Champaign-Urbana Street Style

2010-10-03T20:16:00.001-06:00

you cant see it but the best part of this outfit is that she has a belly button ring, duh

2010-10-03T20:11:00.000-06:00

yo, this is henceforth the official backdrop of Chief Styllini

playin' it cool(t 45)

2010-10-02T16:42:00.002-06:00

one time jared didn't understand how ebay worked so he accidentally bought too many pairs of cowboy boots. TRICK QUESTION!!!!!!! there's no such thing as too many pairs of cowboy boots!

2010-10-02T16:27:00.002-06:00

hey girlfriends! are you as addicted to ACCESORIZING as jon? meijer tote, tevas, and busch camo all available at marketplace mall Claire's f/w 2010 ready-to-wear collection. remember, before you leave the house look into the mirror and ~~take one thing off~~ shove a bunch of beer in your purse.

paulina

trend alert!

2010-10-02T16:08:00.008-06:00

god,

they

killed

kenny!

stockin' up on Hanes Beefy Ts,

paulina

BIF & Bevier

2010-04-13T13:47:00.002-06:00

Linen high waists, so breezy/easy/steezy

l'heure du féca

2010-02-16T11:00:00.004-06:00

martin's got that whole parisian thing down with the suede ankle boots and impeccably hemmed jeans that makes the rest of the world look like they're trying too hard. but, i like to think we americans exude the same cool, collected confidence in polar fleece.

shoulda brushed up on the ol' childhood french before explaining the central IL fashion blog paradox,
pina

peaches come in a can

2010-02-11T20:10:00.003-06:00

tonight we went to a cheese tasting and Patches went back in line three times "for the soft ones." they sure don't make 'em like this anymore!

heartbeat crawling to an roquefort-laced stop,

pina

gregory at the arboretum

2008-11-07T17:45:00.003-06:00

http://arboretum.illinois.edu/directions (Take a nice autumn walk!)

outside the architecture building

2008-10-21T18:18:00.005-06:00

you can learn how to dress just by jocking my fresh

jocking jocking my fresh

(mean shoe game)

Sunny day lady

2008-10-10T14:05:00.004-06:00

Caffe Paradiso, study break.

2008-10-09T00:29:00.001-06:00

schwing

2008-10-08T11:51:00.004-06:00

pouchless.

photo credit: steven goodwine

denim on denim

2008-10-05T19:09:00.003-06:00

~my muse~

2008-09-27T19:59:00.001-06:00

i know i posted a picture of lana like a week ago but today she was wearing her mom's college bag and her mom's college belt and i couldn't restrain my self.

spotted outside the kappa delta house

2008-09-23T20:01:00.003-06:00

chloe-esque shoes and black knee socks for rush week?

im a mama for obama

2008-09-23T19:47:00.003-06:00

jimmy's shirt is 3xl, $14.99

cup of sugar

2008-09-13T14:10:00.002-06:00

Porches full of girls like this are what makes life worth living

2008-09-09T12:53:00.002-06:00

sometimes when you are going to a big 10 university its hard to muster the motivation to put on something other than sweatpants in the morning. but if yall are planning on having a casual day, take some inspo from Joanna her and slap on a really cute sweatshirt with a tiger head on it. I don't think they sell them at the Victoria Secret PINK store.

Birthday Fashion

2008-09-02T22:08:00.004-06:00

Landmark birthdays require costume changes. Cedric shed his orange polyester suit (not pictured) for a finely checkered jumper at his party.

The piece translated beautifully from eveningwear to sleepwear.

Photo credit: Jeremy Kovacik

urban outfitters is open yall

2008-08-31T19:30:00.004-06:00

U of I is probably the most rewarding place to be in terms of getting a solid back to school vibe. Here we have to babes that collided on the quad in their first day of class finest, much like stars aligning. My personal favorites are Sarah's white doc martens and the length of Matt's shorts. *perfection*

Introducing the Pink Collegiate Collection

2008-07-13T16:15:00.002-06:00

Standing out at a theme party is a challenge Kevin took on headfirst.

I see Aix-en-Provence, I see France

2008-06-16T16:21:00.005-06:00

I see Greg's impeccably fitting denim pants! Quel mec.

Congratulations, graduates!

