Thursday, April 18, 2013

Viva Las Vegas 16! Day 3

Viva Day Three is Saturday, which is the day of the big Car Show and Saturday night dress up! A lot of gals dress up every night at Viva but Saturday is all about the sparkle and glamour! If you packed lurex, fringe, sequins, or beading, Saturday is THE night to wear it!

Big Daddy and I woke up around 10:00 am and ordered a delicious room service breakfast. I took a shower, laid out my Trashy Diva leopard-print Trixie Sarong dress, red suede bow heels, bakelite bangles, and my bakelite cherry necklace. After my shower, I got my makeup on and applied tons of sunblock! The sun was out in full force and I was not going to risk getting burned. (I stupidly left my parasol at home!)


Around 2:00 pm, Big Daddy and I got a cab to the Orleans and made our way over to the arena to see the cars! The car show layout was different than the last two times we did Viva. I didn't like it. I am not sure what it was but for some reason, the crowd seemed bigger, thus making it feel more packed. Despite this, we saw a lot of awesome cars!

After a couple of hours, Big Daddy and I realized we were starving so we decided to leave to get a late late lunch (basically dinner). But on the way out, I quickly stopped by the Pin Up Girl Clothing booth to say hello to Micheline Pitt and to thank her for all the hard work she does! Not only was she even more stunning in person, she was super nice and very kind.

This year the musical acts at the car show were Dick Dale and Little Richard. Big Daddy and I were at the car show when Dick Dale played but by the time Little Richard was to go on, we had already left to go eat. I wanted to go back after our meal and see Little Richard in all his sequin glory but Big Daddy was getting a migraine.

We got a cab to the Cosmopolitan and ate at China Poblano. It is the most unique concept! Chinese and Mexican fusion! It is so good! We got drinks and ordered food.
After our meal, Big Daddy and I went back to the hotel. We took showers and Big Daddy took a nap. His migraine was in full swing and he told me that he would have to bow out of going back over to the Orleans for Saturday night.

After a brief rest, I got ready and dressed for the evening. I wore a black, 1950s sequin cocktail dress, rhinestone jewelry, and my teal blue Betsey Johnson platform heels.

I got a cab and made my way to the Orleans. I met up with Kim from San Francisco:
Don't you just love her dress?! Kim's style is impeccable!! During the night, I met so many old friends and met new people too! Everyone looked fabulous!

Before I knew it, it was 2:30 am and I knew I should go back to the hotel and check on Big Daddy. I was tired but felt great!

I got a cab back to the MGM Signature and Big Daddy was fast asleep. He told me the next day he felt better.

Speaking of the next day, it was Sunday! The day of the pool party and sadly the last day of Viva. That post is next!



14 comments:

  1. Wow you look amazing in the leopard dress. All your accessories and hair matched perfectly.

    I've always wanted to do room service but always back out when I see the price of food. I'll do it one day.

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  2. Mariela,

    Thank you so so much! Room service is expensive but it is so worth it. Viva was also my 38th birthday trip so I wanted indulge!

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  3. I love the leopard dress, and the jewelry you paired with it is beyond fabulous!

    I would have loved to have said hello to you this year! My trip to Viva was technically a business trip, but as I help with marketing for the 5&Diner, talking to people is part of my job :-) Hopefully, I'll run into you next year!

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    1. Thank you, Amanda! I love that Trashy Diva dress too! I want a couple more in the same style but different prints!

      I saw you at the car show but like I said, you looked busy (and fabulous).

      I am definitely going to do Viva next year! Each year it gets better and better for me. And I will be sure to say hello if I see you!

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  4. Love that bakelite necklace! And everything else you wore ;-) Glad you got to indulge for your birthday!

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    1. Thanks for the comment! Isn't that necklace great?! It was made by a Florida-based jewelry artist name Jan Carlin. She takes vintage components like bakelite and incorporates them into jewelry. I want more of her work for sure!

      As for my 38th birthday, it was a great time! I got to do Viva, do room service, and just have fun!

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  5. I really love your new (?) dark hair and your eyebrows look super perfect!

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    1. Thank you, Laura! I have been coloring my hair black off and on since 2009. I had it re-done (after being red and then brunette) last October. I love it!

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  6. I love you with dark hair, your totally gorgeous.
    The dress is fabulous and it looks as though you had a hell of a good time!

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    1. Thank you, Mrs. Coconut!! I hope all is well with you! Viva was a blast this year and I cannot wait to do Viva 17!

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  7. Ooh I love that cherry necklace! The whole ensemble with the leopard print dress looked fabulous on you!

    You are right - Kim does always look impeccable! She has such an amazing vintage collection!!!

    Great post! :)

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  8. Thank you for the comments! I love that necklace too! I got it last May and it is a summer staple!

    So, you know Kim too! Yay! Isn't she just the loveliest and kindest gal? I love her style!!!!

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  9. I am 95% sure I saw you on Saturday night now that I see photographs of you and what you wore. You look fantastic in your Saturday looks!

    HRF

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