event though I’m very much focused on the Holiday Pop-Up Shop, I’ve also started thinking about Spring ’11 and what’s next for Bicyclette. This involves a lot of brainstorming, researching and random thoughts. One idea I’ve had, which has actually stemmed from the Holiday Pop-Up, is to bring in more small novelty items. If you look back at the original business plan for Bicyclette, there was a significant focus on mixing clothes with home and gift items to create more of a lifestyle brand, and I keep coming back to this idea.
I would love some feedback on this, and any thoughts and ideas you might have. I’ve already come up with two lines that I’m extremely interested in carrying, but am completely open to more. What would you like to see at Bicyclette in the future?
Butter London Nail Polish, who believes in “…Great Britain, Fashion and Rock and Roll.” The line uses no chemicals and comes in a delicious array of colours. With pretty nails being the perfect accessory to any outfit, we think the line is an ideal complement to Bicyclette’s offerings.
Smith’s Rosebud Balms are a cult staple for many (including me) and have the perfect vintage aesthetic that is so important to Bicyclette.
As promised, more shots from this past weekend, these ones more on the product side and showcasing some of the lovely offerings we have at the Bicyclette Holiday Pop-Up Shop.
Last minute gifts (or rewards for yourself), anyone?
'Bethany' Necklaces, by Lauren Elan Collections
'Cassidy' Necklace, by Lauren Elan Collections
'Elyse' Necklace, by Lauren Elan Collections
'Kaleidoscope', 'Felix Eyeglass Cluster' and 'Frenchie Cluster' Necklaces, by Biko
Lip Gloss, Lipstick and Balms, by DaLish Cosmetics
[Photographed by Sian Melton]
Last week I was finally able to take a look at the Motel Spring ’11 line for Bicyclette. Along with the standard skintight body-con dresses that the label has become known for (including neon metallics, which I decided to pass on), the collection had an obvious 70s bohemian vibe, with oversized florals, faded denim, pleating and easy knits.
Below are a few images from the look book, featuring a few (but not all) of the pieces that were bought for the shop, and some that were not, but that give you a sense of the overall feel of the Spring line.
Favourite piece? The slouchy, cropped, open-knit sweater. Bought in two colours.
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