Red, White, and Blue

 I hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday and a Happy New Year! This patriotic look is chic and playful anytime of year. 

Polka Dot Tights Two Ways

Sweet or sassy?

Polka Dotted Tights

Dot tights are all the rage this fall. Emanuel Ungaro went funky with silver metallic dots, while Balenciaga kept it simple with black sheer ones. There are so many options when it comes to dots, which is great news for polka dot lovers. I might just be the only woman in D.C. who loves wearing standout tights. I have hope that many of the city's fabulous fashionistas will warm up to the idea of patterned tights because it's one of winter's best accessories. I read that Tim Gunn thinks so too! See, all the more reason to get on board.

Anthropologie's magnified dots are full of personality.

Urban Outfitter's classic dots for only $14.

Gold dots are very edgy.

Cynthia Rowley shows that dots can be sexy.

Kate Spade is preppy chic with dots.

runway photos via style.com

Kate Spade Tights

I think part of the success of the fall Kate Spade ad campaign is the wonderful use of colorful tights. It keeps the outfits young, fresh, playful, and whimsical. My daughter Kate who is also my co-blogger and a fashion stylist was remarking that the styling of this campaign is allowing Kate Spade to tap into a younger demographic who had not worn the label before. The good news is that these tights are now being offered by Kate Spade. Aren't they fun?

Charming Tights

I have always been a huge fan of tights. My collection continues to grow every year, everything from leopard print to fuschia fishnets. I like to dress up my legs. I own black opaque tights like every other girl, but there's something fun and girly about slipping on a unique pair. You can still be very fashionable with fierce tights. This year designers show us that jewels can look good on our legs too. Miu Miu, Zac Posen, and Doo.Ri have designed the most beautiful embellished tights. Who knew you could look like royalty with the right pair of hose? The bad news is these tights will cost you a pretty penny. I found this fabulous tutorial on how to create your very own bedazzled tights. I'm very tempted to try this DIY project on a day off. I also love the many other seductive options shown on the runways: fishnet, leopard, and lace are all favorites of mine. 

Miu Miu

Zac Posen

Doo.Ri

Anna Sui 

Betsey Johnson

Jean Paul Gaultier

Rhinestone Lace Tights

Vine-Topped Fishnets

Mullion Tights 

Twofer Tights 

Sheer Diamond Tights 

Pin Stripe Floral Tights 

Backstage Ombre Tight

Printed Rose Tights

Tuscan Floral Tight

runway photos courtesy of style.com and elle.com