Drive - Biking in Copenhagen

Guess what tomorrow is?  Bike to work day!  How many of you bike on a daily basis?  I hop on the beach cruiser often for a quick coffee break, post office run, the market or dinner with friends.  Try it out tomorrow or over the weekend.  Studies in San Diego show,  one in five first-time Bike to Work Day riders became regular bike commuters.  (San Diego Association of Governments)

 The locals in Copenhagen LOVE to bike.  The city is compact and easy to navigate.  See you in Nyhavn!  

Drift / 6 / Salt Lake City

 Although it's 70 degrees in La Jolla (not like that ever changes) I'm pretending it's chilly because I'm finalizing the fall collection for Borelli.  Fall 2012 is leaning towards jewel tones and grandma chic, a random yet fun mix of prints and colors inspired by my travels in India and my late Grandmother Lorraine.  

To see more of Borelli's fall inspiration head over to our pinboards - Fall - G-Ma.

I was flying back to San Diego after a week in Salt Lake City for the Outdoor Retailer show and Alt Summit.  It was an exhausting trip and I just wanted to cuddle up to my Southwest Airlines seatmate.  TDH rarely gets jealous but that would be going too far.  So, I cuddled with my wrap dress instead.  I designed it back while attending UCLA for undergrad.  (Yes, I keep clothes for a VERY long time, I still wear things from high school.)  The boots were a very calculated purchase, I didn't have enough confidence to pull them off at first.  But once I took the plunge I couldn't take them off.  You can ride a bike or wear a sexy dress or mini shorts with 'em. 

jacket - Theory / Dress - vintage Borelli / belt - Gap / leggings - Max Studio / boots - Steve Madden

Mens Winter 2012

 

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Looking for more menswear ideas?  Head over to my Pinterest board.

TriRock Series Campaign Debuts

Remember the post on the TriRock Series photoshoot?  I'm excited to share the campaign recently debuted in magazines.  Keep an eye out for Felipe and I running, biking and swimming on the pages of Competitor and Triathlete.  This particular shot was the toughest.  The crew doused us with freezing cold water while we had to smile and keep our eyes wide open.  How did I stay warm between takes?  With my BORELLI scarf of course!  Stay tuned for campaign updates all year long.

 

BORELLI Wrap Dress Has Arrived

Are you longing for more multi-use styles that can carry you through a sweaty class to coffee with your hot instructor. The wait is over, the BORELLI Wrap Dress has arrived!

• Made from the fabric you've grown to love, dri-release
• Moisture wicking
• Anti-stink
• Washer & dryer safe
• Ultra soft
• SPF 20
• Still proudly made in USA

Features:

• Gathered detail at shoulder
• Curved back seam for mobility
• 2 side seam pockets
• Inner and outer ties allow room to adjust
• Offered in two sizes XS/S and M/L
• $89.00  
• SHOP NOW

TriRock Shoot

A few photos from the TriRock photoshoot on Tuesday.  

BORELLI scarf keeping me warm between takes

Marisol adding the finishing touches

What is TriRock?  Ever run a Rock n Roll Half or Full Marathon?  Similar concept.  Live bands cheering you on while you swim, bike and run, finish line is more like a red carpet celebrity party and last but not least, free beer!  Keep an eye out for the campaign next year.  

A big thank you to the team I worked with -

Tag - Design Manager, couldn't ask for a better person to dump buckets of freezing water over my head.
Felipe Loureiro - Buffest male athlete I've ever seen, and I imagine an inspiring triathlon coach.
Marisol - Make-up artist, she can work wonders with a little blush and olive oil spray.
Nils - Photographer, instantly makes you feel comfortable.

Press - Triathlete Magazine

Yesterday was a big day for us over at Borelli, we were featured in our 1st magazine!  Better yet, world famous athlete and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong was on the cover.  Our Fiji Teal scarf graced page 84 in Triathlete Magazine, the go-to for beginner and advanced Triathletes.  What's on your wish list? 

Unexpected Garden

TDH and I were beach-cruising down the bike path last weekend and passed by this adorable, unexpected piece of happiness.  Can you tell what my latest obsession is?  Happy Friday!

BIKING IN THE FALL

          Here in La Jolla our weather doesn't shift drastically in the fall or any other season for that matter.  I still manage to wear boots from my NYC days but instead of tights I pair them with shorts and a light sweater.  For the rest of the world that has to worry about sudden downpours and windy mornings try The Rain Cape from Iva Jean in Seattle, Washington.  Curved reflective piping give elongate your frame and make sure cars and other cyclists see you.  It slides easily over your head and/or backpack filled with the daily essentials.  The color is a light and simple gray which can go with ANYTHING in your closet.  Last but not least, it's designed and MADE in Washington.  And if you ever find yourself in Seattle and looking for a bike route check out the few they recommend.