Wednesday, December 1, 2010

bike chick tip!

i wasn't going to do this post as i still have a million things do to but decided against it because it has been so so so cold in the mornings that i thought it would be appropriate to show you my staples for when it is cold out side....

bike chick tip # 12- riding in the cold!

a must is my favorite jacket my AMAZING sister in law bought me years ago...i love it to death, it is the perfect color blue and i LOVE LOVE the cut. also the great thing about it is the collar! it works great with scarfs and creates a little warm bubble around my head.

second is any scarf and my favorite right now is a mustard yellow chunky infinity scarf. it covers my ears and can cover my nose if i need it to. i don't know if any of you experience this while riding but when it is super cold out and windy the inside of my ears really hurt from the cold. if i don't have a scarf then the next best thing is my beany that has ear covers...i love wearing these types of beanies, i feel so silly but in the best way possible.

the first layer...my hands look like little sausages!

2nd layer...
the next most important thing is gloves! this is probably the 2nd most important...i have left the house many a times without them and hated myself the entire ride to bart...on some mornings it is actually really really painful. i have yet to find the perfect pair as my jacket has wide sleeves and wind creeps up into them...no bueno...i have these fingerless gloves but these were a big mistake..they are great because when i am digging in my bag to get stuff out i can feel around better but the poor tips of your fingers hurt when it is cold! ouch! so this morning i put another pair of gloves on to cover them....pretty smart if you ask me and it saved my fingers but it is just a lot to put on and have in my bag!


other then that i make sure i am either wearing tights or a pair of jeans and socks and some sturdy shoes or boots! enjoy the cold weather ladies and happy riding!!!

also guess what came in the mail today?!?!?!?!?! OUR MINOLTA THAT I LOST ON BART...YIPPEEE....cant wait to get the film developed in it :)

xo,
cb
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19 comments:

  1. morgandkimDecember 1, 2010 at 7:36 PM

    that is a sweet jacket...

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  2. MafiosaGrrlDecember 1, 2010 at 7:43 PM

    Glad to see you got your camera back! Awesome:) I'm huge on scarves too- I even wear them in the house.

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  3. dianeDecember 1, 2010 at 9:49 PM

    i love the coat + am super happy to see that you got your camera back! xo

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  4. JesseDecember 2, 2010 at 1:31 AM

    Hello! I have a glove recommendation for you! Target has these fab fingerless gloves with mittens that you can pull over your fingers, or button back out of the way. They are super warm and they have longer wrist cuffs that you can pull right over the sleeve of your jacket. :) I loooove them. Just a suggestion!

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  5. BeckyDecember 2, 2010 at 3:17 AM

    This is such a cute post!

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  6. PoppyDecember 2, 2010 at 3:56 AM

    This bike chick tip was awesome, I love seeing how people keep riding eventhough its freezing out. And I loved your face in the last photo - you look so thrilled! =] x

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  7. rebeccaDecember 2, 2010 at 4:03 AM

    makes me cold thinking about it! props to you!!!

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  8. Milk No SugarDecember 2, 2010 at 4:17 AM

    Love that scarf!
    It's snowing where I live so i know what its like :)

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  9. Scientific HousewifeDecember 2, 2010 at 5:09 AM

    What a cute outfit! And yay for getting your camera back!

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  10. cbDecember 2, 2010 at 10:09 AM

    se: thanks for the glove recommendation! i will stop by on my way home tomorrow! <3

    xo,
    cb

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  11. AmberDecember 2, 2010 at 11:13 AM

    I wish I had your determination to ride in the cold, i just cant get my butt up to ride when its cold out. Maybe i just need more layers.

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  12. VanessaDecember 2, 2010 at 11:40 AM

    The jacket is so adorable, and I love the practical tips. I wish I could bikeride more... :)

    Cute blog, I'm a new follower.

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  13. cbDecember 2, 2010 at 11:43 AM

    @ van: welcome van!!!!

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  14. Emily, Ruby Slipper JourneysDecember 2, 2010 at 2:45 PM

    I was going to say, are those bare legs?!?!? Good biking tips; I've definitely had the hurting ears thing before!

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  15. Watkins35December 6, 2010 at 7:21 AM

    cool post, LOVE the coat (& you're so right about fingerless gloves, going to get myself some with a foldover mitten bit) xox

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  16. Little MonarchDecember 7, 2010 at 3:41 PM

    umm you look so freaking awesome in these pictrures!

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  17. A Bird Out of WaterDecember 7, 2010 at 6:38 PM

    Totally understand the ear hurting thing, it's the worst!! Love, love, love that yellow scarf! ;)
    ~AB

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  18. Oh, My DarlingDecember 10, 2010 at 3:19 PM

    I adore your bundled-up outfit, particularly that fantastic scarf!!

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  19. Miss CDecember 13, 2010 at 12:02 PM

    when I get really really cold my inner ear hurts like heck and it doesn't stop for a long time so I know what you mean. It's the worst!

    -C

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thanks for commenting! it fills me with joy that you have taken the time to stop by!
xo,
cb

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