.The Fun Between My Legs.: wardrobe update

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Prepping for Winter cycling

It’s early November, just before the dead of Winter hits the Northeast Coast, and cold-lovers such as myself rejoice at the briskness. Being born in January I’m inclined to love the cold. I really love the snow, the wind, the fashion possibilities! Being a rekindled cyclist living in what’s supposed to be the fashion capital of the world, I’m still a bit lost when it comes to how bad it can get out here on a bike, therefore making mistakes fashion-wise is going to happen.

Yesterdays bike date outfit:

Old navy dress-15 bucks
Old Navy Scarf-6 bucks
LYS for Kmart Cardigan-20 bucks
Jaclyn Smith for Kmart Booties-30 bucks
Gloves-gift from mom :)
Beret- 7 bucks

Yesterdays outfit got me thinking; I’m here promoting myself as a chubby cruiser, being a plus size chick in itself is tough enough. Being a fashion forward, confident, CYCLING one is an even tougher challenge. I ride in regular clothes, dressed-up/going-out or not, I strive to keep my sense of style intact. With the weather getting colder, there comes more preparation. It’s not crazy cold just yet, but its cold enough to break out gloves and tights and hats and scarves! My kinda weather! My camera(yes the not even 6 month old one) is kaputz…like seriously, I’m stressing how will I photograph rides and such without one?

Sighhh…I did manage to snap some of my new(and new fav) things to wear cycling in the cold:

I’ve been riding in these tights and booties alllll week…perfect for fashionable function.

I wore my Uggs for the tour de bronx..they proved to be quite functional on this 25+ mile ride.

Hubb recently called me “glamorous”..really? even when I’m all laid-back boho chic like in these pic? possibly

this is my go-to jacket. Scored it at this great army-navy surplus store in Greenwich Village for 30 dollars! just so happened to be a 50% off sale at the time, couldn’t pass a rare German mole hair jacket for that price!

I call this scarf my “arab wrap”. Mainly because I get mine from actual Arabians, but mostly because they are great to cover your face with.

Besides being a bit vintage, these gloves are my new fav gloves for riding. Thanks mom! They match my grips!

my new awesome watch isn’t exactly a fall must for riders…but it is a must for HK lovers! excuse the low image quality, my camera died :(

Leggings, boot(ie)s, chunky scarves and sweaters, knee-length dresses and skirts, pretty gloves and wraps are on my list this Fall/Winter.

So is this:

il_570xN.271243287 never would have even considered a cape because of my V-shaped body(I have wider shoulders than hips), but I’m taking more “fashion dares”.

I hope to show more plus size chicks that you can do what I do…ride a bike, look stylish, and have the balls to tackle on the streets of New York City.

It can be done.

Monday, October 17, 2011

Testing out a new look + getting back to my old self <3

I’m trying out a new look for the blog, you likes?

Besides my ever-changing styles, I got on Sandra Dee Sunday and rode a bit with the Hubb! Felt great! I know we missed each other, as the neighborhood missed its almost daily viewing of me zipping back and forth. I need to start writing down what people say to me, it gets a bit outta control. Even my bro-in-law(who lives quite a few blocks away) heard people singing my praises by his ‘hood! “It’s crazy how you’re like a celeb around here!” he tells me on a visit few days ago. I have so many mixed emotions about it, I have always wanted to be invisible mainly because I get so much damn attention. I did take Psych in college, so this probably stems from me being teased in my childhood and constant reclusion into myself to deal with it. I know I ask for it by dressing the way I do, but trust me I rather blend in, but, to stick out in the crowds of NYC is something to be happy about right?…..right?? No matter how old you are there will always be an insecure little girl inside fighting to get out. I'm too old for this shit I tells ya.

Anyway, Sunday was great, here’s some fav shots of today(taken with a broken camera mind you)

We love Kmart..we are always in there

apparently there was a giveaway…mention FREE and we allll over it!

I love my nurse Hello Kitty beanie baby that also helps a country I have mad love for :) She went for a ride on a bag my bestie Jacob brought back from London!

We also went to Old Navy, where I always seem to score great shit at! A leopard Blouse, a Pink a-line pleated skirt, blue bow headband a new bike goodie bag, and an adorable new jewelry box and a sparkly beret!