Ping Pong Post 3

Hello and welcome to the third edition of Ping Pong Post. For any new readers, you can catch up on how this feature came about here. Today's outfit is spawned by this wonderful jumpsuit from Samantha of Fake Fabulous. Even though I own a couple of jumpsuits, it's still a great challenge to style up one that I hadn't chosen myself. The fabric is silky, hangs really well, and the cut is quite slim so is very elongating for my short frame. All in all, it was a super piece to style up. 




First of all let's have a look at what Ann made of the purple all-in-one. Ann is the creator and editor of Kremb de la Kremb which showcases not not only her fashion stories, but also her travel tales and imaginative diy projects such as her handbag featured here. Ann lives in Hong Kong, and therefore benefits from a very colourful and highly decorated environment, meaning her photo shoots are always unique. In our first Ping Pong Post Ann managed to find a backdrop which featured all the colours of our jacket that day which wasn't any easy task - check it out here. She has done another great job in finding this beautiful sky blue background to perfectly offset the purple jumpsuit and also to compliment her gorgeous tan.






I love Ann's styling of this. Sleek, elegant and understated. Well played, Ann. The idea of tying up the hems is brilliant and really gives the jumpsuit a very different outline. 

Ann's outfit details are -
Silver necklace and bracelet--Target
Jumpsuit--Sam's
Clutch--DIY by me!
Satin pumps--Goodwill (US charity shop)


Next up is Samantha wearing her jumpsuit in March before she sent it off its travels. In our PPP2 Samantha showcased a very unique looking fishbone necklace which was most definitely the star of the show - see it here. Today's necklace is another made-to-match piece that sets off the rest of the outfit to perfection. Great choice Samantha. And those metallic green pumps are worth more than just a mention too!





Samantha's fashion blog Fake Fabulous is a great source of inspiration to many. She posts three times a week about the latest trends as well as giving fashion advice on all sorts of dilemmas such as her recent piece on How to avoid looking frumpy as a wedding guest. Her style is cute, quirky and constantly evolving. She has a huge following who love her honest, inquisitive and challenging take on the boundaries imposed on female fashion. Can a woman wear...? is a theme which crops up frequently on her blog as she sets out the argument and then steers the reader through the pitfalls of the item in question, inevitably meaning that the answer is ...yes she can!

Samantha's outfit details are
Jumpsuit: I can’t remember!!
Jacket: French Connection.
Vest top: Charity shop
Necklace: Oliver bonas
Shoes: Marta Johnson
Bag: Linea
Sash: Salvaged from another dress


So here we are with my spin on this ferocious jumpsuit. I had to don my highest heels to wear it, but the shoes ended up being the linchpin of the entire ensemble. By introducing stripes to the mix I found a lovely collection of pieces which married up beautifully. See what you think.




My regular readers will know that I love to do a bit of pattern mixing and this clash of spots and stipes means I'm in my element. Although I love to mix things up, I never want to look thrown together. My outfits are always well considered, balanced in both colour and shape so that the whole thing is effective. Even though I might wear some pretty way outlandish things from time to time - this red petticoat comes to mind - even the outlandish has to look polished. Dressing up is my daily pleasure, it's what makes me, me. 

My outfit details are -
Jumpsuit: Samantha's
Waistcoat: charity shop
Tee shirt: Primark
Shoes: M&S
Handbag: "Borrowed" from my daughter
Pendant: from New Zealand
Turquoise bangle: old
Gold bangle: charity shop
Rings: charity shop
Sunglasses: Quay Australia

Today I'm linking up with 

So there we have it. Ping Pong Post 3 accomplished with each of our own personalities shining through. We're enjoying this new feature and I hope that you are too. On the 20th June we'll all be sporting something from Ann. That particular something is currently mid-air between Hong Kong and the UK and I think may well be a dress. Hopefully summer will arrive about the same time it does so that Samantha and I can do a bit less layering up next time. Until then please do drop by on Sunday for my next post. Thank you for taking the time to visit, and I would love it if you could add a comment to my blog if I've inspired you or sparked an interest. Or perhaps you might to prefer to follow me on Instagram
Anna x

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19 comments

  1. How fun! I love that Samantha chose a jumpsuit.

    It looks so different on each of you.