2008-05-15T21:46:00.005-06:00

With a dramatic blouse and perfect hair, who's even gonna see that Chanel 2.55 on your shoulder?

They were afraid of being a Vice "Don't", but rest assured - mixing heather grays is a Styllini "Do."

Northwest to Midwest.

2008-05-09T16:40:00.002-06:00

Drew says he gets his fashion inspiration from co-workers and patrons at the bike (right?) shop he worked at in Portland. That's a way cooler answer than, like, some 15 year old's fashion blog.

At the UGL pt. III

2008-04-28T19:37:00.005-06:00

Unable to resist the allure of his tailored vest and sleek Clarks, I badgered Kevin in the midst of his authoritative voicemail.

Salad Bar Boyz

2008-04-24T11:56:00.005-06:00

Scott's baby blue Vans are too new and clean to have any street cred, but I kind of want them to stay that way forever.

Sunshine style

2008-04-21T17:43:00.004-06:00

Nothing makes our hearts swoon like a sharply dressed couple (even moreso if they are by the Eternal Flame.)

Mouse flats, 20s hair, flower buttons - it's all about the (adorable) details.

At the UGL, squared.

2008-04-21T00:09:00.002-06:00

University of Illinois' answer to Kid Sister and A-Trak.

girls gone styled

2008-04-20T21:33:00.003-06:00

Earlier the other night, making my weekend trip to rentertainment, I saw tons of the usual Green Street girls, flashing butt cheeks, sobbing into their cell phones about how their boyfriends cheated on them while their inadvertently exposed breasts flapped in the evening breeze. Obviously it was refreshing (and creepy on my part, I suppose) to catch these ladies in the stairwell at 3am, still looking classy after a long night of swing dancing. dreamy.

2008-04-20T11:44:00.001-06:00

Tara's corseted dress made our bosoms heave with delight. She said she couldn't breath in it but always remember- it's not about how you feel, its about how you look.

2008-04-19T12:44:00.002-06:00

So many elements of this outfit are fusing together like alchemy where the final product is GOLD, ben, GOLD. Boys, wear pennyloafers, short sleeved button ups, skinny ties, and cropped pants allday errday.

LOOK AT ME/dont look at me.

2008-04-18T20:28:00.005-06:00

The other day, Paulina and I were scampering about in our Lanvin blouses (Paulina was also wearing high-waisted Escada slacks) and we happened to run into our good friend- DJ/postermaker/blogger/marketing major/musician- Justin. And then he interviewed us for his 217 blog, Live Transmission...

JUST KIDDING GUYS. Paulina has like 4 classes with Justin and we eat dinner with him every night. We planned a photoshoot involving his DSLR and about 600 different poses on our part. And then Justin emailed us interview questions and we each spent 40 minutes carefully constructing witty quips to make ourselves look like the most charming girls in all the land.

However, I used the phrase "fashion forward" twice and I am squinting in all my pics because I had previously stabbed myself in the eye with a mascara wand, so it failed anyway.

here's Paulina's take on it: I was almost unable to type this because my praying mantis hands are so enormous and beef-like.

anyway here's the link- check it out!!!
http://blogs.the217.com/livetransmission/2008/04/18/styllini-interview/

I feel the earth! Move! Under my feet!

2008-04-18T14:48:00.002-06:00

She should model for cell phone ads.

And, a snippet from Religious Studies discussion:

TA: Oh, are you in a play?
Me [dressed like a hybrid of Sailor Moon and Talbots '02]: Wha?
TA: Your outfit. It is so... special today.

2008-04-18T09:22:00.003-06:00

Paulina and I aggressively chased Min on the quad but she was too busy lookin like a rock star to notice us. Until we wrestled her to the ground. Happy Friday.

At the UGL

2008-04-14T16:46:00.003-06:00

The second after I snapped this, the sun disappeared. Fact*: the earth revolves around street style.

*Fiction

Bench freshin'

2008-04-08T22:00:00.003-06:00

Zoe looks springy and colorful while enjoying a good book on the Quad.

By Lincoln Hall

2008-03-12T15:28:00.003-06:00

Tracy's slouchy layers are perfect for sunny windy days.

