May 2013
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Spotlight: Bike Seat Cover in Polka Dot
Your bike’s taken you many places, so treat it right. When it rains, don’t cover its saddle with an old plastic bag—use this cute rain cap instead. It’s livened up with pretty polka dots, stretches to fit, and can be used many times. It’ll keep your bike seat stylish and dry. Why we love at Eleanor’s: We just can’t say no to a polka-dotted accessory. Who can? ...
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TGIF: A Q&A with the owners of Musette Bakery
We had a chat with Erika and Christian, the brother-sister duo behind Musette Bakery, the spot to satisfy your sporting sweet-tooth.
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1. Why did you want to start Musette Bakery?
Erika: I think we can both agree that Musette was born out of our love for two things that aren’t always associated with each other: food and sports. Both of us have run, swim, biked, played...
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10 Tones for Spring Nails While Cycling
Now that our winter gloves have completely gone from our minds, we’ll turn our attention to our nails. Even if you aren’t exactly the mani-pedi type, it’s good to freshen up winter-worn hands by making an appointment at your favorite nail salon or giving your nails some TLC at home (we’re convinced that Martha literally knows everything). If you’re in the market...
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Wanderlust Wednesday: Bike to Work this Friday
In honor of the League of American Bicyclists’ National Bike Month (which is this month, by the way!) we wanted to put together some of our favorite commute-by-bike items in time for Bike to Work Day, happening this Friday.
Check out these must-haves that’ll have you cycling to work in style in no time:
1. Iva Jean Reveal Bike Skirt: Let’s start with the basics. Slip into this ultra durable,...
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Bike Apparel Trend: Rompers
We’re just about ready for summer, and what’re we going to do? Romp, of course! We love this look for cycling because it’s easy, breezy, and pretty darn cute. Check out some of these romper offerings from Urban Outfitters this season and other cute bike apparel from Eleanor’s.
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Our Girl Monday: Dakota Fanning
We’ve watching this starlet grow up on the silver screen; now we’re digging her grown-up fashion sense, especially when it comes to riding her bike.
Take a cue from Dakota and get yourself a pair of Dr. Scholl’s to wear with anything from your wardrobe this summer. They’re a classic brand with a classic look that just can’t let you down, plus they’re so very...
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Spotlight: Bird Industries Bicycle Skirt Garter
A true fashionista conundrum: Do you sacrifice style on your bike ride and wear unflattering shorts, or wear a skirt and spend the whole time fearing strong winds? With this skirt garter from Bird Industries, you don’t have to choose. It’s an elastic band with attached clip to hold down your skirt (and save your pride).Why we love at Eleanor’s? You can now kiss spandex goodbye.
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Bike Friendly Braid Bar
In honor of National Bike To Work Day, Eleanor’s and Po Campo are hosting a Bicycle-Friendly Braid Bar at Transportation Alternatives “Bike Home From Work Party.”
The Bicycle Friendly Braid Bar will feature two Braid Experts teaching braid demos and styling your not so cute helmet head.
The first 50 people to stop by and sign up for our newsletter will receive a special...
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TGIF: We had a chat with music video starlet and...
Catalina is the biking beauty in Punky Blaster’s video for Missin’. See what she had to say about the video, her acting career, and biking all over Brooklyn.
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Tell us about Punky Blaster’s music video for Missin’:
What can I say other than, “art imitates life”. I rode my bike to that audition in that very outfit (minus the knee highs, those were...
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Vendor Spotlight: Meet Kristen from Nantucket Bike...
It probably comes as no surprise to any of you that we’re obsessed with Nantucket Bike Basket Co. If you’re looking for a charming way to get from Point A to Point B, look no further than any one of the hand-woven, durable rattan baskets: the nostalgic look adds instant oomph to any cycle. Best of all, the super sturdy rattan can withstand the elements and a good amount of use, so...
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The Sweet Sounds of Spring: 10 Songs to Cycle to...
It seems like y’all enjoying getting down to our favorite biking tunes for April, so we decided to put together a playlist for May. What’s more, some of the artists we’re diggin’ this month will be heading out on tour this summer. Stay tuned for our list of concerts and festivals that we’re most excited for this season.
Photo Credit: Erin Axtell by Luca Babbini...
