Sunday, August 15, 2010

Viva Las Vegas!

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Hello!
I am home from my weekend getaway to Las Vegas with Robert. I used to go with my family at least once a year as a kid, but we stopped as my brother and I got older. Vegas has changed so much since then! It has become so much more...fashion-orientated. Each hotel has a mall of some sort--some bigger than others. Vegas is just so magical with all the neck-breaking and breath-taking architecture, and at night with all the dancing lights. We're definitely going back again, and again, and again! I wasn't sure how to divide the photos between posts. I didn't take too many photos on the day we arrived and the day we left, so separating by day and/or by outfit would be kinda pointless. So here goes a giant blob of photos and text...Enjoy!

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So the first hotel we visited was Planet Hollywood. The shopping there was too good that I didn't get any photos of it. I walked into my first American Apparel store and bought myself my first fully-priced, overpriced basic. I used to hate AA because of their raunchy ad campaigns, but now I'm coming around to see just how versatile their pieces are. I'm a simple gal anyway so a basic can go a long way. I'm going to try really hard to save the skirt I bought for New York, but that probably won't happen. This newfound love cannot be good for my wallet... Anyway, the next hotel we visited was Paris. Isn't the outside so gorgeous?! Until I can visit the real Paris, this is the next best thing!

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I redeemed a striped tank from ChicRewards, and I was pleasantly surprised when I found two shirts instead of one. With the package there was a note that said that they had included this extra orange top for me to enjoy as a Summer-to-Fall transition piece. It is extremely comfortable and relaxed (perfect for the 105-degree weather in Vegas), and I don't have anything of this color. I will definitely be wearing this top a lot. I think I like it more than the actual reward I redeemed, which you'll see soon. So thank you Michelle from American Apparel for this gift! I'm baffled how they can make tops one size fits all though...

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The next hotel we visited was the Venetian, which is my favorite! One day I'm going to take a gondola ride here. The gondolier even sings to you all the while pushing you inside and outside of the hotel and wearing a really cute outfit! Ever since the first Harry Potter movie came out, I always wanted the ceiling of my future house to be painted like the sky. We got a crepe at the Venetian too. This was my first crepe ever and it was delicious! And yes...that is Robert mocking my outfit photo poses...psh.

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This next hotel, the Bellagio, is my second favorite. The conservatory is my dream garden, well minus the ginormous ants and bees. To me, it's a mix between UP! and Alice in Wonderland. I was so giddy to see so many sunflowers in one place! Even though this time around they played a dumb song to go with it, the water show at night is something I don't think I'll ever grow tired of watching. It was even better when Robert bought me a rose from a lady selling them on the walkway.

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After shopping and dinner at Aria, we headed back to the hotel in downtown Vegas and cleaned up before heading out to the ally next to our hotel where the light show was shown. The light show was pretty nifty! I also really enjoyed my time in downtown--the people there were a lot more...interesting, and I finally got my strawberry margarita (the only alcohol I'll ever drink)! This was the dress I bought the first day I was allowed to shop after my 21 for 21 challenge. I had planned to wear it during the day and do the outfit photo shoot in the conservatory, but it was too hot to wear black. I'll wear it again soon though and style it properly. I don't know why but I feel much cooler (in temperature, not in social status) in a oversized t-shirt than in a spaghetti strap tank. Do you feel this way too?

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The last day was spent at the Fashion Show mall (that had the hugest F21 I've ever seen) and at an outlet. So are you anxious to know how much stuff I got? Well I'll tell you...I got two things total: a skirt from AA and a purse from F21. Yup, that's it. Even Robert bought more than I did, like 5 times more! I don't know what's with me these days...Ever since my challenge ended, I've become so picky when it comes to clothes. Nothing seems to impress me anymore in stores, and we must have visited about 100 of them this past weekend. Even a three story UO wasn't enough to break me. I think this is a good thing...right?

All in all, this trip was amazing. There were so many more photos, but you get the gist of my trip. I can't wait to go again! My next adventure? New York with Jen and Jenny in less than a month! Wooo!

Until next post,
Jasmine

outfits: orange shirt -- c/o american apparel; chambray skirt -- j crew; bow belt -- h&m; red bow -- etsy; oxford flats -- aldo; red purse -- uo; floral dress -- victoria secret

18 comments:

  1. ok.. a long post requires a long comment..

    first off, i missed you!! and i was looking forward to this update post!! :D aaahh!!! you have totally made me see vegas in a whole different view, a better view i must say. i haven't been there but you know how tv and media always portrays it as this sin city.. so yeah, i totally love the fact that you showed sights, fashion and food!!

    your pictures are awesome!!! it's like i was there too.. i cant wait when you cover NYC!

    aaahhhh OMG!! i want that orange tee. like seriously, i was in AA yesterday and i was about to buy that exact shirt, for reals (i know, lame expression.. hahaha!)! but i restrained myself.. now you're making me want to go back and get it! aaaahhhh!!

    oh oh.. i want a photo in that forever21 sign! hahahaha!! gosh, your shopping control is awesome! i applaud you. im planning on going to calgary on october and god knows how much im gonna end up shopping there. hahaha!

    i love all your outfits!!! weeeeeeehhhh!!! so cute in the first one. so sexy in the dress!

    aaahhh!!! i wish i can go to nyc and meet you and jen.. aahhh next time, next time!

    ok.. sorry for the uber random comments, but i just had to say it all! hahahaha! welcome back, jasmine!

