Thursday, April 16, 2009

Positively Dotty!

It’s polka time, darlings! Round the corner. Circle up. Get dotty.
First photo: Lula Editorial Spring 2008. Runway images via style.com except where noted.
Backstage at Michael Kors, via nymag.com.
Dolce & Gabbana
Emanuel Ungaro
Gucci
Roberto Cavalli; this and next via nymag.com.
Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Loewe
Maison Martin Margiela
Tao
Undercover
Italian Vogue editorial by fab photographer Miles Aldridge
Michael Kors at Bergdorf Goodman
Fashion Flashback: British Vogue, August 2001
Michael Kors silk skirt, at net-a-porter.com.
Sasha Pivovarova wearing polka dots courtesy Fellow Fashionista Fashion Pulse
ADAM silk slash neck top. Visit net-a-porter.com for this and next.
Italian Vogue, September 2008
Zac Posen at Bergdorf Goodman
Michael Kors shift. Go to eLuxury.com.
Deal of the Day: Skylar dress, $44.50 at delias.com.
Twinkle Likewise dress; visit shopbop.com for this and next.
Marc by Marc Jacobs romper
Stella McCartney Bondi pailette dress, at net-a-porter.com.
Cheap Monday polka dot tight jean, at urbanoutfitters.com.
Metallic dot bikini, $19 at victoriassecret.com. Amazing deal, darlings!
Chloé polka dot bikini, at net-a-porter.com.
Twist bandeau bikini, at jcrew.com.
Kate Spade resin bangle, at katespade.com.
3.1 Phillip Lim tote, at aloharag.com.
Circle of Friends tote. Go to rimistyle.com.
Red Disco Dot baguette from someprettythings on etsy.com.
Dav rain boots at shopdavrain.com.
Cate slingbacks at jcrew.com.
Miu Miu snake pumps, at net-a-porter.com.
For the home: Desk Dots, at iloveuma.com.
Last look: Vogue, February 2009 by Steven Meisel.

Iconic dots, darlings!



xoxox,
CC

75 comments:

www.janetteria.com said...

I love polka dot - esp. on blouses and tights! :)

Great post!
XoXo

Siru said...

polka dots are so much fun!

juliet xxx

Anika said...

Hey gorgeous girl,

I've never physically acknowledged it, but I have a thing for ze dotz. I liked nay loved most of the looks here, and especially all the spotted hosiery. Fab, fab, fab. Thank you for the realisation :)

have a lovely weekend too
A
xx

Sr Q said...

Me encantan los lunares,pueden ser españoles y pop, también españoles pero severos (si son pequeños con fondo negro) y por supuesto Hamptons NY años cincuenta y felicidad de verano. Me encantan ;)

Un saludo.

LenoreNeverM♡re said...

Miles..Aldridge...photo..is..so glam...for..a..kitchen...shot...
CC, notice? I go with your theme post...I use dotsss...!!! I'm POSITIVELY a genius darlin'... ~HEE!

noone said...

Oooh love the Michael Kors silk skirt :)

HiFashion said...

Great pics! Absolutely love polka dots.

Reena Rai said...

Oh I love fashion, I wouldn't have touched polka dots 2 years ago but now they suddenly seem so fresh and new. Love the images, I've saved a couple of them in my inspiration folder :)

carolina @ patagonia gifts said...

love, love, love polka dots, carrie! especially victoria's secret bikini and michael kors yellow dress!
xoxo

Irène said...

I love dots!

Angela said...

I have been seeing dots for a while. I like the bigger prints.

Anonymous said...

Polka Dots! I'm happy to say I have my share in my closet :)

fashionafterforty.blogspot.com

MISS GLITZY said...

I've always love polka dot. So when I found a silk blue shirt with little white dots by Marc Le Bihan for nothing I was and still is in heaven when I wear it! xoxo: MG

Tiffany said...

I want those polka dot tights so much! I just bought a pink and white polka dot bikini. looking forward to wearing it this summer!

freeteyme said...

i almost bought that bangle in a different color from Kate Spade! Hmmm i wonder if it is on sale now =) Fun post CC!

Anonymous said...

Polka dots are such a fun pattern. Though it can be difficult to make the pattern appear sophisticated, some designers managed to succeed. I think we ALL remember Michael Kors playing with polka dots for his S/S09 collection, which was very flirty and fun. Frida at Gucci used dots for F/W for some tunic dresses and minis, which managed to really work since the dots were oversized. I'm feeling dotty now!

[K]

Unknown said...

Me encantan los lunares, tengo un vestido y varias camisetas con ese estampado. Bien combinado queda elegantísimo, no te parece?

William Street Store said...

I am a hgue polka dot fan, I have always loved them!! And I have saved majority of these photos in my inspiration folder. Absolutely adore the first 2 pics and I am so in love with the marc jacobs romper ♥ It must be in my life soon!
Beautiful post xoxox

Annabel Wendt (LoveMore) said...

oh CC i am positively LOVING these dotty shares!!! <3 very much!

but..my fav shots Italian Vogue editorial shot and the first two! oh and Sasha...so hot!

hope you are well darling one :)

xxx love bel

Lisa said...

Hehe the Cheap Monday jeans remind me of Wonder Bread packaging!

ana villanueva said...

¡Olé!

Raquel said...

Oh!!! I love love love polkadots! :) today was almost buying a pair of red with white polkadots shoes but didn't got them.
xx

Terence Sambo said...

love the Michael Kors, Gucci, D & G, Ungaro dresses..i love dots generally :oD

Juuli Linnea said...

Looks nice!

erika sorocco said...

I almost can't breathe. Polka dots are my one true love, and you have featured them in the most marvelous way ever. I am especially smitten with the first two pictures. Love!

HoneyBunny said...

