Getaway

All pictures aside from the last were taken by me and my iphone 4s.

                                                                           

This week has crawled by. It always feels so tedious to come back from a vacation, even if it was a short trip. Back to reality. I had the best time though! Vegas is only a few hours from where I live, so it turns into a roadtrip filled with music, laughter, and a fast food stop at In-N-Out. Then, once the casinos can be seen as if a mirage in the middle of the desert, the excitement really sets in. This is how it goes for us every single time.

Here are some musings on my Vegas vacay:

Stack at the mirage hotel has the sexiest, moody lighting ever. So much in fact that you have to whip out your cell phone to read the menu. Alas, it's all very sexy.

I want to go to Paris, France not Paris in Vegas. Although the view of the city is quite breathtaking from the "Eiffel tower", you leave feeling a little cheap. I want to experience the real thing.

Vdara hotel in City Center is the only place Nate and I will ever stay. It's true. I've been to every hotel and casino in Vegas and although all are unique and most (not all) are beautiful, Vdara is such a rare gem. It's non - smoking, non-casino precedent sets it apart. I remember coming back to it on Friday night after a stroll down the strip and just feeling so at home. No crowds, no loud clinking of slot machines, no craziness. Pure bliss.

TopShop in the Fashion Show mall is a must-do. Actually, shopping in Vegas is a must-do. You like fashion? You like Vegas.

Nate and I, at the ripe old age of thirty-something, can't hang like we used to. We can enjoy some drinks, yes. But the whole club/party scene wasn't even on our radar this time.

If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask :)

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Friday Night Stripes

Wearing: Express shirt

J.Crew Factory skirt

J.Crew pumps, similar for less!

Rebecca Minkoff pouch, similar in nude

Baublebar x Anthro earrings, love these too

I'm back from my Vegas trip! I can't wait to show you girls more pictures and tell you all about it, but first things first - an outfit! Hubby and I decided to sort of relive our engagement from three years ago. We went to dinner at Stack in the Mirage casino, followed by a trip to the faux Eiffel tower at the Paris. I brought out my new J.Crew factory skirt. I loved the contrast between the stripes and the chevron print outside of Vdara. I know it's not typical Vegas wear, but your personal style follows you wherever you go :) 

More photos to follow!

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Spring Break

I don't know about you girls, but I am in serious need of a vacation! As I get older, I realize how much I took for granted those two weeks during college where I did absolutely nothing but go to the beach, spend time with friends, and blog as often as I wanted. I miss those days.

Hubby and I are grateful to be going away for a few days during the first week of May. Vegas is the destination of choice for our first real trip since Maui. It holds a special place in my heart now, as silly as that may sound. Aside from lounging by the pool, walking the strip, and retail therapy (Topshop is a must this time!), we are staying in the same hotel where he proposed to me over three years ago. That was the last time we were in Las Vegas, and it was such a whirlwind experience that I cannot wait to do it all over again. Just a four hour drive from where we live, we are looking forward to a roadtrip across the desert.

In thinking about my previous Vegas hurrah, I started looking through some old blog posts from way back when. Lord. Some are actually cringe-worthy. Check this one out! I still have the same pieces, just a better camera and photographer. Anyway, back to Vegas though.

Once again, we are staying at Vdara

I love the modern feel of it, and the fact that it doesn't have a casino. It's very different for Vegas.

One thing I won't be bringing this time around is my Chanel. Last time, Nate joked that he felt like my bag was the third wheel. It was my first time showing her off.

Here are some of the things I am packing:

Loft tee & skirt, Target hat, Stella&Dot necklace

 Bikini from Target

Kate Spade bag, although bringing a clutch and a crossbody as well.

 So maybe this looks more New England than Las Vegas but oh well...I'll throw in my gold sequin Zara skirt for good measure. 

Now can it be May 1st already?

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