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  2. Your trip looks amazing, Las Vegas has always been on my list of places to visit before I die. Didn't realise there was so much shopping to be done there too! Love the colour of that top you got for free, why are free things always so much nicer?!

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  3. YAY I love Vegas! Sounds like you had a blast! I didn't get to see the new Forever 21 since they weren't done remodeling back in May. I love all your pictures, they're gorgeous! Haha you know I think I have the same Coke shirt as Robert! Glad you had fun :)

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  4. The orange colour of your shirt is awesome and oh my gosh! Orange and blue is my favourite combination ever! Love love love it.

    Great pics, looks like you had a great time. Well done for not buying too much unecessary stuff.

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  5. Hahaha I love Robert's "mocking" photo! Too adorable. :D

    Everything looks and sounds amazing, I wish I could visit Vegas in this lifetime. :p and congrats on the spending (or lack thereof). I find it incredibly satisfying to be able to resist even the most appealing temptations and buy only those that you truly, truly love. (:

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  6. welcome backk!! :) u n robert looking great tghtr ,, cutttee! :)) Owhh WOW!! that is awesome to resist such temptation,, ohh how i wish i can control mine,,, thats good on u!! i guess the challeged realllyy makee a bigg diffrencee :))

    xoxo

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  7. I would've gone bat sh*t crazy in that Forever21. Good for you for keeping your composure:) Your outfits are too cute! I can't believe how pretty Las Vegas is. Those hotels are absolutely dreamy!!

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  8. What fun!!! I totally want to go there now even though I was there in February! ^.^
    I love that outlet mall!

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  9. omg all these hotels are crazy! i would've never thought of hotels as places to visit, just places to stay! vegas is insanely awesome, hahaha. i'm loving the bellagio with all the gardens, little hot air balloons, and everything. :)

    oh! and i'm in love with that black dress of yours. i know what you mean though about a oversized t-shirt being cooler than a tank top sometimes. AND ROBERT SHOULD HAVE HIS OWN FASHION BLOG. look at the way he poses! bahahaha :)

    can't wait to start planning!!!

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  10. Great pictures! It looks like you had a great time, you guys are cute together! xo

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  11. i really like your black dress. now i HAVE to visit vegas!

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  12. Jeez louise, you and Robert are FRICKIN ADORABLE. I think I feel weird in spaghetti strap things too--it reminds me too much of high school and middle school and the 90's and watching 90210 obsessively, which isn't too bad, but it just makes me feel weird. Also, is it oversharing to say that wearing spaghetti strap things make my boobs look and feel weird? All that said, I LOVE your dress! Especially the criss-cross in the back!

    Oh gosh, I can't wait to chill in New York.

    love,
    Jenny

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  13. Oh my goodness, these photos made me smile! (every single one of them) Im glad that you had so much fun on your trip. I want to go to Las Vegas so bad! I love that picture of the FOREVER 21...it looks like paradise there. I miss forever 21 so much - and congrats on the american apparel! Welcome to the club! You're a doll. x

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  14. This was so much fun to read!! Good job on only buying two things :) That's so good! I think I need to do a 15/15 challenge because I can't stop buying clothes and it's so overwhelming because I can't wear them all. Not at all!

    The Venetian hotel is my favorite! I love all the origami (?) and I love the painted sky!! eeep! So cool.

    I still haven't been to an american apparel...but I want to!

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  15. what a great trip! I wanna go there some day! you two make such a cute couple! :)



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  16. i am loving the peach top! and you look so cute in the photo where your face was getting all mushed up by Robert's kiss. haha! the food makes me hungry. i want crepe right now.

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  17. You did need a break after finishing the 21 for 21 challenge like a pro ;) And what better way to celebrate your victory than going to Las Vegas?!?! I really want to go there someday. I heard it's really dry and hot, but who cares?!?I need to visit the sin city at least once in my life time! So next time I go there, I will need you to tell me which places I need to check out (of course, that giant F21 store will be on the list!)

    LOVE LOVE LOVE the peach t-shirt!Your entire outfit looks very fresh!:D And I love the photo of Robert imitating your pose! Hahaha... imitation is the highest form of flattery ;)

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