Batter Up! Spring 2012 has some seriously stylish trends including polka dots and peplum, both worth taking a swing at before they’re “
so last season.” A few weeks ago during an unseasonably warm winter day, I took a brisk walk outside the home of the
San Francisco Giants. The sailboats were out in the bay around AT&T Park and I could already smell the anticipation of opening day.
In case you could care less about major league baseball, spring training is about to wrap and the season will officially start in just a couple weeks. I’ll share why adding a pop of peplum and polka dots into your wardrobe, along with going to a few games, should be at the top of your priority fun-list this spring.
I don’t usually wear so many items from the same store, but as most semi shopaholics know, blackouts happen. I saw the red pants, then the top, then the hat on a recent visit to H&M and had to have them all.
Polka Dots are More Fun Now than Ever Before: They’ve been hot since last year and never truly go out of style. But now you can wear polka dots in all different shapes, sizes, colors and then mix the patterns or even pair them with stripes.
Nautical heels by the bay.When in doubt picking an outfit in the morning, nautical is classic for men & women. Navy blue, red, white, stripes, gold detail…go for it.
These heels are cheapo’s from Footsies Shoe Warehouse in Orange County.
Peplum is one of the most versatile and flattering trends for women right now. Why? Because it can instantly alter and enhance your figure based on where the peplum detail is placed. If you want to accentuate a small waist, you can wear a peplum top. If you want to create more curves, you can wear a dress or skirt with peplum near the hip area. You can create a shorter or longer torso simply based on what part of the shirt has the trendy “p” detail.
‘Take Me Out to the Ball Game…’
“Baseball was, is and always will be to me the greatest game in the world” -Babe Ruth
Sailboats at AT&T park. In just a few weeks, homerun balls will be flying into this water.
Not a baseball fan?
Games can be a truly memorable time, but if you need to get in the mood, I recommend Netflixing A League of their Own, The Sandlot, and Field of Dreams. You may get invited to a game soon with friends, on a work outing or a date. Or you may have kids who play softball and baseball and they’ll want you to go to their games.
Here’s my top 3 tips to enjoy yourself and get slightly invested in America’s pastime.
1. Know Baseball Basics ~ (3 strikes, 9 innings, 3 outs, 7th Inning stretch, cute MLB players, homeruns, etc.) It will make the game more entertaining if you have a general idea of what’s going on and a favorite player to cheer on throughout the season.
2. Ballpark Tardiness ~ It’s tough to sit through 9 whole innings. If you’re on a date, suggest a pre-game drink or appetizers. This can easily shave off two innings. Unless it’s a playoff game, you’ve traveled over an hour to get there, or you have seats behind home plate, a guy shouldn’t care too much. If he freaks out and has to get there for batting practice (ie super early), I’d consider that a red flag.
3. Sunflower Seed Situation ~ If you’re with friends or in a long term relationship, get crackin’. Sunnies are surprisingly addicting and make the game pass by much faster. But if you’re on a first date, I recommend skipping them. A smile full of David’s plastered across your chompers or a chipmunk cheek full of seeds can get tricky when you’re trying to chat. (P.S. – Best seeds are Frito Lay salted)
DETAILS by Dale
Top & red pants (recent) ~
H&M, watch
~ Michael Kors (similar here), handbag
~ Jason Wu for Target, ring~
F21, Bracelet & Necklaces
~ Stella & Dot (Please contact my Stella & Dot Stylist Courtney for more)
Which are you more excited about; peplum, polka dots or going to baseball games this Spring?
Speaking of sports, I was on the ‘Miller on Sports’ sports talk radio show out of Jacksonville Florida 1600 AM with host, Richard Miller this afternoon. We discussed women’s ‘sporty’ fashion and what’s fun, fashionable and still comfortable to wear to major league basketball and baseball games to avoid looking outrageous like Kim Kardashian sitting courtside in real fur. Thanks Richard ~ @MillerOnSports
AND Thank you for all the support on my first Youtube video. I really appreciate the feedback
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I love your blog! You are so beautiful and stylish
I’m definitely excited for peplum this spring because it’s fun yet classy.
Jessica
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You look so amazing here- love the hat! Adore the shoes! Fabulous all around!
