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House of CREED Opens New Boutique in Las Vegas

House of CREED Opens New Boutique in Las Vegas

If you are a regular reader of my blog you know how deep my love runs for fragrance brand House of CREED.

My love affair with the brand began a few years ago when I was introduced to Aventus.

It is a scent created for men but I am drawn to more masculine scents and don’t really pay attention to “his” and “hers”, I wear what I like.

Aventus is totally captivating and of course because it’s CREED there is a story behind it.  Aventus, was inspired by the life of Napoleon Bonaparte.  When creating the scent Oliver CREED sourced ingredients that had a connection to the emperor. He used birch of Louisiana, a state that was once ruled by Napoleon and blackcurrant from the Mediterranean island of Corsica – Napoleon’s place of birth.  The scent opens slightly sweet and fresh with apple and pineapple that later develops into pleasantly woody notes with a hint of vanilla.

For those of you that aren’t familiar with the brand here is the Cliff Notes version:

The House of Creed is a seven-generation family of fine perfume makers. Their processes are age old and The House of Creed is the only fragrance house to rely on a 4,000-year old infusion technique to capture the highest concentration of natural essential oils.

It all began in 1760 when James Henry Creed began as a custom tailor and leather goods maker to the English Royal Court, The House of Creed turned perfumer in 1780 when King George III—enamored by a pair of Creed scented gloves—commissioned Creed’s first royal fragrance: a rich mix of mandarin, ambergris and sandalwood, christened Royal English Leather.

Now that you are all caught up, I have exciting news.  CREED has relocated and reimagined their Las Vegas Boutique inside the Forum Shops in Las Vegas into an enchanting new fragrance wonderland  which boasts a total of 1,381 square feet –the brand’s largest boutique in North America.

The new location is the first to house a private VIP room for top clients. Catering to global fragrance connoisseurs who love travel and appreciate artisanal scents, this new boutique immerses guests in the world of Creed with an open concept, exclusive product offerings available only at the boutique and is complete colorful, one-of-a-kind abstract paintings by Sixth Generation Master Perfumer Olivier Creed.

Stop in, check it out and give a few fragrances a spritz, you will fall in love!

House of CREED’s new boutique is located inside the Forum Shops near John Hardy.

House of CREED Opens New Boutique in Las Vegas

House of CREED Opens New Boutique in Las Vegas

House of CREED Opens New Boutique in Las Vegas

CREED Boutique

House of CREED Opens New Boutique in Las Vegas

House of CREED Opens New Boutique in Las Vegas

House of CREED Opens New Boutique in Las Vegas

House of CREED Opens New Boutique in Las Vegas

 

Sip and Shop at Fashion Show

Sip and Shop at Fashion Show

Things are heating up here in Vegas and there’s nothing I like better, except maybe shopping, than a cool refreshing cocktail on a hot day.

I have a secret to share… you can have the best of both worlds and combine the TWO (Shopping & Cocktails) at Fashion Show!

Yes, Sip AND Shop!

Fashion Show has some of the tastiest restaurants around AND they are all featuring some delicious refreshing summer cocktails that pair perfectly with a light bite and alot of shopping.

Sip and Shop at Fashion Show

California Pizza Kitchen

Spiked Cucumber Reviver and Beehive Sangria paired with the Banh Mi Bowl.

These two drinks are seriously THIRST QUENCHING. The Spiked Cucumber Reviver has a yummy cucumber/mint flavor that I would classify as Mojito adjacent.  It’s light, sweet and totally thirst quenching.  The Beehive Sangria is a refreshing, not-too-sweet, perfectly mixed Sangria with a oh-so-summertastic blend of strawberries, lavender and honey.  I suggest grabbing one (or two) of these before you go try on swimsuits- it will make the experience so much more pleasant.

Cucumber Reviver- Pineapple/cucumber puree, fresh mint, Hendrick’s Gin and Cucumber, Lime Agave syrup combine to create this ultimate refreshing drink.

Beehive Sangria- Pinot Grigio, strawberry, lavender and honey.

