The Robert Rodriguez Top = Love at First Sight

It's not that often that I find a top that I cannot stop looking at.  Literally, I find myself clicking on the link once every hour or so, just to look gaze at it.  I click on the different views as I rest my chin on my hand and think about all the different ways that I would wear it... sigh.

This top that I am so taken with is none other than the Robert Rodriguez V-Neck Cascade Top.  It is a coral and pale pink colorblock silk top with an asymmetrical hem.  In other words fresh, edgy and just plain pretty.  Some of you might be scared off by the uneven hem, but I want to you to embrace it.  It adds so much interest to your look, and gives the appearance of being quite hip without much effort!

I love the idea that I could wear this under a chunky knit sweater with my skinnies and tall boots for daytime, and then switch the jeans and boots for a pair of longer flare jeans, heels and a fur chubby for a night out.  It doesn't stop there.  This top could also be worn in a more sophisticated manner...

First the top... gorgeous.

I am going to include another crush I have this spring... the Blur Distressed Leather Jacket.

You can't forget your animal print pumps... this pair of Rupert Sanderson pumps are beautiful.

Go casual cool with distressed boyfriend jeans... True Religion Cameron Boyfriend Jeans.

Office ready with a chic pencil skirt...  No. 2 Pencil Skirt.

Classically chic with wide leg trousers... No. 21 Trousers.

Other pieces to wear with this top would include various blazers/jackets, colorful pumps, floral pencil skirts (even a tweed) and don't forget python accents (not to be combined with animal print pumps).  Believe me, there are lots of options!  Do you think I have justified my anticipated purchase of this top?  Hmmm...

                                                                                                        - Allison

*Photos courtesy neimanmarcus.com, shopbop.com, freepeople.com, jcrew.com, mytheresa.com.

A Dainty Heart To Wear Everywhere

I have never really been a heart person.  I never wear hearts, I don't decorate with hearts and I avoid wearing red on Valentine's day.  With that being said, I am not quite sure why I find this dainty little heart ring so adorable.  In fact, I have been so taken with it, I found myself heading back to look at it many times today.  And now, I am writing about it...

The St. Kilda Tiny Heart Ring is available exclusively at MZ Wallace.  It is a hand-painted enamel heart on a sterling silver ring, and was designed and crafted in NYC.  It is the perfect pop of color for any day of the week, and will look fabulous with all of the pinks and yellows this spring.

I love the idea of stacking this ring, but what I was really taken with was how uncomplicated it was.  On a day such as today, when I am dressing up my yoga pants with cashmere, I find the simplicity of this ring very appealing.  It is the perfect complement to the "less is more" moments when your statement pieces are just too much.

While visiting MZ Wallace's website a hundred different times today, I also spied some other great "Valentine's" gifts that would be just as perfect for the big day as they would for the entire spring season.

Mimi in Cayenne... a very sexy "go anywhere" nylon tote!

The Fuschia Snake Leather Angus Pouch is perfect for the girl on the go.  It can be thrown in a bag or carried on it's own while adding the much needed pop of color this season.

For the sophisticated traveler, we have the Neon Red Passport Case.  Need I say more?

MZ Wallace has a website full of great bags that are as indestructible as they are quite chic.  I do not own one yet, but I am hoping to sooner than later.  The problem is with so many fab & functional styles, how are you supposed to decide on just one?!   

                                               - Allison

*Photos courtesy of mzwallace.com.

Fun with Maks, Tony & Val

Aside from meeting Rachel Zoe and Ken Downing, my night spent hanging out with Maks, Tony and Val from Dancing With The Stars was of the coolest and a lot of fun!  You might wonder where such a fun event would occur?  Why, it would be Neiman Marcus of course!

This night of champagne, fashion, hors d'oeuvres and drooling over the men of DWTS was in honor of Maks' birthday.  The highlight of the evening was special performance courtesy of Dance With Me Studios.

Check out the slideshow below for a quick slideshow.  For a full report on the evening, plus a chance to watch the dance performance, check out my post on NMdaily.  I have a sneaking suspicion you might want dance lessons for Valentine's Day after watching this...

                                  - Allison

*photos courtesy of Ken Goodman.  Music is Waka Waka by Shakira.