Postcards from Vegas
The look of Las Vegas stretches much further than the Strip. Sure, we know how to vamp it up like nobody’s business when a trip to Las Vegas Boulevard is in order but when at home, locals take on a style all their own. That translates to something distinctly different for Summerlin, Downtown Las Vegas, the UNLV area and Green Valley. We show you how ZIP codes around town lean toward certain dress codes. And, yes, we threw the Strip in there for good measure. Take a look and decide which area best suits your style. Perhaps a move is in order.
Stylist: Nancy Rosu for nancyrosu.com
Stylist’s Assistant: Britany Grant
Makeup: Rachel Thomasula; Kelly McGuire for Uptown Hair Studio
Hair: Cora Leininger and An Nguyen for Euphoria Institute of Beauty
Models: Jessie Geneva (Green Valley); Kayla Henderson (UNLV area); Anne Rivera (downtown); Polina McDowell (Summerlin) and Meredith McCannel (the Strip), all for Impact Models & Entertainment
valley girl
This girl prefers to do her lounging at Green Valley Ranch and skips the valet, which leaves her standing tall on comfortable yet stylish heels. She dresses without pretension and experiments with younger, promising designers such as Yigal Azrouël, alice + olivia and Temperley.
Temperley knit dress, $1,360, Outfit at Wynn Las Vegas; Jimmy Choo leather tote, $1,850, and Tod’s Jodie with Esquire loafers, $445, both available at Neiman Marcus
school daze
Whether out of necessity or a pure love of vintage, the UNLV girl has a penchant for all things second-hand. She also favors clothes with some give, not so much out of preparation for the Freshman 15 but moreso for an easy transition between the dorms and classes.
going down
Like any girl who calls downtown home, she demonstrates a rough around-the-edges kind of glamour. Leather and skulls sit very well with this one, as do skinny jeans and stiletto heels.
Alexander McQueen studded leather jacket, $5,995, Outfit at Wynn Las Vegas; Rock ‘n’ Republic whiskey blue and copper skinny jeans, $295, Mojitos at Wynn Las Vegas; Balichi half-sleeve gauze T-shirt, $45, balichi.com; Alexander McQueen skull clutch, $1,010, and Marni Stivale boot, $840, both available at Neiman Marcus
high society
The Summerlin lady has places to go and people to see, but that doesn’t keep her from maintaining a shiny polish. Flats work best for her, especially when they bear a designer logo. And, we don’t want to say she comes with a lot of baggage, but this trend setter needs a big, slouchy tote to put everything right where she needs it.
Rock ‘n’ Republic rebel blue skinny jeans, $233, Mojitos at Wynn Las Vegas; Matthew Williamson cocoon sweater, $918, Outfit at Wynn Las Vegas; Balichi gauze V-tee, $35, Balichi.com; Balenciaga slouchy tote, $1,245, and Tory Burch leather Reese ballet flat in lipstick red, $225, both available at Neiman Marcus
strip show
You know her when you see her. The sparkly "go get em’ " dress, dainty handbag and heels that demand a long stare always give her away. She’s headed for the Strip and she wants everyone to know it.
Malandrino starlight dress, $1,400, Manolo Blahnik Chibiya boots, $945, and Balenciaga doublure bijouterie, $995, all available at Neiman Marcus