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How to do it like they do in Mona Lisa Smile
We had to share this piece from Design Sponge with you: it’s all about getting that Mona Lisa Smile look. What a perfect place to find inspiration for retro looks with a healthy dose of art history, feminine elegance, and biking chic. We love this handy guide, but the entire article is most certainly worth a read.
Image Courtesy of Design Sponge
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Our Girl Monday: Beyoncé (duh)
We don’t suppose we’re very original, featuring Beyoncé on our blog as a fashion muse. But really, this is a shout out to a beautiful woman with a family, a career and some great-looking legs (she probably owes it all to biking…). Also, she was kind enough to let the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens to make cameo appearances at this year’s Superbowl.
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WE Bike NYC Cyclefemme Ride to Roosevelt...
We’re thrilled to announce that Eleanor’s & WE Bike NYC will be partnering with Immigrant Movement International and the Queens Museum of Art to lead a group ride this Mother’s Day as part of CycloFemme’s nationwide celebration of women on bicycles.
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Cyclofemme rides to Roosevelt Island will be starting from Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn and the Bronx. Join...
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Spotlight: Bobbin Bicycles Pannier
This spacious, vintage-inspired, bicycle pannier is perfect for the professional commuter.
This bag clips easily to a rear-rack, with a special locking mechanism that ensures your bag ends up at your destination with you.
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Once you arrive, remove the pannier and you’ll have a wonderfully stylish oversized handbag to carry with you. Made of sturdy, weather-treated straw that...
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TGIF: 8 questions for our friend Diana in Hartford
Diana bikes all over Hartford. And looks very fetching with her creel basket, might we add…
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1. What do you do for a living?
I’m a barista working at Peter B’s Espresso, a coffee shop at my school, Trinity College in Hartford, CT. More importantly, I’m a full time student, majoring in American Studies and minoring in Poetry and Photography.
2. How would you...
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Stylish Bicycle Accessories SS'13 Photo Shoot
This past February teams from Eleanor’s Stylish Bicycle Accessories and vintage mavens Honeysuckle & Hearts Vintage pulled together an inspiration photo shoot for spring/summer 2013. All images were shot by Rada Marin Photography.
Model Kai Brown shows her excitement for warmer weather and sports the Bobbin Bicycles Straw Pannier, Suli Black and White Bike Seat Cover and Claire La...
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Wanderlust Wednesdays: 49 Mother's Day Gifts Under...
We know our moms deserve a pile of Louboutins, Vuitton bags, and Tiffany diamonds wrapped in an extra-large Hermès scarf—but sadly, that’s not in our Mother’s Day gift budget this year (or any year, for that matter). However, we at Eleanor’s are nothing if not creative, so we came up with 49 fabulous Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $49.
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Among these are Po Campo’s adorable,...
April 2013
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Spring Patterns: Mix It Up On A Bike
If you can’t pick your favorite spring pattern, why choose? We’re taking inspiration from this multi-printed cyclist, whose spots and stripes are perfect for spring layers.Image Courtesy of Delightfully Tacky
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Our Girl Monday: Kerri Russel
Image Courtesy of Let’s Go Ride A Bike
We like the way Kerri Russel thinks: loving her bike bags and fresh flowers (from the farmers’ market, perhaps?). We also love the way she looks: decked out in khaki and white, a feminine look that recalls a military aesthetic that perfectly offsets her feminine skirt and sandals. We actually think this Bobbin Bicycles Pannier would be a great...
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Spotlight: A Little Black Basket For Your Bike
It’s no secret that we’re crazy for Peterboro Basket Co.’s vintage-y woven bicycle baskets: the nostalgia they evoke is perfect for adding a bit of charm to any bicycle.
Why we love at Eleanor’s? Because even your bike needs a little black dress.
But today we’re really digging these sleek new black-stained baskets.
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We have two models: a traditional large...
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TGIF: A Q&A with Kate Ruebenson of Crown Heights!
1. What do you do for a living?
I split my time between working in retail (a baby store in Greenpoint), internships that have to do with what I want to pursue as a legit grown up (I just finished a 6.5 month stint at a literary agency that represents the rights for book to film adaptions, and I am beginning an internship at Poets House this spring), and other odds and ends (kidsitting and...
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5 Tips To Get Your Bike Ready For Spring
Eleanor’s Stylish Bicycle Accessories for Ladies wrote a guest blog post for Simply Bike Blog. We just had to share.
As many of you surely know, this year’s Groundhog Day festivities indicated an early spring. Well, although Winter Storm Nemo did its best to thwart our optimism, spring is, assuredly, just around the corner. Although this might not be the best time to ride your bike,...
