Love the simplicity of this look and the gorgeous minty colour. The simple layered accessories and the long length. I’m currently on a hunt for long skirts and dresses for the shop, as I think they make the perfect transitional piece.
via stockholm street style
I can’t believe it’s August. Where has the summer gone? But a new month means a new advertising opportunity, and this month I am pleased to be sponsoring Sterling Style. One of the reasons why I chose this blog in particular is because I feel that Taylor’s aesthetic and style are closely aligned with that of Bicyclette, and her and her blog have always been a source of inspiration for me. I love her tendency towards romantic and feminine pieces while still incorporating edgier accents and unexpected details into an outfit. Needless to say, I’m excited to be working with Taylor and Sterling Style, and I can assure you that you will be seeing more of this collaboration in the near future!
Can you spot the new Bicyclette ad design?
Also, be sure to check out two other blogs that Bicyclette is supporting again this month: Bleubird Vintage and Final Fashion.
This photo is just so perfect. I fell in love with it immediately and had to share.
That is all!
via The Sartorialist
Another Wildfox shoot for Resort ’10: “USA”. I believe this collection consists primarily of reissues of their bestselling, classic styles. I think the blurb from their blog sums it up nicely:
“When you start to feel down about the weather or your location, just take a local tour bus ride or a road trip to LA. That’s what we did! When you are with beautiful, Australian “it” girl, Tiernan Cowling, and Mark the Cobrasnake, life is always a vacation; Especially now that Tiernan’s moved to California. We chased her down Hollywood BLVD, sprawled out across the stars, bought maps to the stars homes and filled bags with fake oscars. We ran to the top of the tour bus right before the driver left, the air felt great up there as we whizzed past In N Out burger and Chateau Marmont. We jumped off the bus at McDonalds and got soft serve ice cream, we fell even more in love with LA and each other.”
Curious if you’re drawn to photo shoots like this, which are more spur-of-the-moment and street style focused, or prefer more orchestrated and studio-oriented shoots? I suppose there’s a time and place for both …
Ever since I started haunting street-style blogs, they’ve been my number one choice for outfit inspiration and a reference for my bicyclette buys. I don’t read magazines nearly as much as I used to, partially because I find a lot of the styling unwearable and the clothing out of my reach, so instead I turn to online sources.
Garance Dore, with her witty, honest writing style and beautiful photos of beautiful girls is always a pleasure to look at, and I love the simplicity of her one shot per post style. Today’s outfit inspiration is drawn from here, and I think it’s perfect for the transitioning of seasons and the onset of light layers.
There’s something about letting a little lace peek out and embracing the lingerie-inspired trend with a soft palette of neutrals and blush tones. And so, I decided to piece together my own outfit.
I happen to already own this gray lounge dress, so I might have to attempt this look myself, I’m just missing the perfectly-edged lace dress.
And that bag, what do you think? I’m a little bit obsessed with it … and the whole line, really.
Dear Perfectly-Dressed-Girl,
Your outfit is styled with perfection and you exude an effortless chic that I strive to obtain. And your hair is amazing.
Thank you for the inspiration.
Image: Facehunter
I thought it was about time that I dedicated a post to bicycle fashion, and what better day than on an “inspired” Wednesday? Since I’ve began this journey, I’ve often been asked the question, “why bicyclette?”. Coming up with a name is something that I find extremely difficult. It’s a very personal process, and it is really the beginning of the brand definition and identity process. You need something that is lasting and something that speaks to you. I’m not sure exactly where the name bicyclette came from or why I was so drawn to it, but it speaks to me. I remember traveling to the Netherlands when I was younger to visit family and explore my heritage, and finding so much inspiration in the gorgeous, effortlessly chic women on bicycles in every city.
I still get questions inquiring as to whether I’m selling bikes, which I find somewhat amusing. I know not everyone will agree with my choice, but to me, there’s a story behind it and a meaning that I believe evokes the spirit of the brand I am trying to create.
Awhile ago I came across Copenhagen Cycle Chic, which is a blog that is dedicated to street style incorporating bicycles. Voila! – perfect inspiration. Another, more recent discovery is Riding Pretty, whose blog name I love, and is “dedicated to all the girls in the world who want to ride pretty on a bicycle”. Sounds just about right to me!
Image Sources: Riding Pretty & Copenhagen Cycle Chic
As I’m sure we are already aware, blogs provide a perfect means of procrastination. There’s always a newly discovered blog to explore, archival posts to catch up on, or links to jump to. I know for me, it often happens when I’m already on my computer working on something, and I need a momentary distraction or my mind wanders. This occurs way too often for my own good, but at least I can admit it.
Last night, as I was working on the next iteration of the presentation for the Enterprize National Competition (next week!), I found myself on the Jak & Jil blog. Now, I’ve always known about it and Tommy Ton, but for whatever reason, never actually explored it with great attention. Well I did last night, that’s for sure, and became mildly obsessed. There is something about his photos and the way he captures his subjects that I love, and the variation in composition, oftentimes only shooting the shoes of an outfit, that is interesting and compelling. Stylistically educational, both through the photos and his brief accompanying words. So I went through about 40 pages of the blog last night, and though it wasn’t exactly the most productive evening from a work standpoint, I feel as though I learned a lot, and benefited from exploring Jak & Jil. This is needless justification, perhaps, but I have no regrets.
Tommy Ton also shoots for Style.com, and so I eventually wandered over there by way of a link on his blog. Entitled Decade Hopping, the post was about “the Return (Again) of Seventies Chic”, and focused on highlighting the contrast in styles inspired by the 80s which we’ve been seeing a lot of recently, and those influenced by the 70s. I love this. A fashion photo essay of sorts, with beautiful women in fantastic outfits communicating a shift in trends and inspiration.
In the words of Tommy Ton, “Some members of the fashion flock are staying faithful to the hard-edged 80s look…
… Others are rediscovering the subtler palette and more feminine silhouettes of the 70s.”
All Images: http://www.style.com
All Images: http://www.style.com
What do you prefer, styles influenced by the 70s or 80s?
I love the rocker-chic quality of 80s inspired pieces and the harder-edged details (studs? yes please!), but I must say, I’m excited to start playing around with the softer silhouettes and more muted colour palette and see how others style these looks. Loving the neutral tones, flowy fabrics, long lengths and layering possibilities.
Tres chic and perfect for spring and summer. Ah, warm weather, how I miss thee. Here’s to hoping that my upcoming trip to Vegas will fulfill this need for the time being.
As I’ve alluded to before, I recently did a photo shoot for my second creative thesis project, starring my lovely friend Jen. Here are the final results! You just have to imagine them poster size, on nice fancy paper….
So the idea behind them is that they would be put up as posters around the city as an alternative form of promotion for the blog and bicyclette as a store concept. You can rip off the little tabs at the bottom, which has the blog address on it, so people who are intrigued by the photos can take a look.
I’m curious to hear what everyone thinks of them? I really enjoyed coming up with the concept and putting it all together, and I would love to hear any feedback…
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