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DAILY INSPIRATION . HEART ON YOUR SLEEVE

paige — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:12:25 +0000

Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if anything, we’re using it as the perfect excuse to add a dash of sparkle and an extra heart or too into our lives. We styled a new window on Friday (which we’ll share soon) and are shooting another mini lookbook this week, so we’re currently all about gathering worthy inspiration.

Ban.do‘s lookbook is pretty much perfect, which is fitting considering their dedication to all things feminine and whimsical and the heart motif that finds itself on many of their pieces.

[images via ban.do]

DAILY INSPIRATION . BORN TO BE FREE

paige — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:57:57 +0000

Pink hair, bright lips, pops of colour, pattern mixing, chunky heels, and a whole lot of Charlotte Free. This editorial is so much fun and is just what I needed to stay inspired on the last day of January. I’m so ready for SS ’12!

[images via oracle fox]

OUTFITTED . 01/29

paige — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:54:12 +0000

If you follow us on Instagram, you’ll already know that this past week we received our first shipment from LA line Wkshp at the shop, and we’ve been swooning over it ever since. It’s one of the many new lines we’ll be bringing in this season, and we’re incredibly excited about the simple and soft silhouettes, and the bold, colourful graphics. With a great price point (the tees are generally $50-60) and a number of amazing options, we’ll be receiving the line monthly from now on, and are looking forward to styling it for you.

We’ve had a number of requests for more ‘Outfitted’ posts, so as we began to receive our Spring pieces (and trust me, February is going to be packed with new deliveries), we’ll be sharing as much as we can here on the blog. For today, here are a couple of the styles we received this week, plus a number of our current favourite accessories that are perfect for layering.

Now's the perfect time to get creative with transitional dressing, mixing Spring's pastels and bright with neutrals and layers

We love the graphic print on this tee and the textured mix of blues and greens offset by the white outline

A wool cowl is a great way to winterize an outfit, especially with a brooch or pin to liven it up

Pistachio hues are popping up on our nails, and on this La Raffinerie necklace, with golds and a bright blue bracelet from Lauren ELan

Add bright punches of pink and yellow to an otherwise black and grey palette

A hand-dyed silk scarf by Denj is such a great way to add colour, especially offset by gold baubles by Lauren Elan

Loving the ombre fade effect in this graphic print

MIA loafers are always a great way to finish off an outfit, and Butter London's 'Black Knight' adds that always-essential dash of sparkle

SPOTLIGHT . MEET LOLA

paige — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:51:08 +0000

Lola is our free-spirited wanderer, with an eclectic style and a penchant for mixing prints and taking risks. She doesn’t shy away from the bold or bright, and her bohemian flair always lends itself to an inspiring palette and mix of pieces.

[images via pinterest]

Lola wears bright Joe’s Jeans in ‘Geranium’, with a graphic printed Lauren Moshi tee layered under a One Teaspoon lace cape. We’ve accessorized her with leopard MIA flats, a leather trim Scout & Catalogue pouch, a stack of mixed bracelets and a statement necklace top it off and add the eclectic elements that she’s recognized for.

ARM PARTY . TAKE 2

paige — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:33:20 +0000

With the new collection of Butter London arriving earlier this week, and some new bracelet options starting to trickle in, we decided to repeat our arm party feature from the summer and load up our wrists for a little accessorizing fiesta. So with a mixture of new options and old favourites, voila!

[all jewellery available at the shop, including pieces from Lauren Elan Collections, Denj, Biko and others]

SPOTLIGHT . BUTTER LONDON SS12

paige — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:51:16 +0000

I think it’s safe to say that there were two things in 2011 that we developed slightly unhealthy addictions to: neon and nails, and it looks like both of these will continue this year. No complaints there, especially with the new Butter London collection that just launched. Founding Creative Director Nonie Creme sums up the collection perfectly as “pops of neon colour, tempered by sherbet pastels and cool neutrals”. Basically, what our dreams are made of.

Needless to say, we’ll be stocking all of the colours, but we’re curious which shade you’re most excited to wear this Spring? I’m finding it hard to pick just one, but I’m pretty intrigued by the pale ‘Bossy Boots’.

SPARKLE .

paige — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:18:13 +0000

We love our sparkle here at Bicyclette, so we decided to top up our jewellery and accessories with some new pieces as we wait for our SS12 deliveries. Lots of glittery goodness and bright colours, with so much styling potential. The perfect way to get creative with your current wardrobe and add a little flair.

THIS VS. THAT . BRIGHT EDITION

paige — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:07:12 +0000

Another colour-related question for the masses as I try to decide between red and blue for a skirt and dress style. Hard choices, I know.

NEON BRIGHT .

paige — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:00:06 +0000

Now that 2012 is upon us, we’re in full new year planning mode, and getting ready for the upcoming Spring season. By the end of the week we’re expecting a delivery that’s full of accessories that will take us into the next season, and we’re most excited for these neon skinny belts. We’re picturing them worn right now, layered over neutral knits for a pop of bright colour.

[background image via oracle fox]

SPRING ’12 . COLOUR FORECAST

paige — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:14:36 +0000

The temperatures here have dropped and winter feels like it’s finally here, so what better time to share the Pantone Spring ’12 colour trends?

I love how designer Nanette Lepore describes the season’s palette: “… mix of hot neon colors with soft pastels, reminiscent of nature at its extremes: a powerful sunset, the ocean sparkling at dusk with flashes of lightning in the distance”.

Needless to say, we’re ready for the new season!