tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68450285535796243382024-03-18T02:03:55.877-04:00pandaphiliaThe fashion mixology adventures of a med student learning to dress in and out of the white coat.Angie | Pandaphilia.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13376869039628742626noreply@blogger.comBlogger549125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6845028553579624338.post-80096106019635048622013-12-31T14:36:00.000-05:002013-12-31T18:31:03.217-05:002013 Year in Review<div style="text-align: center;">
As the end of each year encroaches, I often get the feeling that time flew and not much has happened (life and outfits-wise). When thinking about writing this reflection post, I remembered all the exciting moments and adventures!</div>
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<b><u>Heart & soul:</u></b></div>
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Reached out for support from my classmates, shared my Mom's story</div>
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Felt truly happy about my life and escaped the cycle of self-deprecation<br />
Found my niche with my swole ladies - wine-ing, dining, cooking, squatting</div>
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Norcal trip with my family<br />
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<b><u>The best way to learn is to be curious:</u></b><br />
Research/internship with Pediatric Plastic Surgery<br />
Taught anatomy to art students, learned to sketch the human body from them<br />
Read 14 books<br />
40% on the way to MD</div>
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<u><b>Experience allllll the things:</b></u><br />
New York Fashion Week<br />
Skydiving with JJ<br />
Ran my first 5k and started lifting weights and rock climbing<br />
A cappella performance of Disney medley<br />
Lollapalooza, Dayglow, first real concert (Bruno Mars x Ellie Goulding), countless adventures in Pittsburgh<br />
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<b><u>The Great Outdoors:</u></b></div>
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Class V white water rafting and camping x 2<br />
Ski trip (where I learned how to ski)<br />
Hikes: Hocking Hills x 2, Potato Chip Rock in San Diego</div>
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Between all the snow and early nightfall, scrubs/white coat/workout days, and general laziness, the actual outfit compilation would look a lot like my knee-length parka, jeans, and snow boots on repeat. In fact, it might be a fun project to take a picture every single day of what I'm really wearing in 2014 for a little shocker :)<br />
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This picture sums up one of my main focuses of 2014: do it now, because later turns into never. I hope tonight as you're reflecting on 2013 and celebrating NYE with friends or family, you take a moment to be proud of how much you have grown in 365 days. We don't need a new year to reset our motivation to chase after our dreams and desires - adventure is out there, put on a good pair of shoes and run after it!<br />
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P.S. Did I make my <a href="http://www.pandaphilia.com/2013/01/2012-in-review-2013-resolutions.html">2013 Resolutions</a> happen? Revisit them with me for a fun comparison.</div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer"><div align="center">Written for and originally posted on <a href="http://www.pandaphilia.com">{ pandaphilia.com }</a></div></div>Angie | Pandaphilia.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13376869039628742626noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6845028553579624338.post-31191975706796124142013-11-18T23:34:00.000-05:002013-11-18T23:34:17.861-05:00Chambray + Leather + Polka Dots | North Market<div align="center">
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<i>H&M chambray denim shirt // H&M polka dot shirt //</i></div>
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<i>H&M faux leather pants // Forever 21 cat eye glasses //</i></div>
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<i>Target suede black ankle booties // Black leather purse (gifted) //</i></div>
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Photography: JJ</div>
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Throwing back some more to last fall (9/22/12), when JJ and I explored one of my local Columbus favourites: North Market. It's an indoors farmers market that features diverse eats from around the world like Vietnamese pho noodles, Belgian waffles, a hot sauce corner, and Ohio based Jeni's gourmet ice cream. Cut sunflowers next to farm fresh veggies and next to things as eccentric as bison and pheasant give the place a rustic feel. I knotted my chambray top over a bold polka dot top for contrast, and threw on my chilly weather staple: leather pants. These babies keep my legs toasty for sunny-yet-frigid days and post-exam night festivities. Lastly, donned these huge cat eye frames for extra hipster effect. JJ and I unintentionally coordinated with an inverse outfit of leather jacket and denim jeans.<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer"><div align="center">Written for and originally posted on <a href="http://www.pandaphilia.com">{ pandaphilia.com }</a></div></div>Angie | Pandaphilia.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13376869039628742626noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6845028553579624338.post-16871357447941072002013-11-13T23:04:00.002-05:002013-11-16T12:34:09.283-05:00Class to Work: Forest Green Blazer + DIY Inkblot Top<div align="center">
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<i>Thrifted forest green blazer with bold lapels // DIY inkblot top (Whit & Mal's <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8NrQSJEP20">tutorial</a>) // </i><br />
<i>H&M nude cami tank (underneath) //</i></div>
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<i>Forever 21 skinny jeans // H&M black bow flats //</i><br />
<i>Chicwish gold spike chain necklace //</i></div>
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<i>Thrifted forest green blazer with bold lapels // DIY inkblot top //</i></div>
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<i>Forever 21 grey and black roses pencil skirt // Payless black pumps //</i><br />
<i>Chicwish gold spike chain necklace //</i></div>
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Photography: Cassandra</div>
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Throwback time (8/13/12): I remember this was one of the first professional dress outfits I wore for medical school last year. The day was hot, the lecture room was cold, and I needed to switch from morning casuals for lecture to something dressier for afternoon clinical class. By swapping my skinnies for a pencil skirt and tucking in my top, this was a simple class-to-work transition. There's something about the sharp lapels on this blazer thrifted in San Fran that remind me of Romulan starships. Unfortunately, pencil skirts inevitably get shorter on my legs after walking anywhere so truly knee-length pieces are on my thrift list.<br />