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Wanderlust Wednesday: 5 Bike-Friendly Frocks to...
One of the best feelings in the world has got to be the first time in spring you can slip on a dress and head out the door without stockings to ride your bicycle. Baring a little bit of leg as the weather gets warmer gives you a chance to get back in touch with the flirty, feminine gems that’ve been hiding in your closet all winter, or perhaps pick up a few new summer wardrobe staples.
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It's All In The Details: Trendy Bike Tire Treads
Retire your boring old tires in favor of some of these puppies, created as part of the Seoul Cycle Design Competition (a collaboration between Designboom and Seoul Design Foundation). We love how this supreme attention to detail gives your ride a subtle sweetness that observant cyclists will especially appreciate.
Image Courtesy of Designboom
Of course these wheels still have the potential to...
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Our Girl Monday: Marilyn Monroe
Photo Courtesy of Rides A Bike
While we’re on the subject of mid-century beauties on bikes, we’re going to go ahead and give a shout to this iconic blonde. Marilyn’s looking pretty perfect aboard her ride, and we love her casual slouchy sweater paired with some great cropped, matchstick trousers. Try them out for yourself: we really love these Sessùn Polka Dot “Memory...
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Spotlight: SpokeNWheel Brooch Bicycle Bell
This bling bling goes “ring ring” to keep you safe and stylish. A vintage-inspired gold metal finding adds sophisticated and a luxurious feel to this bicycle bell, while crystals add just the right amount of sparkle. Like magpies, we simply cannot resist shiny things.
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TGIF: 6 Questions for Jamie Stuckless
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1. What is Share the Road Cycling Coalition? What is your position there?
Share the Road Cycling Coalition is an Ontario-based bicycling advocacy organization that was started by Eleanor McMahon in 2006. The organization’s focus is on developing public policy at the provincial level and working with municipalities to enhance their ability to make their communities more...
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The Cat's Out of the Bag: 3 Ways to Carry a Cat by...
It’s ridiculous, right? It’s one with to bike with your baby in tow, and it’s completely reasonable to bring your pooch along for a ride. But carrying a cat by bicycle? Although it’s not often done, it certainly can be, and it’s a lot more practical than you might think.
Cats are a lot more sensitive than dogs, and our feline friends are often homebound,...
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Wanderlust Wednesday: 4 Turbans to Wear While...
Short hair? Long hair? Doesn’t matter. The turban is such a universally flattering accessory that it perfectly frames almost any face and tames just about every mane. What’s more, it’s great for cycling because it keeps your ‘do in place underneath your helmet. There are a lot of ways to wear a turban, whether it’s a well-tied scarf, a wrapped affair, or just...
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Why Should You Bike To Work? Because Martha Says...
Say what you will, Martha Stewart knows her stuff. So when we came across this piece she ran on her site Whole Living, we couldn’t resist sharing some of her know-how with you.
Image Courtesy of Bike Fancy
The following figures are from a longer slideshow about cycling and its merits, but we found slide no. 26 to be particularly interesting. So here are some quick numerical reasons to...
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Our Girl Monday: Jackie O
Image Courtesy of Pretty Stuff
What can we say? Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis is probably one of the most elegant creatures ever to have walked or rode a bike the earth. Today we’re loving her oversized sunglasses and turtleneck sweater.
Because we’re almost certain that Jackie would be a huge J. Crew fan, we’re going to suggest their basic turtleneck tee. The soft cotton is...
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Sunday Special
Alright, so maybe this set of wheels needs a bit of TLC. But look at the potential! Loving this vintage cycle from the ’50s, and for $250, you can restore it to its mid-century glory.
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Spotlight: Upcycled Vintage Bike Crates
We’re amazed by what a little bit of elbow grease and a some bike-friendly hardware can do for vintage bike porter crates. Eleanor’s searches out and lovingly upcycles old porter crates to make them weather-resistant, a bit sturdier, and ready to mount on your rear rack. Perfect for toting groceries, an obedient pooch, or just about anything else you can think of, these crates are a...
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TGIF: A Q&A with Helen Ho of Recycle-A-Bicycle
Q: What is Recycle-A-Bicycle? What is your role at RAB?
