Every savvy city cyclist needs one: a coolspring windbreaker. Even if you haven’t reached road warrior status in the cycling sphere, a sporty mid-’90s nylon shell is definitely a must-have for anyone who likes to break a sweat on those blustery days between seasons. There’s nothing less pleasant than marinating in your own sweat and grime during your daily commute and sporting bold colors and loud graphics can never hurt from a safety standpoint. Fortunately for those who are increasingly disillusioned with public transit or want to take up the art of time-deepening, there is an abundance of affordable athletic shells that can be slipped over any outfit, protecting you from the elements as you journey near and far. Let this Fashionista show you how to do it while pulling off a perfect mixture of young Gwen Stefani and Winona Ryder in Reality Bites.
This Fashionista embraces a street style aesthetic while staying in touch with her inner ’90s soccer mom in high-waisted Levi Brand Jeans and a retro Nike jacket, both thrifted. Her awesome space-goggle sunglasses and chunky earrings have been lovingly looted from her mom’s closet, proving that inter-generational accessory-sharing is something to be exploited. She also dons a classic black halter and super sporty Vagabond platform sandals, that, incidentally, could also serve as reflective safety tape for y’all safety-oriented bike freaks.
Wearing makeup while cycling can become a source of frustration, especially when factoring in things like sunscreen, excessive sweat and inevitable clouds of gnats. This Fashionista troubleshoots by wearing shades and opting for minimal makeup including the Naked3 Urban Decay Eye Shadow Palette and the long-wearing Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour. She keeps her lavender blonde bob in pristine condition with a little help from Joico’s Color Intensity formula in light purple.
What is your STYLE ADVICE OF THE WEEK? “A good pair of mom jeans can take you anywhere—from your daily cycling grind to a night out on the town, they’ve got your back (or butt, rather).”
