Las Vegas Shopping & Fashion Events: April 8-11, 2010

Listed below are Go Shop Vegas’ top three fashion, sale and stylish events, including a charity walk to raise money for MS.

At All Gap Stores
$15 Polo Shirt Event
Men’s and women’s polo style shirts, regularly $29.50-$24.50, are now only $15 each.
Town Square, Fashion Show, Miracle Mile, Forum Shops, Rampart Commons (Summerlin) and Galleria at Sunset.
April 9-11

At Town Square
Walk MS
CLICK HERE to Register or Donate
April 10, 2010 at 10 am

At Las Vegas Outlet Center
Men’s and Women’s Swimwear: Save 40% Sale Event
Designer Fashion Clearance (next to Off 5th)
Now-April 11, 2010

Macy’s Make Over America Visits Las Vegas

Popular stylist and television celebrity Clinton Kelly came to Las Vegas on March 20 and gave 12 lucky women fabulous make overs as part of the Macy’s campaign Make Over America.

The women were from Nevada, Arizona and California and each had interesting personal stories, charming smiles and the desire to reinvent themselves.  This special runway event took place at Fashion Show and participants’ outfits were provided by Macy’s. The 12 made over women also got to keep their outfits. For more information on Make Over America, visit Macys.com/makeoveramerica.

Las Vegas Shopping & Fashion Events: March 18-21, 2010

Shop, save and get some style tips at these following fashionable Las Vegas shopping events and sales.

At Premium Outlets
Gap Friends and Family Event
Save 30% off your entire purchase. Download your invitation to save here.
March 18-21

At Fashion Show
Clinton Kelly Makeover America
Watch celebrity and stylist Clinton Kelly give head-to-toe makeovers to 12 real women. The contestants show off their new looks on the runway while Clinton shares his style tips
Great Hall Runway
March 20, 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm
RSVP 877-884-3751

At Miracle Mile at planet hollywood
Save 30%-70% off select merchandise at BCBGMAXAZRIA
Ends March 21

Las Vegas Shopping & Fashion Events: February 25-27, 2010

At Fashion Show
Gucci Spring Trunk Show
Level Two, Neiman Marcus
February 25, 10 am – 4 pm

At Fashion Show
St. John Luxe Life Event
Level Two, Saks Fifth Avenue
Discover the latest styles from the St. John Spring 2010 Yellow Label and Spa Collection. Informal modeling and refreshments.
February 26, 1 pm – 4 pm

At The Venetian
Celebrity Kim Kardashian Fragrance Launch
TAO Nightclub and Restaurant
February 27, 10 pm

Find Your Style at Urban Outfitters

With a blended mix of high and low, Urban Outfitters is a style candy store for the young and the young at heart who enjoy casual and effortless fashion with a subtle focus on trends.

Las Vegas is lucky to have two large and well-stocked locations, both with friendly, helpful and chatty sales associates to assist with your shopping needs. Leave your snobbery at the door. Urban Outfitters is a hip scene for socially-minded men and women with a modern-day attitude and a quirky sense of humor.

Not only do shoppers discover fresh styles from brands like Cheap Monday, Silence and Noise and Kimchi, but they can also find fun treasures for their home such as bedding, rugs and even a Darth Vadar alarm clock. Las Vegas locals should keep Urban Outfitters on their shopping radar and visitors must pay a visit or two to this fabulous shopping spot. If you don’t have an Urban Outfitters near you, then be sure to schedule time to shop at Urban Outfitters during your next Vegas visit.

Urban Outfitters Las Vegas Locations

Mandalay Place
3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
702-650 – 2199

Miracle Mile at planet hollywood
3663 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
702-733 – 0058

New Year’s Eve Style

New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas is one enormous party that takes over the entire city. It’s also a great opportunity to put together and show off your most stylish and fashionable outfit. But, if you still haven’t figured out what you’re going to wear for New Year’s Eve, here are a few ideas on what to wear and where to shop.

Vintage Vegas
Dying to dress with some retro glamour?  Two places you should check out are Valentino’s and The Attic. Both shops feature wonderful vintage pieces for both men and women.

Valentino’s Zootsuit Collection
107 E Charleston (Inside the Arts Factory)

The Attic
1018 S Main St

Super Sexy
It’s Vegas after all, and sex is always in style. Hottie carries sexy little pieces at very affordable prices. You’ll find lots of skin-baring styles, and if you decide to go with that, be sure your celebration is taking place indoors so you don’t freeze and catch a cold. For store locations, visit the Affordable Fashion directory here.

Fashionably Warm
If you find yourself outdoors with most of the Las Vegas New Year’s revelers, a body-hugging sweater dress can keep you looking attractive while remaining warm. Try shopping at H&M at Town Square or Express and Betsey Johnson, both at Fashion Show,  for your fashionably warm piece.

For men, a velvet blazer paired with jeans and a brightly colored scarf makes you handsome and cozy. The textures will be especially welcoming to your companion as you lean in for that special New Year’s kiss.  To find your perfect New Year’s jacket, try Macy’s, Guess or Kenneth Cole New York all of which are located at Fashion Show mall.

