Somehow rain always followed me this summer wherever I headed. It’s like I need a Pacific storm from time to time to wash away so much dryness in me without single drop since forever ago in California. It’s perfect time to put on my high-low watercolor dress from Forever 21 and enjoy the serenity and freshness blessed by the rain.. 

Forever 21 High-low Watercolor dress, Chartlotte russe caged Snakeskin Single sole Pump

Graffiti paints glass walls, sunset gilds bus pavilion; an ordinary afternoon in late summer, a rarely peaceful street in a bustling city. Mulberry Alexa - one of my favorites - cool girl sensibility, with boyish spirit, together with bebe top & shorts - just enjoy the final moments of summer 2013. 

bebe top & shorts, Mulberry Alexa, cathy jean strappy sandal on rope platform, DSW necklace

Recently I traveled to the lovely Pacific Northwest, it was raining all the time along the way. I really don’t mind a little bit gray in summer that rarely happens in California. Walk along Willamette River in Portland, turn off my phone and just enjoy this quiet morning with fresh air, wind caressing my hair and listen to raindrops till the city and its busyness gradually blur in the rearview and all the noise is washed away.

bebe stripe dress,  FOREVER 21 skirt, MAKOWSKY bag,  charlotte russe ankle-strap single sole pump

     I love “big trees”. Redwood national park is definitely one of my favorites, with California coastal redwoods, the tallest living creatures on our planet, 300 feet tall, 20 feet across. This is where I turned into a kid again, jumping up and down. Put on my Nike Hally Hoop, carefree American Rag shirt with indie vibe and short jeans. I just felt like part of the forest and indulged myself in the idyllic quiet of nature.

American Rag shirt,  Celebrity Pink shorts, Nike Hally Hoop

I’ve written before about how much I love layered skirt. Seriously ladies, they’re like my style staple of the summer. I was browsing some of my favorite online shopping haunts the other day and came really close to pulling the trigger on something else, but inevitably ended with this awesome layered ombré maxi skirt. It’s lightweight, very comfortable and easily dressed up or down for any events. When heat wave hits, it is a great alternative to shorts or other skirts.

Macy’s top,  FOREVER 21 layered ombre Maxi Skirt, botkier valentina box satchel,  charlotte russe ankle-strap single sole pump,  Foreign Exchange navy polka dot tassel print scarf