UPDATE - Check out our Runway-inspired list!Good judgment is always sexy. And there are a lot of protective lids that actually look decent. In no particular order, I present to you my favorite helmet styles.10 Shockingly Chic Bicycle Helmets Straw Hat Bike HelmetThis hat-helmet hybrid combines lightweight helmet tech with the classic appeal of a wide-brimmed sun hat. The resulting style is vintage millinery that is secretly strong. Wear this helmet with your best sun dress and sweet sandals for head-to-toe cycle chic. This particular style tends to sell out! Yakkay - Paris OilskinThe Yakkay helmet system is all about options. A simple helmet base provides protection. It fits any of the 15 cute covers. The Paris style in Black Oilskin is my pick for everyday wear. But a fluffy fur cover is very Dr. Zhivago. Yakkay Tokyo Pink Jazz Bike HelmetInspired by vintage style cloche flapper hats and designed to pop against the Danish sky, this cheerful tweed cover is perfect for stylish ladies who ride bikes. 

The amount of detail in this fabric is stunning. I've been staring at the cover for the past twenty minutes and I keep finding new colors. A one-inch wide black grosgrain ribbon ties the whole effect together with a neat, mathematical bow.Lazer - Chrome Helmet with VisorThe first time I saw this shining beauty, I fell so hard. This is the one that could turn me into one of those nerds that walks around the grocery store with her helmet on. Also available in gold. Hand-painted Leopard HelmetYou really can't go wrong with leopard print! Although in this case, it isn't a print at all but hand-painted spots that transform a simple bike helmet into a must-have accessory. Made right here in San Francisco by the incredibly talented Danielle of Inkwell Helmets.Lazer Cityzen Helmet Another one from the spelling-challenged Lazer label: a fabric covered hardshell helmet. The plaid can give Sherlock-Holmesian flair to your look or be punk-ed up, depending on your steez. Bern Lenox Summer EPS Helmet in Satin BlackAfter noticing how many women were shopping their men's-only line of multi-sport helmets, Bern finally came up with a version for the ladies.

I have to give them credit for keeping the styling simple and providing a range of colors that Pantone would approve of. And nary a drop of pink. Radkappe Ponytail HelmetFrom Germany, this long-hair friendly bike helmet features a clever cutout to accommodate ponytails of all shades. Cleverly hidden vents give this lid a sleek design that complements your elegant outfit. Also available in Matte Dark Grey.Thousand HelmetsThe successfully crowd-funded Thousand Helmets make a moto inspired head protector with thoughtful details just for the stylish cycling audience. Leather straps, discreet vents, and a clever security cutout, so you can lock it up with your bike, put this helmet heads above the rest. Also available in, my personal favorite, a beautiful gold.Triple Eight Gotham Rubber HelmetFor all you minimalist-design monks, I present the ultra-clean lines of the matte grey Gotham helmet. Pure elegance for your commute.Bonus: Casqu'En Ville - Carrambar (or this similar helmet)Another base + swappable cover system, Casque'En Ville is brimming with French savoire-faire (or is it je ne sais quoi?).

There's even an ultra-light carbon fiber base helmet. motorcycle for sale in dothanCasqu'En Ville will ship to the US, but these helmets are approved to EU standards only. motorcycle tires revzillaThey haven't yet been certified for the US market.motorcycle rides in peoria ilThe typical bike helmet is designed for safety and comfort, not style.motorcycle paint shops in augusta gaIf only that were true. motorcycle for rent davao cityI wouldn't mind wearing a plain-colored noggin-cover that was purely functional. motorcycle helmet shark raw

After all, I'm never like, "I wish this seatbelt matched my shoes" while riding in a car. motorcycle helmets shark rawI don't ride in cars.)Yet sport helmet "designers" insist on covering the protective plastic surface with abstract floral designs and pink racing stripes. You can't polish a turd. You might be able to roll it in glitter. But it still stinks.Learn more about proper helmet fit with Cyclechic's illustrated Helmet Guide.And did you know that some cycling advocates--especially the founder of Copenhagen Cycle Chic, Mikael Colville-Andersen--are against wearing bicycle helmets? Read Elly Blue's thorough write-up on the helmet debate here.**This post contains Amazon affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. That said, all opinions are my own.We’re not surprised to hear that you, too, hate having to wear a bike helmet. From the time you were a kid, trying to convince Mom your “I forgot it at home, but I didn’t mean to, really!” story was true.

No matter how many cartoon characters they printed on it, that helmet was a bummer and a half. Furthermore, everybody scoffed when you argued there was no reason helmets had to be bulky and ugly and make you dread wearing them. That’s where Yakkay, with its non-traditional, sometimes playful, sometimes elegant, but always on-point practical “Smart Two Yakkay Helmet,” swoops in and saves the day. Now you are an equestrian, now a vision in floral, now as warm as a polar bear. Enjoy your trailblazing- leave the road in pieces behind you and carry that warm, fuzzy feeling everywhere with you knowing you’re setting the standard for safety in style with your Yakkayhelmet. We know you’re never supposed to judge by the cover, but sometimes you just can’t help it. Swap it out, change it up, stay smart, and ride beautiful with Yakkay Helmets. Complete your own custom Yakkay cover and helmet combo with our Yakkay Helmet Custom Builder Would you like to purchase just the Yakkay helmet?