Seeing Spots

4.06.2012


Opening Ceremony polka dot skirt (similar style here), 
Thrifted green silk tee (similar look here), 
H&M cropped windbreaker, 
Vintage belt, 
Vanessa Bruno clutch, 
Jessica Simpson patent leather heels.

In the polka dots vs. stripes competition, stripes always come out on top for me. Having grown up just a short distance from the beach, I tend to gravitate towards all things nautical, and polka dots--when worn the wrong way--can sometimes come off as childish. 

But when I saw this polka dot skirt hanging in Micol's closet, I knew it was time to give spots another chance. The volume of the skirt and its fuzzy texture make it such a fun addition to any outfit, so my biggest concern was how to craft a more mature look using this piece as a base. 

I love the resulting look we came up with because it's fun and feminine, but not too girly-girly. The lightweight windbreaker gives the outfit more of a casual, street vibe, while the belt with gold hardware adds a little vintage edge.

So, where do you stand? Polka dots, or pass?

xL
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33 comments :

  1. .Tinacious Me.April 6, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    love this look! i would totally go for the polka dots..though i prefer mini dots. ;P
    xo, Tina
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  2. Irene BuffaApril 6, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    pretty pretty pretty skirt <3

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  3. Maria @ Orchard BloomApril 6, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    I love polka dots and I love everything about this look. I'd wear it in a second!

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  4. HeatherApril 6, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    I love that skirt!!!!!!

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  5. AnonymousApril 6, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    i love this look!! Polka dots are a definite yes for me! :)

    xx
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  6. BeaApril 6, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    i love the whole outfit!


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  7. MarlenaApril 6, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    I looove polka dots, I gravitate to them all the time. Which doesn't make sense because once you have one polka dot shirt you really won't find another one that's different then that, haha so redundant. But I fall into the trap every time. I didn't notice it was fuzzy, that's super cute. I really like how you paired all this up; I wouldn't have thought of it but you really did give it a casual/street vibe. Love the pictures too!

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  8. Votre AmieApril 6, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    Really love this look - That is a fantastic green, and the polka dot skirt is adorable! I think I'm with you on the stripes vs polka dots question. I definitely have waaay more stripes in my arsenal than I do polka dots, though I do enjoy them both, I think it's pretty clear which is the winner in my wardrobe :)

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  9. Ka MilaApril 6, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    fine look ;))

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  10. Adelina AlexanderApril 6, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    I love the vintage belt on a girly skirt! Your photos are always taken at an amazing places, very urban, love the brick walls and everything!!!
    xoxo

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  11. Jazzy BelleApril 6, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    LOVE the hair and skirt! Lovely look,
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  12. Alejandra Lorenzo ChouzaApril 6, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    me encanta tu blog!! te sigo desde ya!! besitos!!
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  13. RaspberryBlondeApril 6, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    love the green colour

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  14. croApril 6, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    I'm in love with your hair color! gives you such an original look!
    cant wait to follow along on BL!
    kisses from paris,
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  15. PaulinaApril 6, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    Tee is awesome:)

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  16. indie by heartApril 6, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    Gorgeous look & photos.. The blouse, jacket & belt. Cool !


    x Satu

    Indie by Heart

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  17. CarolineApril 6, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    Love the polka dots :) You can never have too many polka dot prints in your closet in my book!

    Caroline x
    Caroline's Catwalk

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  18. Cristián Pavez DíazApril 6, 2012 at 8:37 PM

    That polka dot skirt is irresistible!! Great outfit!!
    Greetings from Santiago, Chile.

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  19. CollectionsApril 6, 2012 at 11:00 PM

    I absolutely love ALL of this. So glad you commented on my blog yours is beyond amazing. You have wonderful style. Now following with bloglovin.

    Collections

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  20. JaegerApril 7, 2012 at 1:32 AM

    love the colour of your top!

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    xx

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  21. Kelly DillonApril 7, 2012 at 4:23 AM

    This is a great outfit! I love the skirt!! Great blog too :)

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  22. Simonetta DeganoApril 7, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    amazing outfits!! I love the skirt and also the green shirt!!

    stunning!

    xxx

    Simonetta

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  23. JessicaApril 7, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    Thanks for your comment, amazing post!

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  24. AlisonApril 7, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    Beautiful outfit and photos. I love that green shirt and your hair is so gorgeous!

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  25. xsApril 8, 2012 at 1:23 AM

    definitely a yes on the polka dots. love your blog, the photos are impressive.

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  26. jamieApril 8, 2012 at 1:53 AM

    i really love pokadots and you look amazing! thanks for the bloglovin follow babes. im youre newest gfc/bloglovin follower<3 happy to return the favor especially because your blog is amazing! hope you two are having a great weekend so far!

    x james

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  27. Style ServingsApril 8, 2012 at 4:17 AM

    Ooooh so fabulous! Completely obsessed with the combination of that skirt with the green top and the belt! Love it!

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  28. SideSmile StyleApril 8, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    I just discovered your blog through and I am kind of obsessed! you have such a great sense of style! definitely going to start following!

    xo SideSmile,
    Ashley

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  29. Sophie ElizabethApril 9, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    Wow you look fab!
    You have a really cool blog.
    xx

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  30. Thrill Of The ChaiseApril 9, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    Polka dots until the day I die :) Love this skirt with the green top...

    Kate

    www.thrillofthechaise.com

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  31. akApril 9, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    ummm im pretty obsessed with this outfit! looks soo cute! love how you layered it with green pull over! great blog. would be lovely to follow each other and get inspired!

    xoxo
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  32. the dreamerApril 11, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    That emerald green colour looks ace on you!

    Sarah
    www.tellhershesdreaming.com

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  33. nancy @ adore to adornApril 11, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    super cute! I love the color of the green against this outfit. =)
    xo,
    nancy

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