Taking a Note from Marc Jacobs Fall 2011: Getting Spotty

When I first saw Marc Jacobs Fall 2011 runway show I wasn't sure how to felt about all his polka dots on polka dots. Was he a mad genius or was it spotted madness? Well the more I thought about it and inspected the collection the more I thought he was a mad genius.

I decided to pull this trend off myself -- even though playing with different patterns or even matching patterns on myself isn't my favorite but sometimes you can't help but try a trend to see if it sticks. Come on, fashion is all about having fun!

To pull this trend off I decided to pair up two different sized polka-dots. There is something about mixing two different sizes of the same pattern that seems less frighting to me, maybe it's the contrast that I like and not being to matchy matchy. So if you're like me and afraid (or usually don't like playing with patterns) try playing with contrasting sizes. I went with a bigger sized dots with the top and smaller sized dots for the bottom. Everything else was a solid color -- matching greyish shoes for the top and dark tights.

 Shirt: Blue Bird from Ideeli
Skirt: Forever21
Shoes: Zara
Tights: Zara
Necklace: Forever21

Stick with small accessories. This Forever21 necklace adds just the right amount of sparkle to the outfit. You don't want to overload the look with big accessories or a lot of accessories since matching prints can sometimes be overwhelming.

I must say this is one of my new favorite outfits. It's playful and fun yet chic and still work appropriate. I also love that this trend can work with all ages a longer pencil skirt with a fitted top works for a sophisticated lady while a mini and a loose top is young and flirty.

What do you think about the polka dot on polka dot look?