Polka dots can be used to create striking nail art. They can be used all over, isolated into a French tip, and more. Polka dots reemerged on the runways last fall—and the trend has only gotten ...

I didn't know that the modernist architect Alfred Loos considered patterns and other eye-catching ornaments to be tools of the hegemonic imperialist status quo, but that's probably just me. I also did ...

Glance around any department store and you’ll find a veritable buffet of textile patterns that you can rattle off without a second thought: plaid, stripes, paisley, seersucker, fleur-de-lis. Each ...

Polka dots remain a standout nail trend this winter. Chrome spots add a subtle sparkle to nude manicures, while rich red, holly green, and icy blue dots feel perfectly festive. All of our favorite ...

Polka dots have been the print of the year, so naturally, they’re getting a Christmas refresh. This cherry red and vanilla ...

Have you ever noticed that you have that outfit that everyone seems to love? Wearing it out often means the difference between being invisible and being irresistible. What is it? You might jump to ...

Kara Jillian Brown is the beauty editor of InStyle. She began her career at Well+Good, where she spent five years evolving from editorial intern to news writer to beauty writer. She earned a ...