TWEED RIDES -- APRIL 2011 & UpDates to The Tweed Ride Report

TWEED RIDES -- APRIL 2011

Tweed Ride Portland(Vice) -- Apr 2

Tweed Ride St. Petersburg, FL -- Apr 2

Tweed Run London 3rd Annual -- Apr 9

Tweed Ride Bloomington, IN -- Apr 9

Tour de Tweed Bristol,UK -- Apr 17

Tweed Ride Kansas City, MO -- Apr 30

Tweed Ride Cleveland, OH -- Apr 30

Tweed Ride Columbus, OH -- Apr 30


April looks stellar! I will continue to post the invites & posters of these April Rides as I receive them. You will be able to find those invites & posters, updates and details in THE TWEED RIDE REPORT.

This is going to be another great month!

**If you've landed on this post for the first time, do check back! Find the new upcoming rides for the current month you're in by going to either The Tweed Ride Report or look for it in the current month's ride lists post. Or see dates and locations right here on the main page -- right over there on the sidebar listings.

A Virtuous Tweed Ride- Portland!

Recently Portland held the first of two Tweed Rides, naming this one 'The Virtuous Tweed Ride'. Without any further ado -- sharing but a mere sampling of photos from the ride...

[photographer: Jonathan Maus - BikePortland.org]

[photographer: RyNO DownHill - flickr ]

[photographer: Will Vanlue - The Prudent Cyclist / flickr]

[photographer: David Haines - BikeRanger]

These happen to be my particular favorites, and it was extremely hard to narrow it down to just these few. There were so many photos to savor from this ride! Four different photographers are represented here, each one has a slew of great photos. You owe to yourself to visit each of the bold red hyperlinks beneath each photo to see more from that photographer. Enjoy!

Now to look forward to the second upcoming Portland Tweed Ride - Vice!
It is coming up immediately, as in this weekend April 2nd. I can only imagine how wondrous that ride will be (and the photos)!

LMS Spotlight test

Nic and I were recently sent the LMS Spotlight system. http://www.lmsspotlights.com/
This system uses red light to tackle acne. Neither Nic or I would be able to review this product effectively so when a subscriber emailed about her problem skin we offered to send her the system to do a much more compelling review.

This is the first of Julie's video diaries and she will be updating us over a 6 week period.
If you have any questions for Julie contact her via her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/SayItToMyFaceMakeup

Beautiful Memory of Elizabeth Taylor on her Bicycle...

A fond look back at Elizabeth Taylor, one more time as seen here riding her bicycle....

Liz was adored as an actress -- but I believe Liz wanted to be best remembered for her fight against AIDS. Liz helped to raise money and awareness through her organization AmFAR.

RIP

photo via bikeladiesunite

Elizabeth Taylor

This week saw the passing of a hollywood legend.
Sometimes her turbulent private life took centre stage and over the years perhaps many have forgetten or don't even realise what a brilliant woman she was.
Not only was Elizabeth Taylor an exceptionally good actress (winning two Academy Awards) she also spent decades as a social activist, championing the cause of AIDS awareness, research and cure. In those years she helped to raise more than $100 million to fight the disease.

13 Weeks Pregnant.

Finally, I have made it to 13 weeks. It seems like it has taken forever to get here. Ian and I couldn’t be happier.

Last week I had my 2nd scan, you might wonder why I have already had two scans? The reason being, I have miscarried twice.
I had an early scan just to check everything was going to plan. Thankfully on both scans all seem to be normal.

Having a scan just puts your mind at rest, Ian took a few hours from work to come with me to the Norfolk and Norwich hospital, Im very lucky that he likes to be really hands on and look after me.
Never have I been the sort of girl that needs looking after, in fact Sam and I are far from that, both the most independent girls you could meet, the complete opposite of our brothers that really need mothering but for some reason being pregnant has made me want to be protected and I enjoy nothing more than snuggling into Ian’s arms and letting the time pass......If only the next 6 months would hurry up, I have never been very patient.

I have been feeling so much better since I have reached 13 weeks, My sickness is still here but no where near as bad....Im so happy to be able to eat again!

Ian has said that he will do videos with me on PixiwooMadness So that we can keep you updated on how we are feeling and from a mans point of view.

Shopping for the Tweed Run – Good Finds on Etsy

Are you going to the London Tweed Run or any of the other many Tweed Rides that are coming up? Well, here are some ideas for you -- perhaps last minute, just in the nick of time, shopping tips to help you locate some stylish items for your ride.