XO
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I remember when we bought those shoes! Years ago and still fashionable! (too bad they’re painful – lol)
Yea, they are sooo uncomfortable, but that’s what we get for buying 3 for $25 shoes. hehe
You are seriously too fabulous!! Love this.
Such cute polka dots! And I love them with the red!
Love the polka dots and red pants but have not yet been sold on the peplums. Maybe because I wore them when I was in my teens. Also love the video. Great tips. I am trying them tomorrow. ~ Rhoda
I think you should definitely give Peplum another shot Rhoda
You look amazing!! I love polka dots! Great post!
I love your blog!
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Hi Siri! Thanks and yea, I’d be honored to guest post for you sometime. I’ll email you
Spring is here!
This is hands down my favourite outfit you have ever worn. You have really been killing it lately!! You inspire me….so stylish. I adore this shirt, and actually this is the only way that I like peplum. I love everything about this outfit – and I love that we share the same hair color! It’s great to see another white-platinum lady like myself.
:)
xo
Rachel
Thanks Rachel, I really appreciate it and yes, your hair definitely inspires me. hehe
I love this outfit…perfect for a ball game! The hat is so cute! Loved seeing pictures of your ball park. Yes, it’s almost that time!
XO,
Jane
what a beautiful shoes!
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Super cute!!! Perfect for spring, perfect for a ball game…. everything is perfect! I have a fedora fetish so I am FEIGNING for that hat girl.
Thanks Rosanda, that hat has to still be at H&M. I just got it a few weeks ago
Let me know if you get a fedora
Hi Dale! I love this outfit! The peplum shirt is the perfect fit on you and I love how you paired it with the nautical shoes! Those shoes are amazing!! I must have a pair!! Have a great day!! xo
Pip
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Hi Pip, Thank you so much. They were actually like $10 shoes from a warehouse in Costa Mesa Ca with tons of shoes called Footsies
Got em a few years ago though
such a perfect look. So polished and glamourous!
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Absolutely adore this chic look! The bright red jeans are such a fun pop of color, and then the polka dot top too <3 So fresh paired with the hat. Haha, I see why you grabbed them all!
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oh my gosh this is absolutely adorable!! i love it!
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i don’t know anything about any sports. but i do know you did a great job matching your toes to your pants. that’s what’s important, right?
haha, true. Red can always be risky but it worked out and I didn’t have to change it.
Adorable! Love the polka dot top!
GTBB,
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Love this shirt! The polka dots are so fun and flattering on you : )
xo SideSmile,
Ashley
What a fantastic look! I love the polka dots! Such a beautiful top! Also, I am loving those shoes!
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You look so pretty. Loving the outfit.
I love those pants! Very 1950s, like something Marilyn Monroe or Brigitte Bardot would wear on a casual day! I need a pair of those!
Love,
S
Mademoiselle Sonushka
I just got them at the end of Feb. at H&M, I’m sure they definitely still have them and the material is thick and great quality
Great summery outfit, really love the hat and shoes.
i’ve always liked polka dots and i am currently loving peplum! i need some peplum pieces in my closet stat!
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Yes Mimi, you have to get some. I think you’ll really like it
Such a cute outfit for a sporting event. Most guys hate to go with girls that don’t understand the basics of the game. I have to agree that you must wear something that supports the team or very neutral with a cute baseball hat.
eeep! i’m in love with those sweet little polka dots.
in LOVE so amazing
xo kaitlin
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I love the outfit! Red pants seem to really be in right now; they look great on you. I like the length of them too, great for spring! I have never heard of peplum before (soo out of the loop). I like! Thanks for the baseball tips, that is also something about which I am CLUELESS!
The hat looks great on you! Awesome post, Dale!
xo,
Ashley
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love dots …super bag
I love your outfit. The top is so cute, love it! Vanessa xx
Supercute outfit, especially the heels!
Have a nice day xoxo
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Love the Michael Kors watch and your heels!
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very nice, I like it!
Your outfit is adorable. Those red pants look fantastic on you!! And omg Sandlot…I haven’t seen that movie in years!
You look stunning and I love your outfit!
