Irvine Style

link party + farewell.

2009-05-06T04:01:00.000-07:00

as many of you know, i have graduated from uci. no longer can i awkwardly roam the circular campus, asking to take your picture. i have given this blog to a few people who will (i'm very sure) make me proud.

you already know emily and katie t. now irvine style can add a male into the mix with paul.

of course, if you are still looking for wtf-commentary by me, look no further than my food blog (with andi) "awkward eats" and my other blog "vivian and the dream of horses."

i hope you enjoyed whatever i have posted, and hopefully there will be many more stylish people to grace this little blog!

a little promotion...

2009-03-31T11:21:00.000-07:00

KUCI is having a little dance/house party this Saturday, April 4. It starts at 6 and ends at 11.

All we want is to get your stylish bootay here, throw in a few bones to help KUCI on air, and then dance to your heart's content. It's going to be rad. Super serious.

And if you see me, don't be too afraid to say 'hi'!

I made a flyer for the shin-dig. Like I said, I totes see myself in a future of diy flyers. Punk rawk.

click on flyer to expand

hi how are you?

2009-03-12T12:54:00.000-07:00

oh you know, pretty busy. i've had papers due every week since week 3. no bigs. oh yeah? you're telling me i haven't updated in awhile? well, i guess that's true.

so i'm going to cheat a little because this is my blog and i'll blog what i want to.

here is my super thrown together outfit from yesterday:

floral puff sleeved jacket (h&m)
daniel johnston t-shirt
high-waisted wool skirt (lux)
floral tights (uo)
black mary janes

It's tights weather again!

2008-11-12T17:35:00.001-08:00

And boy am I glad!

This lovely gal paired her purple tights with a purple belt. I'm all about coordination, too, people.

As always, click to enlarge.

i promise

2008-11-01T02:10:00.000-07:00

a new post soon.

with all the hot weather, there are too many people wearing flip flops.

we know that is a no-no here on irvine style. it just ruins outfits!

'90s Boyhood Revisited

2008-09-12T21:59:00.000-07:00

David Lee, Irvine. Photo by Kevin Lin.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Spring 2009 Ready-to-Wear & Thom Browne Spring 2009 Menswear

2008-09-11T16:36:00.000-07:00

Marc Jacobs' collection was koo-koo-krazy!

Marc by Marc Jacobs was so much better. It wasn't anything ground-breaking and OMGZ, but i still want everything. It was more a muted palette with lots of lust-worthy dresses, frocks, and shoez. And mmm, more male models, plz.

photo by Marcio Madeira, courtesy of style.com

I want everything. That multi-tiered necklace with it's crazy colors just totes pop on the pastel outfit. And yes yes yes to the blazer and high waisted shorts (WITH A STRIPE!).

photo by Marcio Madeira, courtesy of style.com

I'm a fan of the cuffed pants on boys. I saw a lot of that in England, so I hope I'll get to see some variation in L.A./Irvine.

photo by Marcio Madeira, courtesy of style.com

Nicely-fitted blazers = aces. See guys, this is how you wear shorts. No more baggy over the knee shorts, please!

photo by Marcio Madeira, courtesy of style.com

Nothing welcomes spring like a floral flouncy dress...

photo by Marcio Madeira, courtesy of style.com

...or a bold printed dress...

photo by Marcio Madeira, courtesy of style.com

...or a lacey dress. ok, ok i'll stop.

I want all of these shoes:

photos by Greg Kessler, courtesy of style.com

Seriously though Marc...why did you have to repeat this?
photo by Marcio Madeira, courtesy of style.com

Speaking of more koo-koo-krazy, can we talk about Thom Browne's collection, plz?

What's up emasculating menswear?

All photos by Marcio Madeira, courtesy of style.com

WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON? I love all their faces--that is exactly what my face would be too if I had to wear a tutu or pants that are falling off...or if you made me look like a Socialist school boy..or...I can go on and on. Click on each picture for more detailed glory.

Marc Jacobs Spring 2009 Ready-to-Wear Collection

2008-09-09T13:11:00.000-07:00

ok, so this is not really irvine fashion (and by "not really" i mean, totes not) but let's discuss some of the ready-to-wear spring 2009 fashion, yeah?

