Go-To Summer Dress

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My quest for the perfect summer dress has come to an end. It's no secret that I love wearing a little white dress for summer; hence, I could not pass up this beauty when I saw it on the Chicwish website. There is an ethereal quality with ivory or white dresses in general, but the simple details such as the crochet finish and the cutouts all made a beautiful dress look even better. 

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Dress (c/o) / Sandals (c/o) / Crossbody Bag (c/o) / Earrings (c/o)

Chicwish has always been known to stock up on the most feminine and chic pieces. That is why it was dream come true for me to collaborate with this brand. Since the dress is complete on its own, I did away with the statement accessories save for this druzy earrings from Twinkledeals. The dress is all there is to it when it comes to making a chic statement for summer. In fact, I love this dress so much I have worn this at least once every week for the past two weeks. In both of those times, I've worn it with my lace-up espadrilles and a strappy sandal. It also speaks to the versatility of this dress - so that is another win in my book!

More white/ivory dresses from Chicwish here: 

Cami Dress in White / Crochet White Dress / White Dress with Bell Sleeves / Modern Glamour Dress

What is your quintessential summer dress?

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Plaid Midi + Lace-Up Espadrilles

In the summer time, I like to keep my style easy and laid back. It starts with choosing pieces that are made of lightweight materials like this flowy plaid midi dress from BB Dakota. I have wanted a shirt dress for so long but I could not find the style that I want. This button front midi dress is the next best thing to a shirt dress. Even though I am a maxi lover at the core, I have gotten to appreciate midi dresses as of late. They are proving to be as versatile as maxi dresses are in terms of being able to dress them up or down. I got the dress in small but it appears longer to me as I am petite. 

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Dress: BB Dakota

Lace-Up Espadrilles: Soludos

Watch: JORD (c/o)

To complete my casual summer look, I need an equally comfortable pair of shoes. And what better type of shoe to wear than espadrilles? I've been seriously lusting over all kinds of espadrilles this season - espadrille flats, lace-up espadrilles, wedges espadrilles, and so on. This pair from Soludos (and it's only $55) was the ultimate choice because it is versatile enough to be paired with a few other summer pieces in my closet. It's a must-have if you are looking for a new pair!

What would you consider is your summer essential?

Must-Have Summer Dresses

If I could wear just one item of clothing for the rest of my life, I'd pick a dress. Any day. All the time. For summer, there is the added incentive of being easy to wear and staying comfortable if you opt to wear a dress. Today, I am showing you a few of my coveted pieces for summer from WalkTrendy. 

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Peach Sundress + Mint Julep Giveaway

The fact that we don't have winter here in the Philippines, I am lucky to be able to extend the use of my sundresses. Indeed, I can wear them all year round! Hence, I picked this American Eagle dress from ThredUP because I loved the color and it has a very nice detail on the back.

I styled the dress two ways: with a statement necklace and a scarf. I love how adding the statement necklace made this sundress look a bit glam. Meanwhile, adding the leopard scarf into the mix added a bit of sass to the dress. 

Which do you like better: the one with the scarf or with the statement necklace?

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Keeping it Casual

It is rare for me to get some free time these days, what with all my time divided into work and blogging. Hence, I love to spend those times relaxing or doing something to help me unwind. We headed to this clubhouse near where I live to spend some time in the pool. I donned this flowy summer dress that I had purchased for myself about three years ago. I dug this dress up out of my closet and realized I've worn it only once before!

Since this day was dedicated for relaxation, I opted for a low-key look. The beaded necklace added a dose of drama around the neckline. However, the look in its entirety is just what I envisioned myself to look like in most days - simple and casual.

Were you able to enjoy some time off recently?