Love that shirt! So adorable! You look gorgeous, head to toe!
xx
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Gawww, Dale, I’m in SF now and the weather does NOT look like your photographs. Good thing I brought my rainboots!
The red works for you Dale and I love the peplum and polka dots! Looks like the perfect day to wear this outfit and your hat is the perfect accessory
Thanks for stopping and for the sweet comment. You have a great blog, I’m now following you, hopefully you can return the follow. =).
such a cute outfit, love these shoes
Such a stunning outfit! The shirt is so cute!
X Camilla
Love how you mixed polka dots and stripes! Love everything about this look. I am really excited for spring. I want to try peplum even if I look hippy!
You look so lovely! I love the look, these photos could be from a magazine!
XO,
Erin
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SO cute Dale!!! I love it ALL! The peplum/polka dot top, hat, wu bag, pants and your shoes are beyond CUTE. You’re always put together! Girl, I had to delete my SassyUptownChic account because you, bonnie from glam kitten and a few others would not register on my blog roll. HaHa I wasn’t receiving ANY of your posts. So I deleted and then followed you again. That should solve the problem. You’re a doll Dale! (HUG)
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love your outfit. and with that hat it is so lovely.
xxLea
Adorable outfit! I like your style!
Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog!! I absolutely adore this outfit, and you are completely gorgeous! Definitely pinning this for inspiration.
xo, elle from Living in Color.
I am in lust for that peplum polkadot top.. LOVES!!
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have a nice and stylish weekend darling
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I love the combination of that shirt and the pants! You look amazing
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isa
You are so gorgeous and you have such a great blog. You definitely have such great style. I don’t own peplum but seeing it more, I may have to go shopping for one. I am following you too.
xo,
Divina
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Love the shoes & top <3 Great outfit...you look so cute <3
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Love the look. Usually I dont like when you pair polka dots with stripes… but in this case, you made it work. I love it! I must grab a pair of those shoes. Perfect for spring!
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Your look is realy adorable:) I like your heels the most!
I love the peplum!!!! xoxo A-
you look absolutely gorgeous in these pictures, love your outfit!
thanks for leaving a comment on my blog, you’ve got a new follower, too
XX franzi
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Love this!!! I’m do glad you stopped by my blog so now I know about you!! Following!
Wauw! Great outfit! Great blog!! I follow u now on gfc and bloglovin!
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Beutiful! i love your pants.
I follow you now. follow me back?
xoxo=)
Hi darling! Thanks for your coment! i love this look and i have chosen this look like the best of the week for my followers on facebook!!!
(is a section every Friday)
I follow you!
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Love the spots – I have the same pieces, you’ve convinced me to wear them together. First visit to this blog, love it – you have a new follower
xx
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I love this top and I also LOVE baseball. My husband and I sing Take Me Out to the Ball Game to our baby boy every night
Love everything about this! Thank you so much for your sweet comments, so happy it led me to your blog! Have a great weekend! http://www.casualglamorous.com
I used to hate baseball…until I started dating a baseball player at my high school. The funny thing is, now that he is graduated we continue to go to games! (I guess that means I grew to LOVE it). It is so relaxing to sit in the sun and watch men in classy outfits…the belts are my favorite part of their uniforms. Oh, and yes, polka dots are grand.
Cute blog, I am your newest follower!
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That top looks great on you! I had it but returned it because it was squishing the girls.
Niki
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Girl, just found your blog.. I must say it is blowing my mind! That outfit is killer.. SF is one of my fave places here in Cali, I just went there a couple years back for my bday for the first time. Fab outfit btw! Loving the red pants, I just posted some red J Brand jeans myself! Happy Friday!
xx
Cat
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I recently stumbled across your blog and I LOVE it! I love the layout to the content and everything in between! I am your newest, most avid follower. Your style is impeccable and your blog is just simply the epitome of perfection!
Love from, THE EASTERN PEARL
Love the outfit and those polka dots are great! Following back dear X
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Absolutely gorgeous pictures… – your blog is perfect and really love the first picture… so wonderful!
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¡¡lovely outfit!!
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your so cute! and cute outfit!
Xo
tiff
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lovely look
I adore the red pants!