Marc Jacobs
I don't know how I feel about a whole hodge-podge of things on a person:

photo by Marcio Madeira, courtesy of style.com

Plaid! Corset belt! Floral dress! Hat! Sunglasses! Two types of handbags? Chunky necklace with chunky bracelet. Oh man. I mean, taken one at a time, I can digest it more.

Although by the end of the collection, when we saw more dresses, I was more into it:

photo by Marcio Madeira, courtesy of style.com

Less accessories and that bold print on the dress is di-vine.

And I love this chic outfit. Yes always to blazers. And finally, Marc showed some cropped pants that actually showed knees. I was beginning to get scared that he was knee-phobic in this collection.

photo by Marcio Madeira, courtesy of style.com

Also, I'm way into that purse. Yes quilted exteriors.

Speaking of the accessories:
I'm way into the hats, although there is no reason for me to ever wear one.

Photo by Greg Kessler, courtesy of Style.com

But the shoes. NO. NO. NO. When will shoes stop with its ridiculousness?!

Photo by Greg Kessler, courtesy of Style.com

I need to make myself one of these bracelets. I never wear bracelets, but c'mon, this is totes ador. I am super super coveting thee.

Photo by Greg Kessler, courtesy of Style.com

This isn't accessories, but I do love the folding and pinching of the fabric on this:

Photo by Greg Kessler, courtesy of Style.com

And last but not least:

photo by Marcio Madeira, courtesy of style.com

Why the skirt and man-dals, Marc-y?

Katie T's Guide to Almost-Irvine Shopping: Part I

2008-08-02T15:02:00.000-07:00

In case you didn't know, I (Katie) don't actually live in Irvine, but its neighboring city, Tustin. Back when "The Marketplace" was just the Tustin Marketplace, and before the Irvine Spectrum was around, Tustin was the hip place to go for shopping. But now Irvine's got all the hype, and Tustin is--what?--that town where Locke is from on Lost. Irvine even gets the stadium-style movie theater with the cool openings like The Dark Knight and WALL-E, while the Tustin theater gets...Space Chimps.

So take this as a caveat: don't believe the hype (about Irvine, not Batman--that was good). It's the quieter cities that have the most secrets. When you see someone well-dressed in Irvine, that doesn't necessarily mean they got their clothes there! Sure, Urban Outfitters and Forver 21 have their pluses, but variety is the spice of your wardrobe! So, without further ado, I bring you Katie T's Guide to Almost-Irvine Shopping: Part I.

As you have read, this post is inspired by the city of Tustin. The particular reason I am feeling the love for this city today is that this morning I spotted a sign in Tustin for an Estate Sale. Estate Sale and Garage sale signs are common sights on La Colina, especially on weekend mornings. So I followed the signs, which led to a house that is worthy of lengthy description but hey, you guys are here for the clothes. So here's what I got (click for larger):

Button-up Floral Patterned top by Unknown, $6

Suede Belt by Unknown ("Firenze"...Italy?), $5

High-Waisted Pleated Shorts by Ralph Lauren, $5

Chiffon Top by Unknown (This lady liked to cut off her tags!), $12

Silk Scarf by Oscar de la Renta, $3

Silk Scarf by California Things, $3

Moccasin Loafers by Mootsies Tootsies, $5

What a haul!

Prenzlauer Berg in Berlin

2008-07-30T15:28:00.000-07:00

Something about him just embodies an effortless cool. From the way EVERYTHING goes together (The way he implements layering is superb. His v-neck cardigan looks so good with his Members Only-esque jacket and fitted button-up shirt). And the way he wears his Converse shoes is fun yet stylish as well.

So here you go, my favorite picture.
As always, click on the picture to enlarge.

Berlin (part 2)

2008-07-28T12:31:00.000-07:00

I'm going to give you three pictures from Berlin and save the last one (which is my favorite of all time. Although I'm probably hyping it too much, but oh man, it's good) for next time.

Say yes to high waisted shorts and brightly colored tights! Also, love the bandanna in the hair.

Let me preface this picture by saying that when I took it, they were not hugging. So now it's hard to see what their outfits look like. But just click on it and drink in the details.

Striped cardigans forever! Also, selling tape-ware in a flea market is sort of awesome forever?

Berlin (part 1)

2008-07-24T09:46:00.000-07:00

I took a few pictures of stylish people in Berlin last weekend...but because I want to keep you guys coming back, I'm going to separate them into two posts. Sorry ya'll.