Metallic shoe Monday

2008-03-10T20:18:00.005-06:00

LiLi brightens up the Surveying Building with puffball-buttons and gold sneakers,

while Chris's silver shoes will blind you by the Foreign Languages Building.

in a 90s kind of world, im glad i got my girls

2008-03-06T00:19:00.004-06:00

Sometimes, there are days in the CU with almost no street style to speak of. It could be fate, it could be weather conditions, it could be spending 2 hours sitting through a lecture about diversity in room full of blue and orange blooded paraprofessionals instead of spending quality time on the streets, searching for style. You know that somewhere on campus there is an international student from Japan in complicated-looking raw denim and sequined earmuffs, but you just don't know where to find her. It is on these dark days that you have to bite the bullet and turn lovingly to your darling co-blogger, whose neogrunge look makes it all OK.

better be street if ya lookin at me

2008-03-04T21:29:00.001-06:00

Matthew eschews the Chief and opts for a silky baseball jacket to rep his school. Take note, fighting styllini.

Hey you're wearing a jean jacket too?

2008-03-02T19:26:00.005-06:00

Jean jackets are going to be huge this spring. Try wearing two if you really want to be innovative, kids.

Rites of Spring

2008-03-02T15:40:00.003-06:00

Today Paulina and I wandered the campus in hopes of finding springtime street style. We found a lot of gym shorts and not as many Prada S/S '08 looks. Luckily, we found Keith, whose bright hues and sassy neck scarf are exactly what the weather called for.

2008-01-28T16:11:00.000-06:00

We hope you all enjoyed the blistering 41 degree weather today; tomorrow should be just as nice!

have I seen you on TV?

2008-01-27T12:47:00.000-06:00

if Nico keeps dressing like this, he's gonna be famous in no time

UGL? More like STYL!

2008-01-22T23:18:00.000-06:00

Styllini is back from break, with more sharply dressed Chambana patrons, blurry library pictures, and skinny jeans than ever! May your 2008 be as nifty as his boots, faithful readers (aka my mama.)

total babe(s) - m4w - 22 (wicker park)

2007-12-22T22:45:00.000-06:00

these girls are missed connections waiting to happen.

2007-12-12T23:54:00.000-06:00

hey boys, cargidans are so hot right now, fyi

Check it OUT

2007-12-09T19:29:00.000-06:00

Hey, finger-pointer - nice be-epauletted cardigan!

Winter color

2007-12-08T17:01:00.001-06:00

I love the contrast of slouchy and structured, and the red bag is unexpected.

Dressed for the weather, 4.0

2007-12-07T10:35:00.000-06:00

A sight for sore, winter-weary (already!) eyes.

Suave

2007-12-06T17:05:00.001-06:00

These slip-on shoes are for the anonymous naysayin' commenter of our last post. There's no better place than Accountancy class to show off your raw denim, Ray-Ban style glasses, and some subtle Illini Pride.

Dressed for the weather, 3.0.

2007-12-06T13:02:00.001-06:00

Four words: animal mittens on strings.

dressed for the weather v. 2.0

2007-12-06T00:32:00.000-06:00

peep those moccasins!

dressed for the weather

2007-12-05T17:11:00.000-06:00

2007-12-04T23:46:00.001-06:00

This is my best friend DD Mui. These pictures are from the summer but that's okay because ol gurl is always ahead of the trends. Right now she's at fashion school in San Fransisco, makin mama proud. oh and don't worry boys, she's single!

Saint Marc

2007-12-02T13:03:00.000-06:00

In the past week or so, we have seen a staggering influx of ironic holiday sweaters. This girl however, has taken an alternate route. Sarah's Marc Jacobs cardigan is the perfect piece for a low key holiday party. She compliments it with a simple black outfit, a winning smile, and a charming British accent.

Library winter neutrals.

2007-11-27T17:22:00.000-06:00

There's nothing so refreshing as seeing an adorably dressed lady or gent in the middle of fervent pre-finals studies in the Undergraduate Library. Don't get too excited about her boots - when I asked her where she got them, she shook her head sadly and said "From my homeland." Hoping that this was code for Rantoul or Danville, I pressed on to discover that only a voyage to Taiwan would score me these fabulous cream puppies.

Fall chic.

2007-11-05T19:06:00.001-06:00

It's a little cheap taking a street style picture of your own roommate, I know. But if your roommate was wearing checkered orange-and-brown tights, an stylish high waisted skirt, and a sassy Native American (so hot right now!) beaded belt, you'd be compelled to snap shots of her in the Recycling Room too.