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Looking back, I am grateful my hair is no longer that fried and this makes me miss summer badly - yesterday morning I trekked through a light layer of snow to get to my 8 AM clinical exam. Frigid winter is already upon us - hide yo wife, hide yo kids, hide yo fingers inside gloves!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><div align="center">Written for and originally posted on <a href="http://www.pandaphilia.com">{ pandaphilia.com }</a></div></div>Angie | Pandaphilia.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13376869039628742626noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6845028553579624338.post-91957974095247114892013-11-11T07:05:00.000-05:002013-11-11T07:05:00.087-05:00Pieces of Fall<div align="center">
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A few snapshots to capture my favourite season, despite the shortening days and darker afternoons. Mini pumpkins, farmers' markets, clear umbrellas, and best of all the blanket of gold and ruby transforming the mundane underfoot into a regal runway wherever you go. Endocrine/reproduction finals this week - see you on the other side !<div class="blogger-post-footer"><div align="center">Written for and originally posted on <a href="http://www.pandaphilia.com">{ pandaphilia.com }</a></div></div>Angie | Pandaphilia.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13376869039628742626noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6845028553579624338.post-83236389303659209902013-11-06T12:20:00.000-05:002013-11-06T12:25:09.078-05:00Rocker Chic | Origami Skort + Denim Vest + Black Lace<div align="center">
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<i>Black lace cardigan // Black tank top (underneath) //</i><br />
<i>Thrifted from Goodwill denim vest // </i><i>Zara dupe black origami skort (bought from Threadflip) // </i></div>
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<i>Target suede black ankle booties // Wet n Wild lipstick in Wine Room //</i></div>
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Photography: self; tripod and remote<br />
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Believe it or not, I found the inspiration for this outfit from a character on The Big Bang Theory - in one episode, Sheldon's assistant Alex was wearing a lace top underneath a denim vest. While sometimes denim vests can look tweenish, the way she paired this unexpected combination made it look feminine and fresh. I wore this to chill in German Village with my friend Marie, where we tried to study at our favourite French patisserie Pistacia Vera (they have the best sweet potato tart - tastes like a mini pumpkin pie!), exploring the Book Loft, finishing with some rainy day coffeeshop productivity (9/29).</div>
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<a href="http://www.threadflip.com/pandaphilia">Threadflip</a> has been a successful way to sell my clothes and window-shop others' closets too, and since I had $50 of credit from inviting friends, I tried out the buying experiencing with this Zara look-alike origami skort that everyone in the blogosphere was sporting this past spring and summer. It is an asymmetrical skirt from the front that creates an interesting geometric "origami fold" shape on the legs, and a sensible pair of shorts in the back. This pair pays homage to the glorified times as a 90s kid dabbling in fashion, since skorts were THE thing to rock when I was in the 4th grade. This rocker look reminds me slightly of Kat Von D, the black lace standing in for her tattoo sleeves.<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer"><div align="center">Written for and originally posted on <a href="http://www.pandaphilia.com">{ pandaphilia.com }</a></div></div>Angie | Pandaphilia.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13376869039628742626noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6845028553579624338.post-13438560460096137112013-11-03T09:04:00.000-05:002013-11-03T09:23:13.576-05:00Day to Night: Double Cobalt + Chevron Cape<div align="center">
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pandaphilia/10640012883/" title="chevron tweed cape, cobalt skirt, camel bag by pandaphilia, on Flickr"><img alt="chevron tweed cape, cobalt skirt, camel bag" height="1089" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5526/10640012883_cb98ac745a_o.jpg" width="700" /></a>
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<i>H&M cobalt blue lace detail top // Thrifted cobalt blue skirt //</i></div>
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<i>BB Dakota <a href="http://shopsense.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=393085003&pid=uid276-1302674-22&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Widget">chevon cape</a> (c/o <a href="http://www.jupeboutique.com/">Jupe Boutique</a>) // H&M leather camel skinny belt //</i></div>
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<i>Black opaque tights // Target suede black ankle booties //</i></div>
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<i>Thrifted Melie Bianco camel leather satchel // Pure Ice vampy red nail polish in Kissing Cupid //</i><br />
<i>Revlon lip butter in Lollipop //</i></div>
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Photography: self; tripod & remote</div>
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Day: this was the blue-on-blue lace top + pencil skirt ensemble I wore under my white coat Monday for a patient panel in the morning and afternoon clinical case presentations (10/28). We had a panel of speakers from different community resources for victims of domestic violence and a woman who came forward and shared her graphic experience. The auditorium of white coated students were riveted, shocked that someone can suffer so much for such a long time. It is something that we should all be educated on, even if it's difficult to grasp that this is a reality for up to 1 in 4 women in her lifetime.<br />
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Night: threw on a cape from BB Dakota and grabbed my favourite satchel for a friend's birthday dinner at Till's a couple weeks ago. It may be an odd thing to enjoy, but their lightly vinaigrette'd brussel sprouts were impeccably cooked. I had a lamb burger and though expensive, it was juicy and not gamey at all. The hour-long wait after we were seated was a little ridiculous even though we had a large party.<br />
