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Personal Style blog of Model, Stylist and Cyclista Julia Kristin

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Prestige Appalachia - Ex Duris Gloria

Prestige Appalachia – Ex Duris Gloria

Rapha Prestige Appalachia – roads less traveled.

The Prestige is a unsupported, and unmarshalled adventure across stunning terrain on roads less traveled. 25 – 30 teams, with 4 riders each, that must start and finish together. Teams get send off  separately, in time trial style. The course is kept secret, and only reviled to participating teams at 48 hours before the start. With being 120 miles…

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Das Black Shirt Goes MET

I am very excited to announce my new partnership with MET Helmets. From now on, MET will take care of my head’s safety.  Last week, I had fun taking my new road helmet Rivale on a spin in Joshua Tree National Park, I hope you like the pictures (all iPhone). Although I am still relatively new to cycling, I have already learned not to underestimate the importance of a light road helmet. The Rivale…

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Nearness of the loved

I think of you ,when sunlight on the ocean glimmers at noon; I think of you, when shimmers in the river mirrors the moon. I see you, you in the rise of dust that covers the distant ridge, in each deep midnight where the wanderer quivers on the high bridge. I hear you, in the low and muffled rustle of rolling seas. I often go to quite groves and listen to things at peace. I am with you. However…

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Bear or Bee Mountain

I’ve never been that relaxed 4 days before the official start of New York Fashion week. See for yourself, pictures say more than a thousand words. I used the long holiday weekend to go on several rides, just outside of New York City, and this pictures are all taken in The Harriman State Park, from my spontainious Labor Day ride to Bear Mountain. I highly recommend this ride if you are a climbing…

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The New Girl On 9W

The New Girl On 9W - Cycling Introduction

This is a blog about a girl that is always being true to herself and is following her dreams. Revisit to join me on my adventure as amateur cyclist, model and fashion lover. Feedback, questions, comments all appreciated. I know, I was over due to introduce cycling into my blog, but tis is just is the first of many! Cycling is such an amazing sport, and I hope to inspire more girls to give this a…

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Chanel Resort Time Babe

It’s June and it just hit the 90 degree fahrenheit mark in Manhattan. Time to plan the sweet escape to a rooftop pool, the Hamptons, Malibu or Greece or where ever you can find relive -water and a breeze. Summer is resort time. I am wearing all Chanel Resort. I wish you all a hot and sexy Summer keep it classy and stylish. Es is Juni und es ist heiss in Manhattan! Es ist an der Zeit die Flucht…

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Sky High I do not work in an office, but that is  how I would dress up. Here I am jamming some music with Paul Amato in his studio and taking some photos in-between, all easy breezy.  

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Red Dress - X it

City of Angels, back in Downtown LA, wearing a custom made red dress. I was wearing: Red Dress Prince Couture Burberry Clutch Chanel Sunglasses AllSaints Booties 

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A Love Song to Myself

Monday night or Tuesday morning (depending on how you look at it), I felt the need to sing along to one of my favorite love songs:  Only Love Can Hurt Like This, by Paloma Faith. This was a spontaneous, two-in-the-morning equipment test with Edwards’ new camera. It will be the beginning of more amazing little films. I also recommend checking out more of Paloma’s…

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A Walk in the Park

A walk in the Park

I enjoyed this beautiful, almost-summer day in Central Park. Spring has been fun because I’ve spent more time exploring New York’s charming little areas. There is so much to see and discover! I think I finally found the right balance between business and leisure. It’s the key to a happier me! With some scheduling changes, I focus on work during the week and reserve my adventures for the weekends.…

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Paloma -Julia -Julia -Paloma Monday night or Tuesday morning (depending on how you look at it), I felt the need to sing  along to one of my favorite songs:  

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Legs to Kill and not to Die

As you may already be aware, I have a strong affinity for tights and stockings as they allow one to set the desired ambiance and showcase uniqueness. Personally, I have always admired well-defined legs, thus I wholeheartedly encourage those blessed with a stunning pair of limbs to proudly display them! When it comes to my preferred legwear that never fails to captivate, I must recommend Wolford. Nevertheless, do bear in mind that such attention-grabbing attire demands confidence and composure.

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Blonde Girl, Blue Dress

There’s always a party to attend, and as I always say, it’s good to be adventurous because life is about having fun. In this case the party was a photoshoot. A blue sequin dress is a glamorous alternative to my usual black ensemble. As you can probably tell, this was a very private party. I met up with my friend Jia, founder and CEO of a cute online boutique called Studio15. She also happens to…

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A New Chapter

Snow Days in New York

Here is one of my favorite looks from New York Fashion Week ,a mix of Gucci, Calvin Klein and just a touch of Wolford on all the right places. I was so consumed setting up my bicoastal life and work in Los Angeles, that I did not find time earlier to post this look. It would have been a shame, since I love this photos on DasBlackShirt so far, It really shows me as person: Vulnerable, shy, but also…

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Downtown Los Angeles

Before he headed to the airport, Justin dropped me off in my new neighborhood. I managed to find a nice loft and working space in downtown Los Angeles’ Art District. My goal is to split my time between the coasts: LA here west and NY back east.  Everything feels so new and exciting. Cali fills my heart with space, sunshine, and the easy-breezy lifestyle. It’s just what I need. I loved hanging and…

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JFK Meets GEG at LAX

I am so happy to be back in Los Angeles!  I’m definitely in no rush to return to New York. Justin also flew in from Idaho for a long weekend and we shared a great dinner last night. We felt motivated this morning, so we got up early for a pre-breakfast workout at Santa Monica Beach. Later in the afternoon, we went exploring in downtown LA. I will write more about this in my next post. XO

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Fashion Week Camping

It’s February, and despite ice storms and polar winds, it’s also New York Fashion Week. I was obviously excited, but also extremely tired — my plan of getting up early and doing  a nice hairdo didn’t plan out. After participating in a music video shoot for 18 hours the day before, I completely overslept. Bummer! So my look is messy hair, skinny jeans, and a black shirt — the same shirt that…

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