Banh Mi Bowl- Quinoa, baby kale, fresh cilantro & mint topped with grilled chicken, watermelon radishes, fresh avocado, cucumbers, carrots, bean sprouts, scallions and sesame seeds. Served with housemade chili-lime vinaigrette and serrano peppers.

Sip and Shop at Fashion Show

Jeannie’s at Nordstrom

Vine Street Cocktail paired with Herloom Tomatoes and Roasted Baby Beets

Did you know that on the third level of Nordstrom there is a restaurant (Jeanie’s) with a FULL BAR!  YES!  FULL BAR!  After an exhausting try-on-sesh you can head up the escalator, order a cocktail and curate your shopping list without even leaving the store!

My pick from Jeanie’s, Vine Street, is a tasty cocktail that lands somewhere mimosa adjacent.  The effervescence from the Prosecco and the sweetness of the muddled grapes gives it a light “lady’s lunching” vibe.

If you are looking for a lite bite that is healthy and satisfying this Roasted Beet Salad and Herloom Tomatoes are off-the-hook AMAZING!

Vine Street Cocktail- Chopin Vodka, Rose Wine, Fresh Lime Juice, Muddled Grapes and mint with a splash of Prosecco

Herloom Tomatoes, burrata, walnut Jam, Crostini

Roasted Baby Beets, Citrus zest, pistachios, mint

Sip and Shop at Fashion Show

Maggiano’s

Peach Bellini and The Perfect G&T paired with Crispy Zuccini Frittes and Amalfi Lemon Chicken.

Hello adult slurpee. So yummy!  This frozen take on a Peach Bellini will instantly cool you down.  Packed full of flavor it’s the ultimate relief from the Vegas heat.

It was love at first sight and then first sip for me and the Perfect G&T. This simple yet sophisticated cocktail only has three delicious haute ingredients and is mixed with my all time favorite Tonic- Fever Tree.  Fever Tree Premium Indian Tonic Water is crafted by blending spring water with luscious botanical oils including quinine and oils from Mexican Bitter Oranges to give is a clean unique taste. It really is the perfect Gin and Tonic.

I’ll take 2 of each and a patio seat please!

Perfect G&T- Hendrick’s Gin, Fever Tree Tonic, Cucumber

Peach Bellini- Bacardi Lemon, Ruffino, Prosecco, Peach Puree.

Amalfi Lemon Chicken- Lemon Brined Roasted Bone-In Chicken, Grilled Asparagus, Garlic Mashed Potatos

Crispy Zuccini Fritte

Sip and Shop at Fashion Show

Neiman Marcus Cafe in Neiman Marcus

Pear Perfection paired with The Crab and Shrimp Cocktail

Lite, tasty, fruity and bubbly the Pear Perfection is not only totally Instagram worthy but also a summer thirst quencher.

It’s just-sweet-enough flavor is ideal for patio sipping and day-dreaming about those Chloe sandals you are obsessing about in the shoe department.

Pear Perfection- Grey Goose. la Poire, St. Germain, elderflower, lemon and Q spectacular soda

Crab & Shrimp Cocktail- jumbo lump crab, shrimp served with louie sauce and cocktail sauce.

Sip and Shop at Fashion Show

RA Sushi

The Dragonbite paired with Crispy Spicy Tuna

This truly is The Mother of Dragons. Packed full of fruity flavor this delicious drink has a bite (ha ha get it ) and when paired with a spicy dish (like the Crispy Spicy Tuna) delivers you the sun and stars.

Refresh with this combo then snap a few pics at the most Instagramable spot at Fashion Show- The Rainbow stairs located within a few steps.

Dragonbite- Dragonberry, Bacardi Absolute Citron, Lemon Sour, Yuzu and Strawberry Puree.

Crispy Spicy Tuna- deep fried sesame rice ball topped with spicy tuna, cilantro, jalapeno,

Niche Children’s Brands at Las Vegas Premium Outlets North

Niche Children's Brands at Las Vegas Premium Outlet's North

I have been in children’s style mode for the past few month’s working on the most fun photoshoots in New York for a toy company.

