Retail Happy Hour
Check out GlamSquadShop on Mondays and Wednesdays for Retail Happy Hour, where you can buy one and get the second one at 20% off from 4 pm to 7 pm. Details are below.
Las Vegas Shopping & Fashion Events: March 4-7, 2010
At Fashion Show
The Fashion Rules! Party at Neiman Marcus
Several presentations and events, including designer trunk shows, music and cocktails.
March 4, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
At The Arts District
First Friday
Casino Center, Colorado Blvd., Main Street and Charleston.
CLICK HERE for a list of First Friday artists and events.
March 5, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
At Steinmart
Give & Receive Promotion to benefit Salvation Army
Various locations. CLICK HERE to view Las Vegas Steinmart locations.
Bring in your gently used clothing to be donated to the Salvation Army and receive up to four 20% off one item coupons.
Ends March 6.
At Premium Outlets
Save 40% off your entire purchase.
DKNY
Ends March 7.
Crystals at City Center is Open for Business
Sure it’s a recession, but that won’t stop Las Vegas from persevering. MGM Mirage’s 8.5 billion dollar development known as City Center has begun to open, beginning first with Vdara, a 57-story condominium hotel, followed by every shoppers’ paradise, Crystals.
Crystals is a 500,000 square foot retail and entertainment district featuring luxury retailers such as Tiffany, Louis Vuitton, Roberto Cavalli and Tom Ford. According to reports, Crystals is 70% leased with 40% of its tenants available for the opening on December 3. Even with a soft opening, Crystals proved to be impressive, bold, spectacular and offering a shopping experience unlike any other in the world. With gorgeous, unique artwork and architecture, City Center is also the Las Vegas leader in environmental sustainability, boasting six LEED gold rating certifications.
But social responsibility aside, the real reason to visit Crystals is the eye candy. And, if it fits your budget, the luxury shopping is without a doubt to-die-for.
The view from the upper level of Crystals.
Staircase at Crystals
Window at Louis Vuitton
Tom Ford store front.
The spiral staircase at Tiffany.
Las Vegas Shopping Events: December 3-December 8, 2009
At City Center
Grand Opening Event of Crystals
More than 500,000 square feet of sophisticated retail, dining and entertainment.
December 3
At The District at Green Valley Ranch
Save 30% off Twisted Heart at Colorz
All Fall Twisted Heart fashions are 30% off through December.
This special shopping sale ends December 31.
At 215 & South Rainbow
Aces and Eights Clothing Boutique Closes
It’s sad to see this local boutique close. Everything must go. Store remains open until December 7.
6870 S. Rainbow Blvd.
702-478-8000
Website: Aces and Eights
At Fashion Show
King Baby Studio Personal Appearance at Neiman Marcus
Meet jewelry designer Mitchell Binder and view his latest collection.
Designer Jewelry, Level One at Neiman Marcus
December 5, 10 am to 5 pm
At The Shoppes at The Palazzo
Vegas Gives presented by VEGAS Magazine
Benefits 10 Las Vegas charities. Admission fee: $20, which includes a raffle ticket.
December 8, 6 pm to 8 pm
RSVP to: rsvp@vegasmagazine.com
Betsey Johnson, My Handbag and Why You Should Expect to See a Little LOVE in Her Fall Collection
Fashion favorite, Betsey Johnson, visited Las Vegas last Saturday, October 24. Her Sin City tour began at the Betsey Johnson retail location at Fashion Show and ended at the second Betsey Johnson retail store at Miracle Mile at planet hollywood.
Fun, lively, fabulous and decked out, the designer posed for cameras, met with fans face-to-face, and even signed my new gray leather Betsey Johnson Little Bow Pleat handbag. She told me that gray is her latest favorite color. I was elated to hear that as I am going through a gray obsession this season.
Locally-owned bakery, Retro Bakery, which is very popular among locals for their
delicious cupcakes, provided a 
gorgeous pink, three-tiered cake for the event at Miracle Mile.
