Tie dye fringe detail gives this heather gray halter tank top a boho luxe look. Get yours for $98 at Chickdowntown.com.


Or, pick up this trend on a truly bohemian budget with this ombre fringe tunic. It's just $17.80 at Forever21.com.

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I am a 25 yr-old girl from Chicago who is going on her first trip to NYC. Do you have any recommendations for packing for a 3-day weekend this summer? —Michelle

Think of the type of activities you'll be doing, then pack accordingly. Pick versatile pieces that can take you from day to night. You will be doing a lot of walking and stair climbing and subway-riding, and it will no doubt be hot outside and chilly indoors, so pack comfortable-yet-stylish shoes and the requisite cover-up. Of course, natives manage to do all this on a daily basis with finesse, so chic, modern attire is a must if don't want to stand out as a tourist.

Here are some examples of items you may want to pack:







[1] Bow tie tank, Charlotte Russe, $16.99 [2] Rugby striped top, $17.99, Charlotte Russe [3] Striped bow tie top, $19.99, Charlotte Russe [4] Tail spin skirt, $39.99, French Connection [5] True boot jean, $29.95, AE [6] Sound of spring skirt, $39.99, French Connection [7] "Ripple" wedge sandals, $39.99-$59.99, Nine West [8] "Rayne" hooded thong sandals, $54, Report [9] Leather "Freeport" cross-body bag, $99.99, Banana Republic [10] Tote bag, $40, French Connection [11] Topshop blazer, $120 [12] "Delilah" one-shoulder dress, $19.80, Forever 21 [13] "Dania" metallic cuff, $6.80, Forever 21

CHEAP: Nerdy Giraffe Tee, $24.50 at Delia's


CHEAPER: Couple Giraffe Tee, $12.80 at Forever 21


CHEAPEST: Giraffe Tee, $10 at Charlotte Russe

Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria wore a cute a stylish message tee to the Ken Paves hair salon in LA.

Message tees, while nothing new, seem to ebb and flow in terms of popularity. But one thing's for sure: Message tees help you make a statement, whether it's expressing your political views or showing off your wild side. I thought I had "outgrown" message tees, but lately I find myself strangely attracted to wordy tops (like this one). I think there's a message tee out there for everyone, you just have to find the right message (duh!).

How about you, are you a fan of wearing message tees? Who stocks the best message tees in town?

Where to Shop for the Best Message Tees on a Budget (They're pretty much all budget-friendly! Gotta love that.)

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  Threadless.com
  


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  Shirtstastegood.com
  


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  NerdyShirts.com
  


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  80sPurple.com
  


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  WetSeal.com
  


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  Delias.com
  


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  Forever21.com
  


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  Etsy.com
  


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  UrbanOutfitters.com
  


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