Throughout this process I have discovered that finding a good variety of fun unique kids clothes at a decent price can be pretty challenging- everything at most mass retailers looks pretty much the same and if it is unique it can cost a pretty penny- so I wanted to share a few of my secrets for styling kids.

I enlisted the help of my intern, Wilhelmina age 2 1/2 (she’s actually my assistant Tiffany’s adorbs daughter), and we headed to our secret kids shopping spot The Las Vegas Premium Outlets North to let you in on how we score the cutest kids clothes ever from some of our favorite niche children’s brands you may not know about and some tricks to style them.

Our first stop : Vineyard Vines.

This preppy Stamford, Connecticut based brand known for their smiling pink whale logo and apparel that’s equal parts polished and whimsical has become a household name but did you know they carry children’s clothing!

This is Willa’s top rated shop because just about everything has a fish “bish” on it- she also gives the store major kudos for providing a complementary coloring station where kids can unleash their creativity.

The Vineyard Vines childrens collection is available in both boys and girls sizes 2T-16 and is as equally chic as the adult pieces.  Everything has a sophisticated Hampton’s-esc appeal.  Clean lines and searsucker fabrics with that “I’m off to get yachty” vibe.

I am especially fond of the extra thought the brand puts into details.  When styling kids the details are what matters, they are the things that make a piece “special”.  A cute ruffle on the sleeve instantly transform a sundress from everyday-blah to ooh-la-la and distinctive elements like boat necks and shawl collars set a piece apart from the crowd.

FYI- The Premium Outlets North hosts the only Vineyard Vines location in Las Vegas.

Niche Children's Brands at Las Vegas Premium Outlet's North

Niche Children's Brands at Las Vegas Premium Outlet's North

Niche Children's Brands at Las Vegas Premium Outlet's North

Niche Children's Brands at Las Vegas Premium Outlet's North

Niche Children's Brands at Las Vegas Premium Outlet's North

J Crew- Crew Cuts

J Crew, you know it, you love it but…have you checked out their kids collection, Crew Cuts?

Nestled in the back corner of the store it’s a kids fashion wonderland. With a range of sizes in boys and girls clothing from 2T-16 it’s easy to miss because the children’s pieces blend right into the quirky, fashion-forward yet preppy adult clothing.  I love a brand that doesn’t dumb down kids clothing- they keep it practical but cool and contemporary.

Willa’s favorite thing about Crew Cuts is the accessories.  From fun of-the-moment handbags to luxe necklaces, trendy belts and cool sunnies they have EVERYTHING you need to take that kids look to the next level.

Trending this season for kids (just like for adults) are shorter crops on jeans and trousers as well as lived-in rolled boyfriend type jeans.  My styling secret is to always pair fun whimsical socks with these types of looks, trust me it will get you compliments every-time and earn you professional level style points.

To be honest, many of my kids styling secrets are the same as my adult tips- adding a colorful belt to a plain dress can up it’s style factor by a gazillion and a quick 1/2 tuck on a tee delivers an instant cool vibe.  It’s about giving the look life and depth rather than just tossing some clothing on.

Also don’t get hung up on boys dept. vs girls dept.  I have found some great pieces for little gals in the boys dept. that totally “made” the look.

FYI- The Premium Outlets North hosts the only J Crew in Las Vegas.

Niche Children's Brands at Las Vegas Premium Outlet's North

Niche Children's Brands at Las Vegas Premium Outlet's North

Niche Children's Brands at Las Vegas Premium Outlet's North

Niche Children's Brands at Las Vegas Premium Outlet's North

Niche Children's Brands at Las Vegas Premium Outlet's North

Niche Children's Brands at Las Vegas Premium Outlet's North

Vilebrequin

Known for their Father and Son matchy-matchy swim sets Vilebrequin (Pronounced VIL-bra-ken) offers some of the most summer-tastic kids pieces around.

The French swim brand was founded by Fred Prysquel in 1971 and quickly became known for their bright, patterned swimwear that drys quickly in the sun.

