Perhaps you’re starting to notice I have a thing for polka dots. What can I say, they’re just fun!
I recently bought this silver grey polka dot Bettie Page skirt from ModCloth. It’s the same cut as the B. Jones Style Skirt (styled here), though made from a light-weight, taffeta-y fabric.
I paired it with a jade green tee, sapphire blue cardigan, and amethyst heels – with a sheer scarf to pull it all together.
And I won’t lie – I chose the colors to complement my mani, which had been inspired by this pin on Pinterest. (For the record, the design is super easy to do!)
As you can see in the photos above and below, I decided to add contrast to the silver grey of the skirt with some gold jewelry.
Oh, and Jasper made his debut in an outfit post! (Though if you’ve been following me on Instagram – @katealamode – you’ve probably seen him several times already.) He’s an apricot blond poogle (a poodle/beagle mix) and such a sweetie! I don’t take him to work because he gets separation anxiety, so during the day he stays with my husband, who works from home.
Jasper and Rocky are best pals, so when Rocky comes home from work there’s much play and wrestling. But they can chill out from time to time too. :-)
Skirt: Give Us a Spin Skirt, Bettie Page via ModCloth
Shirt: Learn the Basics Top in Green via ModCloth
Cardigan: Charter School Cardigan in Computer Science via ModCloth
Scarf: gifted
Bracelets: Sparkle an Idea Bracelet via ModCloth and a Victorian mourning bracelet
Cocktail Ring: family heirloom
Earrings: Heirloom-inous Earrings via ModCloth
Shoes: I Want to Bow What Love Is Heel in Purple, Jeffrey Campbell via ModCloth
Manicure: Marisa (dark blue) and Anne (violet), both by Julep. Inspired by this pin.
[All photos by Pat Zimmerman]
I did not even know poogles existed. This has blown my mind
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Poogles are one of those “designer breeds”. Jasper was bred by a backyard breeder who was trying to capitalize on the trend – but he ended up at the pound & then a rescue (where I got him) when the breeder wasn’t able to sell him before the holidays!
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I read this yesterday, but scurried off to work before remembering to comment. That skirt looks great on you, and I totally agree with your affinity for polka dots! Also, nice to see Jasper making his debut. :-)
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Thank you! And yes… I’ve actually felt a bit bad that I hadn’t featured Jasper earlier! But I usually take photos during or right after work, which means Rocky is around but Jasper isn’t. (Also, getting 2 dogs to pose for photos is rather difficult!)
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“…getting 2 dogs to pose for photos is rather difficult!”…sheesh! I bet!
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I’ll raise my hand about the polka dots too! Although lately, if people saw how many stripes I have in my wardrobe, they’d think I’m crazy!
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I also love stripes! Especially when they verge on becoming chevrons, due to how the fabric is sewn.
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I love that last picture of you, the scarf perfectly blowing in the wind with the awesome full polka dot skirt….this style really suits you!
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Thank you! This is definitely a go-to style for me. :)
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You all look adorable!!! :) Such cute doggies youve got!
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Thank you! I totally agree. ;)
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