The Weekly Roundup: Shopping the Summer Sales at Ann Taylor

Toronto is sweltering under a heat wave at the moment.  There is no doubt that the last thing I want to do is spend time in a changing room.  But there are some wonderful deals to be had during the Summer Sales.  I picked up this gorgeous chambray skirt from Ann Taylor:

via Ann Taylor

I have been looking for the perfect denim skirt to replace my beloved skirt that had become a bit too worn.  This number nicely straddles the casualness of a denim skirt with the dressier feel of chambray.
What drew me to this skirt is the adjustable tie at the front.  It helps to disguise any issues that one may have in that area (ahem!).  The tie could be switched to the back if you wanted but I prefer it at the front.  It is a linen blend so there will be creasing.

Be warned that even after a light pressing, the wrinkles were still evident as you can see in the photo above.  I am okay with that as that is the nature of linen.  To be me, rumpled linen just goes hand in hand with Summer.
I also picked up this ponte top with eyelet sleeves:

via Ann Taylor

Even though the Ann Taylor website describes the colour of the top as "white" it is actually a cream in real life.The neckline, described as "square," is more of a cross between a deep boat neck and a square.  A boat neck doesn't really suit my face shape but I loved the sleeves so much that I bought it anyway.

It is quite fitted so you may want to size up if you don't like a top that is too clingy.
Have you been shopping the Summer Sales?  Found any good deals?