Do Danes Make Good Friends?

Just like the rest of Europe the sun is strong in Copenhagen and everyone seems to be back from their holidays!
First thing to do? Catchup with friends.
What makes a good friend? Someone who's there to get you places when you just can't seem to get there yourself.
Stylish mini-ambulance.
"Pick it up, woman...got places to be!"


Just a shout out to all my Copenhagen friends - you guys are rockin' my summer!

Over and out!

K.E.G. x

Hot Cycle Chick heading for...

I just love to make people smile! Crack a (bad) joke and spend some Copenhagen Good Times when interviewing the Copenhageners on the street.

This sweet girl works at Abercrombie and Fitch in Copenhagen. The store opened in Denmark not long time ago – and I clearly remember their stunning PR opening campaign, with shirtless goodlooking male models on Købmagergade, handing out fliers and make all the girls visit their new store (O:

So... where in Copenhagen would Anja recommend you to go this weekend? Find out on www.cphblonde.com ;)

Peace & Love,

a-g

July: never ride without my sunglasses

The sun shines in Copenhagen. It's the right moment to review which kinds of sunglasses are trendy this year. Vintage or brand-new, the round metal frame sunglasses are worn with elegance as shown above.


Oversize black sunglasses do not seem to be trendy anymore. Cyclists have replaced them with colorful ones.


Classic! Matching the clothes style.


And of course the Aviator sunglasses are perennially fashionable!

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Colour Splash

Nosey into any Copenhageners' wardrobe and you should find their favourite key pieces in black, grey or white. However, these lot show us that by adding a splash of colour you can keep any outfit far from being dull.


Revive an otherwise plain outfit by adding a psychedelic vintage bomber jacket.


Make a bold yet simple statement by teaming a classic LBD with a jacket in a loud colour. Splash out a bit!

Over and out!

K.E.G x

The Cycle Chic Republic - and a Webshop!

From left: Mary (Copenhagen Cycle Chic), Gaze (Berlin Cycle Chic), Annabel (Vienna Cycle Chic), Joni and Philip (Amsterdam Cycle Chic), Aron (Hungarian Cycle Chic), Dora (Vitória Cycle Chic) and Mikael (Copenhagen Cycle Chic). Photographed in Budapest on the occasion of the 2nd Annual Cycle Chic Conference.

It's no secret that Cycle Chic has gone from strength to strength since November 14, 2006. According to our records over 200 Cycle Chic blogs have appeared on the internet in cities on every continent. Many of them ended up inactive but a core of passionate people remain and a couple of years ago we formed The Cycle Chic Republic.

Cycle Chic may have started with one person but it quickly became a community. That community has strengthened over the years and become a group of good friends, with more people joining as we go along.

In 2011 we held the first Cycle Chic Conference in Barcelona, with Cycle Chic representatives from Bordeaux, Graz, Paris, Lisbon, Vancouver, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Sydney, Amsterdam, Budapest, Montreal, Rio de Janeiro.

In 2012, we repeated the success in Budapest. This is where we took the group photo, above. Tongue in cheek, of course. We thought it fun and relevant to highlight the fact that we are far from the old school, granola-crunchy bicycle advocacy in "certain" parts of the world who - for reasons beyond us - think that Cycle Chic is somehow haute couture. Those of you who have been following the blog(s) know that it's just opening your closet and wearing whatever you'd wear as a pedestrian or a bus passenger. Style (your style) over Speed.

This year, at the Velo-City 2013 bicycle conference in Vienna, a group of cycle chic bloggers were in attendance and, no surprise, we hung out. Cycle Chicsters from Gdansk, Copenhagen, Budapest, Vienna, Belgium.

It's brilliant to have a such global network representing Cycle Chic and even more brilliant that we continue to have such fun and love each other even more.

The newest development is that we have finally bowed to the pressure and opened up a global webshop. For many years people have been emailing us and asking about the accessories they see in our photographs. We decided to start The Official Cycle Chic Republic Webshop.

We ship out of our warehouse in Amsterdam to any postbox around the world. We're thrilled that it's been a success from the start and we will continue to expand the selection of goods as we go.

So, Cycle Chic continues to expand and grow and it doesn't look like we're going anywhere anytime soon. We're having too much fun.


Mostly because while we share the same passion, we remember not to take ourselves too seriously.

