Sunday, January 31, 2010

Best friends and pandas are awesome.


First things first:

I saw three pandas last Monday. I almost died of happiness.






The whole reason I got to see pandas: Lauren and John. Washington, DC happens to be the halfway point (just about) between my best friends and me. We don't have best friend rings but if we did, they would have been simultaneously glowing. I always miss Lauren, but lately, we were both missing one another so much it was awful. Remedy? A pretty spontaneous rendezvous at the halfway point. It was such a good day. I miss them so much.

John and I have been friends for freaking ever - we grew up just a couple minutes away from one another. I wish I had our second grade class pictures on hand. Lauren and I have been best friends since 6th grade. We bonded over our mutually tragic lives and then it grew from there;)

I played matchmaker for the first and only time when we were 16 (I think?). I use the term "matchmaker" loosely, because I really just not-so-craftily pushed them together. Shortly after the initial introduction, they started dating. Now, they are married; I was the Maid of Honor. They currently reside in Virginia and I'm in New York and I miss them every single day. I hope we can do this more often. It was one of the best days I've had this year!





I know it's a pretty sloppy getup but I've been slacking with my outfit posts. Here's what I look like when I am being very lazy! Lazy has been happening quite often, lately. The pants are too big on me and they don't sit high enough anymore, which makes the legs too long. But they are like wearing pajamas!

Onto the animals!



Pandas!



They were holding hands. How cute is that?


These otters were so funny. The one on the right was crying to us about something. I don't know what he was so upset about; I don't know how to speak otter.


Meerkat. Meerkitty?


Love love,
Keiko Lynn

Edit: almost forgot the outfit details! Blazer and silk camisole - thrifted, ruffled cardigan - Beacon's Closet, high waisted trousers - Urban Outfitters (on sale for $10 a couple years ago) shoes - 80%20, panda ears and panda bag - Smithsonian National Zoo
Posted by Keiko Lynn at 2:29 PM
Labels: , , ,

63 comments:

  1. Aww! Seems like you had fun! Those pandas... and a meerkat? Looks like you just walked off the set of The Lion King!
    Love the pants, by the way!

    ReplyDelete

  2. This is so lovely! Not a sloppy outfit at all :)

    ReplyDelete

  4. Hey!

    So I just bought one of your dresses (the one that's going to London, UK) and I thought "hmmm I am going to have a look at her blog now" and I see a post about pandas and meerkats. So I think: "this is fate, this was meant to be!".
    I have the same panda ears that I bought in London zoo where sadly there are no pandas, but I did "adopt" the meerkats there for two years in a row which was nice, although it barely made up for the lack of pandas.
    I am totally rambling here, but nothing gets me going like a pretty girl who makes cute dresses and writes about animals.
    So goodnight, I can't wait to receive my dress, I am planning on making it a central part of my London Fashion Week wardrobe, will certainly blog about it and let you know.

    Take care xxx Laetitia

    ReplyDelete

  5. Laetitia:

    Thank you so much! I hope you like the dress; I'm glad it is going to a fellow panda lover:)

    ReplyDelete

  6. You look so adorable with the panda ears. :)

    ReplyDelete

  7. SO JEALOUS of the pandas, I need to go. right now.

    and I love your pants, I think they look great on you! and feeling like pajamas is a plus!

    lovelove, M.
    http://marissaexplains.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete

  8. Um hello? That getup is amazingly cute! Where did you get the pants? (I'm guessing they are vintage)

    ReplyDelete

  9. Those animals are just so adorable!! Especially the meerkat!

    Doesn't look like a sloppy get-up, I like the electric blue against the grey trousers. I think it's a great outfit.

    S
    http://notjustmedical.wordpress.com

    ReplyDelete

  10. i know you are more of a dress/skirt wearer, but this outfit is divine! where are those pants from? they are so so cute!

    ~pemora

    ReplyDelete

  11. Thanks, everyone! I edited to add the outfit details. The pants are actually from Urban Outfitters - sale rack. They were two sizes too big, so I had to alter them. But now they're too big again, so they hang a little lower than they should. I will probably take them in again.

