Last night we headed to the studio (complete with pink backdrop, of course) to shoot our May lookbook. As I mentioned before, the concept started with a thrifted dollhouse and it was so much fun to put together the shoot based on that idea and see it evolve to include pastel arm parties, DIY’d rosette and pearl sunglasses, a tutu, and flamingo prints, to name a few elements.
With Mother’s Day less than a week away, we decided to put together a few gift ideas to make your job a little easier. The shop is full of options right now, including jewellery, purses, nail polish, perfume, hand creme, sunglasses, shoes, gift cards and so much more. And while you’re here, why not treat yourself to something special as well?
When searching for styling inspiration, one of my favourite ways to put together an outfit is by taking a street style shot, picking out the key elements that give the look that certain je ne sais quoi, and then using those to inspire my own ensemble. For today’s outfit post, that’s exactly what we did, incorporating some brand new pieces from Maison Scotch (star tank, sunglasses tee) and Ladakh (sequin skirt) to bring in those key elements in a different way.
If you’ve been following us for awhile, you know that at Bicyclette, we can’t resist a good arm party. There’s something about styling the perfect mix of bangles and bracelets that can make an outfit. Whether it’s mixed metals, bright colours, simple or statement-making, there are so many options and it’s always fun to play around with different combinations. With a delivery arriving next week that is full of bracelet options in every style and colour, we figured this was the perfect time to pull some inspiration for our summer arm parties.
Lot’s of pattern play today as we mix in some of the newest pieces in the shop with some classic favourites. We’re having fun with our colour palettes and bringing in bright pops of neon and faded pastels for that perfect summer feel. With the La La Land delivery finally arriving earlier this week, we’re loving the styling possibilities that the fun animal prints offer and the twist on the basic tee.
We’re always trying to think of creative ways to wear our favourite pieces, giving us the opportunity to play with different styles and also justifying a purchase. So we decided to take one of our favourite layering pieces, the For Love & Lemons Matinee dress (first seen in our April lookbook), and style it three different ways. The great thing about this dress is that the silhouette is simple but the crochet trim gives it a special edge, and because it’s white, you can really use any colour palette when creating the look.
We decided to take a few of our favourite street style shots that showcase spring/summer trends and create outfits based on them, focusing on the elements that we believe really make the look and giving them a Bicyclette spin. With an order of Deux Lux that just arrived and a few pieces from Lauren Elan‘s new collection, we had fun playing with new accessories and styles that touched on brights, florals and pastels.
[inspiration images via pinterest]
With Coachella weekend upon us and a summer of music festivals and adventures ahead, our minds are on mixed prints (think leopard and floral), neon bright accents (especially in lace), and the perfect accessories (delicate gold spikes and floral crowns top our list).
We’ve decided that rather than let the back-and-forth weather get us down, we would take advantage of the opportunity and start styling some of our favourite spring and summer pieces in creative ways, so that once the temperatures cooperate, we’ll have an arsenal of inspired outfits.
First up is the denim short: an easy summer staple with countless styling options. This is probably one of the most worn items in my closet, as I love the versatility and comfort, as well as that distressed chic vibe they have. The key is finding the perfect denim short for you (cuffed? frayed? coloured? embellished?), and then having fun mixing and matching with the other items in your closet. Here are a few of our favourite ways to wear them.
1 // A fun way to play with the denim-on-denim trend by pairing a bright coloured short with a classic denim button-up (another layering staple). Add a flowy printed top and accessories with a little sparkle, and this is a look that you could dress up and take from day to night
2 // We love the look of cuffed denim shorts paired with a summer knit for a great casual, transitional look. This outfit has a preppy vibe, but the tie dye scarf and neon green accents infuse a little quirkiness into it and make it the perfect ensemble for running around the city
3 // We’re always drawn to vintage-style pieces and the distressed band tee felt like a classic pairing with the denim shorts. The blazer gives the outfit a more put-together quality, while the bright colours are a great way to liven it up and have some fun accenting the patterned pockets of this particular pair of shorts
One of the things I love most about visual merchandising is the ability to tell a story through a display and how altering the smallest detail can completely transform it. It’s been fun to play with all the bright colours, quirky prints and variety of textures as we liven up the shop for spring, rearranging the racks into new colour stories, styling mannequins to represent the new trends and collections, and creating table top displays that revolve around a specific theme or inspiration.
A few of our favourite details this week include bold colour pairings, contrasting textures, unexpected patterns, and gold details throughout the shop.
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