A: Recycle-A-Bicycle (RAB) utilizes the bicycle as a resource to foster youth development, environmental education, community engagement, and healthy living. Through retail storefronts, social entrepreneurship, and innovative programs, Recycle-A-Bicycle empowers the youth of New York City. RAB is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Donations...
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Eleanor's Down Under: a guest post by our friend...
Australia is home to killer surf, killer insects and some killer accents. But tourists will also notice upon arrival Down Under that the Aussies love their alternative methods of transportation, most importantly the bicycle. Every major city has bike lanes, bike racks and bike tours and are generally making the effort to become bike friendly.
The bike lane is appropriately green in Melbourne.
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The Sweet Sounds of Spring: 10 Songs to Cycle to...
We figured we’d take this opportunity to give you a taste of what we’ve been listening to over here at Eleanor’s headquarters. Thanks to Spotify we were able to put together a list of tunes we’re groovin’ to this April, both on our bikes and off.
Photo Credit: The Sartorialist
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1. Swim and Sleep - Unknown Mortal Orchestra (2013, Jagjaguwar) UMO won us...
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'Tis Spring At Last: Our 5 Favorite Things For...
Just had to share our guest post we wrote for an amazing website Women’s Movement.
What a winter. Although a lot of snow means a lot of cozy sweaters, we’re excited to put that behind us (at least until next fall) and embrace the warm weather coming our way, especially since for many of us that means finally breaking our bikes out of storage. And of course, we’ll be needing a...
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Our Girl Monday: Kiera Knightley
Image Courtesy of Cacto
We’re crushing hard on British “It Girl” Kiera Knightley’s casual, vintage-y linen outfit. We especially love those navy boat shoes… Snag a pair for yourself at Sperry. The whole outfit pairs well with her cute woven bicycle basket.
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Sunday Special
This is a pretty cool looking Trek cruiser. Snatch it up for yourself for only $120 in Boerum Hill! Learn more here.
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Spotlight: Po Campo Logan Tote Bag
This vegan bicycle tote is perfectly practical for carrying everyday items, a small computer or tablet, or a yoga mat, without looking too utilitarian. We love how spacious it is and how easily it mounts on your bike’s rear rack. Take it for a spin, we’re sure you’ll agree. Why we love at Eleanor’s: It offers versatility with a heavy dose of fun.
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TGIF: 6 Questions for Suze Lindell of...
Photo by Dmitry Gudkov
Q: What is Recycle a Bicycle? What is your role at RAB?
A: Recycle A Bicycle is a non-profit organization that utilizes the bicycle as a resource to foster youth development, environmental education, community engagement, and healthy living. Through retail storefronts, social entrepreneurship, and innovative programs, Recycle-A-Bicycle empowers the youth of New York...
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We know you've got a cute bike. And now everyone...
We think we know a good thing when we see it. Now that spring is on its way, and summer not far behind it, it’s time to get back in the saddle. We‘ll be hitting the streets, too, to scout out cute bikes and share them with the world.
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If we spot your ride we might not be able to resist taking a pic and sharing it with the world. Keep your eyes peeled for our calling...
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Wanderlust Wednesdays: Eleanor's Pop-Up Shop...
We’re giving you one more reason to be excited about the arrival of spring: Starting this weekend, we’ll have a pop-up shop at one of our favorite destinations, Brooklyn Flea. Every Saturday in Fort Greene and every Sunday in Williamsburg until Winter 2013, we’ll be there—and we’d love to see you. Stop by and chat, check out our newest products, grab a bite (the Flea’s array of eating options is...
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Bright Biking
We can’t get over this look. Eye-catching colors, especially a variety of them, make an unforgettable outfit. It’s even better when your boldness spills over to your bike.
Photo Credit: Charikichi
Add some punch to your bike with some of our favorite bright bike accessories, like this handlebar bag from Mercy & Ruth or a pair of Riyoko Urban Bikewear’s Cropped...
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Our Girl Monday: Julia Roberts
Photo Courtesy of Electra Bike
So it’s spring, but we’re still awaiting warmer climes. Today we’re daydreaming about biking through a tropical landscape à la Julia Roberts in Eat, Pray, Love.
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Image Courtesy of Anthropologie
Get Julia’s breezy look with this Calcada Tunic from Anthropologie and a pair of sporty Bensimon sneaks.
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March 2013
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Sunday Special: Bike For Sale
This is a pretty cute bike, don’t you think? Get yourself this red pair of wheels, replete with bike basket, for just $120.