This post consists of shots from my first two days in Berlin. As always, click on a picture to enlarge.

One reason for my love on people on bikes is how they dress themselves to be both stylish yet comfortable. His outfit is quite simple and he uses very neutral colors. But the ease to which he rolls up sleeves pant legs tells you he means serious (biking) business. Also, I love the boat shoes...Although I do hope he's wearing socks.
I know I'm cheating by taking pictures of people outside of Berlin's Fashion Week, but whatevs. It's my style blog, and I will blog what I want to. All three of them are wearing completely different styles. The lady in the middle adds a splash of color to her outfit with a scarf. I love the hair on the guy to the left. Adding a sports coat adds some fancyness to the jeans. And of course, who can ever turn down a good looking suit? The man on the right downplays the seriousness attached to a suit with a casual pair of trainers.

It was rainy that day, but this lady still manages to keep it chic with a fitted leather jacket and adorable dress. Her heels totally complement her outfit.

Amsterdam

2008-07-21T15:02:00.001-07:00

Sorry for my lack of updates. Here are two pictures from Amsterdam, when I went last weekend. I feared for my life the whole time I was there...not because of the REEFER MADNESS or the legal prostitution...but the bikes. The city is full of 'em and even if they don't have the right of way, they force it.

Next time, a slew of pictures from Berlin: close to Alexanderplatz and the hipster-friendly neighborhood of Prenzlauer Berg.

As always, click on a picture to enlarge.

Also, here's a mixtape just for you...because I love you.

The bad and the good in London: Youth edition

2008-07-14T06:00:00.000-07:00

Although London and Brighton houses a plethora of stylish men and women, there are also some super questionable outfits. White boys and girls in multi-color dreads, moon boots, explosion of neon...the list goes on. Here are two pictures I took in London (around the Eye and Buckingham Palace) that represent the good (bombass leather jacket) and the wtf (...you'll see).

As always, click on the picture to enlarge.

Cheers!

A Journey into Halter Tops and Printed Tees

2008-07-04T00:12:00.000-07:00

This post is not meant to be a stain on Irvine Style. Readers should know that Orange County is not actually full of people wearing cute sweaters and high-waisted skirts, as this blog leads us to believe. To the southwest of Irvine, about 15 minutes away, is the city of Costa Mesa and what can be called Costa Mesa Style. If we understand Irvine Style to be what we've generally seen on this blog, then Costa Mesa Style is kind of like Irvine Style's more popular and more sexually-experienced older sibling. Shall we proceed? Yes!

I recently attended a launch party for Vestal's new collection of watches and their other "music-inspired" products. This happened at their headquarters. In Costa Mesa. A fun crowd of people showed up (read: people who would show up for unlimited free alcohol and a ~party~ and "hot" members of the opposite sex) and established a dominant look for the night. Let's take a gander at some party pix.

What can we spot in this scene, part 1

What can we spot in this scene, part 2

I'm not sure if that v-neck is from AA

What can we spot in this scene, part 3

The three guys on the right who look slightly out of place are members of the band Dark Meat. Yes, that is a mask on his head. And yes, that woman's top is just the right amount of see-through.

Do you understand my older sibling example now? This has been an exercise in appreciating differences in style. I'll probably do a sweater (best article of clothing what?) post next time.

What We've Got On

2008-06-29T09:49:00.000-07:00

Hello! This is my first post. I haven't been able to grab anyone to pose for me yet, so if it's alright I think I'll post an autobiographical bit. The upside to this is I can tell you where the items we're wearing are from and how much they cost! Let's get to it:

While Vivian's in England, Angela and I headed up to San Francisco. The weather was a little not-so-Irvine, so here's a little June Gloom for you, readers.

On Angela:
Jacket: Second-hand (mom's)
Jeans: (unknown)
Bag: Second-hand (mom's)
Shoes: Goodwill Orange ($8)

On Me:
Top: Urban Outfitters Sale ($5)

Cardigan: Second-Hand (Paul)

Outer Cardigan: Goodwill Haight (~$3)

Shoes: Goodwill Orange ($2)

Bag: Au Revoir Simone tour ($5)

A tip from the weary travelers: LAYERS will save you.

LONDON CALLING.

