Articles tagged ‘Shopping in Las Vegas’
Desert Passage Shops To Be Renamed Miracle Mile Shops
By Michelle Snow | June 24th, 2006 |
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When it was announced that The Aladdin would be transitioning into a Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, many wondered what would happen to the Morroccan theming of the hotel’s adjacent shopping mall, The Desert Passage Shops.
Well, say hello to the Miracle Mile Shops.
Victoria’s Secret Presents a Very Sexy Weekend at Caesars Palace
By Michelle Snow | May 24th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
It’s been one year since Victoria’s Secret opened their store at The Forum Shops at Caesars, so they’re throwing a weekend-long bash to celebrate.
The events start May 25, with international burlesque star Dita Von Teese (aka Mrs. Marilyn Manson) signing copies of her new book, “Burlesque and the Art of the Teese.” She’ll be at [...]
Las Vegas Farmers Market
By Kelly Amabile | December 13th, 2005 | Add a Comment »
Rain or shine, the Las Vegas Farmers Market takes place year-round at several locations throughout the metro area. Winter hours (2:00-6:00 p.m.) began on November 1 for the three weekday Farmers Market sites: Gardens Park (Tues.), Bruce Trent Park (Wed.) and Centennial Hills Park (Thurs.) The market was founded six years ago by Ginger and [...]
Need a Tuxedo?
By Jen Leo | August 26th, 2005 | 1 Comment »
You never know when a lucky roll at the craps table is going to turn into a walk down the aisle. For unprepared grooms-to-be, Tuxedo Palace is here to help. They have more than 50 styles to choose from with 3,000 tuxedos in stock. While you can rent a dinner jacket for $50, most [...]
FAO Schwartz is Full of Surprises
By Jen Leo | August 1st, 2005 | Add a Comment »
I was drawn to the big Trojan horse outside the FAO Schwartz toy store because someone had told me there was a $30,000 kid’s Hummer inside. Sure enough, there was a kids-sized jeep on the third floor with a sticker price larger than a lot of sedans. But it hardly made an impact on me. [...]
Chance by Chanel
By Jen Leo | July 31st, 2005 | Add a Comment »
Lady Luck works in mysterious ways and those of us who believe in superstitions do what we can to lure her along. Chanel, the premium brand in women’s fragrances and beauty acoutrements has come out with a scent perfect for us gamblers. Chance, as in, take one. It’s unassuming in it’s light pink packaging and [...]
Non-Vegas Themed Gifts
By Jen Leo | July 28th, 2005 | Add a Comment »
If you’re in Vegas and need to pick up a gift for someone without the Vegas branding ablaze across the t-shirt, there are a few cool shops that you can try without winding up with a souvenir shot glass. Urban Outfitters at Mandalay Palace has the hip antithesis to chic crisp citywear, non-conformist apartment decor, [...]
Ethel M Chocolate Factory
By Jen Leo | June 30th, 2005 | Add a Comment »
Only 15 minutes from the Strip is a chocolate-lover’s dream: the one and only Ethel M Chocolate Factory. The retirement project of one of Mars heirs (think Snickers and Mars Bars), the company is named after matriarch Ethel Mars. Not only is it named for her, but some of her own recipes are used in [...]
M&M’s World
By Jen Leo | June 30th, 2005 | Add a Comment »
Billed as the only retail location in the world dedicated to the small round candy-coated chocolates, this four-story establishment features 28,000 square feet of merchandise and exhibits. Located in the Showcase Mall on the Strip just north of the MGM Grand, it is the perfect place to duck into and wander around on a hot [...]
Need a New Suit?
By Jen Leo | June 29th, 2005 | Add a Comment »
There’s nothing wrong with a spontaneous trip to Sin City. But if you watched Swingers, you know that you’ll fare much better if you’re wearing a suit. Don’t worry, you don’t have to trade your bankroll to look good. The Vegas Suit Outlet is offering 3 suits for $299.00, and throwing in 3 shirts, 3 [...]