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Yesterday, with the help of a light blonde wig, pair of scissors to give the wig a haircut, paler foundation, brown eyeliner for shading, and a determination to not crack up smiling, I transformed into one of our infamous faculty much to the delight of my classmates. There's nothing better than a costume that adds entertainment value for everyone around you. With that we bid Halloween adieu and find ourselves in denial that it's already November. Happy birthday, Mom.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pandaphilia/10639758875/" title="same color top + skirt = dress by pandaphilia, on Flickr"><img alt="same color top + skirt = dress" height="1050" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7318/10639758875_ce3139460e_o.jpg" width="700" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div align="center">Written for and originally posted on <a href="http://www.pandaphilia.com">{ pandaphilia.com }</a></div></div>Angie | Pandaphilia.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13376869039628742626noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6845028553579624338.post-62862089859224934382013-11-02T01:32:00.002-04:002013-11-02T01:57:56.172-04:00A Harry Potter Halloween<div align="center">
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Every 90s kid probably remembers badly wanting to transfer from Muggle school into Hogwarts. You can imagine how pumped I was when our campus gym hosted a series of Harry Potter fitness events on Halloween. That entailed me getting up at 6 AM to attend a spinning (stationary bike) class that turned out to be full before it started! My friends and I did our cardio + squat/bench routine anyway and even had time to spare for a nice breakfast before class. One participant was kind enough to give me her magical chocolate frog box, which contained a massive hunk of milk chocolate and a holographic wizard card of Salazar Slytherin! To my surprise, when it finally split open with a knife, I discovered it was solid milk chocolate (don't know why I expected rice crispy material). At least when I'm surrounded by dementors I won't be in short supply ;)<br />
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After going into research lab and analyzing data for a few hours, I returned for Zumba, which started out with a hilarious Harry Potter theme + dubstep remix and continued in an hour-long, sweat-drenched session of dancing, jump squatting, salsa, hip hop cardio. The souvenir for this activity was a massive wand with a hole at the end for my phoenix feather placement, I suppose. We dabbled in trivia, sipped butterbeer (cream soda + root beer + vanilla ice cream), and I even grabbed a tiny pumpkin that I named "Pumpkin 9 and 3/4" after the famous platform. Trick or treating this year would have been a fun last hoorah but Ohio weather decided to dump rain all over Halloween ... classic. Instead of being soaked to the bone and miserable, I opted for a cozier approach to the evening: blogging, watching Ghostbusters, and drinking a chai soymilk latte while studying the thyroid. Happy Halloween!<br />
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<b>Readers - how did you celebrate Halloween this year?</b></div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer"><div align="center">Written for and originally posted on <a href="http://www.pandaphilia.com">{ pandaphilia.com }</a></div></div>Angie | Pandaphilia.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13376869039628742626noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6845028553579624338.post-1934388222442690452013-10-31T07:03:00.000-04:002013-10-31T07:03:00.196-04:00Liquid Gold | NYFW Cosmic Kickback<div align="center">
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<i>Forever 21 gold lamé dress // Express nude and black pointy cap toe T-strap stilettos //</i></div>
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<i>BCBG silver metallic foldover clutch // CLAWS Jewelry black stone necklace //</i><br />
<i>Forever 21 gold spike bracelet // </i><i>Erin Wasson Low Luv aztec shield ring // </i><br />
<i>Lancome red lipstick in Baroque Rouge //</i></div>
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Photography: Jae L, <a href="http://www.jessyeung.com/">Jess Y</a>, photo at event: <a href="http://alexistheg.com/2013/09/08/cosmic-kickback/">Alexis</a></div>
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My friend Jess graciously hosted me in New York during Fashion Week and we went to Jenn Im's Cosmic Kickback party, hosted by Threadsence and Sugar & Fluff at the Lali Lali Gallery (9/7). There were fans and big-time bloggers everywhere, outer space ambience/lighting, and professional masseuses who worked their magic on my tense back. I was beyond flattered when I met my long-time supporter <a href="https://twitter.com/toninaay">Toni</a> and another gal I met outside Lincoln Center the day before. Toni is a darling girl who is studying pre-med at NYU and we chatted about how school was going for her and how to boldly use all her passions to help her realize her dream. What a small, wonderful world! By the end of the party I couldn't feel my toes at all, so we went next door to Urban Outfitters, where I picked up the burgundy patent leather oxfords from yesterday's post and ran around town. We had dinner and cocktails at <a href="http://www.oficinalatinanyc.com/">Oficina Latina</a> - they have absolutely amazing mango peppercorn caiparinas - and finished off the night celebrating with one of our WashU friends turned successful restaurant owner at his new swanky flat in Brooklyn. Then shuttle it to La Guardia at 3 AM and hopped on a plane back to Columbus!</div>
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This gold floor-length gown was a stunner I saw on display at Forever 21 and knew that it was something extraordinary. While shopping we frequently think, "I don't have anywhere to wear this to," but my philosophy is to seek out occasions that fit the dress, not the other way around. Though it is made of stretchy material and quite unforgiving of food babies, this was the time and the place to go "balls to the wall," as Jenn Im says. This dress features a sexy leg slit on the side to show off your shoes and a keyhole back that heightens the drama even more. Thanks to Jess and her roommates for giving me a whirlwind weekend experience of a lifetime in the Big Apple (and doing my hair!). It was wonderful to catch up and swap stories - how our passions for art and science curiously played out in our post-college lives. Left my heart there in that city and I can't wait to be back.</div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer"><div align="center">Written for and originally posted on <a href="http://www.pandaphilia.com">{ pandaphilia.com }</a></div></div>Angie | Pandaphilia.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13376869039628742626noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6845028553579624338.post-66163946555144387872013-10-27T07:50:00.000-04:002013-10-27T17:16:12.984-04:00Wear to Work: Speckles + Double Burgundy<div align="center">
