Earlier this week the D.C. temperatures soared into the 90s for the first time this year. I feel like summer has arrived and it's not even June yet! I'm not quite ready for the heat, but the weather does make for good timing of Bri's latest Third Thursday Threads theme: sandals!
I purchased these sandals a few years ago during a trip to France! I'm glad that they've held-up well because they are some of my favorite summer shoes. I love that they are simple and classic but with a bit of pretty, feminine detail.
I've worn this dress on the blog before but underneath a cardigan and a denim jacket. While I've loved layering the dress, I knew it would be great for warmer weather, too! The dress has enough detail that it can stand on it's own...especially when I add a statement necklace.
I do have to say, though, that I don't get as excited about summer style as I do about dressing during the cooler seasons. I love the creativity in adding blazers, cardigans, tights and scarves. There is only so much you can wear when it's swelteringly hot outside. Although, this will be my first full summer with a style blog so I'm hoping that I can be inspired and creative as the temperatures soar!
What I'm Wearing:
Dress: LOFT (similar, similar)
Necklace: Etsy (exact)
Sandals: France (similar, similar)
Linking-Up:
Penniless Socialite- Favorite Fashion Friday
Perfectly Coutured- Three-fer Thursday
Rachel the Hat and Lena B, Actually- Passion for Fashion
Simple Sequins- Fashion Item Friday
Style Elixir- Friday's Fab Faves
Vodka Infused Lemonade- Très Chic Fashion Thursday
Work Clothes I Suppose- Third Thursday Threads
I love anything leopard. This is such a great dress and love the mint necklace.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Only recently did I decide that I could pull off leopard. This is definitely my most leopardy item!
DeleteLooooove this dress on you! So flattering. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! It's definitely one of my favorites!
DeleteGreat dress, it looks fantastic all on its own. And I adore those sandals, so cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Inge! It helps that the sandals are comfortable, too!
DeleteHi Whitney,
ReplyDeleteI love your dress is this post!
I have nominated you for a Liebster Award. Please check out my blog for all of the details.
Emily
http://www.somethinggoldsomethingblue.com/2014/05/liebster-award.html#.U3Tsh_ldW4g
Thank you SO much, Emily! I'm really flattered! I actually did the Liebster Award a few months ago...I'm not sure if I can think of that many more interesting things about myself. Haha. For that reason, I won't do a whole other post...but I will try to include some interesting facts about myself in my next few posts!
DeleteYou know I love this dress as I have said before. I remember it well with your denim jacket. I love it just as much on its own. I am a huge lover of Leopard as you may or may not know. LOL
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend Pretty Girl!!
Thank you! You are so sweet, as always! Have a great weekend, yourself!
DeleteGreat ensemble and cute posing. I love your smile and fun postings. Thanks for coming to "Fashion item Friday" {*FiF*} and being so loyal. We love it! ♥, Renae
ReplyDeleteThanks, Renae! You continue to be an inspiration to us all! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
DeleteBeautiful Whitney, can I feature you in this lovely dress on my post on Wed May 21st? If you agree, I just ask that on Tue or Wed when you post on your blog, you include a link back to my blog letting your readers know about the feature.
ReplyDeleteYou can read more about it below and comment on that post to let me know if yes.
http://eleganceandmommyhood.blogspot.com/2014/05/spring-must-haves-statement-dress.html
Looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks. =)
Yes yes yes! How exciting! I would be happy to link back to your blog :)
DeleteWe love that pop of color against your leopard dress! Thanks for linking up!!
ReplyDeletexo, Steph of White Coat Wardrobe & Bethany of Perfectly Coutured
Thanks, Steph! Thanks for hosting such a great link-up!
DeleteAnother eye catching necklace, you must have a drawer full! Love the mint green colour of the necklace against the colour of your dress. The cut of the dress is perfect for you. I keep hearing about Loft but we don't have any here in UK.
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Haha, I do have way too many necklaces...and no good way to organize them! What a bummer that you don't have Loft in the UK. I'm sure you have some great stores that we don't have. It's just another great reason for an international vacation, right?!
DeleteThis is my favorite. That necklace looks amazing with the dress, and I love the t-strap look of the sandals. So adorable!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Bri! I love this once a month link-up...thanks for hosting!
DeleteSo glad Ada chose to feature you on our spring must haves series. I love this dress (and anything else leopard)! The turquoise colored necklace looks great with it as a backdrop.
ReplyDeletexo, Amy Ann
The Real Arnolds
Thanks, Amy! I don't know if I would have ever expected to wear a full-on leopard print dress until I found this one...but I love it!
DeleteThat dress is so amazing. I smile at every outfit you've worn featuring it! I think the necklace was an excellent touch :) I agree with you about dressing for warmer weather, though. I'm a layer-wearer through and through, so while I like the simplicity of summer dressing, I am not very comfortable in summery clothes. Dresses are my go-to!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Brynn! I'm glad you aren't sick of it yet...because you will be seeing a lot more of it this summer :)
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