    ReplyDelete

  12. Your sloppy is way better than my sloppy. My sloppy = track shorts and stained t-shirt. :) The pants are really glamorous-looking... Very 1930s.
    I love all the cute animals, especially the crabby otter. :D

    ReplyDelete

  13. Silly pictures of humans and pandas, I love it! Keiko, though I was pleasantly surprised to see you wear pants, I think the best part about your outfit are the panda ears. :D

    http://charmalade.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete

  14. I love pandas!! And your outfit is so fantastic, it doesn't look sloppy at all. I love the camisole, the colour and the details are amazing!

    http://cequiminspire.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete

  15. Usually I just look at the gorgeous pictures you put on your blog--but this time, I had to leave a comment.

    I absolutely LOVE your outfit. The trousers fit you so well, & the blue is darling on you.

    Gosh there is absolutely nothing that isn't absolutely right about it.

    You look amazing.

    ReplyDelete

  16. I'd love to see a panda in real life! Also I love the cut of your pants!.x

    ReplyDelete

  17. Those pandas are super cute and I really like your trousers.

    A bit random, but did you model for Debbie Stoller's Stitch Nation? I ran across a pattern for a hat and the model looks just like you.

    ReplyDelete

  18. i love your outfit! if this is you being lazy ... you definitely put most of the world to shame!

    also, how cute of you to play matchmaker for your best friends! what a happy threesome you make!

    ReplyDelete

  19. I love the panda ears and your pants are fantastic! If they were still around I would definitely add them to my wardrobe.

    ReplyDelete

  20. Cute outfit! What an all-around adorable post!

    ReplyDelete

  21. Not sloppy at all! I love the pants and the blue. This adorable post really made my Monday better.

    ReplyDelete

  22. not sloppy at all.. i totally love the blue top you have!!! really brightens the outfit! :D

    ReplyDelete

  24. I love the outfit and the pandas are soooo cute!!

    ReplyDelete

  25. So cool that you got to see pandas and good friends! And for being your so called "sloppy" outfit, it's super cute!! I loveee those pants!

    ReplyDelete

  26. Andipants: Yes ma'am, I did a couple of modeling thingamajigs for Debbie a couple months ago...where did you see it? I didn't think they were out yet!

    ReplyDelete

  27. Even "sloppy" outfits can look chic :) Especially at something lowkey like the zoo!

    PS love the photos of the animals, especially those adorable otters!

    xo

    ReplyDelete

  28. Cutest sloppy outfit EVER!

    That's so sweet about your bestfriends coming down to see you and the fact that you brought them together:)

    And the animal pics are just adorable!
    xoxoxoox

    ReplyDelete

  29. Someone mentioned Debbie Stoller on a knitting blog I read and had a picture of a pamphlet with you on it. The website (http://stitchnationyarn.com/) is also up and has pictures of the patterns you modeled.

    ReplyDelete

  30. these pandas are so cute! and so is that whole outfit!! the blue is great with those pants....and "sloppy" far from it! I miss by bff too, she lives in AZ...and im in CA. :(

    thesoundoflace.blogspot.com
    thesoundoflace.blogspot.com
    thesoundoflace.blogspot.com
    thesoundoflace.blogspot.com
    thesoundoflace.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete

  31. Pandas are amazing and meerkats are funny looking! I once tried to sing that Deerhoof song, "Panda Panda Panda," to a panda in a zoo and everyone laughed at me and made fun of me lots. I like your lazy outfits, especially the long pants!

    My co-blogger Meggy and I are holding a little giveaway over at our blog (Fashion for Writers) Please enter it (if you feel so inclined!)

    xo Jenny

    ReplyDelete

  32. I love your outfit. You look fantastic.

    ReplyDelete

  33. I wish my sloppy looked as lovely as your sloppy! And seeing you in Panda Ears just reinforces my idea that you're a lovely little ray of sunshine that makes me smile! I love that you're uninhibited enough to just do what you like. I say that because I catch no end of flack for being the sort of girl who likes to wear tiaras for no reason and come from a group of people who think I'm utterly mad. <3

    ReplyDelete

  34. wow, such a beautiful story...
    And, I love, love, love your lazy outfit!! Looks great!! The pants are cool!!
    Have a great week!!

    ReplyDelete

  35. Hello! I don't know you, but I'm glad you were in my part of the country for the weekend! The National Zoo is great, and your outfit, of course, is lovely. :)

    ReplyDelete

  36. Pandas are so lovely and cute. Your outfit adorable as always. Best wishes from europe

    ReplyDelete

  37. Are you kidding? This outfit is anything but sloppy. I would use the word chic, but to each her own ;)

    ReplyDelete

  38. haha I have to agree with the above posters. I consider myself dressed up if a hoodie or sweatpants aren't involved.

    jjparks.wordpress.com

    ReplyDelete

  39. Aww. Yay for pandas! I love that you wore a panda ear headband - so cute!

    ReplyDelete

  40. OMG it's a Stokstaartje (dutch for Meerkat. Stockstaartje translated to english is stick-tail).
    Anyways, too cute! I almost ordered a comfy panda suit for staying at home times. I would love being a lazy panda!

