The Dress of Summer

 Dress: 'Full Flower Cut Crochet White Dress'  c/o Chicwish 

Necklace: Boutique

Hat: Target - similar 

Booties: Nordstrom BP 'Trolley' Leather Ankle Booties 

Photography: Haley Christine Photography 

 It's this time of year that I always start the hunt for a new summer IT dress. The only qualification? It has to be white. There's nothing like a fresh, crisp white dress to usher in the first days of summer. A little white dress that can see me through breezy summer days of running errands or a special date night is a summer wardrobe must have.

This little white dress from Chicwish meets all of my summer needs. I love that it's white (DUH!) but has a unique floral pattern that's fun and airy for those humid summer days and nights. I know I'm going to be wearing this way too often this summer, it's just the easiest, cutest LWD. 

Doing a little linking up today! 

Daisy Pop

 Dress: 'Maricruz Sunflower Shit Dress' c/o Fashion Union

Shoes: Steven by Steve Madden 'Meagan' Sandal 

Necklace: Bauble Bar 'Crystal Firecracker Necklace' - sign up for Bauble Bar to receive 15% off your first purchase and to start earning vault points! 

Hat: Target - similar 

Sunnies: 'Round Retro Sunnies in Red Tortoise Frame' c/o Sunglass Warehouse 

I'm obsessed with this hat/sunnies combo. I can't stop. I feel like this would the the perfect place for me to insert a #sorrynotsorry if that was appropriate. It's just how I feel guys. I'm sorry if you are getting tired of seeing it, but really...#sorrynotsorry. Be prepared to see it way too much this summer.

This outfit is the epitome of everything I'm loving lately. Every single one of these pieces is on heavy rotation and will continue to be throughout the coming months. You've probably already figured this out considering the shoes and hat/sunnies (as mentioned above) have been featured a least 10 times andddd it's not even June.

Can we just talk about this dress though?! THE CUTEST DRESS EVER. Not even joking. When I received it, I was a little unsure about the print. It's pretty bright and bold, but the second I put it on, I fell in love. It's the perfect little shift dress and such a fun piece for summer. I'm not going to lie, I definitely had this on for about an hour after I received it, prancing around the house and looking in every mirror...yeah, it's one of THOSE. I'm loving all of Fashion Union's items, but especially their fun printed dresses. I already have a wish list, including this, this, this and this because if you love something why not buy it in every color...right?!

Pretty Pretty Princess

 Top: Tobi (old) - Sign up at Tobi to receive 50% off your first order! 

Skirt: 'Nude Chiffon Maxi' c/o Chicwish 

Jacket: 'Punk Lapel Motorcycle Jacket' c/o Sammydress 

Shoes: Forever 21 - Same in different color  - love this alternative 

Necklace: Jewelmint  - love this colorful option or this one - join Baublebar for 15% off your first order! 

Sunnies: Anthropologie - similar

Do you remember the game Pretty Pretty Princess? A game where the goal was to collect plastic jewels and ultimately the plastic crown to be named princess of plastic? I LIVED for that game. Once I won, I felt like princess for the entire day, wearing my shiny crown and clip on earrings until bedtime. There was nothing better than that feeling that in some sense you were actually princess...even if it came from winning a board game. It all made sense in my five year old mind. 

As a grown up, re-creating that memory comes simply from wearing amazing clothing that makes you feel like a princess.

Take this skirt for example. The moment I tried it on, as absolutely cheesy as it sounds, I was 5 again and had just won a battle round of Pretty Pretty Princess winning the ultimate honors. 

This skirt from Chicwish is beyond gorgeous. I love the floaty fabric and the pretty nude color that goes with just about  anything. I love that I now own something that I can throw on whenever I need a dash of that 5 year old princess magic...and you better believe I will be wearing this any chance I get.

To compliment a more sophisticated style, I decided to forgo the plastic earrings and crown and don some polka dots (a little 5 year old me coming through), a faux leather jacket and of course a bright statement necklace. 

I have to say, Chicwish is one of my latest online shopping obsessions. I browse the site daily as they are always getting new pieces in! They have unique items at great prices and such pretty pieces. Check them out...I'm obsessed. 

Tie Dyed

 Dress: Forever 21 (last summer) - loving this similar option and this one

Maxi Cardigan: 'Tie Dye Maxi Dress' c/o Chicnova

Booties: Nordstrom BP 'Trolley' Leather Ankle Boots

Necklace: Forever 21 'Rustic Medallion Necklace'

Sunnies: Anthropologie - LOVE these

Hat: Target

 Meet my newest obsession...this maxi dress/cardigan. Although it's vibrant and the pattern is loud, it's easier to wear than you would think. I've already figured out quite a few ways to wear this for spring and summer and am excited to share with you!

For a warmer spring day, I paired it with a pretty white maxi. I love pairing this bright piece with white as it really allows the colors to pop. A gorgeous piece of turquoise jewelry (this necklace is a STEAL!) definitely helped channel some boho vibes. Of course I added my favorite hat and sunnies combo...I've been wearing this way too much lately! Are you convinced that this cardigan/dress is a summer staple yet?!?