Book to Outfit || Ping Pong Diplomacy- The Sporty Edition
January 13, 2014
[ Book- The Ping Pong Diplomacy | sweater | jeans | sneakers | socks | bag | ping pong paddles ]
I have so many exciting things for you today I don't even know where to start! The most important one is that one of my family members who is a well-known author, Nicholas Griffin, has published his latest novel, Ping Pong Diplomacy: The secret history behind the game that changed the world. We are all beyond excited and are so filled with pride. Nick is always educating us while keeping us highly entertained with his fabulous novels. I received my copy only a few days ago. So, even though I just started reading it I'm very intrigued. Why? I had no idea ping-pong, politics, and spies were ever intertwined in real life. This novel gives us the historical facts enveloped in an exciting plot that changed the history of the relationship between China and the US. The New York Times has this great article on it you can read here. I had to share this exciting news with you and what better way to celebrate than to bring you a sporty outfit (you can easily play ping-pong with) to mark the occasion. So, I made a 'book to outfit' post instead of the usual 'art to outfit' post. Playing ping-pong is the new way of spreading good will. Play it!
I'm of course dying over this cozy preppy sweater and the sneakers! help! I hated these sneakers the first time I realized they were in vogue through Elizabeth's blog here (note my comment). But now I'm adoring them (my mom even has a pair).
Other exciting news from the weekend- I met Lindsay and Sam. It's all true- they are even more fun and more fabulous, and sweeter than you envision them to be, ..oh and way more beautiful too and so smart! Love those girls.
Get the novel. Read it. Learn your history between the US and China (so pertinent today!) and enjoy it.
I'm of course dying over this cozy preppy sweater and the sneakers! help! I hated these sneakers the first time I realized they were in vogue through Elizabeth's blog here (note my comment). But now I'm adoring them (my mom even has a pair).
Other exciting news from the weekend- I met Lindsay and Sam. It's all true- they are even more fun and more fabulous, and sweeter than you envision them to be, ..oh and way more beautiful too and so smart! Love those girls.
Get the novel. Read it. Learn your history between the US and China (so pertinent today!) and enjoy it.
16 comments
So in love with that sweater. And how cool you got to meet two great blog ladies. What fun!
ReplyDeleteThis outfit is so fun! Love all the color! That sweater is too cute!
ReplyDeleteHow cool is that! So nice to have an author in the family! Love how you recreated this look, sporty but chic:)
ReplyDeleteOooh that is so cool Albertina, definitely going to check out his book, and so glad you had a good time with Sam and Lindsay! Haven't met Lindsay, but Sam is super sweet!
ReplyDeleteHow fascinating! Love that sweater!
ReplyDeleteThat crab bag has to be mine!!!
ReplyDeleteI know nothing abut ping pong, but how exciting! I love Lindsay & Sam. No surprise that they are wonderful. You can just tell when you read their blogs.
ReplyDeleteThat book looks fascinating! I'm adding it to my Goodreads list. Fun outfit! I heart the duffel.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting is this - the talent must run in the family. needing the weekend bag for the beach!
ReplyDeleteThe book sounds fantastic...I am passing this along to my son, the IR/China major - it sounds perfect for him. I love your Ping Pong outfit too!!
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous week, Albertina!! xoxo
Sounds like a fun girls weekend! Those sneakers are such a better alternative for a "mom shoe". Congrats to your talented family member...sounds like an interesting read.
ReplyDeleteReally interesting sounding book! I love that lobster print duffel, it is super cute!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your relative!The book sounds interesting. History is so important, I would love if more people would brush up on the basics of the Constitution, which is also so very pertinent today. Love the sweater and bag. I love prep.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting read! LOVE the lobster bag!!!
ReplyDeleteMy style is sooo not sporty but I love the sweater and the book to outfit inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting book! My husband would definitely enjoy it! What a cool post! I love the sweater!
ReplyDeleteYou make my day with your comments! Thank you!!