Welcome again to our monthly style challenge where an item of clothing traverses the globe between my friends Samantha of Fake Fabulous who lives in Scotland and Ann of Kremb de la Kremb, a resident of Hong Kong. It's been nine months since we started Ping Pong Post and you can see how it all began back in March see here. This month it was the turn of Samantha to proffer up something - her pink dotty jacket was a fabulous challenge - let's see if we'd be foiled or if we'd flourish shall we?
The inclement weather didn't dampen Samantha's enthusiasm for her weekend spin on the pink jacket. Samantha's Scottish home is prey to chill winds and more rain than it deserves, but she works around this with a cosy pashmina and clever layering featuring shades of cream, navy and burgundy reflected in bag, boots and over shirt. I love the rosy pink glow created by her brolly which enhances her lovely, healthy complexion. Samantha is growing out her signature pixie cut in favour of a longer, shaggy style which suits her pretty features so well. Follow Samantha on Instagram here.
Shirt: Second Female
Poloneck: M&S
Jeans: Topshop
Shoes: Mini Boden
Bag: Charity shop
Ring: My daughters!
Ann too, has changed her hairstyle this month and is looking equally cute with this swept back look. She's added polka dots and snakeskin print to a black and white palette to showcase the pink jacket. The simple mini skirt paired with fantastic Stella McCartney patent, platform shoes almost steal the show were it not for those beautifully tanned legs of Ann's - the result of a recent beach holiday methinks! Metallic nailpolish and toning jewellery are her finishing touches. Follow Ann on Instagram here.
Shirt is Target
Top, Sams
The tie is Zara as is the snake bag--but from the girls department.
The suede mini is Forever 21
The shoes are Stella McCartney
Oh, the strings are from my buddy Ben from a market here in Hong Kong.
And the hair tie I found in a random jewellery shop in Kowloon.
I must admit I thought the jacket was a fantastic offering this month. The fit was great, it had a little bit of stretch and the colour was a the ideal springboard for creativity. My initial thought was to add some jeans as I'm aware I don't dress down very often for the blog. I pulled out a couple of pairs, one black drainpipe and the other a dark blue cropped. Hmmm, not sure. The pink frothy blouse nearly leapt out of the wardrobe next and that really helped move things along. I remembered seeing these studded leggings of Sasha's when I was rooting around in a drawer the other week. Once I'd recovered them, the boots were a no brainer. The finishing touches of this tartan clutch and the belt were both trophies from my last charity shopping episode in September see here. Lots of silver jewellery was my final nod towards this rock chick look - at my age? - YES!
Thanks to Samantha and Ann for the Pink Pong Party this month (Ann's take on this) - it was great fun. Next month we'll be showing a bit of razzle dazzle thanks to Ann, right on the cusp of Christmas. Hope you'll find a moment to swing by for a look.
Jacket: Sam's
Trousers: borrowed from my daughter
Blouse: charity shop
Boots:Office
Clutch: Ness
Necklace and rings: charity shop
Watch: Michael Kors
Linking with
Catherine of Not Dressed As Lamb
Patti of Not Dead Yet Style
Jess of Elegantly Dressed And Stylish
Cherie of Style Nudge
Anna x
Oh how I love the frothy blouse Anna!
ReplyDeleteIt's so bold.
The mix of pinks works really well, the trousers and boots change the whole feel of the blouse/jacket combination.
I love it!!
XXX
Sam
www.fakefabulous.com
P.S. I knew this would look AMAZING on you.... (insert slightly smug face) :oP
Thanks Samantha. I was more than pleased when I opened your parcel to find this cute pink jacket. It was a dream to style for me and has to be my favouite challenge so far. (Do I say this every month? I hope not.) One of these times I know it's gonna be tough one for me - it's gotta happen!
DeleteAnna x
It's so interesting how completely different 3 people can make the same garment look. This is such an interesting concept and I really look forward to it. I love all three looks and I love how each person's individuality shines through. Long live the ping pong posts!
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Veronica
vronni60s.blogspot.com
It's wonderful to have this kind of support for our monthly #PPP Vronni, so thanks for that. I'm always so surprised that we don't end up copying each other - surely has to happen one of these days!
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Anna
The ruffles with that jacket---OMG Anna!
ReplyDeleteHow perfect for you. I usually think of ruffles as very feminine, but I think the studded jeans and belt add the dichotomy that is perfect!!
