EI Report: Pandaista and Moira's Fashion Flashback!

Goodness, can you believe it's Friday already? I thought today would never come! Especially after we had that unexpected incident in the lab that turned half the interns a rather fetching shade of tangerine. I tried to convince them that it was a cosmetic improvement, but not everyone appreciates the color orange like I do. Nonetheless, scientific progress marches on! We have some magnificent evolutions to report on today, with Moira's Fashion Flashback continuing its remarkable journey through the most fashionable decades, and the stunning conclusion to the "panda"monium of Pandaista:

This week in Moira's Fashion Flashback our heroine's exploration of the worlds of fashion, music, and culture throughout the decades takes her to the mid-1960s! But after a week of what she calls the "Three Fundamentals of Hippiedom" -- flowers, feathers and fringe -- she grows weary of the happy-free lifestyle and quickly realizes she wants something with a harder edge.

It's only natural that Moira moves on with the times and finds herself drawn to punk movement of the mid-1970s. Now this is more like it! A definite 360 from her bookworm days. Moira feels like she's heading in the right direction, but punk music tends to be a little loud and aggressive. Besides, Moira isn't sure she's ready to shave her hair into a mohawk and get hundreds of piercings. Time to explore the decades a little more!

And on Pandaista, the day is drawing to an end as Qin and Ling slowly stroll down a busy street, almost unaware of the people breezing past them. The pair find themselves surprisingly content in the comfortable silence of one another's company as they head towards the grand finale of the convention: the Pandaista Fashion Show. Suddenly, Ling’s cellphone lets out a shrill noise that shatters the quiet moment. She quickly glances at her phone and Qin can't help but notice her face instantly pale. “Something the matter?” he asks, concerned. Bearly able to conceal the urgency in her voice, Ling blurts out, “I’m late!" She then grabs his hand and makes a mad dash towards the stage, towing a very befuddled Qin behind her.

Ling guides them both backstage, leaving Qin in a deeper state of confusion. What were they doing behind the scenes of the fashion show? After a moment of wide-eyed staring, Qin realizes why his new companion had seemed so familiar earlier. “You’re Ling, Bear Nation’s mauldol, number one in the panda department! I’ve been bamboozled!” Ling giggles at his surprised reaction. “Don’t feel so bad! It’s the contacts”, she explains while taking out a small case. Extending her free hand, Ling continues, “We never did introduce ourselves. Hello, I’m Ling. Nice to meet you.” Flabbergasted, Qin takes a moment before folding his hand around hers, a sheepish grin on his face. “Hey, name’s Qin. The pleasure is all mine.”

With the little deceit now behind them, the fashion show goes on without a hitch. Qin sits in the front row and watches in astonishment as Ling struts down the catwalk in Bear Nation's adorable new line of unreleased casual wear. As soon as the show is over, Qin meets Ling backstage and is handed a bag. “What’s this?” he asks, surprised. “It’s a secret,” Ling responds with a sly wink. The pair of panda fanatics exchange phone numbers and take a quick photo together to help commemorate their fun and fashion-filled day. Eventually the two reluctantly bid one another farewell and promise to keep in touch. Qin peeks into the bag after Ling departs and finds a pair of new contacts in the exact color she wears. What a strange gift!

Such a bittersweet ending to Pandaista! At least, I assume it's bittersweet -- I accidentally numbed my taste buds hours ago during a routine SuperChocolate flavor test. In other news, it definitely doesn't knock you unconscious anymore. That's all for the EI report this week, but be sure to join us next Friday as we observe more fascinating evolutions! Until then, you can head to the Cash Shop to claim these spectacular items as your very own. And don't forget to vote in our weekly EI poll! See you all next time!


Also be sure to check out this amazing artwork made by the artist of Pandaista. What a way to end a fantastic REI!