In 1995 they launched the Father and Son concept, expanding the range of swimwear and clothing from mens to boys starting at 6 months old. This father-son bond brought a new dimension to Vilebrequin as it took on family values. Much more than a passing fad, the enthusiasm for this range is high and has become a tradition for Vilebrequin clients globally.

Featuring both boys and girls sizes 6m-14y they boast not only Father/Son and Mother/Daughter matching swim sets they also provide collections for the whole family.

Made with the same quality fast dry fabrics as the adult line these pieces are made to last and will hold up through every beach trip, water park visit and pool party you throw at them.

Willa had her eye on a gorgeous parrot print t-shirt dress and turtle print ruffle bikini.

If you are a frequent reader of my blog you know I love to mix patterns and at Vilebrequin it’s so fun and easy!  Mix these wild patterns to your hearts content just make sure you use one color to anchor your mix and let that shade carry through the entire look.

Kids swimwear care tip- ALWAYS wash you swimwear inside out, in cold water with NO FABRIC softener and hang to dry.

Niche Children's Brands at Las Vegas Premium Outlet's North

Niche Children's Brands at Las Vegas Premium Outlet's North

Niche Children's Brands at Las Vegas Premium Outlet's North

Niche Children's Brands at Las Vegas Premium Outlet's North

Niche Children's Brands at Las Vegas Premium Outlet's North

Niche Children's Brands at Las Vegas Premium Outlet's North

Niche Children's Brands at Las Vegas Premium Outlet's North

Willa quite literally shopped til she dropped.  She was fast asleep as we packed up our purchases and headed to the car.

If you are looking for some fun unique step-out-of-the-crowd kids clothing make sure to visit our favorite spots at The Las Vegas Premium Outlets North! After this your little will look so good they’ll be begging YOU to take OOTD pics of THEM.

And, if you have any questions on styling kids send me a DM or leave a comment I would love to help!

Niche Children's Brands at Las Vegas Premium Outlet's North

Niche Children's Brands

Fall Trend Spotting with Las Vegas Premium Outlets North

Las Vegas Premium Outlets North

We all LOVE a good deal and some of us, including me, live for it!

I am a sucker for a designer outlet.

I remember the days when the only outlet shopping to be found was by driving a gazillion miles away, uphill both ways in the snow..LOL.   We would plan outlet shopping day-trips, but thankfully now you can find them located conveniently close to home.

Designer Outlets offer past season merchandise, re-issued popular styles from previous seasons using materials the designer already had and pieces that may have been labeled incorrectly or that arrived late to mainline stores and missed their retail window.  Many brands even make pieces exclusively for their outlet stores.

Hunting for a good bargain really get’s my juices flowing and I get some of my best deals at The Las Vegas Premium Outlets North.

Nestled close to Downtown Las Vegas,  The Las Vegas Premium Outlets North with over 40 acres of shopping and designer brands like ETRO, Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, Tory Burch, AllSaints, Marc Jacobs, John Varvatos and more including two brand new openings: Jimmy Choo and Roberto Cavalli!

Last week I hit the shops at The Las Vegas Premium Outlets North to show you how easy it is to find this season’s current trends at a steal-of-a-deal outlet price.

First up an outlet boutique that is so new the paint isn’t even dry yet.  The Roberto Cavalli Boutique opened just days ago and is packed full of everything you would expect from Cavalli focusing on two of the season’s hottest trends: animal prints and wine hues.

Las Vegas Premium Outlets North

I have been talking about how hot animal prints are for Fall 2018 since July and if there is one sure-fire place to find THE BEST animal prints it’s Roberto Cavalli, I mean come on the guy is known as “The Leopard King”.

Seriously how AMAZING is this coat! YAAS!

Las Vegas Premium Outlets North

Las Vegas Premium Outlets North

Rich shades of burgundy, bordeaux, garnet, ruby and tawny make up the warm wine spectrum.

What other shades could describe fall better than wine colors? Selected by Pantone (the color experts), Red Pear is the perfect embodiment of  fall days, and one of the top fall/ winter 2018-2019 color trends.

Las Vegas Premium Outlets North

Las Vegas Premium Outlets North

Next up another brand new boutique, Jimmy Choo. 

