Vegas Part 2 and Fitting Room Reviews: Four Corner Shirtdress, Correspondance Dress

 Vegas, home of big skylights. Lots of Asians. Both seen above.

Vegas not only excels in dashing hopes and stealing innocence, it is a shopping addict's paradise.

Oh and random celebrity sightings!

In addition to bumping into Larry King in the hotel gift shop, we saw Rick Fox and Eliza Dushku together at John Varvatos, had dinner 3 tables over from Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder, and I saw Cee Lo Green late that night at a Bellagio nightclub.

All in one day. And I only got a picture with Larry. Well, he's my favorite, after all.

 Also, lots of nice flower arrangements.

Anyway, onto the reviews!

This trench isn't online, does anyone know the name?

I took pics of all the tags except this one--sorry! It was totally classic, except with this adorable red lining under the shoulder tabs, and extra flaps under the collar. Totally Bridget Bardot meets Kate Moss. Meets a very buttoned up James Bond.

Just wish they had had a smaller size. This is the 2, but I assume the 0 is ever sleeker. Which is what BB, KM, and JB would all want, I'm sure. 

I loved the Four Corner Shirtdress like a bad college romance.

I knew right away it wasn't going to be great quality and it would probably clash with the rest of my closet. It's really overpriced for such a thin fabric, plus it doesn't have a lining, so there might be a slip in my future.

But I couldn't look away--it's so quirky with the collar and that mullet (longer hem) in the back. Like totally June Cleaver meets Pat Benatar.

Squeeeee! I snatched up the 2, but it was more than a bit roomy. So I ordered the 0 online.

Here's hoping my parents and Chris approve. But even if they don't, it's coming home with me.

 The Correspondence Dress got a lot of attention initially, and I'm nothing if not a follower. So had to try on the 0, which was perfect length and waist, but kind of blousy up front.

Plus all the horizontal striping seems to voluminize--for those who want that, it's the dress for you!

Vegas' Anthro is pretty big, decently decked out, and well-stocked with both clothes and housewares. And their sale staff has gotten even better since the last time I went. 

What a perfect afternoon I spent there--they tracked me down to get the Four Corner, bc they had been having technical difficulties. 

I think they called me 3x in the 24 hours which is more than I can say for anyone except for my mom (who has just gotten the hang of texting and now CANNOT STOP).

I'm most impressed that they live and work in Vegas, and don't feel compelled to spend all day at the Roulette table, compulsively playing #29 until all their hard-earned money is gone. 

Then drowning their sorrows in a all-you-can-eat trough of mac-n-cheese. I mean, who would do THAT?

Go, team Vegas!

Vegas, baby!

We are fully enjoying our first trip away from baby. I'm here for a boring conference, but that's only in the morning.
Then we get to pig out at the Cosmopolitan buffet (spectacular!), watch "O" (soaringly mind-blowing), and hang out with my new BFF, Larry King (ie Lare-dawg), who incidentally is a BIG Anthro fan. BIG!
(I actually just bumped into him at the Mirage gift shop. He agreed to take a picture with me and was very impressed that the iPhone was able to take a picture facing either direction--he had never seen anything like it. Go figure.)

Anthro in Las Vegas, Live on the Strip

Girls,
      Viva Las Vegas! Again.
I'm here for the weekend for a conference, and have realized a few things about Vegas.
1. It's not that sleazy nowadays, given all the posh hotels and the high-end shopping.
2. You can be 8 months pregnant and all alone and still enjoy Vegas (I found this out, since Chris couldn't join me for the first day and half).

That is, once you find out that Anthro is within 1 mile of your hotel.

It sits atop the 3rd floor of the Caesar's Forum Shops. Hardly anyone was there, although I did have to elbow someone out of my way in the sale room. It was pretty easy once her walker gave way.

Loved, loved their houseware section.

Especially this lampshade with the peacocks. GORGEOUS. Also came in a navy background, but I found the cream particularly elegant. Pretty bird. Pretty bird.

May have found another reason to keep working. These towels, at least the bath size, are $38 each. But they are beautiful and unique and BELONG in our house. Will find a way, little buddies! Just hang on!

Tried on the Dusk Ruffles Coat, $99. Really liked it, the torso fit, but of course, the post-partum fit is questionable. It's a nice sturdy medium weight fabric, and the ruffles aren't too obnoxious. They're quite sedate.
Not like some exuberant ones I've seen in Bebe's windows--ones that clamor for immediate notice of one's ample and perky bosom (that is, if one is in possession of such a thing).

This store had a nicely displayed accessory wall. Love the wallets and coin purses this season.

And these lettered boxes are even more appealing than the candles they hold (which I found a bit hohum). I almost bought one just for the box. SO CUTE.

I found the hotel that we stayed at (the Encore) to be just really elegant/sexy. Lots of vibrant colors--red, black, green. Tons of mosaics of flowers, butterflies, and other garden type items.

This flower arrangement with the orchids and roses took my breath away. Just before that meanie blackjack dealer took our mortgage away. Guess they have to pay the florist somehow.

 My favorite part of our suite--the houndstooth wallpaper. And the EIGHT DOLLAR water bottle. Gulp. I drank that entire sucker down.

Two Chanel stores. in a half mile radius. Insane? Yes. Beauteous? For sure.

MJ has a store there, too. I love the combo of the shorts and the casual shirt. 'Course, the blond fro takes the prize.

Does anyone else LOVE Vegas shopping?

Outfit of the NIght--Vegas, Day 3--FINALLY!

Let me just start by saying this: the bathroom in our hotel room was bigger than our kitchen at home. I could have done a high-kick in the shower (if I were physically capable). It was just a thing of beauty and a joy forever.

Outfit of the Night--Vegas, Day 1

Happy Independence (from Treacherous Outside Forces, such as Ye Olde England) Day!

Speaking of the hemorrhaging of cash. It's 4th of July weekend and time for Chris and my 2nd annual Vegas trip.

Here's to the pursuit of happiness and freedom (financial and otherwise).