Las Vegas

{The cliché Bellagio lobby ceiling photo}

Hello my darlings! It has been so long and I have missed this space dearly. No excuses from this girl just a simple I'm sorry. I'm back now though.

So now that we got that out of the way, let's talk about Vegas. Remember way back when I made a list of all the places I would like to visit this year? Well this is was the only trip that I definitely had lined up since it was work related.

I always find Vegas enjoyable. I really think that it holds something for everyone even if gambling is not your bag. I myself am not much of a gambler. I take a page out of the Carrie Bradshaw handbook, "I like my money right where I can see it: hanging in my closet." However, my stepdad took me to the Golden Nugget, where he use to go with his dad, and gave me a thorough craps lesson. And I am happy to report that I am making progress towards my goal of making craps my game. I probably will never stop tallying my losses in clothing items though.  

As far as work goes it was a successful trip. It was one of those moments that remind that I am a working girl and no longer a college girl. I finished undergrad almost three years ago but I still have moments when I forget I've made a full transition into adult life.

The dSLR did not come with so here are a few 'grams.

{I don't do coffee (it's the Mommy's) but I do do dulce de leche croissants}

{This lady provided me my first bout of luck and I will not forget her}

{Flowering arches by the pool}

{Isn't it Grand?}

Boho Fleur

Rare Dress, Sam Edelman Shoes, and Essie 'Wicked' Nail Polish

Recently the weather dipped and I was able to wear this dress out for an old friend's birthday celebration. It was one of those impulsive late night buys. And had it not been for the recent bout of cooler weather it would have gone unworn until next winter. I got so much mileage out of these shoes this winter I am sad to have to put them away.

SXSW 2012

{Close to the action at the Shady 2.0 Showcase}

It seems that this week has a theme of confessions, so here is another one. I don't like music. Actually, let me rephrase, it's not that I don't like it but more than I'm indifferent, ambivalent. My love of music ended with the Spice Girls (to be clear my love for them has not ended). And out of all the places I could live I have chosen the self proclaimed "live music capital of the world." This year however I did partake in SXSW. As irony would have it I don't like music but I love to dance. Here are a few tidbits from the final days of the festival.

{Fired Up Kitchen, one of the best food concepts I have come across in a while}

{Top Chef spotting at the Perez party! I only care about Bravolebrities}

{The boyfriend's footage from the Shady 2.0 Showcase}

 

{And at the other end of the spectrum, Seasick Mama's performance at an intimate venue away from the hustle and bustle of downtown}