seeing spots

I love polka dots. They make me happy and remind me of my grandma, who would always wear a pretty blue blouse with white polka dots. Whenever I think of her, I think of her in that blouse. When the blouse became worn, she made it into a beautiful polka dot gown for my Barbie. So, naturally, whenever I see something with dots, I fall in love. Which is the case with this Oscar de la Renta dress, and all of the polka dot pieces from his Resort 2012 Collection above.

For those of us with shallower pockets ...

a cute dress from Forever21 and a lovely white silk dress from ASOS.

Oh, and a cute polka dot clutch, just because!

coral fix

Isn't this coral-hued gown from Monique Lhuillier's Resort 2012 Collection gorgeous? It would be perfect to wear to a late summer wedding. Don't you think?

Via Paper + Cup Sketch Book

salvatore ferragamo

I'm in love with this blouse and skirt from Salvatore Ferragamo's Resort 2012 collection. Don't you love the way the blouse ties at the back? There is a definite infusion of 1930s elegance into this collection. You can purchase a few of the looks from the collection, including this one, through Moda Operandi.

For something keeping in the same retro style, and a bit more affordable, check out this, this and this on Etsy.