Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Helmet style

We've talked about helmets (and lack of helmets) before, so I'm loving these photos of Milanese models in their Vespa helmets. Very cute!

(Photos by Hanneli Mustaparta)
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64 comments:

Laura said...

I wish someone would make full-face helmets that cute! These are adorable but the thought of a broken jaw is too scary.

amy said...

I ADORE Vespas and when my mister and I get one, we'll wear helmets for sure.

Anonymous said...

those helmets weigh more than those women.

lisa golightly said...

How adorable do these girls look ? Somehow it doesn't quite translate as well on me. Hmmm maybe because I could be their mother ? :) Cute post !

wishful nals said...

who would have thought that helmets could look cute and sophisticated!? not me! now i do. xo!

Diana Mieczan said...

Ohh how chic and fun:)
I always wanted to have a vespa...but I am a really bad driver so my Balazs always says that its better if I dont have one...hahah..and use the bus:)
I totally love that look:)
Kisses,Joanna

meredith m. grant said...

i'm always looking for new ways to look cute while riding my scoot, but as someone whose skull has been saved by a helmet on two different occasions, it's hard to let style trump safety. these little helmets wouldn't do much if you were in a crash. i want a cute full-face!

Camilla Leila said...

YES.
i love vespas.
been wanting one forever.
they're efficient and cute and gosh those helmets are perfect.
so euro

Lillian Chang said...

Oh, WOW, so cute!!!
Milanese woman can make ANYTHING look adorable. These models are all so cute!! :)
I always wanted a Vespa...but now I'd get one just for the helmets :)

The French said...

Safety is stylish!

Barb said...

when i studied for a semester in rome, i was always amazed at how fabulous italian women looked... they would get off their scooters, take off their helmet, shake out their hair, and walk away in their gorgeous tall boots like it was no big thing!

i think you need to be italian to really pull it off :-)

Chiara said...

Safety First!!! Loving the helmets, I used to drive a vespa when I was still in Italy!! They make you get the "scooter license" at 14 in High school :)

xoxo

www.joiedevivre-chiara.blogspot.com

Helena said...

incredibly spunky!

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Matrioshka said...

I'm pretty sure that it's easier to pull off a helmut when you're a tall slim model. Still they look so cute, definitely another reason to get a vespa!

Leah/ The Farm, The Sea and The Big City said...

Oh, how very cute!

chelsey meyer said...

gotta protect those pretty heads!

katie s. said...

my husband collects vespas, so i learned to ride about a year ago. i'm constantly worrying about how stupid my hair looks after taking off my helmet. ho hum.

Kenzie Chesnut said...

If only I could look that cute while biking to class... with that helmet I'd be one step closer!!

Laughter-Loving Stacy said...

I like! I need to get a bicycle helmet so bad. I hate not having one!

teaandbiscuits said...

Oh wow! They have the cutest bike helmets for sale at Urban Outfitters at the moment - really frunky and fresh. Definitely thinking of buying one to add some colour to the morning bike ride to school!
Much love,
Hannie xxx
http://misshannie.blogspot.com

Café Bellini said...

They'd look good in anything, though! I have a motorcycle helmet - I just ride along - but I certainly don't look as fab as they do! Obviously what I need is a VESPA helmet, that makes all the difference!

Emom said...

A bit Alien like huh?.....smiles

sara said...

wish i looked that cute in a helmet! (also really wish i owned a vespa!)

Blue Is Bleu said...

They all look so cute! I'd look like a total dork in a helmet lol

mylifereinvented said...

If I could only find an excuse to wear a helmut all the time so I wouldn't have to do my hair...

missb@dragonflyvintage said...

Yeah, I kinda think when you're a Milanese model, you look cute in *anything*!

Dressing On The Side said...

I always want to scold the drivers that don't wear helmets. Yes, we know it's carefree and wonderful but I shudder when I think of the "what ifs" without a helmet...

Sofié said...

Cute pictures!

It wasweird to see that the pictures was taken one finnish woman :)

Kristin Hjellegjerde said...

Very stylish young helmet wearers! The sound of mopeds just makes me want to move to Europe, and I mean it!

miss sophie said...

very chic, especially the first girl with her balenciaga mini 'biker' bag - also it's great to see lovely young models smiling and not waifer-thin! :)

Erika @ ~TiptoeButterfly~ said...

so i ALWAYS wanted a custom bike - Dad always said "not till ur 30" - well i'm 30! - i think my bike is waiting for me SOMEWHRE - oh where oh where r youuuu..

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Whitney said...

..I want a vespa!

and I want to drive it in Milan!

there. new life goal.

BonneSwe said...

There is only a couple of brands that both are stylish and measures up to safety standards. My two personal favourites are 
the British -
http://www.davida.co.uk/category.php?id=helmets 
Truly great helmets with leather lining and truly vibrant colors and patterns. Litterary saved my life more than once!
and the French -
 http://ateliersruby.com/
Great colors and models and a really nice matte finish and in a strange combination of both retro and future design.

Rachael said...

So cute!

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C said...

Its a Model Must now! But then those leggy beauties can pull of anything, even helmut hair!

Giovanna said...

haha, who knew it was possible to look this cute posing with a big, doofy helmet on??? wow, i'm impressed! leave it to milan. :)

K said...

I've been toggling between smart car,or vespa. One more point for vespas. ;)

Grace said...

I would love to look this cute wearing a helmet. Maybe one day. When I own a Vespa. :)

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The Girlie Blog said...

Cute. And safe too.

Monica from Hola!design said...

I want a Vespa and a helmet, too!

Katie Mae said...

Lovely! My city doesn't have many vespas, but our cyclists rarely wear helmets, even in crazy rush hour traffic.

tenlinespica said...

Adorable girls. Photos like this are the reason my husband and I are getting a Vespa instead of a second car. Beach living, baby! Vespas trump cars!

Lindsey said...

my problem isn't looking cute in a helmet. the problem is still looking cute when you take the helmet off. sweaty helmet hair is so nasty. someone needs t make a helmet that breathes.

lindsey
www.insidestoop.com

amynicole said...

love vespas, love helmets, so cool.

Mandy said...

They all look sooo cute!

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esdelope said...

I'm currently digging doing some sort of braid to combat helmet hair - it keeps me glam (after keeping me safe!)

Becca

Melissa said...

All I can think about when I see these pictures is Kate Hudson in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days putting on Matthew McConaughey's vespa and saying "This won't look goofy on me!" Love that movie! Vespas are so cute but I think they would in fact look goofy on me :)

Nerissa said...

I look like a lollipop any time I wear a helmet! So jealous of these lovelies; they actually make them look good!

Denise said...

Can anyone identify the bag in the third photo? This is a long shot but I'd love to know. :) Cheers!

Christine said...

Love it! I always feel like such a nerd with my bike helmet on, but I'm not risking a fall without one. Glad to see some gals are rocking the helmet in style.

Victoria said...

Safety and style all at once. Smart girls.

FASHION ICE said...

love it!!

jessie said...

not *quite* the same... but in the outfit photo i posted today, i'm holding my scooter helmet, and it looks a little like a handbag. :)

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