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Saturday, October 11, 2008
{happy weekend!}
There are many things to celebrate, so there will be champagne . . .Have a beautiful, beautiful weekend, everyone!
xo
{image via flying saucer}
Friday, October 10, 2008
Mr. Baxley and the car Ride - Post 112
Wow.
It's crazy.... i just realized i'veposted over 100 times in a few months.... crazy...
i drew this picture of my friend Ryan while in the car while he was driving.
On a better note, my sister is getting married tomorrow! :)
A Field Guide to the New York City Bicyclists vs Britain’s Bike Tribes
photocredit/source: NYTimes/Alex Williams
"The Vintage-Bike Fashion Gal"...(as pictured above)
"The Noble Rider"
"The Fixed-Gear Rider"
"The Weekend Warrior"
Reminds me very much of the "Wheel Life: A guide to Britian’s New Bike Tribe" which I blogged about here.
I did a Bike Tribe series in honor of the Independent article. I started spotting a few examples of various Bike Tribe Riders right here, here here, and here. I wanted to make up a collective name and decided to call them PURE STYLE. Just google Pure Style on my side bar and you can probably find a few more photos.
While we're on it, there is also appearing in the same NYTimes Style section a piece on panniers. Several styles and makes are given a test ride. See the article and slide show here in the NYTimes "Physical Culture / Gear Test" by Stephen Krcmar. I personally would have liked to have seen a bit more fashionable type of panniers and definitely in more interesting fabric selections.
Some suggestions from my archives for panniers. To see an example of really retro, recycled and unique panniers, click here. To take a class where you to learn to make/design your own panniers (Bay Area Classes only) click here.
Finally for fantastic panniers in outstanding patterned fabrics go check out 1) London Cycle Chic's pannier offerings, 2) Basil panniers. Both are presenting at the Cycle Chic Fashion Show In Cork, Ireland.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Busy in the Studio..Getting Ready for Cycle Fashion Show...Cork, Ireland
photolink: CycleChicFashionShowExhibitors
I promise I will be posting soon again and with regularity. Right now I'm buried in my studio working away. I think I'll post pictures next of the Monarch butterflies and sweet, little migrant birds that are flying by, then stopping to rest themselves in the trees... I look out from my studio window and I am awe inspired by these creatures. So they are good company for me while I slave away.
Anyway...the photo above is the 'look' I chose to represent my designs and work overall for the upcoming Cycle Chic Fashion Show in Cork, Ireland. It happens on Nov. 1st!!!
The helmet cover in the above photo certainly is a most whimsical and fun one! Oh, and the model is Micol. She is a chef extraordinaire, hails from Tuscany, Italy and is a huge Slow Foods Advocate. She is also a fine artist and painter.
Stayed tuned....I will be back!!!
I promise I will be posting soon again and with regularity. Right now I'm buried in my studio working away. I think I'll post pictures next of the Monarch butterflies and sweet, little migrant birds that are flying by, then stopping to rest themselves in the trees... I look out from my studio window and I am awe inspired by these creatures. So they are good company for me while I slave away.
Anyway...the photo above is the 'look' I chose to represent my designs and work overall for the upcoming Cycle Chic Fashion Show in Cork, Ireland. It happens on Nov. 1st!!!
The helmet cover in the above photo certainly is a most whimsical and fun one! Oh, and the model is Micol. She is a chef extraordinaire, hails from Tuscany, Italy and is a huge Slow Foods Advocate. She is also a fine artist and painter.
Stayed tuned....I will be back!!!
Urban Legends bicycle fashion show video
Follow the big bold link to cyclelicious....You'll a find the video of Momentum Magazine Urban Legends Art and Fashion show that happened at Interbike 2008 which is posted there. Thanks and a tip of the bicycle helmet to Cyclelicious who posted this first...
Urban Legends bicycle fashion show video - Cyclelicious
Urban Legends bicycle fashion show video - Cyclelicious
A self-propelled cycling art and fashion show bringing the urban bicycle culture to life. Cycling for transportation is one of the hottest sectors in the bike industry today. A change is happening on the streets and people are integrating bikes into their everyday lives. 'Urban Legend' is about expanding our perceptions of what it looks like to ride a bike. See new urban cycling trends and a range of stylish, smart, sexy and professional looks that fit into everyday life and work great on a bike. Full fashion show program available at Momentum Planet.
{iosselliani}
Currently wearing a stack of four rings -- a peridot and a citrine, both from Paris, and an opal and a diamond, both from an ex-boyfriend . . . Seems the trend is catching on, with Iosselliani's fun collection of pre-stacked rings in different and beautiful combinations.{Also like their selection of ultra-cool mixed chain necklaces.}
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Turquoise Tights
First I noticed the color of her bright stockings/tights against the red, slick lines of her bicycle.
Next the pixie haircut was just too cute. She reminds me of Mia Farrow back in the day.
***Bicycle Fashion Riding Attire-Trend Spotting: bright tights
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
DIY…Convertible Rain Cape..Weekend Designer...Bicycle Fashion
Everything you need to know to make this fabulous rain cape is here. It includes the materials needed plus very good instructions as how to make the pattern all by yourself.
‘The waterproof rain cape is excellent for touring or commuting; in just a couple of seconds, you can slip it on over whatever you’re wearing, and you are protected from the rain’
So below is the actuall pattern for the rain cape. Of cource you will need all the "how to's " to make this, so go visit the Weekend Designer.
NOW ... I will also include this from Instructibles if you want to make a super simple rain poncho out of old (yes old as in used) shower curtains click here
OR maybe you could do as I was planning which is to sort of combine the pattern from weekend designer along with the shower curtain idea. Or a second thought was to use vinyl or plastic picnic table cloths. In case my thrift store hunt fails me, just this once I was thinking of buying new shower curtain in some very Scandinavian designer prints like ones I’ve seen at IKEA
This it too funny….over at ChicCyclist you can find a great posting on making a riding cape. Talk about synchronicity… I’d been holding off posting my rain cape until we had our first rains here. I wanted to go get some photos of girls in rain wear to go with it! So in synchronicity with ChicCyclist up went this timely post!
Cycle Chic Fashion Show ....Nov 1ST... Ireland
Cork, Ireland is hosting this event!!!!
Saturday, November 1St
Saturday, November 1St
For the first time in Ireland, the CYCLE CHIC Fashion Show will present how cycling can be fashionable and stylish. European and local designers will show you their latest innovations of trendy bikes, smart clothes and funky accessories.
{one perfect panel}
Happy for the return of patterns this season, and like the idea of using one prettily foiled and softly-hued panel to brighten up a warmly neutral background . . .{or if you're feeling really adventurous, fetch the scissors and click here}
{images: top - domino; bottom - lund.}
Monday, October 6, 2008