Known for their luxe take on footwear this is the FIRST Jimmy Choo outlet in market.  One of my favorite things about the shop is that it is set up just like a mainline store.  Artfully displayed products showcasing the collection in a boutique setting.  If it wasn’t for the crazy good prices you would never know you were in an outlet!

Las Vegas Premium Outlets North

Booties are a must for the season and I spied some GORGEOUS animal print, wine hued velvet, brocade and metallic ones!  I watched a guy almost faint when he asked the price of a bootie and they told him they were and additional 40% off the already AMAZING outlet price.

Las Vegas Premium Outlets North

Las Vegas Premium Outlets North

Sparkle and leather are also huge for Fall.

Stick to pointy toe silhouettes when shopping pumps.

Look for leather with interesting details like studs or metal grommets and think of “sparkle” shoes like jewelry for the feet!

Las Vegas Premium Outlets North

Las Vegas Premium Outlets North

One of my personal favorite brands Scotch & Soda is always a must-stop-by for me when shopping at the Las Vegas Premium Outlets North.

Scotch & Soda are “discoverers and collectors, scouring the globe for that painting, poem, vintage piece, ruin, or artefact that sparks thier never-ending curiosity.
Treasures uncovered on worldly wanders are poured into collections and signature looks that clash eras, classics, places of inspiration, meshing unexpected fabrics and patterns.”

The perfect mix of curiosities for an Urban boho soul.  Carrying men’s, women’s, children’s and living collections they are one of my favorite’s when shopping for something unique.

Las Vegas Premium Outlets North

How gorgeous is this velvet trench?  I’ve been dreaming about it ever since I left the shop and think I need to go back and buy it.

Las Vegas Premium Outlets North

Las Vegas Premium Outlets North

I keep telling you animal prints are hot and how crazy-good-wild is this leopard denim!

Ahh, the great Scotch & Soda hat debate of 2018 as seen on my Insta-stories.  You all voted and it was a pretty evenly split decision on which of these fedoras I should purchase.

In the end I went with the wine-hue because a. wine hues are kind of a big deal this season and b. the floppy brim suited me better than the structured one.

Last stop- Coach.

I know you are all familiar with Coach.  The brand is legendary for their guarantee on products but did you know that the Coach Company Store at The Las Vegas Premium Outlets North also carries select pieces of Coach’s Ready to Wear?

This drool worthy jacket is from the limited edition”Space” Capsule Collection.

Customized jackets are EVERYTHING this season- pair that with a space, planet, NASA or solar system theme, enamel pins and you are blasting off!

Check out these boutiques and spot some trends for yourself at the Las Vegas Premium Outlets North in Las Vegas.  Post your shopping pics on Instagram and don’t forget to tag me so I can see what you scored!

Forum Shops Pre-Fall Blogger Event

Last weekend I spent a fun filled day with my blogging babes and The Forum Shops at Caesars.

We received a hosted tour of the shops and a pre-fall peek  into some of the season’s must-have’s.

Dior Makeup Forum Shops

Our first stop was at DIOR Makeup where we arrived perfectly timed with the launch of DIOR JOY which landed in boutiques just a few days ago!

DIOR JOY

JOY is the first new fragrance DIOR has launched in over 12 years so you can imagine how anxiously awaited it has been.  The scent combines zested Bergamot and Mandarin with Grasse Rose, Jasmine, warm creamy sandalwood and a whisper of musk.

The bottle has a clean, modern design and Jennifer Lawrence is the face of the campaign.  Even though I am more of a cologne than an Eau de Parfum kind of gal I really enjoyed the scent.  It’s clean, modern and ultra mood boosting.  It has a wonderful citrus base so it isn’t too “perfumey” it’s a scent I would totally rock.

Forum Shops Pre-Fall Blogger Event

Ever tried on a scent, purchased it and then walked out of the store only to learn about 10 minutes later after the scent develops that it doesn’t mesh with your body chemistry?  Well the experts at DIOR taught us how to best try a scent.  Once you spritz it on a pulse point press down with three of your finger’s on top of the scent for about 20 seconds to warm the fragrance.  That is how you will achieve the “true” way the scent will develop with your body chemistry.

