A Phoenix Fall Wardrobe

It's officially fall in Phoenix. For most of the country, fall has been around for awhile with winter lightly knocking on the door. But for desert-dwellers like me, the season has fully arrived with brisk nights and crisp mornings and that shift in light that makes everything a little less harsh and a little more soft.

And now that the summer sun is no longer suffocating my sensibilities, it's time to start thinking about my fall wardrobe. I had a hint of its possibilities while in Paris and London, but with my days back in the Southwest mostly spent in work-wear, I fear I'm lacking sufficient options. So. I'm setting out on a journey to find some tops and dresses for a Phoenix Fall -- which thankfully also encompasses winter and early spring. And this is what I've found so far. But stay tuned. My search has just begun.

 1. Ann Taylor, Moonlight Lace Top, $89; 2. ModCloth, Amaryllis Adventure Top, $37.99; 3. Anthropologie, Texture Twist Pullover, $49.95; 4. The Limited, Faux Leather Trim Ponte Sheath Dress, $98; 5. Anthropologie, Chevron Pencil Dress, $79.95; 6. Mango, Belt Color Block Dress, $89.99.