I’m surprised I have been able to hold out this long without having Mary-Kate and Ashley up as our Monday Muse(s), as they are always the first to pop into my head as my weeks biggest inspiration. Is that sad? I’m sure many of you feel the same connection with these two fashionistas who have been influencing my style since I was 6 years old! Literally growing up in front of the camera, their evolution from children stars to successful business women is truly inspirational. Whether they are running for coffee in New York, sitting front row at Paris Fashion week, or posing on the red carpet, I can’t get enough of their eclectic and unique style that sets them apart from the rest of the pack.
After she spilt the beans last week that she is pregnant with her fourth child, we decided it was an appropriate week to have the beautiful Miss James as our Monday Muse and introduce her inspiring blog, bluebird, to those of you who don’t follow it…yet. No moment goes unnoticed with her as her creative eye captures the tiny and imperfect moments that make each day special. Her blog is a gorgeous collection of photography, inspiration and insight into being a mother, wife, texan and fun-haver. With her vintage style and aesthetic everything from her kitchen table settings to her wedding decor to her stylishly outfitted children are always flawlessly unique. We are always talking about the bleubird family around here and would like to wish James a safe and happy pregnancy.
Currently loving a rustic aesthetic with touches of soft, femininity, whether it’s an interior space, dreamy photography or an outfit accessorized just so.
Happy Sunday!
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]
There are some changes going on here at Bicyclette in regards to the blog and the website (now that our Bespoke dress collection is launched, we had to find something to keep us busy!), so in the next couple of weeks we’ll be experimenting with some potential new blog features and topics, and also asking for your feedback throughout the process. I also hear there might be a gift certificate up for grabs for those who help us out, so you won’t want to miss out on that.
One such blog category will be a ‘From the Studio’ feature, where we share behind the scenes details about running the business, including how we tackle certain projects and some of the tools and processes we use to do so. Inspiration is something that is extremely important to us and often the first step in launching a new project or task. Over time we’ve developed certain methods to gather, organize and share the sources of our inspiration, so I thought that I would touch upon a few of my favourite methods today.
1// Desktop Necessities I’m a self-proclaimed post-it note addict, and use them constantly to jot down brainstorming notes, to-do lists or anything else that needs to be documented quickly. I always have a stack on my desk, a few on my computer, tagging pages in books and magazines, and in my notebook. Bright highlighters and pens are also great for colour coding notes, and keeping things organized. I usually have a few books and/or magazines on hand for inspiration as well, and the coffee goes without saying.
2// Curio My dad introduced me to Curio a few months ago, and I’ve never looked back. It’s a great visual tool for brainstorming, mind-mapping, project management and overall creative exploration for both information and images. We used it constantly when we were gathering inspiration and documenting the process of designing our first Bespoke collection.
3// Instagram Technically a photo-sharing tool, Instagram has become a great tool for us to share sneak peeks of our projects or store happenings with our followers, quickly document what we’re working on for future reference, and gather inspiration no matter where we are. Yes, we’re slightly addicted.
4// Pinterest I think Pinterest is a pretty obvious one and doesn’t need much of an explanation, but it’s become an indispensable tool for us to quickly gather inspiration and categorize it, so that it’s easy to pull out when we’re looking for something specific. It’s essential for a quick dose of inspiration, and another way for us to share our inspiration with our followers.
As all of you know we love our Wildfox here at Bicyclette so there is no surprise in picking Wildfox co-creator Kimberley Gordon as our muse this week. She is an artist, photographer, designer, dreamer and daily inspiration for us as she has such unique perspective on the world around her. Her blog ilovewildfox is dedicated to inspiring other artists ’create, learn, photograph, paint, design, party, dress up, and be happy’. When you are having one of those days, her blogs constant supply of images and ideas can be just what you need to put a little pep in your step. Plus she is responsible for all of our favourite and most comfortable t-shirts and for that we cannot adore her enough!
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.
After posting about Brigitte Bardot last week we’ve decided to add a regular ‘Monday Muse’ post each week to celebrate women who inspire us. Who better to start off this tradition than the wonderful Jackie Kennedy! She effortlessly mixes her innate grace and beauty with daring and fun pieces that are now both iconic and celebrated worldwide. Most famously she is known for her strawberry pink Chanel suit, the one she wore on the day of her husbands death, which is now regarded as one of the most legendary articles of clothing in America history. One of the most inspiring things about this lovely lady is the way she embodies her femininity in such a strong and courageous way. “I am a woman above everything else.” -Jackie Kennedy
Alice’s style tends towards classic femininity with a chic twist. With a touch of prep and a love for separates, she’s never met a polka dot or pearl she didn’t like.
[images via pinterest]
Alice is channeling our love for pastels with Joe’s skinnies in ‘Thistle’ (the perfect pale purple) and an ivory silk blouse from Champagne & Strawberry that has the prettiest scalloped hem. Layered with a relaxed For Love & Lemons blazer, tangled pearls from Lauren Elan and accented with MIA studded loafers and a vintage purse.
Introducing the Girls of Bicyclette, with today being the first of four. These profiles will tie in over the next couple of months as we reveal more of our project and the details start to come together.
Phoenix is a downtown girl with a flare for cool street style. She makes edgy look effortless with her deconstructed glamour.
[images via pinterest]
As we receive new styles for Spring, we’ll be showcasing them styled in accordance with the personalities of each girl. Today Phoenix layers a Joe’s pullover with leather accents over a punchy polka dot blouse. We paired it with Factory’s vegan leather pencil skirt and added a studded bag and wool hat.
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