SCARED?

2007-10-31T23:02:00.000-06:00

My digicam's been under the weather lately, so I haven't been able to capitalize on the wealth of amazing halloween costumes that have been popping up in the CU. On Saturday alone I saw slutty nurses, slutty fireladies, slutty schoolgirls, and slutty sluts!

A beacon of denim.

2007-09-26T22:31:00.000-06:00

Amidst a sea of predictable dresses and baseball caps, I found a style star dancing to their heart's content in the corner of Bomb Night. A gold star for good use of monotone and pulling off denim-on-denim to this extremely kind soul I had the pleasure of meeting - if only we could all have such bravado in our own personal fashion!

horse & carriage

2007-09-23T03:22:00.000-06:00

This is the type of picture you always wished you had found of your mom and dad when they were young- looking stylish and happy- instead of that one polaroid from the shotgun wedding.

happy friday

2007-09-21T18:39:00.001-06:00

David and Ben show us that caps, cut-offs and cute tees make for QTs

The lovely Paulina earns her keep at Styllini thanks in part to her puffy sleeves and shades- the bigger the better. Always.

Aisha pairs her cutoffs with a top from the St. Louis City Museum- hot find!

double feature

2007-09-18T21:34:00.001-06:00

The lovely Lauren was caught while waiting for the bus after a hard day of work in the Art & Design building. She said "but I look so gross today!" I suppose "gross" is slang for fetching here in the C-U

Judging by Styllini, Mike only leaves the porch to switch outfits. It takes a man with a true sense of style to accessorize a perfectly fitted ensemble with spectator wingtips and a WTTW totebag. MAD PROPZ

hey mami, nice bike

2007-09-12T00:34:00.000-06:00

Accessories like belts, flat sandals, and grey camoflauge handlebar tape always make the outfit.

2007-09-08T14:52:00.001-06:00

Chief Styllini loves nothing more than girls who match their outfits for parties, be it accidental or intentional. For one, finding your friend is a thousand times easier. One can simply ask, "Have you seen the girl that looks like me?" and forgo that tedious name business!

Back in Black

2007-09-02T00:23:00.000-06:00

In this post, we found a few boys who are too cool for school. Luckily, they decided to come back to campus anyway.

In case you can't tell, Zak's shirt says "Cadillac." Sorry ladies, he's taken!

Even Mike's cigarettes are black.

What a Wonderful Man

2007-05-03T14:39:00.000-06:00

This charming fellow eloquently executes one of Chief Styllini's most highly endorsed summer trends for boys- short shorts. The plaid is a lovely foil to the stark white shorts and his sweatband is just the right accessory. With this outfit, it's as though he's saying "Last weekend at the lake house, well, ONE of my lake houses..."

2007-04-29T17:30:00.000-06:00

Can we talk about this shirt? It has TWO sets of buttons! Two! I've never even dreamed about that! Nice work, Taylor.

Our new buddy Frederick (or as I call him, "You work at RENTERTAY-AYNMENT!") knows the importance of a snappy pair of shoes. Five stars.

Apologies for the poor quality photos. If you'd like to donate a thousand dollar SLR camera you'll receive a free dinner at Allen Hall with us.

illnastyfresh monday

2007-04-24T00:02:00.000-06:00

Jesse's plastic sunglasses. bandanna, and mechanic's shirt might be called gas station chic

On a rare trip into the depths of Champaign, we found this charmer. Coordinating your shorts to your hair always works.

It's Raining Men

2007-04-22T18:01:00.000-06:00

Any boy who can pull of a fair isle cardigan gets mad style props. Notice the amazing use of brights!

Evan is one of the few chambanites who remains fresh 2 def.

Books & Music

2007-04-21T18:54:00.000-06:00

This gentleman is the perfect example of studying in style at the Undergrad Library. Note how well the Alfalfa hairstyle complements the animal-print pullover.

Daniela was a vision in plaid at the free Redwalls concert last night! This dreamy ensemble is made complete by beautiful braided sandals and, well, the lovely homemade purse? She git it from her Mawwwma.

Andrew Bird at The Canopy Club & beyond.

