Dress c/o Foster Bay, H&M bag, earrings and flats, vintage belt, Trek bike
For this week’s FASHION Magazine Style Panel challenge, we got one that was pretty much right up my alley: how to still look chic and stylish while commuting by either biking or walking. I bike to work on trusty Mojito (my mint green Trek hybrid cruiser) every single day and it’s also my main way of getting around the city. Given that I also work in a fashion environment, I’ve really had to learn how to still look work-appropriate and stylish while also being able to bike comfortably (and safely, of course).
My absolute favourite silhouette for biking is definitely a circle or A-line cut. Roomy, breezy and cute, plus you can easily wear a little pair of spandex shorts underneath in case a rogue gust of wind blows your skirt up. If you live somewhere that’s reasonably safe to bike around in, then I’d definitely say go for a pair of heels or wedges, but since Toronto is legitimately a terrifying place for a biker, I stick to flats and an out-of-way crossbody bag. I also like to bike way too fast and weave in and out of traffic, yelling at drivers and aggressively hand-signalling as I go, so I wear a helmet even for short trips.
This dress I’m wearing here is not only perfect for biking but I’m soooo in love with the colour for everyday. It’s from this great Singapore brand Foster Bay – absolutely loving all their things!
Okaaay I’m off to work now (on my bike, obviously)! Happy hump day everyone!
beautiful the dress color, highlights much your skin.
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Greetings from Spain 🙂
MARIEN
I really want a bike but I'm so scared of biking in NYC lol I love all your color including the bike.
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You pretty much have my dream bike! I have been on the verge of buying something VERY similar all summer (a step-thru hybrid bike in a pretty color with a brown leather seat… you seriously nailed my dream bike!) I am also loving your earrings! So, so cute!
It's so awesome that you bike to work! And that you look so damn stylish doing it 😉
your neon accessories look perfect with this dress and the lighting!
xxS
This is an awesome bike riding look! That colour is great on you and your neon purse is so great. I totally agree that aline skirts and dresses are the best for biking, it's nice to be able to "tuck" things under too haha. I have a cruiser and have been taking it on fun little adventures all summer, it can be tough to be stylish and appropriate while biking
xJennaD
Love the pics!
I wish Brussels were a little more bike friendly, so I could use my bike more often
it's a pretty good way to keep fit
xx claude
What a great fashion challenge – and you look great, that dress is such a cute piece for biking it!
Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com
I always love your posts featuring Mojito 🙂 I'm far too terrified of the traffic in Vancouver to even attempt to get on a bike, but I do admire your determination (and aggressive hand signalling!) I also love that you somewhat coordinated your outfit with mojito! All of the tropical blue-greens suit you beautifully. Miss you pally!
xox,
Cee
Beautiful dress, specially the color. Pictures are so nice.
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Sighhh, I just LOVE your bike Alex. I want one just like it! So cute how you basically match it too 😉
xo, alison*elle
The color and shape are stunning on you! I'm too afraid to bike in Boston but it's good to know it's possibly to do so and look good at the same time 🙂
-Erin-
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I love your lime accessories! Such a great little surprise of colour.
those earrings are so amazing! i can't believe they are from H&M – awesome find!
tiffany
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Lovely color!
I love that you named your bike! My hubby named his The General but I have yet to give mine a name. You look great!
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These pictures are too cute! And that dress is so lovely on you!!
such a cute look! love the sandals 🙂
xoxo,
Fashion Fractions
Love this shade of blue on you!
xo Rachel
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Alexandra, I so envy you on your wonderful bicycle.I have in Latvia bicycle, but since I moved to Ireland, I couldn't bring it with me.Here in Ireland roads are very serpentine, so it's too dangerous ride a bicycle. You look so super cute in your dress on the bicycle.Pop of neon colours are fabulous.
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xoxo Ra
The dress certainly looks great on you! Can't wait to see you in our other outfits! The team at Foster Bay loves the styling!!
I love the pastel colour blocking and the matching with your bike Alex… it looks very retro and pretty! You are so brave to ride your bike everywhere… I would be absolutely terrified but I bet it is amazing and a great start to your morning!
Hope you're having a great (not too stressful) week lovely!
xo
Jen
Ooh I love your bike and that perfect just matches perfectly! I used to bike every day (Dutch stereotype?), but not anymore obviously. Vancouver's too scary! Plus, I wouldn't want to wear a helmet.
But you definitely show off how to ride a bike in style. The colors are beautiful!
xo Leonie
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These are seriously the cutest photos ever! I haven't rode a bike in years and I'm sure I wouldn't look quit as fashionable as you 🙂 xxPam
Wow, that is so wonderful that you bike to work! And even more amazing that you look this good doing it! I never would have thought that a dress would be the ideal attire for bike riding but you make it look so cute.
Marisa
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That dress is so cute. I love the cut and the belt you added to it. Very stylish for a bike. -Heidi http://www.fabricandfrosting.blogspot.com
Owww very good ;))
Such fun pictures and outfit! Love it!