Fall in Love With... Polka Dots!
I have been loving polka dots lately. Aside from florals, it's definitely one of my favorite prints this season. Not only is the polka dot a classic pattern that is easy to mix and match, it's also a simple way to add a playful punch to your wardrobe.
When I decided to blog about my dotty love affair it got me thinking... Why is this print called polka dot anyway? Well ladies, I researched the matter and was surprised to find that there is a supposed relation to the origins of the polka dance! Who knew? Apparently, the print was popular right when polka music and dancing were all the rage. And the rest is history... 
I especially love the dotted print in neutrals and classic combinations such as black and ivory, navy and black, or navy and white. It's the easiest of all prints to mix, which is why it's a staple in my closet.
What do you think about this dotty look? Are you ready to give polka dots a go?
Style polka dots into your look, snap a photo of yourself, and upload the photo to your LaurenConrad.com profile page. Leave the link below and I'll feature three of my favorite submissions in a follow up post!
Get dotty ladies!
XO Lauren
P.S. You may recognize the photo at the top of this post from my book, Lauren Conrad Style. For more in-depth tips and styling tricks, be sure to check it out.
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Photos: Top image Courtesy of Harper Collins, Lauren Conrad Style; Elle, Pinterest, Atlantic-Pacific
Sources: Wikipedia, tess45.hubpages.com, Slate, Isned.com, Lauren Conrad Style
69 comments
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Actually this might be a better picture, sorry about that! http://laurenconrad.com/user/photo/4012509/polka-dots -
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I just did a blog post on polka dots not too long ago! I absolutely love them :)
http://dressedup-nowheretogo.blogspot.com/2013/04/a-little-bit-dotty.html
http://laurenconrad.com/user/photo/4010973/a-little-bit-dotty -
Polka dots have always been a staple in my closet. I have worn them to all my important event; proms, graduations, formals, etc. Now a friend of mine is designing and making my wedding dress and we've decided swiss dotted lace will be perfect for my tea-length 50s prom inspired dress! -
Polka dots have always been a favorite of mine. So fun and playful!
Here is my recent polka dot ensemble!
http://www.laurenconrad.com/photo/view/27954/6974/35959/1
Love, Elizabeth
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I always prefered stripes, specially b/w, but this summer I decided to give it a try to polka dots ;)
Here's what I did:
Polka dot for girly evening:
http://www.laurenconrad.com/photo/view/21543/6564/33305/1
And Rock in polka dot ;)
http://www.laurenconrad.com/photo/view/21543/6564/34727/1
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Love me some spots! Also love polka-dots on nails! I painted these ombre polka-dots: http://www.fearnobeauty.com/nail-tipped/fear-no-ombre-polka-dot-manicure/
And if you don't feel comfy painting them, you can always try these press-ons: http://www.fearnobeauty.com/nail-tipped/pretty-p-o-v-elegant-touch-kimmie-kyees-nails/
:) karie
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i love your polka dot top Lauren! where is it from? i'm obsessed with polka dots and love everything in the pictures above!
Linh
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Love polka dots!! Madewell has these fab polka dot skinnies
http://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/DENIM/skinnyskinny/PRDOVR~88752/88752.jsp
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Every gal should own something with polka dots IMO..!!
http://www.shellzdoll.com/2012/08/10/mac-cosmetics-give-awayopen/
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I've always been in love with polka dots... a trend that never gets old! :-)
Here are my looks:
http://www.laurenconrad.com/photo/view/33564/6828/34604/1 & http://www.laurenconrad.com/photo/view/33564/6828/34603/1
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I'm wearing black and white polka dots with bright pink lips, and blush pink shoes to a wedding this weekend! I <3 polka dots!!
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Polka dots are one of my favorite trends right now! I wore them three ways:
http://www.laurenconrad.com/photo/view/82452/6795/34396/1
http://www.laurenconrad.com/photo/view/82452/6795/34635/1
http://www.laurenconrad.com/photo/view/82452/6795/34636/1
http://www.laurenconrad.com/photo/view/82452/6795/34581/1
Katherine
http://mintedglam.blogspot.com/
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I love polka-dots, check out this cool and easy DIY polka dot shirt tutorial: http://thedippedconechronicles.blogspot.com/2012/08/diy-polka-dot-shirt.html
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