Do The Polka (Dots!)

Anyone that knows me may be aware that I have a slight (read: super intense) obsession with polka dots. Every shop I go into on, I tend to gravitate towards the dazzling, cross-eye-inducing spots section. The other day, I even managed to wear a polka dot dress with polka dot tights without even realising (not out in public, don't worry!). Here are some of my favourite polka dot picks for spring (and maybe even one or two that will help you get through the end of a tedious winter):

Anthropologie barrette, $15.

Left: Meadham Kirchoff shirt, $125 at Topshop. Right: Hemlines polka dot cardigan, $28 on Etsy

Left: Modcloth dress, $153.99. Right: Marni trousers, $335.

Left: Modcloth shorts, $37.99. Right: Topshop dress, $40 (was $90.)

Can't say no right? They're just so cute! They're the perfect pattern for every occasion, go and buy some of these great pieces... so I don't have to!

♥, Azzara

Objects of Obsession: The Lil Blue Dress

So, anyone that knows me should have recognised by now that I have a certain... attraction to blue dresses. I'm keeping a running tally of how many are in my closet and so far, we're at about 28. Okayyy, so maybe we could call it an obsession. So I guess that makes this the second O.O.O (Objects of Obsession) post, second of manyyy more to come.

That being said, whenever I see a blue dress I automatically gravitate towards it. I love ruffles, cut-outs, prints and polka dots. Especially polka dots. So here are some of my favourite blue dresses you can buy online riiiight now, with all of these lil details goin' on:

Anthropologie - $128

Motel - £39

Modcloth - $117.99

Mason by Michelle Mason on Shopbop - $364

French Connection - $288

Dear Golden Vintage on Etsy - $46

Honestly, I want them allllll. Part of me thinks I should stop with the blue dresses, but it's very probable that I won't. Are there any colours that you guys gravitate towards when you're shopping? And hey, if anyone feels like buying me a present, you know where to start.

♥, Azzara

Harlequin Shrimp = The Bomb

Sorry for the lull in posts from me this week; my brother is starting his first year of college this week (so young!) so I’ve been helping him get sorted. Soooo, on to the interesting stuff. I’m a biology major (which basically means just a big nerd) and I’m pretty obsessed with strange marine creatures that could probably scare anyone if they met on a dark night. Aaand there are some that would (and do) make me crack up because they’re so silly. For example, the blobfish:

But, one of the coolest-looking marine animals of all time would have to be the harlequin shrimp:

Images via daveharasti.com

They’re so beautiful that they almost don’t seem real. They can have purple, orange or blue spots and have an interesting flower-like appearance. They have natural polka dots, so perfect! I kiiind of want one as a pet.

It’s pretty amazing how much inspiration designers get from nature, which is already full of strange patterns, textures and shapes for the taking. For designers, who are always trying to be innovative and avant-garde, the environment can be a really remarkable muse. There are some Fall 2010 RTW looks that made me think of our shrimpy friend when I first saw them, lots of exciting prints! They look a bit like melted polka dots and I'm a fan.

DVF - Image via Style.com

Thakoon - Image via Style.com

Lela Rose - Image via Style.com