Every morning in Rome we fixed ourselves a croissant and cappuccino and people-watched over our balcony before heading out for the day.  Even though we visited during September, it was still summer weather so I spent most of our time there in shorts or a skirt.  Zara is one of my go-to stores for vacation wear since they are always stocked with great basics to mix and match.  I picked up this adorable denim mini for under $20 and was able to transition it with different tops throughout our trip. read more