On my very first trip to the very hot and very dusty state of Arizona, I stopped to visit the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, home to several families of cactus, succulents, and small wild life. I was excited to see the collection up close, but really I was just looking for a reason the wear my new denim dress. Enter my Alexis Marikka asymmetrical hem wrap dress with pockets. The garden covers 140 acres, so naturally I decided to wear my red patent leather Valentino Rockstud pumps. They weren't the best option for walking trails, but fashion doesn't have to be about utility.