Spotted, Literally: See How Jessica, Gwen, Diane, and More Perfect Polka Dots


Updated 05/24/12 8:36 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Celebrities Wearing Polka Dots

Polka dots have been around for ages, but recently some of our most-loved chic celebs have (literally) been spotted in the supercute print — and make such a great case for polka dots that you'll be feeling the itch to buy them before this story is even finished. Style setters like Jessica Alba and Emma Roberts showed how just one polka-dot piece can turn a look from humdrum to high fashion in a Read more

Just Dot It! How Street Stylers Pull Off the Polka-Dot Trend


Updated 05/09/12 11:26 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Street-Style Trend Polka Dots

Lest polka dots should send visions of Minnie Mouse running through your head, we're here to set you straight on the resurgence of a classic pattern. Once all retro and more ladylike, polka-dotted pieces are resurfacing now with a decidedly cooler edge — of course, it's all in how you wear it. To that point, we've culled 15 street-style pros who've outfitted the pattern with the chicest angles. Read more

11 Ways to DIY Your Way to Polka-Dot Perfection


Updated 03/21/12 11:17 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Polka-Dot DIY Projects

In fashion and interior design, polka dots have been on an upward trend. If you're eager to add this look to your home, you could always buy a dot-patterned throw pillow (this Kate Spade pillow has a great minimalist take on the polka dot pattern). However, if you have a little extra time, why not challenge yourself with some fascinating projects instead? From polka-dot wall art to party decor Read more

Currently Trending: One Polka Dot Blouse, Three Ways!


Updated 03/22/12 10:22 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 2 comments

Fall 2011 Trend: Polka Dots

Playful polka dots were — ahem, spotted on a few of our favorite runways for Fall at Marc Jacobs, Diane von Furstenberg, and Stella McCartney. We fell head over heels for this adorable pattern and wanted to push the trend a little further by layering different size polka dots together. The key to this look is getting a pretty printed top that can act as a basic and layering contrasting dot Read more

Runway to Reality: How to Pull Off Polka Dots For Under $100


Updated 11/17/11 3:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Polka Dot Clothes Under $100

The polka-dot trend is pretty spot-on for the season — we saw the look on the Fall runways at Stella McCartney, Marc Jacobs, and Lanvin, and also on stylish celebs like Chloë Moretz — and this time there's a modern, ultra-sexy vibe that reads more sultry seductress than Minnie Mouse. If you think you have to win the lottery to rock this trend, you're mistaken; not only can you achieve the Read more

7 Days, 7 Ways: How Celebs Style Up Their Polka Dots


Updated 02/24/12 10:06 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Celebrities Wearing Polka Dots Fall 2011

On the Fall runways, from Marc Jacobs to Stella McCartney, we spied polka dots having a bit of a style resurgence. But, it's not just designers that are embracing the prints. From the dressed down to the retro chic, we've spied our favorite celebrities showing off their own takes on the dotted print. To help you do the same, we've culled seven celebrity examples to inspire a week's worth of Read more

Fall Shopping: 10 Super-Cool Statement Sweaters


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cozy Cool Sweaters Fall 2011

Bundling up doesn't have to be boring, particularly when the centerpiece of your look is a stellar statement sweater. Speak to Fall’s mod trend by picking up a cool colorblocked piece, make all-black magic with a splash of metallics, or call attention to your collar with a trompe d’oeil pull. No matter what you’re in the mood for, with these 10 statement sweaters, your Winter wardrobe will Read more

Fall Shopping: Getting Dotty


Updated 10/05/11 2:52 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Polka Dot Tops, Dresses For Fall 2011

Polka dots never really go away, but this season, they feel more relevant, and prominent, than ever. Whether you show them on your dress, on a hat, or on your hosiery, the dot adds a jolt of playfulness to your outfit. When worn in ladylike silhouettes, the polka dot feels downright flirty. We saw polka dots on the runway at Marc Jacobs, Lanvin, and Stella McCartney for Fall 2011, and the most Read more

Serve Up the Spotty and Dotty!


Updated 06/10/11 9:35 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Polka-Dot Decor

Vibrant colors and sprightly floral are serious cheerleaders, but there's no pattern that puts me in a merrier mood than polka dots — or "spotty prints," as the Brits call them. Since Summer decorating is all about keeping the fun, I thought I'd round up some darling dotty motifs for you to sprinkle around your home. Read more

Love It or Hate It: Kate Winslet Wears Stella McCartney Fall '11 Runway Dress


Updated 05/06/12 7:27 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Kate Winslet Wears Sheer Stella McCartney Dress in New York City

Just yesterday we noted Kate Winslet embracing her girly side in a flirty frock, but last night she went sleek and sexy in a sheer cutout Stella McCartney dress. Talk about straight off the runway; that same dress was worn by model Natasha Poly earlier this month at the Stella McCartney Fall 2011 show! It's a daring dress, and a risque sartorial choice, because you show some serious skin in the Read more