Town Square
6605 Las Vegas Blvd South

Fashion Show
3200 Las Vegas Blvd South

However you decide to celebrate the beginning of a new year, be safe, don’t drink and drive and have fun. If you’re still trying to decide what to do for New Year’s, visit Vegas.com for a listing of featured new year’s events in Las Vegas.

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

Satisfy Your Denim Desires

Denim is always in style. But, the styles of denim is ever-changing. For Fall 2009, acid wash, destroyed and faded denim are hot and popular. It’s time to put away your dark, tailored denim for now and update your look with some new denim pieces.

Revisit the 80s with a pair of acid wash jeans. While the trend is 80s inspired, don’t reuse an actual pair from the 80s, as the 2009 acid wash jeans style includes a lower rise and a more patterned acid wash look, as opposed to the allover acid look from the 80s. Acid wash jeans aren’t restricted to just blue anymore. Look for acid wash jeans in black, too. Don’t pair with a white shirt. Instead, go with a graphic tee and a jacket.

Destroyed denim adds a stylish edge to your wardrobe. Younger fashion-philes can get away with a heavily destroyed look and exposed knees, while the older sector should stick with frayed hems and a minimal amount of holes and destruction. Avoid cliché by not topping your destroyed denim jeans with a tattoo-inspired shirt or a rock concert tee. Create balance. Women should consider wearing a floral or painterly blouse with their destroyed jeans, while men should top their jeans with a collared shirt and a corduroy blazer.

Lastly, faded denim jackets have made a come back. Here’s a very important tip: whatever you do, do NOT wear your faded denim jacket with a pair of jeans. That’s just tacky. Women, a faded denim jacket makes a great addition to a boho chic dress or a form-fitting LBD with a pair of moto-inspired ankle boots. And men, wear your denim jacket with a pair of cargo pants or corduroys. The fit should be fitted, not baggy.

When shopping for modern-day denim in Las Vegas, two retailers come to mind: Levi’s and Lucky Brand. Levi’s is a tried and true classic while Lucky Brand is trendier and fresh. Both brands offer great options at affordable prices. See below for store locations, including outlet stores.

Lucky Brand Store Locations in Las Vegas
Forum Shops at Caesars
3500 Las Vegas Blvd South
702.369.2536

Miracle Mile at planet hollywood
3663 Las Vegas Blvd South
702.733.6613

Fashion Show Mall
3200 Las Vegas Blvd South
702.369.4116

Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas
32100 Las Vegas Blvd
Primm, NV 89019
702.874.0051

Las Vegas Premium Outlets
775 South Grand Central Pkwy
702.382.0997

Levi’s Store Locations in Las Vegas
Fashion Show Mall
3200 Las Vegas Blvd
702.731.1866

Las Vegas Premium Outlets
755 S. Grand Central Parkway
702.386.3011

Las Vegas Outlet Center
7400 Las Vegas Blvd S.
702.361.4622

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.

All images are owned by Gap, Inc.

Fall 2009 Trend: Black, White and Style Allover

What’s black and white with style allover? One of the hottest trends of Fall 2009 – black and white. Now, you could go from store to store searching for stylish black and white pieces that go great together. Or… you could go to your one-stop shop for everything black and white: White House │ Black Market.

At White House │ Black Market, you’ll find boutique style shopping with fabulous fashion in shades of black and white. White House │ Black Market offers wonderfully honest simplicity with remarkable individuality. It’s class, sophistication and contemporary style all rolled into one.

There are various ways you can incorporate this trend into your wardrobe – romantic, mod or fashion-forward. To create a romantic black and white look, try a simple yet sexy black pencil skirt, such as the Elysee Corset Pencil Skirt. Pair with a frilly white blouse, like the Sleeveless Cascade Ruffle Shell. Both are available at White House │ Black Market.

If you’re going for a retro mod look, try the White House │ Black Market Tweed Wing Collar Coat in an Ecru with Black print, which features oversize black buttons. Wear it with a black or white mini dress and knee-high boots.

But if you long for something more avant garde, purchase the Drapeneck Tunic Dress which features a beautiful black and cream swirl design. Wear it with the Lamb Leather Jacket. The asymmetrical zipper on the jacket adds just the right amount of edge. Both pieces can be purchased at White House │ Black Market.

There are over 300 White House │ Black Market boutiques and Las Vegas features four retail stores and one outlet store. Locations are listed below.

Drapeneck Tunic Dress from White House │ Black Market

Las Vegas White House │ Black Market Locations:

Town Square Las Vegas
6671 Las Vegas Blvd South
702-269-3043

Miracle Mile Shops at planet hollywood
3663 Las Vegas Boulevard South
702-732-2562

Fashion Show Mall
3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South
702-697-0247

The District at Green Valley Ranch
2260 Village Walk Drive
Henderson, NV
702-614-4395

Las Vegas Premium Outlets
875 S Grand Central Pkwy
702-474-7222