(please click on the image to go to this page on Etsy)

Have you been looking for a Tweed jacket, brogues, leather saddlebags, a cape, knickers, bow tie or even a tweed corset...or perhaps that knit pattern for argyle socks? Have a look then.

I created this for all of you, ever mindful of the requests I've received from you asking where the good places are to shop for special vintage or beautiful bespoke items.
Well Enjoy! I had so much fun doing this-- Oh yes, I already want to do another one!

p.s the man modeling the Tweed Jacket is actually going to the London Tweed Run!

The M.A.C AIDS fund

Since it began in 1994, The M.A.C Aids Fund has raised 200 million dollars.
It's mission is to serve people of all ages, all races and all sexes affected by HIV and AIDS.
Every single penny from the price of a Viva Glam lipstick or lipglass gets donated.
For more information on Viva Glam and the M.A.C AIDS Fund see www.macaidsfund.org



Previous campaigns courtesy of the MAC AIDS fund website.

Tokyo’s Tweed Run General Store

Tweed Run General Store – is a pop-up boutique in Tokyo's Ebisu district.

Photographer: REI SHITO

Tweed Run General Store (part of Wild Life Taylor), is devoted to Tweed styles for the well-dressed gentlemen – perhaps one who is ready to go off on a Tweed Bicycle Run or Tweed Ride?! These photos were taken in December when lots of festivities and parties happened at the shop...

“Shosuke Ishizu, one of the patriarchs of Ivy Style in Japan, was on hand to be an unofficial participant in a talk show. A host of gentlemen enjoyed themselves at a party held afterward.”-- via Rei Shito

What I love about these photos is the exceptional Tweed Bicycle Style worn by these dapper gents! I'm sure the shop was quite the scene. I hope all is going well and forward!
If I could I would certainly shop there.

Please Remember....

New from NARS

NARS says; The Spring 2011 Collection is the epitome of minimalism, reaching a sensual peak with fresh, forward colour. Jeweled earth tones for eyes and nails are infused with a metallic finish that lends a subtly sleek finish. Cool compliments of sheer and sparkling lips pair with unexpected accents of parrot green and vivid blue. It all adds up to a looks that's indisputably modern.

Duo eyeshadow in Bateau Ivre - An iridescent rich sky blue and a matte deep denim hue that can be applied wet or dry, alone or layered. I love the texture of these shadows they are soft, vibrant and blend beautifully.

Lip Gloss in Super Orgasm - Just like its blush counterpart. Shiny, peachy-pink and laced with gold glitter.

Velvet Gloss lip pencil in Frivolous - These combine the convenience of a pencil with the application of a lipstick in a jumbo-size crayon design. The Velvet Gloss Lip Pencils feature a lightweight formula that is enriched with Vitamin E. plus a blend of moisture-rich hyaluronic spheres for a lustrous look that’s exceptionally rich. NARS describe this colour as an iridescent seashell pink which is exactly what it looks like.

Other new products from NARS that I am loving;

Soft Touch Shadow Pencils - provide easy, portable, long-wearing application. These jumbo sized pencils have versatile functionality to shade the lid, line, or highlight the eye.
Smooth, creamy texture delivers a smooth, velvety feel to the eye and make for easy blending and an ideal base for layering with a powder shadow for increased color intensity.

Anyone speak Dutch?

Get peachy keen

When spring arrives, pastel shades shortly follow but this year instead of your playful pinks and cheeky lilacs, Sleek MakeUp forecasts toasty peaches for a pretty spring 2011.
Inspired by peaches from all over the world, the collection celebrates in a variety of hues, from soft coral to vibrant orange and with a few warm browns thrown in.

The Paraguaya i-Divine palette RRP: £6.49
Pan-Tao blush RRP: £4.29

DIY...

I love jewellery and have thought why not make my own, so I bought these gorgeous semi precious stones from eBay which I have yet to use and I also attempted my first necklace! A little simple but rather cute if I do say so my self. I think it might look a little better if I add a little black ribbon or something. What do you think? I can't wait to start experimenting with the stones!

Please credit me if you use these images elsewhere.

McQueen & I...

I watched the documentary 'McQueen & I' the other night, and I found it very inspiring! It documented the relationship between McQueen and his muse, Isabella Blow and featured rare footage of McQueen and interviews. McQueen started from nothing and became one of the best British fashion designers of all time and that is really portrayed in this documentary! Beautifully footage.

UK viewers can watch on 4oD here.