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<i>H&M speckled dotted cropped cardigan // H&M yellow lace cami //</i></div>
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<i>H&M eggplant purple origami pleat skirt // Forever 21 burgundy tights //</i></div>
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<i><a href="http://shopsense.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=434651936&pid=uid276-1302674-22&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Widget">Urban Outfitters patent leather oxblood oxfords</a> (on sale) // Jewelmint Calypso necklace (c/o) //</i></div>
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Last weekend, autumn came out to play much to my bare legs' dismay. Thus before heading out into the brisk cooler morning, I threw on my pair of trusty thicker burgundy tights from last season and matched them with my new oxfords in the same shade. This lengthens the legs modestly since they're flats, but are a twist to the classic black-on-black trick. The eggplant shade on this skirt is an elegant jewel tone for the colder months, and the origami pleat in the front adds a subtle detail that makes it less "ho-hum pencil skirt." Pairing it with the ever-popular burgundy/oxblood makes for a fall-appropriate palette while further extending the illusion of longer legs. By the way, scored the skirt and dotted cardigan for $5 each during an H&M sale a few months ago - thrifty work wardrobe win!<br />
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I wore this look under my white coat for clinical class on Monday (10/20) and to meet my Med 1 mentee, who is really sweet and fashionable too. Meanwhile, my nightly read (Dan Brown's Inferno) turned into an engrossing page-turner and I had a roarin' time kicking off Halloween festivities at "Dr. Gatsby's" mansion. This amazing scene was complete with an octagonal open foyer, mini spiral staircase, rope bridge to a fully furnished treehouse, turning bookshelves, fireman's pole, rooftop access, and med students/residents/doctors decked out in 1920's suits and flapper dresses. The eyes of Dr. T. J. Eckleburg presided over the dance floor, and we were all beautiful little fools for a night.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">P.S. I love, love, love Ohio's fall foliage. Can't ever get over it.</span></div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer"><div align="center">Written for and originally posted on <a href="http://www.pandaphilia.com">{ pandaphilia.com }</a></div></div>Angie | Pandaphilia.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13376869039628742626noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6845028553579624338.post-85936673765636724122013-10-24T23:56:00.000-04:002013-10-25T01:04:19.490-04:00Trench Coat for Autumn Rain<div align="center">
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<i>Target khaki trench coat // H&M pastel floral peplum top // Forever 21 tan lace pencil skirt //</i></div>
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<i>Predictions for Payless black pumps // H&M croc print faux leather skinny belt //</i></div>
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<i>Lancome red lipstick in Rouge Baroque // Target clear bubble umbrella //</i></div>
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For this month's <a href="http://prettyshinysparkly.com/bloggers-do-winter-coats-better/">Bloggers Do It Better challenge</a>, our task is to showcase our winter coats. While I recently invested in a long North Face puffy-yet-sleek parka for practicality and preservation of fingers and toes, the fleeting fall days are a great transitional time for light jackets like a trench coat. These are surprisingly water repellant to block out the freezing rain.<br />
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This outfit was from an entire year ago (10/19/2012), when the foliage in my neighborhood was absolutely striking. The explosion of fiery colours in the canopy above, reflected on wet pavement - one of my favourite images of fall, with natural confetti decorating the ground. Clear bubble umbrellas always seemed like fun raingear to me and make walking around easier when you can see right through them. They even show your outfit better than traditional opaque "rain-pellants." I tied the belt behind the coat to show off my layers underneath and liked the juxtaposition of the soft pastel flowers and peplum that are usually associated with spring against the vibrant shades of red and gold in the glistening leaves on the ground. Pop on a bright red lipstick and voila, <a href="http://www.pandaphilia.com/2012/10/florals-and-foliage-fall-work-outfit.html">fall workday</a> to date night look.<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer"><div align="center">Written for and originally posted on <a href="http://www.pandaphilia.com">{ pandaphilia.com }</a></div></div>Angie | Pandaphilia.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13376869039628742626noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6845028553579624338.post-82274177071296662472013-10-21T07:02:00.000-04:002013-10-21T07:02:00.733-04:00Parkas are for Apple Picking<div align="center">
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<i><a href="http://us.asos.com/ASOS-Biker-Parka/zws98/?iid=2797149">ASOS biker parka jacket in Khaki</a> (c/o) // Forever 21 ivory lace dress // </i></div>
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Casual Friday Snow White picking poison apples? Almost. The girls and I went apple picking Friday morning to savour the chilly beginning that signifies true fall, wearing jackets for a total of 2 days before clinging onto our winter coats with our chattering teeth. It was Fuji day and we totally sneaked a few juicy munches in the midst of the orchard (tee hee). Upon entering Trader Joe's to pick up some groceries afterwards, I discovered my sincere addiction for everything pumpkin, and had to run away before I carted every box of pumpkin pie, cheesecake, and macarons I saw.<br />
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You can imagine how ecstatic I was when ASOS contacted me for a collaboration! Best thing about this parka is the utilitarian satisfaction of having a zillion pockets with zippers, a hood, and drawstring to cinch in the waistline. I ordered a size UK 4 since that's what the sizing guide recommended, but probably need a UK 2 since it's quite long and boxy on me (see the petite version on <a href="http://www.sydneysfashiondiary.com/2013/09/review-asos-petite-exclusive-biker-parka.html">Sydney</a>). I paired this boyfriend-fit, tomboyish outerwear piece with a girly lace frock and waxed leggings to keep warm. Even though my package was stolen off my doorstep, the ASOS Facebook support team sorted everything out and had a replacement package sent to me in a week (works better than emailing support if your package ever gets lost en route from the UK).<br />
