Trend Watch: Seeing Spots and Polka Dots!

Spring has arrived, and the ever-cute, often-chic “polka dot” trend is back….and it has us seeing spots – in a good way, of course! Marc Jacobs showed polka dots for his Fall 2011 collection, but he certainly wasn’t the only designer to capitalize on this timeless classic.

Wear retro polka dots with abandon – even try pattern mixing, another Spring trend! Some adorable options seen below include: an itsy-bitsy teeny-weeny polka dot bikini by J. Crew, fun bangle by Marc Jacobs, oh-so-sweet polka dot teacup earrings, a kelly green Miu Miu polka dot ‘skater skirt’, a stylish Sonya Rykiel dress, polka dot tote by Juicy Couture, Marni polka dot ballet flats, espadrilles by Ivanka Trump, and last – but CERTAINLY not least – a new take on the trench coat trend: a navy smudged-spot trench from Topshop!

What’s your favorite polka dot look? We’d love to see pics of you rocking dots – tweet them to @ManiacMagazine and tag them #SeeingSpots 🙂

	Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Polka-dot cotton and silk-blend dress $495 – net-a-porter.com Cotton dresses »
	Navy Smudged Spot Printed Trench Coat $180 – topshop.com Trench coat »
	Miu Miu Polka-dot cotton-poplin skater skirt $640 – net-a-porter.com Pleated skirt »
	J.Crew Drew polka-dot bikini top $52 – net-a-porter.com J crew swimwear »
	J.Crew Drew polka-dot bikini briefs $50 – net-a-porter.com J crew swimwear »
	Marni Polka-dot leather ballerina flats $500 – net-a-porter.com Leather flats »
	Ivanka Trump Saffire 2 – Dark Blue Fab $140 – heels.com Espadrilles wedge »
	Juicy Couture Tote Bag Polka Dot $415 – jades24.com Polka dot tote »
	Marc by Marc Jacobs Polka Dot Cocktail Bangle Bracelet $62 – piperlime.gap.com Marc by marc jacobs jewelry »
	Polka Dot Teacup Earrings $8.14 – hannahzakari.co.uk Tea party jewelry »     – by Ashley Marie Boynes