In addition to her store appearances, Betsey Johnson also visited the backstage of the Cirque de Soleil show “LOVE,” a Beatles-inspired spectacle of nostalgia and entertainment. Ms. Johnson was reportedly taking notes of the costumes, which is quite a compliment to the talented costume designers of “LOVE.” I predict that Betsey Johnson fans should keep an eye out for “LOVE” inspired pieces in her Fall 2010 collection…, or, maybe her Spring 2011. We’ll see.
To get your funky, femme Betsey Johnson fix, visit her retail locations at Miracle Mile at planet hollywood (ask for Nina) or at Fashion Show mall.
Betsey Johnson
Miracle Mile (Go Shop Vegas Favorite location)
3663 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Betsey Johnson
Fashion Show
3200 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Best in Shoes: DSW
Shop, save and get some hot shoes at DSW. DSW Shoe Warehouse is the shoe destination for the style-conscious Las Vegas shopper in search of fashionable shoes at an incredible savings.
Men can choose from athletic brands such as Adidas, Asics and New Balance and save up to 50%. Select men’s styles also include dress shoes, casual shoes and rugged fall boots. Featured brands include Rockport, Timberland, Stacy Adams, Cole Haan and more.
Women enjoy shopping the great selection of shoes, accessories and handbags. DSW’s selection of trendy fall styles is current and plentiful, including hot over-the-knee boots, ankle boots, suede peeptoe pumps and brightly-colored flats. Brands include Arturo Chiang, Betsey Johnson, Stuart Weitzman as well as a well-stocked selection of athletic shoes.
Savings at DSW can be astonishingly incredible, especially if you shop their clearance section. Style are current but prices are low. If it’s time to update your fall wardrobe with some new fall shoes, shop DSW today and save. Las Vegas has two DSW retail stores. Addresses and phone numbers are listed below.
DSW Shoe Warehouse
Sunmark Plaza
671 Marks Street
Henderson, NV 89014
702.547.0620
Sunday 11 am-7 pm, Monday-Saturday 10 am-9 pm
Best in the West
2100 North Rainbow Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89108
702.636.2060
Sunday 11 am-7 pm, Monday-Saturday 10 am-9 pm
Best in Shoes: Nine West
Nine West is a definite leading brand of affordable, fashionable shoes. Las Vegas shoppers love shopping for Nine West and the brand is a popular favorite and considered one of the best among bridge labels. Nine West shoes are well-made, comfortable and trendy. Service has proven to be dependable and accessible. But now after New York Fashion Week, Nine West has also become know for supporting up and coming designers.
Working recently with rising designers Project Runway’s Jillian Lewis, Bensoni, Timo Weiland and Untitled 11:11, Nine West’s Creative Director, Fred Allard has this to say about the support Nine West provided, “We were very excited to collaborate with such talented designers for the Spring 2010 fashion shows. We believe in supporting the efforts of new talent in the industry and will continue to work with young designers. The trends I loved on the New York runway ranged from eye-catching Americana to neutral layered palettes. For footwear, there was an emphasis in flats and sandals as well as the continued menswear/utility trend with updated lace-ups.” You can stay up-to-date with Nine West and Fred Allard via Mr. Allard’s official Twitter account at http://twitter.com/NineWest_Fred.
Shown below are the Nine West styles featured during the recent New York Fashion Week.
The Lollipop, $89
Featured at Jillian Lewis
The Count, $89
The Norbu
Featured at Bensoni
Aleksander, $79.99
Featured at Untitled 11:11
Tesia, $89.99
Featured at Timo Weiland
In Las Vegas, there is one Nine West retail store and two Nine West outlet stores for your passionate shoe shopping. Addresses and phone numbers are listed below.
Nine West at Fashion Show Mall
3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South
702-693-4128
Nine West at Las Vegas Premium Outlets
855 S. Grand Central Parkway
702-385-8954
Nine West at Las Vegas Outlet Center
7680 Las Vegas Blvd. South
702-897-7044
Best in Shoes: Aldo
This post is just the first in a series of posts dedicated to the best shoe shopping in Las Vegas. Las Vegas shoppers love their shoes, and there’s no shortage of shoe shops in Sin City. For this first post, we’re going to focus on Aldo because they’re fashionable, affordable and just happen to be a Go Shop Vegas Favorite.
