The accoutrements of Imogen

What's new for Imogen...

A beautiful Beg bicycle picnic rug with straps; Rust-Oleum army green paint for her new color

Brooks leather handlebar grips

Kenda gum wall tires made for old Schwinn bicycles

I plan on using this vintage Dooney & Bourke as a handlebar saddle bag, like this Kate Spade...What's new for me and the house...

Cole surprised me with this beautiful Pyrrah "wax seals" ship necklace; it reads "Such is Life"

Two pretty tubes of nude lipstick

A lovely handmade fascinator c/o Neesie Designs

Some pretty fake flowers for the dinning room...Yours,

Style Yourself Giveaway!

I'm having a surreal blogging moment. The lovely people at Weldon Owen have just released a new book, Style Yourself, which happens to feature yours truly! For more on the book and a chance to win a copy of your very own, read below...

I have this habit of buying style books on a whim. Being that I tend to be a bit all over the place, I usually gravitate towards the type that tell me how to streamline my style to a few key looks. It helps me feel less cluttered and more sophisticated. What usually happens after reading these books is that I purge my wardrobe and feel infinitely clutter-free but less unique. The question is how to find that perfect balance of individuality and adaptability. Style Yourself seems to have found the answer. Starting with wardrobe basics (i.e. build your wardrobe, shop smarter and be your own stylist) helps create a foundation from which to begin. From there they help you explore the fun side of fashion with remixes, pattern play and more.

Cycling chic: me & Millie on page 88

Sunnies: page 203

A fun video...

(I pop up around 1:38 :o)

To Enter: simply comment on this post with your email address!

Open to all readers. Giveaway ends June 30th, 11pm est.

...TGIF!

Yours,

Imogen at Como Park

Last week, Cole and I took our bicycles for a ride around Como Park. It was one of those perfectly gorgeous evenings that make summer so wonderful. We rode around till my legs felt like jelly, which sadly takes no time at all, then stopped in various pretty locations to snap some photos. I'm wearing a Tulle dress designed by my lovely friend and Delightful Dozen pal, Dear Beatrice. I own a few other pieces that she's designed for both Tulle and me. Needless to say, Beatrice is extremely talented!

Photos by me & Cole.

Tulle dress: Delightful Dozen, via Dear Beatrice
Moccasins: Thunderbird, Minnetonka
Sunglasses: Zooey, Oliver Peoples
Leah purse: c/o Melie Bianco...Cole just got home so we're heading off to run some errands. Check back tomorrow for a special giveaway!!!!

Yours,

iPhone Photos: Mycroft & Imogen at the Minnehaha Falls

I'm back!!!! It seems like it's been forever and a year since my last post. Did you miss me? I missed you all! I finally have internet and wifi at our house and I'm ready to rock and roll, so if you've emailed me recently, I should be getting back with you soon. The move is going well and I pretty much have the house looking the way I want, but there is still so much more unpacking to do! Why do I have so much junk? Why!




This past weekend Cole and I bought two new (vintage) bicycles. Remember how I was trying to decide on which lovely (expensive) bicycle to buy? Well, I just couldn't make up my mind. So in the end I opted for another vintage beauty. Her name is Imogen and she's a 1971 Schwinn Collegiate 5 speed. Cole bought a 1981 Raleigh 10 speed which he named Mycroft. I plan on having Immy powder coated a lovely mint green, buying her a Brooks leather saddle and grips and a few more odds and ends. Cole just wants to get a Brooks saddle and handlebar tape and that's it. Oh and I already bought all the original Schwinn Collegiate decals on ebay, so I can replace them after painting Immy!





Yesterday, we were able to take a break from unpacking and head on over to Minnehaha Park. It was perfect weather (high 60s) and just what we needed after too many days spent inside. We hung out at the falls, biked around the park, ate a delicious dinner at Sea Salt, got some ice cream and went to the John H. Stevens House which reminded me of Marblehead, MA. All in all, it was a blissful way to spend a Sunday.

iPhone Photos by me & Cole.

...A humongous Thank You to Rhiannon, Kennedy, Tieka, Jennifer, Cait and Ashley for their beautiful guest posts!!! Knowing my blog was in such good hands really helped me focus on my move! You ladies are the best!

Yours,

Millicent on the Boardwalk

I've been dying to do a bicycle post ever since Millie and I were featured on Ivy Style! The weather has finally turned spring-like which means plenty of opportunities for bike rides. I'm still deciding on which bicycle I'll be buying when we move, but I can't wait for something a little quicker and more new. Millie's from the late sixties/early seventies and rides a little bumpy and slow. Once I get my new bike, I plan on taking Millie in for a good tune up!




Isn't this dress so lovely. I've been really embracing neutral shades this year and, being that I used to only really wear black and navy blue, I'm quite proud of myself! Breaking out of my safety zone is never easy, but I have to say that I'm really loving the new lighter me! :o

Photos by me & Cole. Thanks, darling!

Mums the Word dress: c/o Ruche
Shift into Neutral heels: c/o ModCloth
Chloe sunglasses: swirl.com...Yours,