I love polka dots<3 They seem to remind me of childhood:)
Love that first picture and the one with the gas hob:D

Myriam said...

Polka dot tights in my heart!

leeselooks said...

those dot jeans remind me of wonderbread!


dots are always so upliffting.

thanks for your sweetness cc
have a beautiful weekend

x

Dani @ Weddings Fresh said...

oh dear, i have 4 polka dot bikinis from j crew...love them :)

Jadore-Fashion said...

i love polka dots love the white and black tights!! now i really want one!!! nice post xoxo

Wanderlusting said...

Once again, Michael Kors steals the show for me. And you've reminded me, better get my butt to Victorias Secret - saw these amazingly cheap HUGE dot bikinis there!

Unknown said...

fabulous fabulous fabulous FABULOUS!!! Ten times better than the editorial Who What Wear sent out on dots.

100 Times better!!!!! love it.

Katia said...

I adore that first picture!!

Aline said...

what a fun post. I love polka dots!!!

Blair Friedeman said...

polka dots are just the happiest pattern! I can help but smile when I am sporting them. Plus they make me feel like Julia Roberts in Pretty Women! This may be my favorite set you have put together yet!! xx b

Rebecca, A Clothes Horse said...

This is so perfect--I just got a vintage polka dot dress in the mail! :)

lady stardust said...

i loved the black & white photoss,
and those polka dotted jeans made my day (:
xx

Elizabeth Victoria Clark said...

I like the Chloe bathing suit, so retro! xo

Allison said...

Mmmm, I love polka dots! That Gucci is unbelievable, and I'm lovinggg the hosiery :) Great post, dear!

The Sydney Girl said...

ohhhhhhhh polka dotttsss! i love the yellow themed photo!
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Kati said...

Oh wow, I adore polka dots!

Notion said...

hey poke a dots are hot

♥ Marta ♥ said...

I love lula image... the tights are so pretty. I am slowly but surely getting used an idea of wearing polka dots :)

Anonymous said...

pokadots are so cute on bathing suits!

Elizabeth Marie said...

This is so adorable C!! I love the Marc Jacobs romper. Polka dots are just so fun and whimsical. I hope you've been well doll!! XOXO

A BIT COQUETTISH said...

I LOVE polka dots on bikinis!

Bisous,
La C.

Meg said...

I love polka dots. They always make me feel more cheerful!

Little Bow Prep said...

I adore the yellow Michael Kors shift and the multi-colored Jean-Charles de Castelbajac!

Char Ruiz Manjarrez said...

I love me some dots! esp little ones. But I don't own anything with dots!

C.

Anonymous said...

Thanks to this post, I'm going to get ultra-tanned and buy a yellow/white polka dot bikini!

Trisch xo

Gabbi said...

Your blog makes me want the prettiest things dear CC... I love polka dots!!!xx

Nicole Marie said...

that top yellow bathing suit is ADORABLE!!!

Baybay Mama said...

I dig the dots.

thefatandskinnyonfashion said...

my best friends loves polka dots and tries to wear them everyday.

kelse said...

super cute, loving that first picture!
Lighting a cigarette on a gas stove is just asking for a singe eyebrow though :)

Elyse said...

Polka dots are just so fun and youthful! This has inspired me to get a polka dot bikini!

Fifi Flowers said...

Ooooooh la la dots are sooooo much FUN! I wore a polka dot shirt yesterday... I gues I am fashionable according to YOU!

Amelia said...

I love the Michael Kors (so classic!) and, surprisingly the Margiela, too. Polka dots are the best!

Sharon S said...

Hi there-fab picks, I love the Zac Posen set, gorgeous indeed!

Tatiana Nguyen said...

ohhh now i will be keeping an eye out for polka dots because of you now :P haha yay new style!

Tina { Luphia Loves... } said...

the dots are so cute!! love all the dresses :)

The Little Fashion Treasury said...

I´m always impressed how you find all those matching photos!!!

Love MM polka dots!

HAPPY SUNNY WEEKEND!!!

Eeli said...

haha you've just reminded me of that itty bitty yellow polka dot bikini! And how i've always really really REALLY wanted one of my own lol.


xx

Hope Adela Pasztor said...

that first picture is simply stunning!

http://pinkchampagnefashion.blogspot.com/

Nemerae said...

I love the big ones at Gucci, and the ones by Michael Kors and Zac Posen at Bergdorf Goodman are just perfect!!! *.*
Que pases un buen fin de semana :)
Besos
xx

Sasi said...

Love the backstage pic, too cute!! And I also love the Italian Vogue editorial!

Flashofstyle said...

I absolutely love the yellow polka dots!! So cute :)

Eri said...

Loving this polka dot inspiration!

Christina said...

dots are iconic and one of my favorite patterns (ever!) it doesn't get much better than a polka dot bikini.

C.Elizabeth and Natalia said...

I've been in love with polka dots for a very long time... They're just so amazing, classy and feminine!

Those pics are soooo nice! There are many of those clothes I'd buy right now if I could!


C.Elizabeth

Anonymous said...

oh wow.

i want it all
><

especially the bikinis, they were so cute!
and the Tao dress.
and the first picture in general :L

amazing post :)

xox

zupu said...

Polka dots are just so cute but at the same time classic! At this moment I prefer them to stripes (except maybe classic whitestriped shirts..) and they put me on the summer mood. I definately want to find a new dress with them. Fab post and pics, thanks dear

WendyB said...

You've convinced me...I now love polka dots!

Frankie said...

CC, this post is so great. Not only because you've found some amazing photos, but also because you've shown how to give a unique twist to a classic style. Good work! x

Unknown said...

I do go dotty for polkadots, it's true. I would love to dress as a super chic dalmation for halloween next year!