2008-06-27T17:28:00.000-07:00

Hello mates! Cheers and all that jazz.

I went to London today (well a small part of it) and acted like a super tourist. Therefore, the following style pictures are ~stalker~ pictures. Also, I was too tired/crunched for time to ask them for their picture. Which, in retrospect, meant I lost a lot of good opportunities. London is amazing and so is the street fashion. This is but only a very very very SMALL slice of Londoners' style.

As always, click to enlarge.

A lot of the ladies wore some sort of dress with tights and boots. Also, it was rainy, hence the umbrella.

Again, the boots+tights+dress combo. A lot of guys wore plaid and/or button ups.

This cute duo was standing in Borough Market, pints of beer in hand.

What can I say, I'm a sucker for boys in casual suits.

welcome katie t. and emily!

2008-06-11T21:53:00.000-07:00

some news for you folks:

first, the bad news (although not really):
I will not be in Irvine this summer as I'll be "studying" in England. However, look forward to some stylish English ladies and gents to grace this blog.

the good news:
i'm super excited to welcome contributers katie t. and emily to this little blog. They will be keeping you updated with the stylish happenings of Irvine for the next few months. These girls have a way with a camera...and I trust their fashionista skills.

good luck to all those who are still taking finals. here's a mix for you to relax to.

have a wonderful summer and keep checking in!

Senior Art Exhibit at UCI

2008-06-05T23:30:00.000-07:00

The art students at UCI had an outdoor art festival so of course we had some crazies come out. I didn't take too many pictures because I was too busy looking at the art and eating Otter Pops.

Also, some friends played.

As always, click on picture to enlarge.

This girl was way cute and super psyched about getting on a style blog. I'm soo bummed out that it came out blurry though. Sorry! Hopefully I'll bump into you next time and take a better picture.

Tights, high-waisted skirt, and cardigan. Best fall back outfit evs.

This girl is wearing the cutest white boots ever. And a suit jacket on a guy is always classy.

parenthetical girls, au, pwrfl pwr @uci part 2

2008-05-27T13:13:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was an ah-maaazing show. I <3 Parenthetical Girls forever.

Kaz of PWRFL PWR was also supes ador. E-surance commersh be damned. You are still awesome forever. Au was also super fantastic. Although they didn't play anything from Verbs (I don't think), it was an epic jam sesh. Usually I haaaaate jambands, but this was clearly an exception.

Also, thanks for keeping it stylish in our Irvine "mall," comrades. As always, click on a picture to enlarge.

Kaz of PWRFL PWR + Merch table

Practicing nonchalance.

Dude, sparkly sweaters are all the rage.

Kaz complimented Jon on his outfit. Cardigans are always gold.

Rachael Jensen of Parenthetical Girls understands the fabulousness that is high-waisted skirts.

for more pictures from the show, click here.

parenthetical girls, au, pwrfl pwr @uci

2008-05-25T18:50:00.001-07:00

i hope you guys are coming in all of your stylin' glory!

also, should i abandon my dreams of higher education to continue creating flyers like this?

just kidding.

it's raining! motivation is dwindling!

2008-05-12T23:21:00.000-07:00

don't worry, ladies & gents. i have not abandoned you or this lovely blog.

i've just been crazily bogged down with work...and the times I do have my camera, I am unlucky and have not encountered anyone stylish. And then there are days (i.e. Friday/today) where it's drizzling and I don't really want to stop people in the rain/get my camera wet.

So for now, a mixtape para ti...for nice summery days.

cheers!

Sweaters & Button-Up Shirts

2008-05-02T13:50:00.000-07:00

Sweaters + Button-Up shirts + (brown) skinny pants is the way to go. It's simple and stylish.

This is what I want to do

2008-05-02T13:45:00.000-07:00

Dear Z, I am super jealous of you lounging around in the shade without a care in the world. That is all. Also, cool shadez, man.

Dear Readers, let me tell you that I love high-waisted skirts. She pulls it off well, with a cute springtimey yellow blouse.

Keffiyeh & Cardigan

2008-05-02T13:42:00.000-07:00

I know there's the whole debate of whether or not one should wear a Keffiyeh as a style accessory, but I couldn't help taking her picture anyway. She's totes adorable.

as always, click on picture to enlarge.