    ReplyDelete

  41. PANTS! I think this is the first time I've ever seen you sportin pants since I started reading your blog! Love the animal photos, they are too adorable. The meerkat totally reminds me of my mom's cat Chibi. So glad you had an amazing day! ;)

    ReplyDelete

  42. I bought that same panda bag when I was in DC this past summer! Love it! Yay to pandas!

    ReplyDelete

  43. pandas are the absolute cutest!! loving the panda ears and the trousers! :)

    ReplyDelete

  44. This looks like such a fun day! And those pants are AMAZING, especially with the pretty tank/blazer combo--not sloppy at all. Super cheap Urban sales are one of my all time favorite things. :-)

    ReplyDelete

  45. Oh my gosh. Everything about this is way too cute. Your outfit. The pandas! Meeercattt! Ha! Cute Overload :)

    ReplyDelete

  46. I said "Oh my God" at every picture...in a good way. A really good way. :)

    Brandee www.andfancyfree.com

    ReplyDelete

  47. I really like this look a lot.
    And the trip looks like it was lots of fun.

    ReplyDelete

  48. Hey Keiko! I love your blog and I think you're super cute, but sometimes I feel like your outfits could be better! Now is the perfect example; I absolutely love that blazer and those slacks, but the shirt and shoes aren't working! Maybe you could have worn a sequined shirt and some different heels--Just my opinion. I look forward to your next post!

    ReplyDelete

  49. those pants look really great on you, in my opinion. i saw the pics and the first thing i thought was, "ooh i love those pants!" and i think that someone has to wear something well in order for me to think that about their clothing. =]

    ps-i adore your panda attire!

    http://postcardsfromdreamland.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete

  50. awh well done on your matchmaking! good on you =] they look like a great couple. xx

    ReplyDelete

  51. I think the loose trousers look super chic!

    ReplyDelete

  52. Aww I love pandas and your outfit looks lovely - the trousers are an amazing find!
    Also I know how you feel about having your best friends live so far away - it gets hard sometimes!!

    ReplyDelete

  53. omg i just realized i've never seen a panda in my entire life....i need to change this

    ReplyDelete

  57. you look absolutely darling!! meerkats are always my favorite and oooh, how cute are the pandas, so fun!

    ReplyDelete

  58. Love love love your outfit, you lovely panda girl!!

    ReplyDelete

  60. wow , beautiful outfit!



    http://sscgl.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete

  61. Those pants are to die for! *sigh* if only I could find some like that... You are absolutely gorgeous too btw and I have really enjoyed the outfits you put together and your hair and your makeup! Your writing is also fabulous!

    ReplyDelete

  62. My Husband and I adore Pandas!!

    I call him my Panda! (giggles)

    I think you are just darling!

    We may just be secret Best Friends hee hee, we have a lot in common!

    Love your Blog!

    ReplyDelete

  63. Here’s a list of tools you will need to start: Jewelers’ pandora jewellery wire cutters - If you can only afford one pair, get memory wire shears. pandora charms These are designed to make clean cuts on tough memory wire, so can also be used for pandora charms uk softer wires. Chain-nose pliers sometimes called cheap pandora charms needle-nose pliers – Very versatile for picking up and grasping small items, pandora charms sale bending eye pins, closing jumps rings, even closing crimp beads. discount pandora charms Round-nose pliers – Used for creating loops on beaded head and eye pins. Can also be used for winding your own jump rings and as the second pliers you’cheap pandora ll need for closing jump rings. Optional pliers – Wire-looping pliers which have several graduated circumferences to allow you to form perfectly uniform jump rings and loops in place of the pandora discount uk round-nose pliers mentioned above. Crimping pliers which have little notches to allow you to both flatten a crimp bead and then bend it to form a rounded finished look instead of the flat crimp you pandora uk get using the chain-nose pliers. As for materials, I recommend some assortment packs of beads in coordinating colors, some decorative metal spacers, seed beads in both silver and gold These can serve as spacers and beautifully set off pandora sale your other beads., tube-shaped crimp beads Buy the best you can find – these are what hold it all together!, head and eye pins. Other than that, let your choice of project be your guide. You might want some silver or pewter charms.

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)
 
Web Analytics