K-world Style (K-pop & K-Drama Fashion): After School: Raina

It's been a long time since I've done a style watch. Mostly because I've been busy with academia, so in the next couple weeks I'll hit y'all up with a few.

My first pick will be the lovely PLEDIS ladies of Orange Caramel with Catallena! Artist: Orange Caramel Promotion Period: Catallena General Style: Quirky Retro
First! Here is the music video for the lovely Catallena. It's super cute and the members dress up as different sorts of sushi!

Most of the outfits in the video are really cute and mostly focus on cute prints (especially polka dots) and bright, distinct colors.

This set is a personal favorite! I really like how they overlay polka dots with a sheer polka-dotted shift. It adds dimension to an otherwise quite two-dimensional print.

With their promotional images, you can see how it's definitely okay to layer polka dots upon polka dots. However, here are a couple tips that'll help make this easier to use in everyday wear.

1. If you want to wear lots of polka dots, try pieces that have various sizes and spacing of the dots. Having one on top of the other won't make it look like you're a sofa cover.

2. If you're still a bit tentative with polka-dots as a whole, you can work one bold piece into your outfit.

The Orange Caramel girls wear much more than just polka dots!

They also emphasize a lot on bold, cute, prints!

Sometimes they mix prints with polka dots.

Now, these outfits may be a bit too bold for some of us in our everyday wear, but it does not mean you can't take an elements from it into your own wardrobe!

Style trend: Polka-dots, bold prints

Style colors: A bright variety!

Don't be scared to try prints together. Vary size, color, and texture of pieces and the patterns can often blend seamlessly into each other. You don't know if it's good or bad until you try it, so be sure to give pattern-mixing a shot!

For some ideas on how you could bring polka-dots and bright patterns into your own everyday wear:

Honestly, I find the style quite reminiscent of some of Miu miu's current and past collections, but we let's look at some alternatives. First? Polka dots!

Try a romper or a dress.

If you want a piece that you could work with other prints, try a polka dot skirt or a polka dot blouse.

Polka dots in a more unique way? Try stockings or a snapback! (I have both, they're awesome)

Uninterested in polka-dots? How about bold prints (or an auto-mix of print and polka dots)? Available here and here.

Here's a dress that strays a bit from the candy and fruit theme from Orange Caramel, but I think is quite marvelous if you want to delve into more statement dresses.

What about polka-dot shoes? I love polka-dot shoes. Shoes can make or break an outfit and these shoes are absolutely adorable.
For accessories, you could definitely look into bright hair pieces!

Always try using chopsticks like Raina did, which we posted here.

Or... Try cute scrunchies! Available here.
Hey, if you're really into that whole Catallena look... Maybe you should try their fish dresses!

Hope you've enjoyed the post! There will be more to come!
--Koko and Shelley
Do not take without proper credit!
Image Credits: asianjunkie, PLEDIS, forever21, omonatheydidnt @ livejournal, urbanoutfitters, asos
Also See: Style Watch: Sunmi - Full Moon Style Watch: f(x) - Nu ABO Style Watch: Sunny Hill - Midnight Circus

Who: After School/Orange Caramel's Raina
Where: San E & Raina's 'A Midsummer Night's Sweetness' MV
What: LIFUL X LEWITT Pattern Shirt in blue
Buy it here

Hey guys , do you remember Lizzy's cute heart dress from Orange Caramel's IFC Mall Fansign Event? (if not click here)

Well, we also found out what Nana and Raina wore at the event

Raina wore the Beads pocket lace flower blouse from G-cut.

Buy it here

Sushi!
Orange Caramel's new music video for Catallena is so cute! 1 up for the sushi theme, it was super fun and easy to watch.

This is hands down the weirdest find of my life. I "found" this because my friend owns these... and left them in my house.
Raina's hair accessories are actually pop fun kitchen color アイテムスマイル SI series! They're cooking chopsticks from Japan.
Here's a link!
They're made of silicone for an easy grip! :D
--Koko

Image Credits: Pledis, Rakuten
Also See: Obvious repeat is a filler Shanghai Romance Orange Fleamadonnas Leopard Raina

I might not be able to double post today. We'll see.

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After School's Raina wore Fleamadonna's Fuzzy Rider Jacket from their F/W 2011 collection in their 2011 SBS Gayo Daejun performance of Diva and their special stage of Party Rock Anthem.

f(x)'s Krystal wore this jacket as well as After School's Kahi and EXID's Haeryung.

No buylink. Comment if you have one.

--Koko

Credits: Fleamadonna, Pledis ent, SBS

I have to admit... I like Orange Caramel's new song! I think I like the subunit better than After School itself...

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In the Music Video for Shanghai Romance, Raina wore Fleamadonna's Wool R. Jacket from their F/W 2011 Collection.

Well, I may as well finish up today's posts with a non f(x) post

This is also an easy post, but I didn't see anyone else post it, so I will.

Orange Caramel wore Fleamadonna's Music Note dress from their S/S 2011 collection.
Check it out here.

--Koko

Credits: Fleamadonna, Pledis

Raina from After School can be seen wearing an H&M Leopard Cardigan

EDIT (Maria): Wow I had the same thoughts as Koko. But damn my laziness and unwillingness to wake up in the morning. I didn't see the pictures until 11:00 today. Who cares some other blog posted it. I love the collection too much not to post it :P

After school wore Lanvin and H & M's collab collection in their promo pics for their happy pledis album...