Copenhagen pancakes and spa: Time to spoil yourself

Well, hello there, Copenhagen sunshine chicas! Line and Sara are pimping & painting the furniture of cafe Kalaset located in Vendersgade, just by Nørreport Station.

The must-have of Kalaset is their American inspired pancakes.

The girls tell me if you have them once, you can’t help coming back for more…

YUMMIE.

And why not continue spoiling yourself? Just a 5 minute walk from Kalaset you find Helle Thorup Spa in Gothersgade. The rest of this month (July 2013) they offer you a 20% discount on their Murad C-Vitamine Facial Treatment, which means a nice price of DKK 636, when you just say I love Cycle Chic & CPH BLONDE 

Lasting for 70 lovely minutes, including a luxury sample. Here I am after the treatment defying sun damage, totally relaxed and with happy skin. No makeup, but What The Heck, altogether Cycle Chic and I only have about 30.000 readers sooo… (O;

Oh, also have to tell you what I bumped into when in Verona, Italy, just a week ago:

Say what, Mikael?!

Cycle Chic photos covering 6 full pages in Italian trend magazine Cocun. Love the red shoes.

Oh, hot guys!

Enjoy your weekend, see you next Friday right here on Cycle Chic!

Peace & Blog Love,

a-g

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Summer Blooming

This young Copenhagener keeps it cute and casual teaming her floral dress with a grey cardigan and pink sneakers.


Balance out a bold floral print skirt by choosing a loose cream top as seen here. Add the vintage leather brown purse and sunglasses to keep it city chic.
Even the bike plays a part in this look which uses a palette of creams and browns whilst the addition of a floral skirt breaks it up. Very cute!

All-over floral dresses risk looking out-of-date but this maxi dress with all its acid tones shows us how it should be done. By far my favourite maxi!

Over and out!

K.E.G x

Mid-July: office employees become scarce but they are still chic

Roskilde festival is over, the sun is back and bright colors with it.
This lady is wearing red from head to toe, or from her earrings  to her shoes.

Need to spice up a red suit? Attach a Yves Saint Laurent pink flower on it. ;-)

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Let's Get To Work

On my way to work I happened to cycle past the busy Queen Louise's Bridge and thought I had some time to snap other Copenhageners on their way to work. My boss thought otherwise.

Most Danes go abroad or retreat to their summerhouses during the first three weeks of July...but not this hard-working bunch!

This businesswoman shows us exactly how to rock up to work looking elegant and put-together...I, er, can totally say the same for myself.

Back in black? There are just some trends that never die out. This look tells us why.
Time for a cheeky fag...(cigarette, not gay man) 
'Mum-on-the-move' look.

Been working at Copenhagenize for over a week now and if I may say so far, so very very good. But now I must get back to work! Oh wait, that's this.

Over and out!

K.E.G x

Dots and Spots

Summer is the perfect season for flashing dots and spots. Above; city cool black dots on light white elegance. Below; Classic Ladybug skirt.




Lovely office dress.



Happy Yellow skirt with contrasting dark dots.



Italien inspired sports shirt for the gents.



Happy Cycling!

The best place to have a Copenhagen coffee

Cool girl inspired by… maybe Woodstock, the music festival back in 1969? I wasn’t even born at that time, but if I was, I sure would have joined, for some peace, love & music 

Well, back to 2013 and coffee wonder places in wondercool Copenhagen…

Yep, why not have an insider tip on where to grab that delicious Copenhagen cup of mokka this weekend. Danish Elizabeth knows.

1. The Living Room in Larsbjørnsstræde

Located in The Latin Quarter, one of my favorite Copenhagen areas, The Living Room is a cosy and trendy hangout.

2. ... 

;) Where is this? Visit my blog cphblonde.com to find out!

Peace & Love,
a-g

Ps. A Coca Cola isn’t bad either, especially The Day After a nice night out partying (O; Right here I’m “hugging” my BFF Rikke.

Beginning of July: Black is back and the sun is hiding

Where are you people? Where are you cyclists?
It's the first week of July and Copenhagen is empty. The inhabitants headed for their summer houses and the young generation for Roskilde Festival.

But what did you bring the sun with you?


All black pregnant woman.



A hint of yellow.


Black bag, black clothes, but leopard shoes.


Black. Still black



Have a nice summer holiday. See you next week with I hope colorful cyclists in the sun :-)

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