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So, where the heck have I been? Well ... skydiving, paragliding, running my first 5k, white water rafting on class V rapids, classy-venue a cappella gigs, learning to do front flips and pelvic exams. Though second year is busy and challenging, it's still possible to live unapologetically in between the madness :) It was also really nice to meet up with my friend Jenny, whom I haven't seen for a good two years, and chat about the good ole days over bubble tea. JJ was here to visit and we ate our fill of bibimbap, fancy comfort food brunch, and curry burritos, went to a local pumpkin festival (so much pumpkin everything - fudge, sloppy joes, pizza, and a 14-foot diameter pie!?) to cure my newfound addiction once and for all, and watched the original Carrie and other scary movies to celebrate the Halloween mood. Happy Monday!<br />
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; font-family: inherit; mso-highlight: white;">I’ve
just started a job in a really busy office environment and I love it so far. As
it’s my first job, I know that I must make an impact with the work that I do,
but also how I present myself in the office. People are constantly watching how
I behave and react to situations and other colleagues, and all of this
information will be fed back to me during my appraisals every three months. I
want a really positive report so I’ve been on my best behaviour and been really
thoughtful with what I wear.</span></div>
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would never advocate dressing provocatively at work as this is the wrong type
of impression to leave people with; once you get a label at work it is hard to
shake it off. Instead, I am a huge fan of dressing professionally yet in a
feminine way. Here are my top tips if you’re just starting out too</span><span lang="EN-GB">.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; font-family: inherit; mso-highlight: white;">If
you want a fail safe way to dress for the office, head to the work wear
department of a shop and have a look at the matching sets. You should be able
to find plenty of skirts and jackets, or trousers and jackets if you prefer.
All you’ll need to do is put a smart top on underneath and then its most of
your outfit sorted. However once you get a little more confident you might
start noticing knee-length pencil dresses that would work well with your
jacket, or a high waisted skirt that would look excellent with your favourite
work shirt.</span></div>
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of shirts, I’d urge you to iron all of them before you wear them. I know that you
can buy many “no-iron” shirts these days but they always look much crisper when
you do. And it’d be typical if the one time you didn’t, your boss called you in
for a meeting! I try and do all of my ironing on a Sunday when I’m watching TV,
it makes the job a lot easier and more bearable.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">Once
you’ve got the bones of your outfit together, don’t ruin the effect by putting
on a grubby pair of shoes. I’ve bought four </span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.newlook.com/shop/shoe-gallery/view-all-shoes/high-heel/_/N-9pzZ1z141xp"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc; mso-highlight: white;">pairs of beautiful
heels</span></a><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;"> solely for
office use. One pair is a glossy black, another pair nude, then I also have
dark grey and blue. By having a few different shades you’ll be able to match
them better with the suit sets you’re wearing.</span></span></span></div>
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it’s autumn now, I’d suggest buying some dependable hosiery to keep yourself
warm. Stay away from cheap pairs that fall down or snag easily as you’ll
forever be replacing them. Buy a thicker denier pantyhose and you won’t worry
about getting a ladder when you pick something up off the floor in the office.</span></div>
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don’t forget to pick up some sophisticated accessories to wear with your work
outfits. My favourite picks include jewellery sets (pearls work well) and neck
ties. You might also want to find some leather belts, handbags and some nicer
VDU glasses. Job done!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">This article is a sponsored post and was written by the sponsor; it has been reviewed by me. I received monetary compensation. </span></div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer"><div align="center">Written for and originally posted on <a href="http://www.pandaphilia.com">{ pandaphilia.com }</a></div></div>Angie | Pandaphilia.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13376869039628742626noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6845028553579624338.post-84199229016808187592013-09-15T19:04:00.000-04:002013-09-15T22:23:12.849-04:00NYFW SS 2014: Wine Red Tulle + Leather Accents<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">DAY 2 MBFW.</span></b> Still coming off my New York high - daydreaming about textures, colours, fit. These two handsome gents are my friends Rashad (<a href="http://instagram.com/thestyleguyy">@thestyleguyy</a>) and Amechi (<a href="http://amechiugwu.com/shop/">@bowtiemeach</a>), stylist and tie-craftsman, respectively. Aren't they dapper in their fit-like-a-glove suits? We hung out together on our first experience inside NYFW, checking out shows that came our way, exploring the sponsor booths, and meeting fellow fashion influencers. Even a couple of weeks after, we're still keeping in touch and looking forward to bumping into each other at future events. It felt flattering and unreal to be snapped by streetstyle photographers and I tried chatting with each person afterwards to get a glimpse of his/her life story. For example, Pierre moved from France to NYC recently and used the festivities outside Lincoln Center as a springboard to launch his blog.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><div align="center">Written for and originally posted on <a href="http://www.pandaphilia.com">{ pandaphilia.com }</a></div></div>Angie | Pandaphilia.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13376869039628742626noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6845028553579624338.post-69417355958635665942013-09-09T20:32:00.003-04:002013-09-09T20:32:47.903-04:00Fall Neutrals + Matching Leopard Details | Wear to Work<div align="center">
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<i>Old Navy beige v-neck cable knit sweater // Forever 21 burgundy wine lace pencil skirt //</i></div>
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<i>Target faux calfhair leopard print flats // H&M leopard print super skinny belt //</i></div>