Crash Normal & The Muslims at UCI

2008-04-24T00:59:00.000-07:00

There were at least a dozen guys wearing tighter jeans than I was. So obvs, everyone was keeping it pretty hip and stylish. I could have easily taken pictures of everyone in attendance...too bad I was dancing like a mad woman to both Crash Normal and The Muslisms. But hey, I love you dear readers...so here are a few for you to enjoy. As always, click on pictures to enlarge.

The girl on the left was wearing a very cute green marching band-esque jacket. I especially love the lacey details on the sleeves. The girl on the right has on some pretty rad boots.

Jerome of Crash Normal is from France. Do all French men wear nicely fitted leather jackets and fantastic dress shoes?

White suit versus black suit. Both equally dapper.

Crash Normal in all their fashion-y & noisy glory.

The Muslims from San Diego. They've been getting a lot of blog-love/hype. With one listen to "Nightlife," I think you'd agree with the hype.

wtf coachella?! & sold out no age show?

2008-04-22T00:56:00.000-07:00

regular posting soon...but a small digression:

wtf coachella set times? how can you put akron/family on so late in the day, and therefore compete with other great acts?

also:
hot chip/m.i.a. versus islands/animal collective versus kraftwerk
ALSO
animal collective versus portishead (who only get ONE HOUR)

full saturday line-up here:
i don't even want to get into friday/sunday.

ok, one more thing:
Here are some stylin' looking guys and gals* in front of the sold out no age/mika miko show at the central library in downtown l.a. on sunday (april 20).

when did they start selling out shows?!?!?!
picture courtesy of le blogue de jour.

*minus crazy asian girl.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23
7 PM//$5//ALL AGES

Headscarf, Sunglasses, and Crocheted Vest

2008-04-17T15:48:00.000-07:00

This is an instance where accessories pull an outfit together. Her headscarf compliments her crocheted vest. And to downplay the daintyness, she has on a pair of black Minnetonka moccasins.

as always, click picture to enlarge.

Oxford shirt & Gladiator sandals (and cute dog).

2008-04-17T15:42:00.000-07:00

I saw her leisurely walking her dog on campus and thought her outfit perfectly matched her mood. It's simple yet clean-cut and chic.

as always, click to enlarge.

Green layers

2008-04-15T13:33:00.001-07:00

I love how everything layers and drapes on her body, from the scarf to the cardigan to the skirt.

as always, click to enlarge.

The Mae Shi at UCI [part dos]

2008-04-13T22:42:00.000-07:00

It was 99 degrees in Irvine. Cut-off jeans and cute sun dresses were all over the Phoenix Grille. There was a rad game of Capture the Flag with The Mae Shi before the show.

Thanks to all who came. Thanks to all who were stylin'.

As always, click on picture to enlarge.

Really cute off-white dress with Chloé (knock-offs? who knows!) flats

Jon of The Mae Shi in his favorite shirt. And yeah, that's an eagle on his hat.

Cute velvet shorts with tights. You can't see the back, but it buttons all the way up. Adorable.

H&M <3s Comme des Garcons

2008-04-10T18:03:00.000-07:00

I would totes punch a baby* in the face to get my handz on this collection. My non-existent moneys be damned!

*baby carrots

The Mae Shi at UCI

2008-04-09T13:01:00.000-07:00

THE MAE SHI
(taken at Fuck Yeah Fest, 2007)

WITH:
Destroy Tokyo, Glasser, BlackBlack, Henry Clay People
April 13, 1-6 PM, Phoenix Grille
$5/All Ages
more info.

HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE!!!

Plaid & Acid Wash

2008-04-07T15:47:00.000-07:00

Acid Wash went out with Crystal Pepsi, the "Latin Explosion," and slam books. But worn with plaid, something forever "in," she keeps it stylin'.

As always, click to enlarge.

Perfect for spring

2008-04-04T10:48:00.000-07:00

I love the floral shirt tucked into purple skinny jeans. And to top it off, she is wearing a cardigan, which is always a safe bet.

As always, click the picture to enlarge.

All smiles in black

2008-04-03T17:24:00.001-07:00

As always, click to enlarge

Fluttered sleeve dress

2008-04-03T17:23:00.001-07:00

As always, click to enlarge.

Pink stripes and tights

2008-02-22T17:19:00.000-08:00

As always, click to enlarge