What a lovely dots blouse and looks great on you! Love how you matched with the red pants and total coordinate is so chic! xo akiko
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Dale-you look amazing! I love that top soo much on you!
xx
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Your bright jeans look fabulous!
x
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Love your style and your blog!!! I follow you now
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nice outfit, especially love your pants
I’m following you:)
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you are beautiful!!!
Have a good day!
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Really lovely outfit! I just found your blog and I absolutely love it so much!
Kisses!
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You are gorgeous and you have a great sense of style, keep on rocking!
Also, I want to thank you for your sweet comment on my blog (maybe it has now been quite a while back due my holiday). I love the fact that you (all) take the time and effort to stop by, read my posts and even place a comment! You make my day with doing that!
If you have any suggestions / comments for (or about) my blog, please let me know by sending me an e-mail, tweet or just comment in one of the commenting sections of a blog post. I’d love to interact more with my readers and you’d help me so much with doing that!
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Thanks so much, I’m so glad you told me this. And I will definitely let you know
cute photos!! nice blouse
xo
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What an amazing blog you have! And your outfits, you always look so pretty!
I’m a new follower both on bloglovin and google, follow back if you like.
Have a nice weekend! **
I love the mix of stripes and polka dots. So chic! You’re stunning!
A Southern Drawl
You look gorgeous as usual Dale! I love the red and polka dots together and am most excited about those trend for spring!
xoxo,
Chic ‘n Cheap Living
So adoable! I really need to get on this peplum look! I am loving it!
You look stunning! I LOVE your shoes and bag! This is the first time I have visited your blog…can’t wait to see more outfits!
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Thanks Sonali, So gladd we connected.
you are so beautiful…loved that red pant and polka dots !<3
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love the polka dot peplum and the stripe shoes. So cute!!
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WOW! What a perfekt Outfit!!! Perfect combination! I love your Bluse and pants and especially your hat! Amazing shoes!!!
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Thank you Mieni
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Oh!! Love your shirt!!
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Beautiful sense of style and lovely blog! Would you like to follow each other?
xoxo,
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Beautiful post!
Those shoes are amazing
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Dale you look stunning!! I love peplum, I love polka dots and I love drinking at Baseball games lol! I don’t like watching Baseball on tv, but going to a game is so much fun!! I’ve been to ATT park and had a great time at the game, you guys had just won the world series and the fans were so pumped and dedicated, I wish ours (Padres) were like that too!
anywho, I’m so digging the peplum, it is so flattering!
~Pau
http://www.lilbitsofchic.com
Thanks Paulina and yea, going to the games is definitely a much better experience than watching on TV. That’s soo cool you’ve been to the stadium here, I want to see a Padres game sometime. SF definitely went crazy that year after the World Series.
amazing outfit!! you look gorgeous!!!
kisses
Pau
I love that top paired with the red pants – I actually bought the dark blue version of the top but it just didn’t work for me so I ended up taking it back
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you’re such a natural beauty, it’s amazing!
This outfit is beyond stunning Dale! I was just thinking I wanted to try to hunt down a peplum top today, I love the silhouette! All the colours here are amazing and you look stunning as ever
Alexandra xo
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Such a fresh look! I LOVE your bag and pants!!
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Thanks for stopping by my blog! Really pretty look!!
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amazing outfit, these color are fantastic!
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Great outfit you’re wearing!!
That outfit looks divine on you! Thanks for stopping by my blog, I’m a new follower:)
xoxo,
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love everything in this look! the shoes, the peplum, the pants!
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Dale, You’re looking absolutely stunning and just like the girl next door american girl. Love love love this look on you so chic and glam.
<3 Marina
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super cute outfit!
xoxo navy & orange
love the outfit! everything is absolutely amazing! xxx
Beautiful outfit! You look gorgeous in it!
I love this outfit. The red pants are awesome! New follower
xx
Julie
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Thanks for dropping by my blog! You look absolutely stunning, and the bright red looks great on you! Ahhh! xx
So excited to be one of your new followers! I absolutely love your blog – soo cute! Peplumn is definitely one of my new favorite styles. Love that your entire outfit came from H&M – great job!
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This is an amazing outfit. You have such great styling!