Back in December, I started to get to know Anna from Anna Island Style. There was this blog post wear she was featuring the cutest plaid coat–the one you see me wearing–and an idea sprung to life from both my and Samantha’s comments. Anna encouraged something called a Ping Pong Post with the idea that the coveted item would be sent around to those individuals eyeing and awing. Both Samantha from Fake Fabulous and I were the first two to be included in this idea, but I can see it evolving. Basically, Anna is trying to emulate the visit to another friends closet, hang out on the bed with a glass of wine (or two), and try on each other’s clothes. I’m in!! This post is all about friendship and sharing our wardrobes too.
Ping Pong Post: The Tartan Coat
I paired this statement coat with basic black but to add a bit more texture I went with my leather culottes instead of my cotton. I also wanted to pull out the great orange colors so I chose my trusty cowboy boots. Finally, because I felt compelled to not let the plaid be the only print, I threw in my leopard crossover bag. The best part about styling this shoot was the matching wall behind. Stanley, the neighborhood I live in is filled with fantastically painted walls like this jungle one or this anime goth one. Gold accesories seemed to be a must with this coat so I chose gold and black earrings on the simpler side and more natural makeup.
Outfit Details:
Anna’s fabulous tartan coat–Benetton (obviously right!!)
Black hat and sunnies–Forever 21
(P)Leather culottes–Zara
Leopard crossover–Jaspal (Thai’s equivalent to Zara!)
Cowboy Boots–Old West via Zappos
Earrings–market stall in Hong Kong
Ping Pong Post with Anna
This is Anna from Anna Island Style. She’s one of the bloggers I’ve become friends with in the last year. She lives on the Isles of Scilly. Once I received a post card from her where she cirlced both where she lives plus the beach where she swims all in the same image. It’s a teeny tiny island where in order to shop she usually has to take a boat to get the nearest mall! I love how she went with a dark denim with this jacket. It’s perfect!
Jacket–Benetton
Jeans–Dorothy Perkins
Frilly blouse–charity shop
Cardigan–H&M
Boots–Office
Perspex necklace–old
Rings–charity shop
Ping Pong Post with Samantha
Samantha from Fake Fabulous has definitely got the best set of LEGS! Right!? I mean, look at them go! I love that she paired this coat with rust too. I’ve talked about my friendship with Samantha before here on the blog. She’s like my blogging sister. It’s kind of crazy how much I adore this woman and her style. Samantha has also joined The Fab 40s group, so you’ll be seeing more of her on Kremb de la Kremb each month. #yeah (See her bag!)
Outfit Details:
Coat:Benetton (Anna’s)
Jeans: M&S
Shoes: XTI
Jumper: Boden (teens)
Shirt: Boden (Adults this time)
Bag: M&S
What would you Ping Pong?
Do you have an item that you’d love to see someone else style? Let me be your gal…send it over, and I’ll give it a try. Or, better yet, let me send you something of mine if you’d like to style something you’ve seen here on Kremb de la Kremb. Listen, my wardrobe is spilling over, so this is a completely honest offer. If you ever see something you want on Kremb de la Kremb, please do tell me. I’ll most likely give you the shirt off my back–literally!
We make a great trio, don’t we?
I love how we all have made the jacket look as if it belongs to us.. 3 totally different women, 3 different looks. One blond, on red, one brown…and it works!
It just shows how versatile clothes can be.
XXX
Samantha
http://www.fakefabulous.com
*brunette ….gosh, I am an idiot! LOL
Brown works dear! 😛 😀 A x
Yes! We sure DID!! I loved it!! A x
This is such a great project! I love how you all made the jacket your own! Did you ever think about not sending it back to Anna?!? 😉 I love your background! It’s like you had it painted just for the photo shoot!
Yes, Andrea, I did contemplate wearing the heck out of it before I sent it back, but unfortunately I had to give it up. It’s so cute isn’t it?! And no kidding about the wall. It just had that jacket’s name all over it! A x
The jacket is quite the star of the show—and what a fabulous project!! I love your culottes (maybe they should be your next object?) and have to admit, I’ve never thought to wear my cowboy boots with them….hmmmm—could be fun!
You should be careful with what you say though—-pretty soon your closet will be empty with that solicitation because you have some of the coolest things!! jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
My closet is yours–really Jodie! Really! What would you like? 😀 A x
There’s absolutely no way I could decide upon whom that divine tartan coat looks best, my friends, I simply couldn’t. Samantha, yours is positively ablaze with whimsy and fun. Annie, you look like the rock n roll star you are. And Anna, oh Anna, the dark romantic poet vibe is so endearing. I love you. All three of you xoxoxo
Thank you Sheela! I wonder how you would style it…..?! Love, Annie
PS Do tell a bit, k?
Ann it seems my initial comment has evaporated so here I am again. Just wanted to say thank you for helping me bring this idea to life. Without you and Sam joining in the notion would still just be that – a notion. I think it’s worked really well and I love all the different interpretations x
Anna
Oh it was such fun Anna! And we have good times ahead!! Here’s to April 20!! Love, Ann
it’s really inspiring to see three different women styling this jacket!, you’ve created a fabulous ensemble, original and genuine and looking gorgeous!!!
besos
Thank you so much! What do you think you would have done with it? Love, Ann
Mwahaha, as an orange lover, I think I would have wear it with lots of orange, over a long camisole or tunic, and some leggings. It’s an amazing piece!. Besos!
Thank you Andy! Love, Ann