Bicycle Rental: Bixi Bicycles

When we were recently in Montreal, we spotted hundreds of the very same bicycles chained up around town. Is Montreal home to a communist bicycle regime? Turns out they are all Bixi bicycles, small cruising bicycles available to rent in 30 minute increments. Montrealers use them to get from point A to point B as the beauty of the Bixi bicycle is that you don't have to return it to the same place you rented it; the stations are strategically located around town. You use a credit card to rent one--though regular-renter cards are available.

As Hope pointed out on her trip to Chicago, seeing town from the seat of a bicycle gives you a refreshing perspective. Though you certainly can't go too fast on these cruisers that are built for safety, not speed, you can cover far more ground than you would on foot.

The Bixi bicycles are now stateside and available in Minneapolis as part of Nice Ride Minnesota.

Donna Karen Liquid Nude Perfume

Donna Karen's new limited edition Liquid Nude is an interpretation of the popular Cashmere Mist.  I liked that it is light and powdery, making it wearable on a hot summer day.  It's subtle enough that you won't offend anyone; but pleasant so you can charm that cutie at the tiki bar. Liquid Nude's notes are sandalwood and ylang heart.  I'll keep my sample in my overnight bag so that it's ready for last minute beach trips like the one I'm taking to Wrightsville Beach, N.C. this week. 

You can find Liquid Nude at Nordstroms. Their anniversary sale starts this week as well!

This review was based on a sample.

Web Snob July 9th, 2010

Stiletto Jungle is smitten with the new-old Gucci 1973 logo handbags.

Allie is Wired has the scoop on the Britney Spears Glee episode.

Bag Bliss can't get enough of Balenciaga handbags and shoes!

Feather is in. Everything feather - and Bag Snob has the perfect clutch for you!

Beauty Snob has found the perfect eyeliner that is not only waterproof, but fool proof!

Coquette loves the vintage look and the sparkly gold sequins on Anthropologie's bow cardigan.

Fashion Pulse Daily has created a helpful guide to the best foldable flats for gals on the go

The Jet Set Girls reveal the secrets to Chanel Couture Fall 2010 makeup as seen in Paris this week.

Second City Style takes you behind the scenes for the JCPenney "Made For" campaign featuring some of your favorite bloggers.

Shopping and Info wants black riding boots from Ann Demeulemeester for Fall 2010.

Beat the heat with cool looks for work at StyleBakery.com

Not convinced the "jeggings" are right for you? These five looks by StyleCaster might just change your mind.

The Beauty Stop raves about the smoothing effects of bath gloves.

The Shoe Goddess is definitely a fan of the collaboration between Nicholas Kirkwood and Liberty London!

6 Hottest Nail Colors of Summer

Betty Confidential reveals the 6 Hottest Nail Colors of Summer. We're mixed on Lauren Conrad's green. Last time we went to get pedis, Hope talked Annie out of getting it on her toes, warning it could look like algae. But it does look awfully cute on L.C.'s mani!

On Our Radar: Beach Shack Cape May, New Jersey

The new, younger hipper sister to Congress Hall, the Beach Shack in Cape May, New Jersey, doesn't put on any airs. It's a revamped motel and -- as the name suggests -- the rooms aren't luxurious, but they are comfortable, serviceable and clean according to reviewers on TripAdvisor.com.

Stay at this new 65 room property for its oceanfront views, firepit and almost nightly bands (lots of reggae) at the on-site bar and restaurant, the Rusty Nail. Need another reason to go? The Rusty Nail is where all the lifeguards and surfers hang out in Cape May. Ca-ching!