2007-04-19T00:04:00.000-06:00

Sometimes friends dress the same through osmosis (Or, in the case of Andrew Bird, Imitosis?). Like, I know there were a lot of times this winter when my girl Paulina and I would both roll up in the dining hall with similar elementary school teacher jumpers and flat boots on. Obviously, Bird and his fellow bandmember Jeremy Ylvisaker have the same issue. We can't complain about their coordinating neutrals, perfectly fitted jeans, and tailored blazers.

Even in the midst of all his whistling and dreamboat mannerisms, I couldn't take my eyes of off Andrew Bird's tie, which was daintily adorned with a delicate bird. The magic is in the details. And the glockenspiel.

Ian's color choice is superb. He certainly knows how to mix it up, with a vintage women's top and...

FLY KICKS

I've fallen and I can't get up

2007-04-17T21:03:00.000-06:00

This lovely lady lets nothing get in the way of staying sassy. Being injured would be a great excuse to exist in a greasy-haired, unaccessorized stupor, wearing sweatpants stolen from the lost and found, but despite her crutches, Ali still manages to look like a wood nymph.

Although Aisha has full use of all of her limbs, we still give her mad style points for her striking white top and vintage metallic flats. And the jeans? They're by Jessica Simpson.

ey mami

2007-04-17T14:35:00.000-06:00

Cutie in the stripes knows how to keep it cool when the weather starts feeling straight up equatorial. Her grey shorts are just the right length. Girls, make sure you follow Annie's lead and keep the goodies under wraps when you're roaming the quad. Boys, short shorts are in this summer, jump on it! The outfit is topped off by animal print flats, a Lesportsac backpack (we told you they were in), and perfect sunglasses- A+

2007-04-15T16:19:00.000-06:00

Marty S. says "As long as I'm not a 'Don't', you can put me up here." With that fur-lined tweed coat, we'd never dream of it.

Style tip: red accessories show off Zubat's cool colors.

Lastly, the Wall Street Journal you get with your Econ 103 book (and stack on your bookshelf in lieu of reading it) makes for great toxic clouds when one is Koffing.

A Little Spandex Never Hurt

2007-04-15T13:11:00.000-06:00

If you want to look good, you have two options.
You can either be a black clad vision of perfection like Olivia. Slim jeans and oversize hoods are as much a classic as a string of pearls and a Chanel bag...

Or you can dress like a superhero.

Morning glory

2007-04-14T18:55:00.000-06:00

I ran into this lil lady on her way to class the other morning and had to whip out my camera.

The backpack is a very practical and sporty look for spring. Expect to see it on the runways soon.

(I swear, we're going to start focusing on people other than ourselves/close friends any day now.)

Rainy Day Women [and a man]

2007-04-14T15:32:00.000-06:00

Grey skies call for:

grey jeans,

grey tights (and socks),

and grey stripes.

“Style is a magic wand, and turns everything to gold that it touches”

2007-04-14T10:04:00.000-06:00

In this post we have plenty of cute kids, but nothing can top dinosuar print thermal pajama pants with no shirt.

Morgan, 19, mixes Banana Republic (the jacket) and Reeboks (the shoes).

Oliver gets 200 Chief Styllini points for being from Paris, and an extra 75 for his chic blazer and understated v-neck.

Polos are a wardrobe staple for men, but Marcin manages to elevate his with a pop of yellow underneath and a vest thrown on top.

Gore Vidal once said, "style is knowing who you are and not giving a damn." Obviously, Patrick lives by this mantra.

[Bike] Gangs of CU

2007-04-13T15:55:00.000-06:00

Hey kids, There's nothing like a sunny spring day to bring style to the streets.

Homegirl in the helmet, wearing her second outfit of the day, proudly stated "There is not a part of me that's not covered in patterns." We expect nothing less.

Caught in action earlier this week is our lil buddy JC.
Even when swathed in the darkness of a chilly Champaign night,
J manages to bring an edge to the bike paths. Please note the
skinny jeans/keds combo, which is ubiquitous this season.

Get ready, this weekend promises loads of wardrobe magic.

~*Champaign Wishes*~

RiRi

2007-04-12T22:41:00.000-06:00

We are the creators of Chief Styllini, Ria and Paulina. Ria and I are on our first official date to Bacaro. Ria's (backwards) dress and my boots are ~*~vintage*~*.