A New Addition to the Family: Meet Poppy.

Hi-dee-hi! It may not have escaped your notice that the weather over the last few weeks has been absolutely gorgeous! I'd be going ou...

Hi-dee-hi!

 It may not have escaped your notice that the weather over the last few weeks has been absolutely gorgeous! I'd be going out all the time for walks with the boy & with friends. I'd come across a park every now and then and I saw so many people riding around on their bikes. I must admit, I was ridiculously jealous! Oh, how I'd love to have my own bike, to have the freedom to go wherever I wanted without relying on these blasted buses!

 In Manchester we have a cycle shop called The Edinburgh Bicycle Co-operative. I walked in through the automatic sliding doors and my eyes were instantly swept away by a pastel blue, retro-looking bike. I asked about it, it's called Poppy, and is made by a company called Pashley. As soon as I sat on it I fell in love. I just had to have it, there and then!

 Only problem was Pashley make all their cycles to order, and this little baby was a show model that apparently been around a few of their stores. Hundreds of people had probably sat on it or took it for a test-ride. Damn. After getting over the disappointment of not being able to take my baby home with me that day, I put in my order.

 And finally, she arrived today! I also ordered a basket, but that's still working it's way towards me...
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Poppy!
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Pashley!
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Hand Built! Not in 1926 though... I hope
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The Back half, obvs!
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My not-in-anyway-annoying Bell! Brrrrring Brrrrrring coming through!
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In all her glory!

I haven't rode a bicycle in years so at first I was a bit all over the place! But within half an hour I was riding her down Wilmslow Road alongside all the buses and cars, pretty scary. Especially the buses! We're quite fortunate here in Manchester, as Wilmslow Road has it's own cycle lane on both sides of the road!

 Now the only problem I have is that I'd love to take her everywhere with me, but I'm petrified of leaving it outside (even with my two massive locks!) for fear of someone vandalising it or stealing parts off it... ARGH! What to do?
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Action Shot!

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I had this grin on my face the whole time! Ahhhh, SO happy! :)
Well, if you're ever in Manchester on Wilmslow Road and you see a Pastel Blue flash go by, now you'll know it's me! :)

Lima is a Northern girl who chose life. Fashion and Makeup to her are just a little bit of fun, because life is already way too serious as it is. She's all about colour, because colour breaks down barriers, opens up the mind to new possibilities and makes everything feel a bit brighter.

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22 comments

  1. Sharmin2 May 2011 at 19:44

    Lol, awh, Look how happy you are! Poppy Is perfect for you Lol.. Proper suits your style! Love it x

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  2. Monika2 May 2011 at 20:06

    Halima, if anything happens to your bike it will be me stealing it LOL.
    You look soooo happy and I don't blame you cos poppy is so beautiful. Alas one day I will have a beaut like that.
    Enjoy riding it!
    xx

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  3. Rohima2 May 2011 at 20:17

    AW your bike is SO CUTE! I love it. I love bikes! If youre going on a straight path and nobody is around close your eyes for a few seconds and imagine youre FLYING!! Potential titanic moment there lol

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  4. Roshni2 May 2011 at 20:18

    Gorgeous photos! I love the bike - so vintage! Great form of exercise too xxx Make the most of it especially in this weather x

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  5. Ess-Jay242 May 2011 at 21:06

    Love It!!!
    :)
    xx

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  6. Katie @ Mash Potato Moments2 May 2011 at 21:18

    Oooh I love Poppy, she is so beautiful.
    You look so happy. I want my very own Poppy.
    x

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  7. Tass2 May 2011 at 21:50

    Aw my first bike was the exact same colour! :)

    I rode a bike around Hyde Park today and it was brilliant. I haven't ridden a bike for a good 10years and I forgot how fun it was. If cycling around London wasn't so scary I'd buy one.

    Apparently people are less likely to steal girly bikes with baskets so you should be okay :) xx

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  8. Dana Ritter3 May 2011 at 02:36

    its so cute! haha. i wish i had a bike like that!

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  9. The Dollymix Diaries3 May 2011 at 13:58

    Poppy is beautiful!!Love it
    xx

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  10. Emma3 May 2011 at 18:13

    Aw, its absolutely lovely! Definitely feeling the retro vibe. x

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  11. Emma Louise3 May 2011 at 19:08

    ahhhh I love it! I'd love a bike! espcially a pretty blue one like that!

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  12. Jessica3 May 2011 at 22:47

    that is beautiful! you're a braver girl than me, i would be terrified of being mown down by a magic bus!! xx

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  13. Anonymous4 May 2011 at 00:03

    OMG your outfit looks great! That bike is beautiful and the basket is a definite must to seal the deal. =]

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  14. JennyNiemann4 May 2011 at 03:43

    Great blog, new follower!!

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  15. Abbie4 May 2011 at 21:11

    You look soo gorgeous and that bike is so cute. My brother was borrowing my bike and left it out my back garden and didn't put it in my sellar and the next day it had gone :( xx

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  16. The Cat Hag5 May 2011 at 01:07

    Your bicycle is so gorgeous, wow!

    I love its retro look. ♥


    xoxo,
    Addie
    The Cat Hag

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  17. Shameera@MyFrostedWorld5 May 2011 at 17:09

    Aah you look so cute on your bike! Love your outfit too! Thanks for your comment, made me happy :))xxx

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  18. Jodie Melissa5 May 2011 at 18:11

    my little sister is called pashley! :L xxxxxxxxx

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  19. Life At Victoria House 6 May 2011 at 18:15

    LOVE THIS :)
    Such a cute little bike! Mines boring!
    Thank you for your comment :)
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  20. Rachel8 May 2011 at 17:45

    Oh wow - she looks incredible! You're so lucky!

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  21. Eloise10 May 2011 at 20:25

    The weather got me and the boyf looking at bikes. I mentioned wanting a vintagey style one and he laughed in my face : / it looks so awesome though!

    xxx

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  22. Unknown5 June 2011 at 21:21

    Loving this bike!!!

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