Irene - UCSB

Hi everyone!

I'm a fourth year at the University of California, Santa Barbara, triple majoring in Global Studies, English, and Comparative Literature. I have a minor in Spanish, and studying abroad in Madrid the fall of my junior year was one of the best decisions I ever made.

I have an undying love for all things literature, lyrical dance, 1960s folk music, and yellow flowers. Some of my interests include learning new languages, traveling the world, dancing, running, and reading.

I get my fashion inspiration from the world around me - whether it be people, books, or even my messy room. I write about global issues and literature at school, but here at College Fashion, I get the opportunity to combine my love for writing with my love for fashion.

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A farewell to CF readers with fashion inspired by a tale of universality and hope in the darkest of times.

By Irene - UCSB
Jun 28, 2017

The Martian by Andy Weir

Spacesuit at the cleaners? Here's what to wear.

By Irene - UCSB
May 31, 2017

Persepolis

One of the most influential graphic novels ever created.

By Irene - UCSB
May 3, 2017

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Draw fashion inspiration from the sensual novel based on Vermeer's famous painting.

By Irene - UCSB
Apr 5, 2017

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Channel both personalities from this sinister, Victorian-era read.

By Irene - UCSB
Mar 8, 2017

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Grab a few tissues before diving into this Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Margaret Edson.

By Irene - UCSB
Feb 8, 2017

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Fashion inspiration from a tumultuous period of great emotion and creativity.

By Irene - UCSB
Jan 11, 2017

Christmas outfit idea: Snoopy Christmas sweater, gray mini skirt, black tights, lace-up wedge booties

Lovers of YA fiction, rejoice: These holiday stories are sure to warm your winter break.

By Irene - UCSB
Dec 14, 2016

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Can we ever get enough of the Harry Potter universe?

By Irene - UCSB
Nov 16, 2016

Dark, Halloween-appropriate outfits inspired by an unforgettable novella.

By Irene - UCSB
Oct 19, 2016

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Fashion inspiration for all lovers of the true crime genre.

By Irene - UCSB
Sep 21, 2016

Get inspired by the most nightmarish books of our childhood.

By Irene - UCSB
Aug 24, 2016

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By Irene - UCSB
Jul 27, 2016

The Raven Boys book cover

Fashion inspiration from YA's most magical fantasy series since Harry Potter.

By Irene - UCSB
Jun 29, 2016

War and Peace cover

Never thought you'd pick up this massive book, did you?

By Irene - UCSB
May 18, 2016

We're borrowing a few of our favorite detective's quirks for fashion inspiration.

By Irene - UCSB
Apr 20, 2016

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We're taking a different angle with Joseph Conrad's terrifying masterpiece.

By Irene - UCSB
Mar 23, 2016

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Inspiration from a tragic young man whose heart lives on in his immortal poetry.

By Irene - UCSB
Feb 24, 2016

Dangerous Girls cover

Meet Gone Girl's little sister.

By Irene - UCSB
Jan 27, 2016

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What better way to end 2015 than with fashion inspired by a society of totalitarian farm animals?

By Irene - UCSB
Dec 30, 2015

Cruel Beauty? Discover a world that puts a magical twist on the classic Beauty and the Beast tale.

By Irene - UCSB
Dec 16, 2015

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Is blood thicker than water? Put that to the test with fashion inspiration from this romantic family saga.

By Irene - UCSB
Dec 3, 2015

Fashion inspiration from preppy Blair Waldorf and classy Serena van der Woodsen? Think again.

By Irene - UCSB
Nov 18, 2015

Gain fashion inspiration from the most quixotic character in history, hailing from 17th Century Spain.

By Irene - UCSB
Nov 4, 2015