the perfect lwd from sammydress

summertime, please slow down -

just like that, another week has come and gone 

with too much work and too many chores and not nearly enough time to

 enjoy the sun and warm seattle weather. 

i just need a few extra days to relax and catch my breath!

i've always been drawn to white clothing;

whether a blouse, dress, or pair of shorts, a stark white 

handbag or piece of clothing can make a statement. as a preschool 

teacher, however (and a somewhat clumsy individual in general - especially

when it comes to coffee, sandwiches, or anything with stain potential),

i tend to stray from white clothing for fear of ruining it.

i saw this lwd (little white dress) from sammydress and thought,

'maybe i should give white a chance!'

i absolutely love the bohemian feel of this dress, 

and the fit is both comfortable and flattering. though it has been 

warm in seattle as of late, the weather tends to cool off in the

early evening. the 3/4 length sleeves are light-weight yet 

offer a bit of warmth after the sun goes down (i was perfectly comfortable

sitting here by the fire). the large lace detail on the hem and sleeves 

is my favorite part of this dress!

i wanted to keep the rest of my outfit relatively simple and 

opted for my go-to brown sandals (i swear they match everything, and 

they're on sale now!) and a few bracelets. the turquoise and gold add a bit of flair, but 

allow the dress to make a statement. 

photos and makeup by elizabeth kathryn photography

dress: c/o sammydress (exact here), sandals: steve madden via nordstrom (exact here),

bracelets: forever 21 and urban outfitters, rings: target

i am lusting after this tote and these sandals, too!

you can learn more about sammydress (and see the adorable, budget-friendly 

clothing and accessories) on both facebook and instagram.

xoxo.

**this is a sponsored post. sammydress graciously

provided me with the dress pictured in this post. all

opinions are my own!