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Because I'm impatient and need to catch up on kidney knowledge before delving into editing NYFW eyecandy ... today's outfit, a go-to work ensemble that gets me through hot summer days and chilly air conditioned indoors without losing pints of sweat. Featuring neutrals and matchy-matchy leopard print belt and flats. I never thought leopard to be too wild for work, as long as it's toned down with solid colours or used for accenting. In other news I was at the airport at 3 AM and arrived in Columbus at 11, drove directly to homemade brunch & mimosas with my friends, caught up on sleep all afternoon, back to my med school life on Monday. Our a cappella group sang a surprise version of Little Talks for the first years and I even squeaked out a solo into the mic. I may feel slightly like Clark Kent today ;)<br />
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<i>Forever 21 woven detail sheer top // H&M spotted Dalmatian print pants //</i></div>
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<i>Thrifted Ann Taylor stripy sandal wedges // Claire's black and white polka dot ball earrings (old) //</i></div>
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Usually on planes, I'm out cold before we clear the runway, but today I felt excited and productive in-flight. This was an outfit I wore when visiting JJ in Pitt (5/24/13). My Dalmatian "party pants" are still a lively favourite and get good wear for dancing and those weekdays that need a good pick-me-up. My quirky detail of the day was my black & white polka dot earrings to mirror the pants. Sheer is a cool look, but requires extra layers and steps to prevent the unclassy - in my case I always reach for a nude tank top to maximize the sheer effect. Finish off with strappy sandal wedges and a metallic clutch.<br />
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The past month has flown by in a giant blur of med school, research, getting swole at the gym, hanging out and catching meals with friends new and old, going "home-home" to Toledo and visiting Ann Arbor. Looking forward to a crazy weekend in NYC and updating you via Instagram and street style posts!<br />
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A quick hello as I'm typing from the airport, about to embark on a whirlwind dream adventure of my life: NYFW! After entering a few contests, I decided, "eff it, we'll do it live" and got tickets to the Big Apple for the weekend, spending Friday and Saturday exploring and networking to pieces. I'm also lucky enough to party with Jenn Im x Threadsence x Sugar & Fluff at their Cosmic Kickback party and take a nice fat break from learning all the minutae about kidneys. Life is meant to be lived between mandatory attendances. Med school ain't stopping me from dreaming big ass dreams :)<br />
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<i>Pink champagne long sleeve top with lace shoulders // H&M neon floral knee length pencil skirt //</i></div>
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Today was my first day of the second year of med school - walking back into the same never-heard-of-a-thermostat lecture hall felt like the entire summer took place in a few nanoseconds. I always enjoyed dressing up for back to school and today was no different, pulling out all the stops with this neon pencil skirt in its classic knee-length cut. Though the print is so bright and busy, the silhouette makes it appropriate for work settings. Because it's long enough to hide my thighs, the skirt gives the illusion that my calves are super thin and lean with the one-two finishing punch of nude almond toe pumps.<br />
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Our school also rolled out ipad mini's as part of our educational tools so we spent a good deal of this morning setting them up and of course, goofing around on Photobooth (it's junior high graphing calculator games all over). After a summer running around clinic, I felt more at ease interviewing our patient for an audience of peers, even about touchy gastrointestinal topics (a flashy outfit may or may not add +10 confidence haha).<br />
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To another crazy year - as <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wutzv7JjX7k">American Authors sing</a>, this is gonna be the best day of my life ... my life-i-i-i-i-ife! (rinse, lather, repeat!)<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer"><div align="center">Written for and originally posted on <a href="http://www.pandaphilia.com">{ pandaphilia.com }</a></div></div>Angie | Pandaphilia.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13376869039628742626noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6845028553579624338.post-85589500253608047092013-08-10T07:31:00.000-04:002013-08-10T07:31:00.106-04:00Lollapalooza Day 2: Lace Crochet + Denim + Mint Green<div align="center">
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<i>Arden B long mint green open cardigan // Forever 21 lace crochet crop top //</i></div>
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<i><a href="http://divany.com/">DivaNY</a> high waisted distressed denim shorts (c/o) // H&M burgundy floppy wool sunhat // </i></div>
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<i>Forever 21 sparkly gold and brown strappy sandals // </i><i>Wet n Wild nail polish in Goldmine //</i><br />
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Crop top + high waisted shorts + long duster cardigan has been a no-brainer festival fashion recipe for the past few seasons. Since it was super sunny on Saturday (Day 2 Lolla), I threw on my floppy wool sunhat though completely forgetting my shades. Lunch at Osaka sushi right across the street: 6 pieces of unagi and mango tropical roll each for less than $10. Somehow in the crowd of 160,000 people I found my friend Mike from college, Jenn Im, eventually my group, and when wandering lost I would just plop down in the grass and discover someone new: Frontier Ruckus, Reignwolf, Griz*, Family of the Year*, The National, Steve Angello. Matt & Kim was too crowded to stay, and I heard parts of Elie Goulding and Kendrick Lamar away from the crowd. Sad to have missed The Lumineers and Mumford but got a nice evening closer by The Postal Service.<br />
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Lesson of the trip: Lolla is for all-out lunatics who can stand/walk/dance/crowdsurf for 12 hours straight and then some #gettingtoooldforthis.<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer"><div align="center">Written for and originally posted on <a href="http://www.pandaphilia.com">{ pandaphilia.com }</a></div></div>Angie | Pandaphilia.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13376869039628742626noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6845028553579624338.post-15087046733685445062013-08-09T07:31:00.000-04:002013-08-09T07:31:00.297-04:00Chicago: Hot Doug's and The Bean<div align="center">
