Edited by The Fashion Web
Edited by The Fashion Web
There’s a huge trend in bike riding, and it’s not only about being trim and going green: it’s about being cute. Kate Hudson and Elle Macpherson (and other celebrities) can look gorgeous riding their bikes, there’s no reason you can’t too. Gone are the days of wearing head-to-toe spandex to ride. Thanks to B. Spoke Tailor and other clothing brands, it’s time to look pretty while pedaling. Check out our favorite bike-friendly finds:
Be as risky as Kate and wear this T by Alexander Wang Jersey T-Shirt dress ($85) for your 2-wheeled adventure. We do recommend a little something extra underneath… just in case.
Bloomer shorts, like these Jayden Bloomer Shorts by Genetic Denim ($154) allow your legs to move with ease and your thighs won’t be bursting out when you sit (think tight denim shorts).
Copy Elle’s style for your cruise and throw on this Topshop Straw Visor ($24). This is definitely the cutest visor I’ve ever seen and in case you pick up speed, it won’t blow away.
Safety first – gladiator sandals won’t fall off your feet while pedaling so grab a pair of Miss Me Kiki Gladiator sandals ($19.95, down from $35.95) in 1 of 6 colors.
Keep the sun and the dirt out of your eyes with these Forever 21 Aviators ($5.80). They’re cheap enough that if you do fall, you won’t worry about scratches (at least on your shades).
Check out more of our favorite celebrity styles. Shop our guides to the best summer dresses, the best flat sandals, and the best summer hats. Subscribe now for exclusive updates.
Related posts:
Edited by The Fashion Web
Pictured: Blouse from Acne clothing, pants from Alice + Olivia, sandals from Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent.
The heyday of strappy gladiators may be waning, but another shoe is stepping in to fill the void in downtown girls’ wardrobes: the ankle-cuff sandal. A streamlined yet no less edgy evolution of the gladiator, ankle-cuff sandalsadd a fashion-forward punctuation mark to summer’s floral dresses, pastoral linen, and casual cutoffs. Though defined by minimalist lines (see Diane von Furstenberg’s cutout version and Opening Ceremony’s slouchy silhouettes), some brands are prone to embellishment: Elizabeth and James plays with macramé, while Alexander Wang accents his cuffs with a curtain of fringe, and Balmain shoes are adorned with everything from studs to metal mesh. And come early fall, more covered-up versions (like this sandal-bootie hybrid) will help soften the transition from flip-flop weather to boot weather.
–Tonya
Edited by Rebecca Alexander
Love Russel Crow, love Ridley Scott, and loved Gladiator, can’t wait for this!
Edited by admin
Ok. I don’t want to offend anyone, but look. Gladiator sandals. Why, ladies? I simply don’t understand. Do you want to look like an extra from Troy? Almost no one can pull off this shoe without looking like their bottom half comes from a different century. Ok, maybe this look can be totally rocked by a half-naked Italian model who spends her time being photographed by Guy Bourdain while draped languidly over obscenely expensive furniture, but this is not you. As much as you’d like to imagine yourself as a waifish, fashion-forward lady warrior, I’m sorry to say it, but you look awkward. Pairing gladiator sandals with denim shorts and a t-shirt from the Gap is a look that says “Hey, I totally read Vogue magazine, I get it, I’m trendy. I’m also an editorial assistant who makes under thirty thousand dollars a year and can only afford clothes from Marshalls—and unfortunately, as much as I’d like to strut around Newbury Street looking like I own half of Marc Jacobs’ inventory, I can only pull off looking like someone dissected Jason and the Argonauts and paired his bottom half with a freshman college student’s torso.” Is this really the message you want to give to passers-by?
Some trends are meant to be ignored. Maybe Mischa Barton can look good in it, but you’re not her. You’re a totally normal person. So dress like one. No Uggs (seriously, I don’t care it they’re warm and comfy. You can get warm shoes that don’t look like you stole them from an unconscious Australian backpacker. Also, especially don’t tuck your jeans into them. You will look like every teenaged girl I’ve ever seen. Be your own person.
Oh, and don’t even get me started on Crocs. The only people who are allowed to wear them are nurses. And nurses, since I’ve allowed you to wear Crocs, will you do me a favor and don’t put any of those cutesy little buttons on them?
Edited by Rebecca Alexander
Is it just me or does he look exactly the same as he did in Gladiator? Which kinda defeats the point of him being Robin Hood…
Edited by Amanda Gabriele
Nike has asked Nancy Wu to design a remix project for the brand. I have to say, the results disappoint me. Her illustrations and such are so adorable, but I can’t figure out how she came up with these. Gladiator sneakers… really? I don’t see how these serve a purpose, whether fashion or function wise. It looks like the pair of Goodwill sneakers I tried to make cutouts in a few years ago. FAIL.
Thanks Highsnobette!
Edited by Lauren Garroni
I’ve noticed recently that lots of people are looking back to 1994 for style inspiration. Some may say that girls like Cory Kennedy and MK Olsen look homeless but the combat boots, the plaid, and the floral dresses all scream GRUNGE! The difference between grunge style of today is it’s high fashion. Look at Alexander Wang’s collection (see below), torn tights with a $1,000 dress-now that’s Nu-Grunge Chic! So put on your acoustic Nirvania CD and let’s go on a tour of Grunge then and now.