The first thing shoppers should know about Aldo is that it is a private label. So you’ll only find Aldo shoes at Aldo. You’re not going to find other brands. The next thing shoppers should keep in mind is that Aldo specializes in creating high-quality fashion footwear while maintaining great craftsmanship. Let’s put it this way: if you can’t afford to purchase quality Italian-made shoes, then Aldo is the next best thing. Seriously. And at Aldo, it’s always affordable.
You’ll find both women’s and men’s shoes as well as accessories. Styles vary from work-appropriate to casual to fashion forward. Whatever your shoe needs are, you’ll find satisfaction at Aldo.
Las Vegas has three retail Aldo stores and two Aldo outlet stores. Addresses and phone numbers are listed below.
ALDO
Desert Passage At Aladdin
3663 Las Vegas Blvd South
702-369-1311
Fashion Show Mall
3200 Las Vegas Blvd South
702-735-5590
Town Sqaure
6551 Las Vegas Blvd South
702-269-6173
ALDO Outlets
Las Vegas Premium Outlets
795 South Grand Central Parkway
702-474-1085
Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas
32100 Las Vegas Blvd.
Primm, NV
702-874-1423
Coonce Thigh High Boots from Aldo Demase Men’s Boot from Aldo
$250 $150.00
Las Vegas Shopping Event: Fall into Style
It’s retail therapy, Fall shopping, live entertainment, light bites, cocktails and stylish fashion all rolled into one. This is a shopping event you simply can not miss! Attend the Fall into Style retail event at The Palazzo this Thursday, September 17 from 6 pm to 8 pm. Hosted by Las Vegas’ own, “Vegas” magazine.
Spend $250 and receive a $50 restaurant credit plus passes to Tao or Lavo. While you’re at it, enter to win a shopping spree or designer handbag. RSVP today at: “Vegas” magazine.
Fall into Style with "Vegas" magazine at the shops at The Palazzo.
Store Review: Banana Republic
On Thursday, September 10, also known as Fashion’s Night Out, Banana Republic hosted an exciting grand opening party for their new store concept at Fashion Show Mall. The event was also hosted by the ever-popular 944.com and helped to raise awareness of the local Las Vegas non-profit organization Aid for AIDS Nevada, as Banana Republic made a donation to the group. Complimentary cocktails and champagne were provided along with a DJ. Seen at this fashionable soiree were Melinda Sheckells, Managing Editor of 944 Las Vegas, Jason Feinberg, Fox 5 News Anchor and Las Vegas’ favorite stylist and Trend Editor for “MORE,” Joey Gonnello.
Attendees were presented with a Banana Republic store unlike any other. At the front entrance sits a boutique style room with ceiling-attached, hanging garment rods and a clean, minimal design. As one continues to enter further into the store, the experience is much like walking into a luxuriously oversize walk-in closet with a focus on the deep, dark wood of the interior. Think rich and welcoming.
To the left are three rooms filled with stylish menswear, while to the right are three rooms filled with classically tailored and fashionably trend-setting women’s pieces. Moving toward the back of the store, shoppers are greeted by a large room filled with men’s and women’s accessories and shoes, including two jewelry cases filled with gorgeous pieces. Mannequins are minimal, which complements the clean layout of the store. The few mannequins that are present, are exquisitely styled with outfits and accessories that tempt customers to leave the store with the identical look.
I left the event with Octagon Jewel Ring as featured below. While I loved just about everything at Banana Republic, and I say this as someone who rarely ever shops at BR, what I loved most were the accessories. The Banana is definitely stepping it up a notch. As I said to my friends, “The Banana is getting, like, all fashion-y.” And I mean it. My favorite pieces are featured below. The new store at Fashion Show Mall is located on the upper east level, near Betsey Johnson and across from Journey’s. Because of the impressive design of this particular brick and mortar, if you’re going to shop at a Banana Republic, this is the only one you should bother visiting. To visit any other would simply be settling for less.
Octagon Jewel Ring, $50
Faceted Collar Necklace, $80
Amalfi Crossbody Bag, $198
All images are owned by Gap, Inc.
