Hey everyone! You’ve seen this blazer before (here) but I find it so pretty and flattering that I wanted to show it off again (and they’re now offering it in another color too!). This time I’m wearing it with another pretty dress and my new spring purse plus my trusty black pumps. Yes, I know. I’m a little bit obsessed with dresses this spring! But, they’re working so well for my shape and so easy to wear!
So, one unexpected perk to blogging is making friends. I feel like a blog is the contemporary version of being pen-pals (remember those?). I write, then someone writes me back. Yes, it’s a little one-sided because you all can see me and I can’t see you (unless you came to my blog birthday party!) but I still feel the friendship in your words.
There is also a connection between other bloggers. I hear that the young women bloggers are more competitive and don’t collaborate much but among the over 40 crowd it is the opposite! I think because we know there are few bloggers our age so supporting each other is beneficial. But, I also think we’re at the age where we realize friendships make everything worth while!
I was invited by one of my good blogging friends, Anna, to collaborate with her Ping Pong Post bloggers. Every month these three ladies pick an item to style and invite another blogger to join them. I joined them this month and the item we were all styling was blazers. Such a variety!
Here is Anna from Anna’s Island Style. She lives on a picturesque island off the coast of England. She swims in the sea around her island, which I find fascinating and read her swimming stories with such interest. She also is the most fearless dresser. She mixes prints, colors, sequins and high heels with such ease that I am in awe! Just see for yourself on her Instagram account!
Blazer: Vila Clothes Blouse: Jo-Ed Sophisticates Skirt: charity shop Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell, California Tights: Topshop Pearls: Debenhams Rings: charity shop
This is Ann from Kremb de la Kremb. She is an American living in Tokyo. She is such an edgy, rebel dresser (despite being a school librarian!). She is always showing her exotic vacation photos and videos on Instagram. Plus, look at those legs!
Sunnies–Thailand Night Market in Hua Hin Earrings–Betsy Johnson (and one sadly just broke!) Necklaces–TJ Maxx Tank–Florence Market Blazer–H&M and then a swap! Denim Skirt–DIY from second hand shop Trainers–Adidas
She has a great story about this blazer. She bought it in Beijing but never really wore it so ended up giving it away at a swap meet. She, of course, started missing it immediately after that (don’t we all do that?). The next year she went back to the same swap meet and there it was! This time she bought it and now it’s made it’s blog debut! Her awesome t-shirt she bought in Florence. I think I’m having travel-shopping envy!
Our final blogger is Samantha from Fake Fabulous. She is from Scotland and describes herself as an average woman just trying to look good…and she does in every post! I mean, look at that cute haircut!
SHOES: Topshop TIGHTS: Gipsy SHIRT: Urban Outfitters BLAZER: Primark BROOCH & EARRINGS: Gifts BAG: FIORELLI SKIRT: Boden
She wanted to ditch the whole idea of blazers as being businesswear and stuffy and serious. So, she added the shiny silver shoes plus the big pops of color from the red clutch and brooch, not to mention the very colorful tights. Her favorite quote is “It is better to be looked over than overlooked” from Mae West. I’m sure she is never overlooked! You can see lots of her outfits on her Instagram account.
It’s been such fun to collaborate with these ladies! I feel like a real blogger with real blogger colleagues! I hope you’ve enjoyed this variety of blazers and perhaps met some new ladies who each have a unique style. Friendships come in all shapes and styles, don’t they?
Linking up with these ladies at High Latitude Style!
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21 Comments
How fun you were able to participate in the ping pong, Julia!!
And I’ve always loved a blazer—especially after watching What Not to Wear for so long!!
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Yes! I remember that show. Me and my daughters devoured it! And you know how fun it is to collaborate. You do it a lot on your blog and I enjoy them so much!
You look lovely! That outfit is fresh and classy. That coat/jacket has so many possibilities. Can work for casual or dressed up. What an excellent choice.
Thanks Catherine! I also feel it will be something I can wear for years since everything about it is classic (except the color which I love!). I do appreciate your comments!
Thank you for your beautiful attitude and graciousness towards other women bloggers, and for sharing them with us. I value your blog, love your sense of style and courage to try new things for our sake. I am glad that we have “met” and share this blog time together.
Oh, Rose! So kind and I always feel like I’ve “met” you ladies when you comment. My goal is to have women feeling confident and I’m happy to share any knowledge or other blogger or try something new to achieve that end.
🙂 Great looks, ladies!
Have a very HAPPY weekend 🙂
Thank you! I will! Thanks for spreading the smiles!
The dress is great and I love the pop of the coat and purse. Keep smiling you look great.
Awww, thanks Kathryn!
Thank you Julia for joining in with our monthly feature. Your blazer is such a lovely colour and your styling is spot on. I particularly love your handbag and they way it ties in with your dress.
The friendships that have sprung up from blogging are a real bonus, aren’t they? I didn’t expect to forge new relationships at my age, so this is a wonderful suprise for me. I’m delighted to have found you and so appreciate our common bond for bringing us together.
Have a great weekend x
Anna
Anna, I am so touched. Yes. Funny how talking about clothing and outfits has given me friends. I value friendships no matter how they’re started. Really, one of the reasons for loving my life!
Hi Blogging Friend,
I love the dress and coat. Just beautiful! And thanks for introducing me to some blogs I haven’t seen before. Can’t wait to check them out.
Hello Susan! Thanks for the comment love!
Love this post! As a fairly new blogger myself, I am starting to understand and appreciate interacting with other bloggers-most especially those who are different than me. It’s so interesting to get these peeks into other bloggers lives.
Yes! And you have a lot of similarities in just the mechanics of blogging in common. I feel like they’re my professional colleagues!
Hi Julia.
Thank you for your kind words!
I loved your totally wearable look.
The spring shades mixed with the dark floral works beautifully.
Anyone could wear this outfit….perfect for inspiring all ages to try a little more colour.
XXX
Samantha
You look So Beautiful in this outfit! Beautiful and springy and HAPPY!
What fun to be part of the ping pong link up! Thanks for sharing some new bloggers with us, it’s always fun to see some new faces (and outfits!). I’ve followed Samantha Blair for some time but the others were new to me 🙂
Bettye
fashionschlub.com
Yes, there are some really awesome women out there. I keep finding more and more blogs to read that I can’t even keep up with the ones I love, like yours. Dumb time constraints.
Nice Blog! I am really nice to see that this blog is been handled by a women and you have featured the blog in very nice way which helped me out to choose the correct combination. Thank You!
Thank you!