Friday, June 26, 2009

Biker Shorts and Lace

I was already playing around with the idea of biker shorts since last late summer, being very attracted by the idea of layering it under frilly dresses and shorts, loving the idea of having another layer peeking out from underneath.

But sometimes I am even too slow for myself.

Now, without any assistance from my side, biker shorts have gotten a make-over and are accordingly celebrating their resurrection from the dead in a very fashionable manner. And I am reminded of how I, for more than half a year, wanted to play around with that one pair made of angora wool my mum actually gave me to prevent short-skirts-in-winter-wearing me from getting cystitis . For the ongoing summer I am absolutely enchanted by the idea of lace biker shorts!

As soon as the Japanese catch up on that trend, I know they will be all over the place here. Until then, how do I get my hands on a pair asap!? I see so many ways I would want to wear it.

Another thing I haven't gotten over just yet is my lust for some over-romantic lace pieces. Preferrably processed to loose tops or a dramatic dress.


(1. Gripp Jeans // 2. Anywho // 3. Alexa Chung // 4. and 6. from some Japanese magazine // 5. Hand it Over)

Haha, btw, biker shorts with some random T-shirt I stole from my daddy's closet was my uniform back in pre-school to primary school. Can someone say instant coolness. Ahh, childhood memories.

11 Comments:

Solo said...

Look! They are so gorgeous! Thanks for sharing such a nice editorial.=D

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elda said...

i love the 6th look..drop dead gorgeous..long lacey dress.shiny accesories and flats(true??)

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A dreamer said...

I love bike shorts! they are very very comfy.
They were also my uniform in primary school.
I think you'd look great in them. I'm sure you could cut up a pair of lace tights...is there American Apparel in japan?

riennahera said...

Cycle shorts are my great love these days.

Grace said...

I have so many unworn pair of bike shorts. With this new-found inspiration they may not be unworn for much longer.

Love Grace.

Tamia said...

I have been dying for a pair of lace or lace-trimmed biker shorts to wear under short skirts and dresses (which I seem to have quite a few of these days).
I think the girl's section at WalMart may be the answer...

yui said...

thanks for the photos! i love emmm

lace bikeshorts sounds cool but i am still convinced u have the perfect look for a boyish, androgynous style
that oversized shirtdress & wide pants combo was pretty fantastic

the_kitten said...

A dreamer, there is.

yui, thannnnnnks :D I dont know where to go, I just want to look like a homeless :(

Tiphaine said...

Those shorts are stunning ! I've just added you to my favorites, would you agree to do the same (if you like my blog of course!) ?

check mainchicavenue.blogspot.com

see ya'!

Anna Shapiro said...

They are cute, so simply buy some tights, pattern of your choice, and do a little chip-chop.
Make sure they don't run, and they roll up instead, giving the appearance of straight, clean cut edges at the bottom.

p.s- I commented on your Hitler post, a little late, ha.

susie_bubble said...

I am a lemming that is heading for that cycle short territory...give them to me in mesh or lace and I'm all over it....