    You all look great but Ann's styling and DYI really took my breath away.

    bisous
    Suzanne

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    1. I have to agree with you Suzanne, Ann looks fabulous in this outfit.
      Anna x

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  2. I think the stripes (both in the shirt & shoes) add such perfection to this look Anna!! And the white belt!
    Even though my style tends to run more conservatively---I'd venture to say that I'd wear this---it really strikes my fancy!
    jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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    1. Jodie I can't say I agree with you saying that your style is conservative. Some of you offerings are very creative indeed. But thank you for the compliment anyway x
      Anna

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  3. That's a very versatile jumpsuit! I love that the legs can be tied into a blouson shape.

    All three of you have styled it beautifully in your unique styles. I love your pattern mixing! I think the jumpsuit could be 'dressed up' as well with a very smart jacket over it - a truly versatile article of clothing. I've got one that was a present to me about 4 years ago; I still haven't worn it - I must think of where I can wear it to!

    xxxx

    Veronica
    vronni60s.blogspot.com

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    1. Wasn't that an inspired move by Ann to tie those legs up?! I wish I'd considered such a move. I had to dredge through boxes of shoes to find a pair high enough to carry this off. Your idea of dressing up with a jacket was another trick I missed! I love this feature - it really gets us all thinking outside of the box.
      Anna x

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  4. What a great look Anna!
    You really made this jumpsuit look like it belonged to you, with some fabulous Anna-touches....mixing patterns, textures, accessories.
    And you look super-toned in this (frankly: unforgiving) fabric.
    You Rock!!!!!
    Samantha
    XXX
    (P.S. I fairly blushed at your kind words...thank you)

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    1. I love this edition of #PPP. It's shown such a range of ideas from each of us. You and Ann showed the elegant side of the jumpsuit that never occured to me, which is wonderful. Thank you for throwning this into the mix. Such fun Samantha x
      Anna

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  5. I love your ping pong series! What a great piece Samantha chose! I love the way all three of you styled it!

    Great pattern mixing in your outfit! And fabulous heels!

    Happy weekend!

    Andrea
    Andrea’s Wellness Notes

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    1. We're having the best fun ever with this feature Andrea. Glad to hear you like my take on the jumpsuit. I have to admit that both Ann and Samantha really turned on the glamour in a way I never imagined. Have a lovely weekend too x
      Anna

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  6. I remember those heels. I nearly bought those ! We obviously share the same taste. What I like about this post is how differently you all styled one item of clothing. X

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  7. I remember those heels. I nearly bought those ! We obviously share the same taste. What I like about this post is how differently you all styled one item of clothing. X

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    1. These shoes were a bargain find (which won't surprise you about me!) and are so much more comfortable than I expected. We love the surprise element of this feature as we have no idea what the others will be doing until we swap photos at the last minute.
      Anna x

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  8. Great styling from all three of you and I love seeing the different interpretations. At a pinch and it is at a pinch, as the others are fabulous, yours is my favourite simply because the pattern mixing is so unexpected yet it totally works and gives the jumpsuit a je ne sais quoi air about it!

    http://petitesilvervixen.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. The whole feature hinges on that very fact of how different one piece can look when we all style it up. Thanks for your vote, but I kinda really like Ann's simple yet glamorous take on the jumpsuit. I couldn't have carried that off without that tan though!
      Anna x

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  9. All three of you did a great job. Cannot choose. They are all different but all very good. The stripes/black and white you found, the green of Samantha and the tied legs (and background) of Ann. No cannot choose. All terrific.
    Greetje
    Ps glad I didn't have to style this...

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    1. How very generous of you to sit on the fence. I think you're right to say that each had their own individuality of styling. And we all had fun which is the main objective. And yes, lucky you that this one didn't land on your doormat!
      Anna x

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  10. You know me...love the print mix you threw in with your styling of the jumpsuit Anne! All three of you look stunning. It's so cool to see one piece, especially a tricky one like this, styled in three totally different ways.
    Debbie
    www.fashionfairydust.com

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    1. Great to have your feedback Debbie. The jumpsuit was a great piece to play with. I loved them all too, but do feel I might have done something different if I'd been offered it again...
      Anna x

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