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Fashion Friday: Power Dressing with a Power Dress

26 Apr

A touch of red against a backdrop of navy: a classic combination for exuding confidence in a professional setting. A suit may be the ultimate in power dressing, but when done right, like this Diane von Furstenberg-inspired wrap dress in a strong modern print, a power dress can be just as suitable.

Power Dress Portrait

I bought this dress at Boutique 4, a dress shop that’s offering 15% off to bike shoppers on Bike to Shop Day.

: Rain? No problem. A raincoat, vinyl boots, an a rain-proof laptop bag keep everything protected.

: A dress with clean lines calls for the same in jewelry: classic chain link necklace and wristwatch in silver.

: There will be no power walking in these power red patent pumps. Good thing I’m riding a bike.

About Fashion Friday: Inspired by a 2011 Bike to Work Day challenge sponsored by the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, this series highlights the broad range of “dress for the destination” bicycling fashions.

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Posted by ladyfleur on April 26, 2014 in Cycle Fashions

Fashion Weekend Edition: Bike Date Dreamy

05 Apr

The things you do for love. Like wearing a button-down shirt and a sweater for a Friday night bike date, and swapping your singlespeed’s pedals so you can wear regular shoes instead cycling shoes. Or growing a beard just because your sweetie wonders out loud how it would look on you. That’s what love is all about.

Bike Date Portrait 1

: Dick swapped out SPDs for flat pedals for our first Bike Date Friday 3.5 years ago. He’s kept them on since.

: Business casual is bike date perfect. Merino wool performs just as well in a sweater as in a cycling jersey.

: After 30 days, the beard was thick and full and a little itchy. But it wasn’t really Dick’s style. Buh, bye!

About Fashion Friday: Inspired by a 2011 Bike to Work Day challenge sponsored by the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, this series highlights the broad range of “dress for the destination” bicycling fashions.

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Posted by ladyfleur on April 5, 2014 in Cycle Fashions

Fashions for Fifty: Fifty is Fashionable Forever

29 Mar

Every decade has its iconic styles, like the cloche hat of the Roaring Twenties and the knit dress of the Disco Seventies. But when a style truly works, it works for any decade, from your own roaring twenties to your own fabulous fifties. And when I’m in my seventies, look for me dancing the Hustle at the senior center.

Forever Portrait

: Tights are flattering for females of all ages, especially in luscious grape.

: I can never have too many Diane von Fürstenberg-inspired wrap dresses.

: Fashion rules say match the purse to the shoes. Big buckles in this case.

Inspired by the poem by Jenny Joseph that begins “When I am an old woman I shall wear purple with a red hat which doesn’t go,” Fashions for Fifty is a month-long celebration of my fiftieth birthday in March 2014.

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Posted by ladyfleur on March 29, 2014 in Cycle Fashions

Fashions for Fifty: Fifty is Flowers with Flair

22 Mar

Spring has sprung and the flowers are in bloom, not just in the garden but all over spring dresses and purses. Time to pull out the big straw hats and head outside for a picnic or a tea. With a lightweight periwinkle cardigan, ballet pink tights and little white gloves to ward off winter’s last gasp, you’ll stay comfy in sun or in shade.

Red Straw Hat Portrait

: Purple, pink, red and yellow. All the girly colors come out for springtime.

: Ladylike pearls and white gloves turn a garden party into a special occasion.

: A straw hat calls for a straw bag. This one embellished with leather flowers.

Inspired by the poem by Jenny Joseph that begins “When I am an old woman I shall wear purple with a red hat which doesn’t go,” Fashions for Fifty is a month-long celebration of my fiftieth birthday in March 2014.

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Posted by ladyfleur on March 22, 2014 in Cycle Fashions

Fashion Holiday Edition: Irish Spring Blessing

15 Mar

The luck of the Irish has not been with us this season. Paltry winter rains couldn’t turn our California golden hills into their usual emerald green, so it’s up to my green knit dress to add some color for St Patrick’s Day.

May the wind be always at your back and the road be always downhill. May the sunshine warm you, and the breezes gently cool you. Any may life be full of good rides. (And may this spring bring us rain!)

St Patricks Portrait

: Short enough to clear the top tube and just long enough to cover my bum. Thank heaven for winter tights.

: No scarf needed: a split cowl collar and cropped cardigan add just enough warmth for the morning chill.

: Texture and patterns take basic black beyond ho-hum: herringbone on the tights and alligator on the laptop bag.

About Fashion Friday: Inspired by a 2011 Bike to Work Day challenge sponsored by the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, this series highlights the broad range of “dress for the destination” bicycling fashions.

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Posted by ladyfleur on March 15, 2014 in Cycle Fashions

Fashions for Fifty: Fifty is Fascinating and Flirty

14 Mar

One person’s frivolous is another person’s fascinating. A small hat embellished with tall fluffy feathers may seem frivolous, but to a women of a certain age a fascinator hat can be quite flirty, especially when combined with a flouncy petticoat, skyscraper heels and just enough cleavage to make the church ladies tsk-tsk.

Fascinating Portrait

: Va va voom! Sky-high heels in red patent leather. Yes, they do reflect up just like the nuns warned they would.

: Details that make the difference: a chandelier necklace, satin gloves and skinny sweet bow belt.

: Layers and layers of tulle in a satin-edged petticoat give the dress’ full skirt a true fifties flair.

Inspired by the poem by Jenny Joseph that begins “When I am an old woman I shall wear purple with a red hat which doesn’t go,” Fashions for Fifty is a month-long celebration of my fiftieth birthday in March 2014.

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Posted by ladyfleur on March 14, 2014 in Cycle Fashions

Fashions for Fifty: Fifty is Fabulous Fun

05 Mar

“When I am an old woman I shall wear purple with a red hat which doesn’t go, ~~and doesn’t~~ because it suits me.” Grape, berry, eggplant, cherry, tomato, brick. When a woman enters her second half-century of life she can take certain liberties, especially in the realm of fashion. My big 5-0 is this month, and I’ll be celebrating with style.

Newsboy Portrait

Who says you shouldn’t wear trends the second time around? Experience means knowing how to pull it off.

: I wore them in the 80s and I’m wearing them again. Leg warmers for the win!

: Momma taught me to match the reds, but she never mentioned purples.

: The 90s mini-backpack is back! Even more useful now that I ride a bike.

Inspired by the poem by Jenny Joseph that begins “When I am an old woman I shall wear purple with a red hat which doesn’t go,” Fashions for Fifty is a month-long celebration of my fiftieth birthday in March 2014.

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Posted by ladyfleur on March 5, 2014 in Cycle Fashions

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Fashion Friday: Power Dressing with a Power Dress

Fashion Weekend Edition: Bike Date Dreamy

Fashions for Fifty: Fifty is Fashionable Forever

Fashions for Fifty: Fifty is Flowers with Flair

Fashion Holiday Edition: Irish Spring Blessing

Fashions for Fifty: Fifty is Fascinating and Flirty

Fashions for Fifty: Fifty is Fabulous Fun

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