After a spritz, spritz and some pics we were off to a pre-fall shoe preview at Stuart Weitzman.

Boots, boots so many scrumptious boots!  I am OBSESSED with the Veruka bootie.  Seriously I only had eyes for it and took photos of it in every color-way.

It combines the edginess of classic combat boots with the fashion forward right-nowness of sock booties. More refined than rugged, the mid-calf Veruka boots were designed with a leather stretch sock detail for a subtly slouchy silhouette. They feature leather wraparound laces, the Stuart Weitzman signature metal square studs and a sleek rounded block heel.

Stuart Weitzman Fall 2018

Stuart Weitzman Fall 2018

Stuart Weitzman Fall 2018

One of my favorite things about Stuart Weitzman is their innovate designs and stretch features to their boots.  They are one of the few brands whose OTK (Over the knee) and OTC (over the calf) boots fit EVERY BODY TYPE because they design them with stretch!  They are also one of only about 3 designer brands that in addition to regular sizing also carry fringe sizes in shoes (size under 5 and over 10).

Stuart Weitzman Fall 2018

Another standout is the SW-612 Sneaker.  Talk about chic comfort!  Distinguished by a sock-like silhouette and finished with leather-wrapped elastic ruching detail around the ankle, leather pull tab topped with the SW signature metal square stud and miniature square stud on the back of the sole. These sport-chic stars feature a removable insole and flexible construction — they are designed to be folded for easy storage and effortless travel plus they look super cool!

Stuart Weitzman Fall 2018

…and more shoes!

Our next stop was Sam Edelman.  I have been blog posting, Instagramming and all around non-stop talking about animal prints for Fall 2018.

One, if not THE, biggest shoe trends for the season Sam Edleman offers some chic “off duty” and work friendly animal print options.

Sam Edelman Forum Shops

I am in love with the Loraine Loafer.  Sophisticated and chic the sleek sole and gold hardware make this menswear inspired loafer a perfect paring for power suiting, straight leg trousers and another seasonal must-have the turtleneck.

Sam Edelman Forum Shops

Sam Edelman Forum Shops

Our last fashion stop of the day was one of my personal favorite clothing brands Ted Baker.

Ted Baker Forum Shops

Focusing on moody florals, figure flattering silhouettes, lady-like details and ruffles the Ted Baker Fall 2018 Collection is Oh-so-Christie.

The collection combines sophisticated colors with lush and luxurious fabrics to create ultra-feminine looks in a color palette of  jewel tones includeing burgundy, teal, emerald green and vibrant orange, as well as pops of electric blues, acid yellow and fresh neon pink.

Seriously I would wear, and most likely will wear, everything in this collection.  Take a peek for yourself….

Ted Baker Forum Shops

Ted Baker Forum Shops

Ted Baker Forum Shops

Ted Baker Forum Shops

Gents I didn’t forget about you!

Animal Prints and Motifs are a HUGE Fall 2018 trend and Ted Baker has mastered it!  From prowling panthers to exotic birds in the form of sharply tailored silhouettes and elegant casual basics.  The color palette, similar to the womens collection, features teal, vibrant orange, emerald green, black and dark purple mixed with a dash of Ted’s whimsical humor.

Ted Baker Forum Shops

Ted Baker Forum Shops

We finished the day with the most AMAZING lunch at Sushi Roku.

Oh my yummy yum yum.  If you haven’t had the opportunity to dine there it is a MUST!

Insider tip for locals- when you dine at Sushi Roku they will cover your parking costs just ask the hostess.

Sushi Roku Forum Shops

Sushi Roku Forum Shops

Sushi Roku Forum Shops

Sushi Roku Forum Shops

Sushi Roku Forum Shops

Forum Shops Pre-Fall Blogger Event

Check out all of these Pre-Fall and Fall must-haves for yourself at Dior Beauty, Stuart Weitzman, Sam Edelman and Ted Baker PLUS treat your tummy to some delectable delights at Sushi Roku at The Forum Shops at Caesars.