Fabulous series!!
jodie
www.jtouchofstyle.com
Jodie I agree with you about the ruffles and was worried that this could end up being too sugary sweet. My daughter's leggings were indeed the perfect remedy, and the belt was a great piece to consolidate the look. We're having such fun with this - am delighted you're enjoying it too!
DeleteAnna x
Ooh, I love all of these outfits! I am in the same hair sitch as Samantha, with growing out my short hair into a shaggy 'do - it's so frustrating, but worth it (I hope!). Love those studded leggings, Anna! How fun!
ReplyDeleteI love this feature too Sheila for the sheer fun it. We never compare notes which makes it just as interesting for us as for you. Am slightly miffed that Sasha has reclaimed the leggings last time she was home :(
DeleteGood luck with that ticklish stage of hair regrowth - I hate that inbetween stage.
Have a great week x
Anna
Although I'm not a huge pink fan, I realllly like the piece you all styled! I think my faavourite look is the first one although all three are brilliant!!x
ReplyDeleteNow that surprises me Kezzie as pink would be amazing with your dark hair colour. Am intrigued to see you in pink now you've said that...
DeleteThanks for dropping by and have a good week x
Anna
I like pink with black.Those super cool leggings really work well with this combination and you even have a colour coordinated drink, what is it?
ReplyDeleteThe leggings really made this outfit work don't you think? I've not worn black and pink very often, but am really getting into my stride now. The drink was a lovely fruity mocktail as I'm tea-total. Maybe just a raspberry and apple J2O I think with lots of extras - it was delicious!
DeleteAnna x
This is another fun cooperation. I love that pibk polka dot jacket. Every time it is such fun to see the totally different outits you create. I am still in awe over your good figures!! That is really showing. Needless to say I would have chosen the safe jeans and played it down haha. I cannot understand why you ever started to follow me 😊😘.
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I think one of the best things about this feature is that we each of us will appeal to a different kind of reader. Not everyone would want to dress up like I do, so that's where Samantha has a bigger attraction. Likewise Ann has her own audience too. Being so different is what makes this such fun.
DeleteAnd following you is probably about opposites attract. I love to see the classics with your own twist. I see myself as quirky and you as stylish.
Anna x
It's already been 9 months of PPPs?!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun post once again! You each made the item your own. I just love your blouse & fun pants! You look fabulous!
Andrea
Andrea’s Wellness Notes
9 months of great challenges with lots of fun and surprises I say. I think you're right - we each of us could easily be the owner of this jacket, which is great. I had such a fab time putting this zany outfit together!
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Anna
I probably would not have gone with the frilly blouse but everything else about this outfit ROCKS!
ReplyDeleteIn fact this would be great to wear to a rock concert!!!!
Don't laugh...I still love them.
Hahaha, and the frilly blouse to me was the lynchpin of the whole look! Isn't it great that we all are so different. Rock chick goes to a rock concert seems fine, not funny.
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Anna
Loving all the looks! Such a great combo!
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Hi Rachel, thanks for that!
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Anna
What an interesting challenge. You've all made that pink spotty top your own.
ReplyDeleteI'm dying over your ruffled blouse, so Yootha Joyce, my style icon. Send it my way if you ever tire of it! xxx
Yootha Joyce. Wow there's a blast from the past. But hey, you're so right with that! Hahaha I love it all the more now. Will keep you in mind...
DeleteAnna x
This Ping Ponging is great! Love what you've all done with the pink spotty! xx
ReplyDeleteThis little jacket did lend itself to so many interpretations, and these were all great fun.
DeleteHave a good week x
Anna
Fun seeing how everyone styles so completely differently, just as it should be.I love your sheer ruffled shirt with the jacket , the perfect foil for the edgey black pants. Styled to perfection as always.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great thing to have this monthly challenge - I really look forward to it so much. Thanks for your lovely comments. The outifit was suitably over the top for mocktails at the local beachbar, hahaha!
DeleteWishing you a lovely week x
Anna
lovely outfit and I like particularly your fabulous accessorizing!, fab details!, love those studded leggings, the bag, the belt! and the great attitude posing on an amazing background and sipping a pink drink!
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Senora Allnut, you're a woman after my own heart! I'm so glad you appreciate all of the details, all of the accessorising - it was such fun putting this look together. Polly and I enjoyed cocktails at the beachside cafe this evening after my all my dressing up and posing, as we counted our blessings that we live in such a beautiful little corner of the world.
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Anna