The Lesser Panda

PSA

emily the panda — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 21:39:43 +0000

Dear Friends,

I have decided to stop blogging. It’s been a decision I have been debating over for awhile now, but it’s just been quite difficult for me to really embrace blogging fully. I’m so sick of following other fashion/style/lifestyle blogs only to leave their page feeling envious of their wardrobe or their financial means. I want to live my own life, and I don’t think that sharing what I wear everyday is going to change anyone else’s…. plus I was really excited about the community but a lot of what I am getting back from everyone is shameless self promotion. I’m not saying that I won’t blog anymore. I just need to find some time to spend on myself, reminding myself of who I am, not others that I am trying to emulate.

I started this blog for myself to share one of my interests, fashion + personal style. It’s a bit difficult for me to be doing this now since I am actually in-between jobs and I need to spend 100% of my energy towards finding suitable employment. In addition, I just don’t have the same gusto I used to have for following all the blogs I do. There are a set that I visit daily whom I truly adore and bloggers I do admire. But for the rest, I’m just tired of it all..

Grats to all of those bloggers who are “famous” and living well financially from their blog from being who they are. It’s wonderful to be able to do what you love and make good money doing it. For the time being I am signing off, thank you for taking the time to read my blog and I appreciate the virtual friends that I have made

-Emily

Winter Blues

emily the panda — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:44:22 +0000

All I can think about is Spring, when is it coming? What colors can I wear? Lately I’ve been noticing some of the bloggers I follow are wearing bright/vibrant colors and all I want to do is jump right in to April Showers. But for now, I have to stick to my daily routine… and wear my Winter Blues.

{French Connection Top, Gap Button down, Madewell belt & jeans, Urban Outfitters Shoes, Tiffany’s Bracelets and Thirfted Purse}

On a lighter note, Happy Friday! Hope everyone is having a good day to end their workweek and have relaxing weekend plans!

Winter Summer Here I Come

emily the panda — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 23:54:13 +0000

Today was a balmy 45 degrees, it was sunny, it was warm. I didn’t even have to wear a coat! If you follow me on twitter, then you might have seen my link to the Refinery29 article on how to wear shorts in the winter. Here’s my version!

{NastyGal top, Levi’s cutoffs, Target tights, Kimchi & Blue flats}

I decided to make the jump and wear my red lipstick today. What do you think? Yay or Nay?

This week has been going by pretty quickly. I need to pick up my own productivity to really enjoy this weekend guilt free. I don’t want to feel like I wasted a week and was a glutton all weekend :[

Also, can’t forget Happy Hump DAY!

She and Him – Don’t Look Back

emily the panda — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 21:43:29 +0000

Check out this new video from She and Him (Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward)

I love Zooey’s style, she’s so adorable! (Who doesn’t love Zooey though?)

Party Skirt

emily the panda — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 10:30:53 +0000

{LOFT cardigan, LOFT shell, JCrew skirt, cornerstore tights, Steve Madden boots and Forever 21 necklace}

This is what I wore last Saturday night for a night out on the town. I’d like to say that Kendi’s tip on shopping as part of her Create a Working Closet Series on window shopping to get the best price is so true. I was eying this sequined skirt on JCrew’s website for weeks (it was sitting at a pricey $128 online), and then one day I hit up the store and it was marked down + an additional 40% off which made it about $54.00. I bought it immediately. Waiting for that item you want to go on sale can be completely worth it, especially if you can try it on at the store to make sure it’s a match made in heaven!

Have you gotten any good deals in store or online recently on an item you have been waiting for?

Street Style January

emily the panda — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:30:05 +0000

{photos from altamiranyc}

Have you been to Altamira’s site? He takes street style photos of models all over the place. I really believe these photos really capture the two sides of my style: girly feminine and urban comfortable. I’m drawn to both styles almost equally, but I have a hard time combining them…

Also are we friends on twitter? You can follow me @emilythepanda.

If you are on twitter, you might be interested in this exclusive article from the Business of Fashion with a few of the twitteratti’s best accounts @dkny @bergdorfs and @oscarprgirl

Blogger Inspiration

emily the panda — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:29:48 +0000

Some photos from Aimee of Song of Style. One can always be inspired if surround by beautiful things, no?

How I Wore It II

emily the panda — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 10:30:59 +0000

{Gifted shirt, Madewell Scarf, Necklace c/o Hallelu, BDG jeans, dSW boots, tiffany bracelets}

This is installation deux of how I wore my Hallelu pieces! Yesterday I wore one of my tops I got

I’m happy to say my Monday was successful! Got some important things checked off my to-do list. Plus I made wings and tater tots for dinner! Tonight’s dinner is going to be lasagna… jealous?

Also, I had to wear my Bears shirt today since I didn’t represent all weekend (they had a bye week). This weekend the Bears are going to play the Seahawks in the playoffs, I’m excited becuase I didn’t expect my hometown team to get this far!

Also, today is 1.11.11 are you spooked or excited?! I think I’m excited. What a simple day…

How I Wore It

emily the panda — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 10:30:39 +0000

This past weekend I decided to wear one of the items I got from my Hallelu giveaway! I wore this burnt rust colored top from tree people!

{top c/o hallelu, true religion jeans, urban outfitters boots, tiffany & co bracelets and forever 21 necklace}

I really enjoy how soft and comfortable this top is! Comfort is really key in my style. This weekend has been pretty relaxing. I cooked a bit and got to spent some quality time with the bf and our friends. I’m still a little shocked that the Colts and the Saints lost on Saturday. I’m a huge Drew Brees fan because he went to my alma mater, Boiler Up!

Well, this week should be full of job hunting, friends and cooking. Not really bad priorities in my opinion. What are your priorities this week? Hope everyone is having a great start to their week.

Happy Monday!

Weekend Snapshots

emily the panda — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 15:30:18 +0000

These are a few photos from my weekend. Photos: (1) One of my girlfriends treated me to a manicure for my belated birthday present! (2) Coke at the bar (3) Didn’t want to order a meal at the bar so I snacked on Ghiradelli mint chocolate (4) Shuffleboard table