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Fashion Holiday Edition: Mardi Gras Masquerade

03 Mar

C’mon take me to the Mardi Gras! I have just the ballgown for a carnival ball: yards of taffeta over a fluffy petticoat and a shawl embellished with Mardi Gras-themed sequin appliques. With long purple opera gloves, bold jewelry and a shimmering feathered mask, my combo’s ready for a Mardi Gras Mambo beat.

Mardi Gras Ball Gown

: With a skirt this full and long, a dress guard is a must. (yes, I’ve ridden to a party in this dress and arrived safely)

: If you don’t think purple, gold and green look great together, you certainly aren’t a New Orleans native.

: Symbols of the season in sequined appliques: the crown, the jester, the mask, the carnival parade float.

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 3, 2014 in Cycle Fashions

Fashion Weekend Edition: Rainy Day Cowboy

08 Feb

Sorry, Dylan. Sorry, Chrysler. Cars didn’t make America any more than ranch hands roped cattle from bicycles. The western classics: cowboy boots, a duster-style coat and a cattleman hat, keep the American man just as dry and comfortable on his bike as on his horse. There’s nothing more American than American style.

Cowboy Bike Portrait

: Snakeskin vamps with western stitched shafts in leather. These boots are versatile classics.

: In Idaho it would be wool, but in California, lightweight poplin is the right fabric choice in a 3/4 length duster.

: There’s nothing more all-American than Levi’s jeans. What works for cowboys works for the urban rider.

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 February 8, 2014 in Cycle Fashions

Fashion Friday: Fancy Dark Chocolates

25 Jan

Layers of deep, rich chocolate paired with caramel and cherry. Can you tell I’m looking forward to Valentine’s Day? An empire-waist peplum herringbone jacket tops a winter-weight knit dress and tights, all in deep chocolate. Soft leather gloves in caramel and boulevard heels in cherry make the outfit a special treat.

Chocolate Brown Portrait 2

: In this chocolate treat the cherry’s on the bottom, not on top.

: Take off the jacket and an opera-length necklace and skinny red belt appear.

: Dark chocolate and deep cherry red were just meant to go together.

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 January 25, 2014 in Cycle Fashions

Fashion Weekend Edition: Sunshine, Rain Dream

11 Jan

Hey, Portland, can you spare us some sprinkles? Over a month ago Deanna bought a new city bike with fenders and a new hooded raincoat, and has warm leather boots to boot. She’s all ready for an every-single-day bike commute to a new job conveniently located close to home. All she needs is a little drizzle to test it all out.

Portrait

Deanna and I visited five shops before she found the city bike of her dreams, a Linus mixte in sage green.

: Faux lace-up boots with a wedge heels have her feet ready for a little mist.

: When it starts coming down she’ll zip up her jacket and pull up the hood.

: Until that rainy day, Deanna’s all-cotton skinny jeans will do her just fine.

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 January 11, 2014 in Cycle Fashions

Fashion Holiday Edition: An Anniversary Bike Date

02 Jan

New Year’s Day was our eighth anniversary, not our first. But it was our first anniversary to make our spare-no-expense, celebratory dinner a bike date. All I needed was a new, shorter dress and some warm accessories. All Dick needed was a Dutch bike with chain guard. I’m surprised it took us eight years to figure this out.

Dick & Janet Portrait

: A short A-line skirt is easier to ride in than my full-length wedding dress.

: A new scarf and leather gloves warmly filled out the gaps in my wedding coat.

: Easy-on-and-off leg warmers were cozy on the chilly night ride home.

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 January 2, 2014 in Cycle Fashions

Fashion Friday: The (Not) Ugly Christmas Sweater

27 Dec

Suddenly, the ugly Christmas sweater is all the rage! There are Tipsy Elves, Rusty Zippers and Ultimate Ugly Christmas shops selling them online, and there’s even a National Ugly Sweater Day. But when you have a natural goofiness like my dear husband, you don’t need a goofy sweater. A classic argyle quarter-zip pullover in soft cotton is the perfect Christmas sweater for all-day comfort here in Northern California.

Dick Goofy Portrait

Unlike when he was 10, Dick was happy that Santa left him a new sweater and boots under the Christmas tree.

: Workboot-inspired ankle boots keep his feet just the right amount of warm.

: Winter white and soft gray and blue are fresh tones for a Christmas sweater.

: Classic Levis go with everything, in every season, for almost every activity.

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 December 27, 2013 in Cycle Fashions

Fashion Weekend Edition: Short Skirt, Short Boots

14 Dec

Sweater top, sweater tights. Corduroy and cable knit. Tuxedo top left untucked. Perfect for a day of last minute holiday errands? Not quite. Love the look but thinking I’ll regret the heels. Flat-heeled slouch boots it is!

Slouchy Sweater

: Without the heavyweight sweater tights, this corduroy skirt would never work.

: Finally! I found a sweater that does justice to this tuxedo shirt’s neckline.

: For a day of walking, not just biking, the flat heels are a smart choice.

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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Fashion Holiday Edition: Mardi Gras Masquerade

Fashion Weekend Edition: Rainy Day Cowboy

Fashion Friday: Fancy Dark Chocolates

Fashion Weekend Edition: Sunshine, Rain Dream

Fashion Holiday Edition: An Anniversary Bike Date

Fashion Friday: The (Not) Ugly Christmas Sweater

Fashion Weekend Edition: Short Skirt, Short Boots

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