striped white and black dress Easy Summer – Two Penny Blue The sweetheart neckline This Black and White Striped

Depending on your preferred consistency, you may need to add a splash of milk or half-and-half

Half sleeves perfect for warm weather

We turned up the romance on our Hummingbird flat by adding a sparkly jeweled double string bow atop plush black velvet

Beach weddings, rooftop parties, bridal showers, picnics, garden galas, birthday parties, and weekend get-togethers

It's a bold color we once reserved for special occasions, but it has now has taken over our summer wardrobes

Special thanks to all the awesome DIY influencers and bloggers who attended the Haven DIY design blogger conference in 2019 and graciously agreed to pose in their costumes for this blog post