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<i>Thrifted Forever 21 cashmere baseball tee sweater // Thrifted Ragorama black high waisted shorts //</i></div>
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On Day 0 of Lolla, we drove the 6 hours from Columbus to Chicago and made our first stop at Hot Doug's, a corner hot dog place serving everything from their famous foie gras (duck liver) to deer meat. The foie gras hit the spot, adding a rich creamy texture to a simple hot dog (though it costs $10!). Then we walked along the bustle of Michigan Ave to Millenium Park and The Bean for some silly pictures. Afterwards, it was time to terrorize the people of Chicago with our bike share beachcruisers until we finally found a beautiful bike trail that hugs Lake Michigan and rode to our hearts' content. The bikes have to be returned at a station every 30 minutes, so it was like a stressful touristy version of the Amazing Race on wheels. We ended the night at Pequod's for some serious deep dish pizza.<br />
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<i>Melie Bianco faux leather camel satchel bag // H&M black bow flats //</i><br />
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This was what I wore on my first day of med school class an entire year ago (8/7/2012): my statement pink blazer and a white lace dress with simple black flats and a sensible camel satchel. Back when my apartment was blank and I was attempting to shoot outfits in my no-aircon, barely-lit room with my zoom lens. Just look at that naive little face, ready to be a well-adjusted individual in the real world (yeah right)! Meanwhile, time is flying by at home in San Diego, with not enough days to eat eat eat and take literal long walks on the beach. This is the deep breath before we dive straight into another year of madness!<br />
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A quick update from the airport terminal: I had the astounding luck to meet three of my favourite bloggers/youtubers in Chicago this weekend at Lolla. Olivia (<a href="http://lusttforlife.com/">LusttforLife</a>) and Claire (<a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/ohhaiclaire%E2%80%8E">ohhaiclaire</a>) were at The Bean and I bumped into Jenn (<a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/clothesencounters">clothesencounters</a>) in line. They were down-to-earth and friendly. It was especially inspirational chatting with Olivia because she is very petite and has been a fearless explorer of high fashion since her early teen years, rocking maxi skirts without breaking a sweat. What a freaking experience summertime in Chicago is - many adventures to recount in upcoming posts!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><div align="center">Written for and originally posted on <a href="http://www.pandaphilia.com">{ pandaphilia.com }</a></div></div>Angie | Pandaphilia.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13376869039628742626noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6845028553579624338.post-53861511824180858102013-07-30T07:31:00.000-04:002013-07-30T19:30:15.610-04:00Summer Festival Fashion: Crop Top + High Waisted Denim Shorts<div align="center">
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<i>DivaNY mint green one sleeve <a href="http://www.divany.com/tops/crop-tops-bustiers.html">crop top</a> (c/o) // DivaNY high waisted distressed denim <a href="http://www.divany.com/bottoms/shorts.html">cutoff shorts</a> (c/o) //</i></div>
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<i>Forever 21 white floral headband // Forever 21 sparkly gold and brown sandals //</i></div>
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<i>H&M and Forever 21 gold bracelets //</i></div>
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2 days til Lolla!! This was the first outfit I put together for Comfest, the summer city festival in Columbus, but unfortunately we were rained out (6/29/13). I always feel awkward baring my midriff, so the combination of crop top + high waisted bottoms creates a compromise. Styling tip: wearing a high waisted skirt or shorts that covers your belly button will make you look more modest and covered up even when you're showing off alllll the legs. This is about as Daisy Duke as I'm ever going to get, guys.</div>
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My obsession with mint green is becoming pretty obscene at this point, but I couldn't turn away from this unique "Jekyll and Hyde" crop top with one long sleeve and the other side is like a tank top. How sick is that? I've been wanting a pair of denim cutoffs with more coverage and it fit perfectly as a size medium until I threw it in the wash a few times after an unfortunate accident with coffee. This pairing I picked out from <a href="http://divany.com/">DivaNY.com</a> as a second outfit to style (first one was the <a href="http://www.pandaphilia.com/2013/06/batman-gotham-city-hall.html">batman dress</a>!). Throwing on a white flower crown adds in the perfect infusion of hippie/Coachella/festival as a finishing touch.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pandaphilia/9398991562/" title="boho festival style by pandaphilia, on Flickr"><img alt="boho festival style" height="1050" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7405/9398991562_c90a09f3c1_o.jpg" width="700" /></a>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">The top and shorts were provided for styling by <a href="http://divany.com/">DivaNY</a>.</span></div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer"><div align="center">Written for and originally posted on <a href="http://www.pandaphilia.com">{ pandaphilia.com }</a></div></div>Angie | Pandaphilia.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13376869039628742626noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6845028553579624338.post-41059753073511139742013-07-28T21:08:00.001-04:002013-07-28T21:08:41.282-04:00Sequined Tank + Peplum Skirt<div align="center">
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pandaphilia/9387044425/" title="fire engine red and cobalt blue by pandaphilia, on Flickr"><img alt="fire engine red and cobalt blue" height="439" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5519/9387044425_85da2bc2bf_o.jpg" width="700" /></a>
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<i>Old Navy blue sequined tank top // Forever 21 peplum bow skirt //</i></div>
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<i>Merona faux calfhair leopard print flats // Forever 21 black preppy varsity cardigan //</i></div>
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Photography: Angela O.</div>
