Packing for Paris: Part Three

Shirts, tees, sweaters, cardigans. I obviously can't go topless in Paris. (Okay, well maybe I could get away with it, but it might get too cold for those kinds of shenanigans.) So to ensure my torso (and other accouterments) stays warm, I will need to make sure I have a decent supply of tops to go along with my skinnies and kicks.

And although I have a healthy supply of tops already vying for their place in my suitcase, I would like to supplement them with some fun yet basic shirts that will allow me to mix and match at my pleasure. Here are some of the treasures I found online that I think would be a great addition to my traveling wardrobe.

Polka Dot Sweater, J.Crew Factory, $47.50; Blue striped t-shirt, Anthropologie, $29.95; Jeweled Collar Sweatshirt, LOFT, $54.50; Black Sweater, Zara, $59.90; Chambray Popover Shirt, New York & Company, $20.

Favorite Stores: Part 2

Although I don't frequent these stores as often as I should, The Limited, N.Y. & Co. and Express are definitely the menage a trois of fashion frugality.

They have the foundation of basics, but are able to capture the newest trends and styles from the runways. And, they offer it all at a price that 20- and 30-year old women professionals can afford.

Here are just a sampling of what they offer. You can mix and match just about all of the pieces, and all of them are under $70. What's better than that?!

The Limited

Belted Shirtdress, $69.50; Quilted Satin Tote, $54.50

Colorblock Blouse, $49.50; Draped Satin Skirt, $69.50


New York & Company

City Style Striped Cardigan, $36.95; City Style Button-Down Shirt w/ Bow, $34.95


Collection Woven Paper Bag Skirt, $48

Express

Buckle-Cuff Mock-Neck Sweater, $29.50; Stella Bootcut Jean, $69.50

Falling For Sales

It's that time of year again. The in between seasons. Summer is almost over and Fall is peeking around the corner. Living in Phoenix, Fall doesn't appear until nearly November, so we still get to wear summer clothes well into October. Luckily for us Southwesterners, we can find some fantastic deals during these end-of-summer sales and not have to wait another nine months to wear them. But for the rest of you non-desert dwellers, I do envy your changing of the seasons and being able to enjoy the new seasons looks. Nevertheless, here is a cute outfit from the boundless summer sales proliferating the Web. And what's even better, the look can definitely transition into Fall with a simple cardigan.

City Style Bow Top, New York & Company, $16.47

Single File Skirt, Anthropologie, $39.95

City Style Basketweave Belt, New York & Company, $13.56

ErileyAnkle Strap Sandal, Nine West, $31.48

Fall Alternative

Pointelle-Knit Cardigan, Old Navy, $24.50