One Summer Rainy Day

I put on this outfit during one of the more humid days thinking that it was going to be a hot day.  But apparently the weather had it's own agenda: pouring heavy rain in the middle of the afternoon.  It was a pretty site to see as California has been suffering from drought for a very long time, however, I did not expect this heavy rain to come down in the middle of the summer!

Back to my outfit, I picked pieces that were breezy and breathable. I wanted the look to be dressy yet casual at the same time.  This is a remix of my favorite pieces this season: Scalloped Lace Crop Top and Striped Pencil Skirt.  See how I styled these pieces in my other posts Here and Here.

I just love how intricate the lace is on this top and yet it is such a simple cut and easy to wear.

I completed the look with these black wedge sandals.  The straps are made of elastic material and is super comfortable!  The best part is I can get in and out of them in seconds.

   Be Inspired - Lily

On Me:

Forever 21 Lace Top (similar)

Gap Pencil Skirt (similar)

Bamboo Elastic Wedge  (similar)

Photography by Herman Lee

Print Mixing

I experimented with mixing print and stripes the other day.  I normally would not wear two different prints or patterns in one outfit because it always tends to look too busy.  For years, I've felt uncomfortable wearing printed tops because somehow they just made me looked much older.  BUT, times have changed and so have I.  I find myself a bit more open in trying different styles and trends.  Not only did I start to wear prints, I began to have fun with them.  The key in print mixing is that the color of the fabric pieces that you are wearing has to be in the same family.  What I mean by that is if your are wearing a black/white print top then you should be wearing a black/white stripes bottom.

Here, I picked out the blue/white from the prints of the top and found these perfect navy blue/white stripes skirt to go with it.

Whatever you do, just remember the two prints should not compete but complement each other.

I finished the outfit with a very cute pair of buckled strap sandals. 

Are you ready to print mix your outfits?  It was a bit uncomfortable for me at first, but after wearing it out for a day, I started to get used to it.  Sometimes in life, you have to step out of that comfort zone a bit, to learn new insights and gain perspectives.

Be Inspired - Lily

 Top: Forever 21 (similar)

Skirt: The Gap (similar)

Shoes: Forever (similar)

Photos by Herman Lee