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This outfit was from nearly a year ago (8/22/2012) - boy time flies! Today was spent lounging by the pool with friends, trying to get a tan on a <strike>partly</strike> mostly cloudy Ohio day: the ultimate do-absolutely-nothing Sunday Funday activity. Last night after an a cappella event, we invented a new game involving footballs and frisbees at the same time and it was one of those perfect memorable hot summer nights.<br />
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There's a brick wall with graffiti near my place that says "COLONS!" and I thought it was hilarious since I'm in a gastroenterology clinic during the school year and had my best friend help me take photos using it as a backdrop. There's a tongue-in-cheek contrast to the uptown girliness of my outfit and the urban decay of the wall. This was back when I tried to look cute for class ... before I succumbed to the merry-go-round rotation of professional "biz caj," scrubs, or bum clothes. To the second year of med school starting soon and another chance to dress up even on off-duty days.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pandaphilia/9389817298/" title="sequin top and peplum skirt outfit by pandaphilia, on Flickr"><img alt="sequin top and peplum skirt outfit" height="1083" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3725/9389817298_3ce72c0482_o.jpg" width="700" /></a>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pandaphilia/9387043185/" title="blue black and graffiti by pandaphilia, on Flickr"><img alt="blue black and graffiti" height="1050" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7371/9387043185_ff844b7a48_o.jpg" width="700" /></a>
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<b>Readers - would you wear sequins to class or work?</b></div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer"><div align="center">Written for and originally posted on <a href="http://www.pandaphilia.com">{ pandaphilia.com }</a></div></div>Angie | Pandaphilia.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13376869039628742626noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6845028553579624338.post-3554180915835678122013-07-27T16:15:00.000-04:002013-07-27T16:15:28.491-04:00A Little Rumi<div align="center">
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<i>Thrifted Forever 21 cashmere baseball sweatshirt // H&M A-line khaki green skirt //</i></div>
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<i>Mossimo grey suede ankle boots // Gifted black leather crossbody purse //</i></div>
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<i>Revlon Moondrops lipstick in Orange Flip + Revlon Colorburst lipstick in Soft Nude (underneath) //</i></div>
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<i>Urban Outfitters gold midi rings // Rag-o-Rama tortoiseshell sunglasses //</i></div>
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Photography: self; tripod and remote</div>
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Besides eating and movie-watching, recently I've been crunch-timing at research to prepare for Lollapalooza in less than a week (!!!) Been experimenting with a different hair part lately to try to look older/something different than what I've been doing for the past decade. This relaxed weekender outfit reminds me of Rumi Neely. I threw on this soft cashmere-ish sweatshirt with the baseball tee design - perfect for cozying up on a drizzly summer Saturday. To balance out the loose tomboy top, I wore one of my favourite flare skirts for a fitted girly contrast. For an extra bright orange lip, I layered nude lipstick underneath. Recently, I've been drawn to dainty jewelry. These infinity/knotted midi rings from UO actually fit me like normal rings, so I'm terribly grateful for this trend. Ankle booties and a crossbody and out the door we go, towards Goodwill, local consignment shops, BBQ, Wolverine.<br />
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<b>Readers - what do you wear on rainy weekends?</b></div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer"><div align="center">Written for and originally posted on <a href="http://www.pandaphilia.com">{ pandaphilia.com }</a></div></div>Angie | Pandaphilia.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13376869039628742626noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6845028553579624338.post-6872913492028334042013-07-16T19:30:00.000-04:002013-07-16T19:30:44.645-04:00Summer Work Uniform: Lace Colorblock<div align="center">
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<i>H&M cobalt blue lace detail top // Forever 21 burgundy lace pencil skirt //</i></div>
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<i>Pitaya yellow faux patent leather skinny belt // Merona faux calf hair leopard print flats //</i></div>
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Photography: self; tripod and remote</div>
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Happy Tuesday! Though I was a public school kid growing up, I quite admired the look of uniforms. Since college, I've developed my own personal formula for a no-brainer uniform. By now you know my year-round go-to is a top+skirt combo, always tucked in and usually belted, often mistaken for a dress. It'd be nice to have this many dresses, eh? This morning I grabbed two lace pieces and added a yellow belt to make it into a primary color palette for clinic. Props to the women who can strut in clinic for 10 hours in 5 inch heels and not complain a peep, but a few inches of vertical help aren't worth the toe-squishing for me (and my patients are kiddos so I'm usually taller ... usually).<br />
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New concept: take < 10 pictures and magically blogging the way out of my outfit backlog become less of a dreaded, harrowing task. Apparently everyone has figured this out years ago but obstinately, I keep snapping away for different poses to fulfill my OCDish-ness. From now on I hope to streamline this process so that even during my busiest weeks I can still update. Last week: swooned by crooning Bruno Mars in concert, <a href="http://instagram.com/p/br_KKuFcuS/">painting a night skyline</a> while munching on cupcakes, chasing giant butterflies through the conservatory greenhouse, attempting to birdwatch, spontaneous dinosaur origami making, getting lost in a 32-room bookstore, David Sedaris, Pacific Rim, buffalo chicken grilled cheese. Have a great rest of the week and stay cool in this heat!<br />
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<b>Readers - do you have a "uniform" that you fall back on when getting dressed in a hurry? </b></div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer"><div align="center">Written for and originally posted on <a href="http://www.pandaphilia.com">{ pandaphilia.com }</a></div></div>Angie | Pandaphilia.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13376869039628742626noreply@blogger.com10