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
It’s no secret that we love our arm and neck candy at Bicyclette, and thanks to Lauren Elan Collections, we’re able to fulfill our sparkly desires on a regular basis.
“Lauren Elan celebrates a love for fashionable living, whether it is with a statement necklace, a multicolour cuff, or a fine cord bracelet. An appreciation for designer brands, creative styling, reasonable pricing, and well-made products has inspired the collection of necklaces and bracelets that are made up of eclectic looks and quality materials”
With the new Fall collection recently launched and a newly redesigned site to accompany it, it seemed like the perfect time to tease ourselves with a few new favourites. We’re currently gravitating towards mixed metals that have a cross between the masculine and feminine, a hint of sparkle (no surprise there), and offer the option to be layered with as many or as few pieces as you choose.
Up tomorrow? Our favourite wrist embellishments.
“Sweater weather”… two of my favourite words to hear paired together. The opportunity to cozy up with chunky knits, layer different textures, and play with colour and pattern in a completely new way. Not to mention the many possibilities for mixing and matching, and how sweaters seem to work equally well with slouchy worn-in denim, your favourite delicate slip dress, or paired with a vintage tee. Between that and the fact that this shoot has a decidedly surf culture vibe and the arm candy is right up our alley, I fell in love with the aesthetic of these photos instantly.
[images via TFS / Mario Sorrenti for Vogue Paris / Styled by Emmanuelle Alt]
With it being the last day of September, we figured we better launch this month’s lookbook before it’s too late, so we’re splitting the images between today and tomorrow, and we’ve also posted a behind the scenes teaser video as well, which is a first for us.
Full of layered textures, chunky knits and dashes of hot pink, allow me to introduce you to our September lookbook!
[Photographer: Sian Melton / Model: Emily Coutts]
One of my favourite aspects of transitional dressing is layering, and one of my favourite pieces to do so with is a scarf. These past couple of days we’ve started to feel a chill in the air, providing a perfect opportunity to grab a scarf and get creative with our accessories. It was with this in mind that we decided to bring in a few pieces from Leigh & Luca for Fall. Each scarf is handwoven using the highest quality cashmeres, silks and cottons, and embellished with innovative hand embroidery, printing and flocking techniques. Every oversized scarf is meant to be worn in a number of different ways, and each print is exclusive to Leigh & Luca and created as part of limited editions. Plus, they use the most charming little illustrations and we love all the different ideas of how to wear them.
Since we’re receiving a lot of new Fall stock right now and the past month or so has been pretty slow with the outfit posts, I figure it’s only fair that I keep the outfit posts coming.
Today we received Eryn Brinie and I had to restrain myself from letting out a squeal when it arrived. Buying for the shop is one of my favourite aspects of the job, but it’s also the hardest. Not only are you buying for over 6 months in the future, but there’s also a tendency to fall in love with items only to have to wait until you’re able to lay eyes on them again, let alone wear them. The ivory sweater below is one such piece, and in many ways it exemplifies what Bicyclette stands for. It’s essentially a simple sweater, in a gorgeous ivory hue with a simple silhouette, but the beauty is in the detail: the feminine tulle hemmed camisole that comes layered under the sweater. Not only does it add that essential je ne said quoi to the piece, but because it is separate from the sweater itself, it lends itself to a world of layering possibilities with other items. And that’s what I call true love.
Layered "basics" with hints of turquoise and lilac and a sprinkling of glitter
Our coveted Kara Ross midnight sequin clutch, Tocca 'Colette' and Butter London
'Henley Regatta' and 'No More Waity, Katie'
The lilac hued scent, with hints of vanilla, sandalwood, musk and incense
An ivory knit is offset by a structured clutch in a glittering finish
A charcoal Something Else rope print dress is layered under the tulle hemmed sweater. The perfect contrast
The other day I posted photos of our new glittery window display, but I left out the outfit detail shots so as not to overwhelm you. I know that sometimes too many pretty photos can just be too much excitement for one post. We’ve been receiving our Fall deliveries over the past couple of weeks and will continue to into September, and the more we unpack the more I fall in love with the transitional pieces and my excitement for Fall layering increases. We have gorgeous knits from Covet and One Teaspoon, fun printed pieces from Something Else (which is quickly becoming a favourite new line), and a collection of various accessories to top it all off. Bring on the change of seasons!
So… it’s been a week since our last blog post, and we’re feeling pretty guilty, which means that it’s about time to make it up to you and treat you to a stream of amazing content and pretty pictures. We promise. Not only have we been extremely busy at the shop (that’s an understatement), but with not having internet at home and having my phone stolen earlier this week, I’ve felt a little disconnected from the online world. But we’re back now, and that’s all that really matters!
Without further ado, I bring you today’s outfit post, which is a nice indication of some of the new styles that the shop is currently bursting with: playful patterns, luxe silks, cropped silhouettes, and a delightful array of accessories.
Black and white prints, with a little metallic infusion and a touch of the southwest
Just-received lace bandeaus are the perfect layering piece, and gold accents and sunnies are a must
A rosy nude coloured silk crop tee is a staple, and the Biko fringe necklace adds just the right amount of industrial edge
There's no such as thing as too many prints, and this Miu Miu inspired cat print is a current favourite
One would think, what with it being the end of April and all, that we would have seen warmer weather by now. Not the case. Instead of donning our spring apparel, we continue to lust over it via the Internet and our closets, anxiously awaiting the day when it is seasonally appropriate to be bare-legged in public.
The following looks are a part of Free People’s “Tiny Dancer” collection, which feature flowy textures and light colours. The grey sweater/pleated pink mini-skirt with boots look is by far my favourite, as it is the perfect combination of pretty and tough.
We’re currently gravitating towards the open knits and slouchy sweaters that we currently have in store, which are the perfect pieces to pair with lighter styles in this seemingly never-ending transitional season.
Kayla
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