November’s EBBP: Old Hollywood

November’s ride is an homage to “Old Hollywood” and our route will take us through some of the historic districts of Fremont, including Niles, the “Original Hollywood” where Charlie Chaplin and other silent movie stars made films.  Check out the lookbook for inspiration and come dressed as your favorite star from The Silent Era to The Golden Age of Hollywood.

SAFETY FIRST!

HOW WE RIDE:
-Stay Right
-Stop At Lights
-Ride Straight
-Don’t Hate
-Pack Your Trash
-Don’t Get Smashed

Look Book for costume inspiration:

Themes

Women 

Silent
hair– short bobs, accessories (hats, clips, etc)
1940s/50’s
hair-waves and curls
http://youtu.be/U93mpxh2kNM
makeup– red/pink lipstick, arched eyebrows, brown/black eye liner
http://www.return2style.de/swingstyle/makeup/40amimup.html
clothing– silhouettes- clinch at waist! Evening gowns with classic jewelry (pearls & diamonds), pillbox hats, long opera gloves, large glasses, fur

Men

Silent
Hair- short, gelled back
Makeup– eyeliner
Clothing– Crisp suit and tie v. disheveled Chaplin suit
Accessories- beribboned straw boater and circular specs
1940’s/1950’s
Hair– short, gelled and parted, under a hat – vs. James Dean styled back
Clothing– subdued colors, fedoras,suits

BRING LIGHTS, **LAYERS**, LOCKS, WATER, SNACKS, AND FUN!

Remember, this is a group ride, not a race, we are riding with a lot of people,  so be respectful and ride predictably! Yes, that means the golden rule apples here: If you wouldn’t want a car, bike or pedestrian to do it to you, don’t do it yourself.

As always, we are meeting the second Friday of this month.

This month we are meeting at Fremont BART station. Route will be posted Thursday.

Meet up at 7:30pm, roll at 8.

Now say it all together now: EAST BAY BIKE PARRRTTTYYYY!!