9.05.2012

Pattern Play: Polka Dots





I've had a lifelong love-hate relationship (OK, more like hate) with polka dots. They look so cute and femme on others but when I've tried to work them into my wardrobe in the past they've always felt a bit too dainty. Well, times are a changing. I'm finally embracing polka dot prints and plan on playing the pattern into the fall. 

I'm taking inspiration from favorite street style looks to make polka dot prints feel more "me": think chiffon polka dot blouses paired with leather and creating outfits with an edge by mixing polka dot pieces with contrasting prints. At the very least I'd love to add a pair of Loeffler Randall's Natalie flats to my closet, and a Comme des Garcons wallet wouldn't hurt either;-)





34 comments:

  1. Great inspi. I love polka dots :-).

    Xo
    http://myscrambledstyle.blogspot.nl/

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  2. Anonymous9/05/2012

    I love a polka dot blouse!!!! And your picks are awesome!! I'm dying over that CDG wallet!!! That skirt is SUPER cute too! Xo

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  3. I'm glad you're embracing polka dots! I love them. They are so flirty and feminine!
    the-creationofbeauty.blogspot.com

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  4. Polka dots are a slight obsession of mine, so I'm so glad that fall fashion is so full of them! I love those flats!

    -Alyssa
    The Glossy Life

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  5. Me encantan los lunares muy buenas imagenes un besazo

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  6. I have never met a polka dot I haven't liked so you can imagine how much I love this post!

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  7. Loving those polka dot pointy flats!

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  8. I have always loved polka dots!

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  9. Love polka dits! Great post!

    http://cravingforbarneys.com

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  10. Anonymous9/05/2012

    I'm not sure if I've had enough of polka dots by now or if I just need some rest (or whatever)... but still, this Minkpink blouse is soooo pretty!

    x
    Sabrina
    apixiesviewonfashion.com

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  11. I simply adore the polka dots!!!! amazings outfits! xo, Alma
    http://www.soulofashopper.com

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  12. I love everything polkadots! Especially the skirt that you chose!

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  13. Hey girl,

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! I love yours so much, and I really enjoyed the post on the polka dot trend. I really like your picks, especially the blazer! =D I'm following you via bloglovin as well...

    xoxo
    http://sensiblestylista.blogspot.com/
    Twitter: Sensiblestylist

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  14. Love this! I can't help but fall for polka dots lately, too. Thanks for the comment and for following me! I'm following you via bloglovin too :) Can't wait to see more!

    <3 Josephine
    www.champagnestar.com

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  15. I really like your blog and already follow your blog . hope you can follow back! http://jobsoftypingnewin2012.blogspot.com

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  16. Anonymous9/05/2012

    Those pointy flats are lovely!!
    -amy
    www.dreamingincashmere.com

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  17. Polka dots are cute! I love mixing them in with a bit of leather and some spikey bracelets and arm candies to make the look more edgy!

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  18. Awesome blog, love it !xxx

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  19. hey there,
    i just found your blog and i am so glad i did! polka dots are my absolute favourite!:) I am your newest follower on GFC and would appreciate if you could do the same back.
    your blog is so lovely and i cannot wait to read your next post!

    xo
    http://thegreenraybans.blogspot.com

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  20. Nothing better for looking pretty than polka dots, the flats are adorable!

    xx
    Simona
    www.lakenmoon.blogspot.com

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  21. So beautiful. You look precious in this look!+1
    MY CHIC

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  22. i am so in love with the polk dot trend right now! i work for kate spade and that is all the rag there!

    xoxo...beth

    www.fashiondotnow.com

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  23. I personally don't wear much polka-dots but I think these outfits are pretty cute. My favorite has to be the leather shorts and long sleeve turquoise top.

    -V
    http://stylishlyme.com/

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  24. Love connecting the dots! I started following you on GFC and I hope you will followme too!

    www.DoYouDesire.com

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  25. Good post!! I love everything with dots!

    www.princessofcalifornia.blogspot.com

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  26. I love polka dots but it's not so easy to find the perfect one....Loving the sheer top #7 so much!

    REBECCA
    www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

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  27. I love polka dots. Trust me, it will grow on you. You just have to find the right size of "dots".

    xo Jo

    http://www.whiterosesandcoffee.com/

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  28. Love that JCrew sweater - I scored a version from Old Navy that I think is equally as fab :)

    XO
    www.pearlsandpaws.blogspot.com

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  29. loveeee all of the polka dots popping up everywhere - definitely a fun print!

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  30. i love polka dots!! 3, 4 + 6 belong in my closet!!

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  31. i love polka dots! i need more in my life <3

    Alexa <3
    http://sleepeatbreathefashion.blogspot.com/

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  32. Love this post!!! Both your collages are soooo so chic!
    xxx
    Nina
    http://trendsurvivor.com/

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xo,
Chelsea