Flop To The Beach

Some cycle in sneakers, some cycle in heels...and others cycle in flip flops. Well if the beach is your destination why not?
Dress down a floral dress with a pair of flops.
Lady in red keeps it casual with her Havaianas.
Beach look meets city look.

No need to look concerned. Slip-on sandals were definitely the right shoes to go with the exotic jumpsuit!
Maxi dress + Flip Flops = Daytime Look. Swap the flops for some heels to achieve an evening look.

Wishing everyone a great weekend!

Over and Out!

K.E.G x

Yay, Copenhagen Italian weekend coming up!

Well well, guys… what shall we do this weekend – in Copenhagen?

Except for inhaling the incredible scent of basil – before adding it to that Wonder Plate with mozzarella and sunkissed tomatoes (O:

How about enjoying it all on a delicious lunch pizza, for instance in the shape of a Pizza Margherita, DKK 99 at classic Ristorante Italiano in Fiolstræde… MUMS, as they would say appreciatively in Danish.

After having such a wonderful pizza I think I will grab my bike and head towards Mother and Copenhagen Meatpacking District.

dTarget: 
Aah… a big glass of their Aperol, not Spritz, but something I can’t write nor pronounce! A real summer drink.

Also, check out the mouth watering menu at the Mother restaurant.

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Yeah Boiiiii

Woah. Hold on. Who says that it's just Copenhagen women that own the Cycle Chic posts. I think it's definitely time to give the boyz some credit now. It's only fair!
Colourful long vests and baseball caps. Nice going.
So glad when guys don't turn to straighteners. Curls are awesome! (Definitely was not going to say cute - an adjective most forbidden when describing guys.)

Guys can multi-task! Talking on the phone and posing all at once? Done.
Christania bikes. So you can pick up your girlfriend - (s).


Bit of banter amongst men whilst waiting for the traffic lights to change.

In light of the evidence above I think it's fair to say that Copenhagen guys know what they're doing. If you agree, give them a like!

Over and Out!

K.E.G. x

Sporty Summer Chic

If you're one of those people who likes the idea of sprawling yourself out in the sun for hours on end but in practice gets bored and restless then you're a bit like me. I'm hopeless. Along with being half-British and half-Danish I'm like a doomed caucasian cocktail aka. tanning does not come easy! But no sweat - there's a way round it. Take up some new sports for the summer and the tanning hours will fly by. Of course, leave it up to the Copenhageners to show us how to keep it Sporty Chic.

Gym buddies.

Crisp white t-shirt and bright coloured shorts keep it summer cool.



Why stick to conventional gym gear? Go all out with t-shirt prints.

Here's Jonas and Maria setting off to cycle round the city. Great pair of sneakers Jonas!

For the active urbanists, which sports are you guys taking up this summer?

Over and Out!

K.E.G. x

July: Summer mood

From the beginning of July, Copenhagen is no longer a city. It has turned into a beach and the inhabitants take advantage of the water which runs through the city.

Cyclists are tan. They are wearing swimsuits, summer dresses and look nice.




Tank top matching the bike


Heading for Islands Brygge - "urban beach" of Copenhagen

More pictures of Copenhagen everyday on Byliv in CPH

Adjusting Hugh & Saturation

I rode out to the airport in Copenhagen (which is no big deal) this morning, to meet this fine British chap, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. He was arriving from the UK to film a tv show about Copenhagen and Denmark and we thought it rather appropriate if we adjusted him immediately to Copenhagen life and saturated him in our bicycle-frienly city from the word go.

We chucked his bag in my Bullitt and he hopped onto a Velorbis and we cycled into the city centre - past Christiansborg (which the whole planet seems to know as Borgen, thanks to the television series), where I took this shot. I filled him in on all the aspects of a mainstream bicycle culture (which really is a non-culture), planning liveable cities with the bicycle as the most powerful tool for change, as well as the finer points of Cycle Chic.


We rolled casually through the city, hardly breaking sweat as we pedalled and chatted and I delivered him to his hotel.

It was almost orchestrated when we were leaving the airport and we saw this Copenhagen family arriving with their bags on bicycles, ready to head off on a summer holiday.

For Hugh, it was the perfect arrival in this fine city. Easing him into the city from the airport, down the cycle tracks that gradually grew more and more busy with bicycles as we got closer to the medival city centre. And all on a gloriously sunny day.

Welcome to Copenhagen, Hugh!

Spot On Copenhagen!

Each time I see polka dots the song "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini" suddenly blasts in my head - much to my annoyance. Recently walking round Copenhagen I seem to spot it everywhere! (Apologies for the terrible pun...)
However, I must say from seeing how the Copenhageners work it into their summer look perhaps it's time for a dose of polkadot myself!

Keeping it cute and simple.

Polkadot jumpsuit and leather bag makes a neat look.

Polkadots are known to be a "hit or miss" print. Team the boldness of a polkadot garment with simple accessories to make it a hit.

Over and Out!

K.E.G. x

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!

More pictures everyday on Byliv in CPH

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