Viva Las Vegas (part II)

Posting part two of my vacation pics has me already craving to go somewhere else! Last week I was sipping Coronas pool side and floating on a lazy river and today I'm in New Jersey, sitting at my desk in 100 degree (and humid) heat --SPARE! Anyway, I'll stop complaining now.....

take me back to THIS. right now.

remember when I told you in {this post} I was playing around with wigs for fun? Welp, this fab one found her way to vegas for some fun. You know what they say, what happens there, stays there? I thought to myself, where else would be the perfect place to rock some faux hair. If not Vegas, then I don't know where. The amazing thing about wig wearing is hair styling time is reduced to about 1 minute. Put hair in bun, slip on and secure wig. Done. My own hair is very thick and naturally curly, and my regular style time is about an hour since I straighten it. When you're hanging in the pool all day, this is NOT something you want to be doing every night before you go out. Personally, I think this idea is genius. And no one could tell the difference ; ) Luck be a lady tonight!

Other than wig wearing, want to know another vacation tip? Tell everyone it's your anniversary. Now before you all start judging me and telling me how I'm a lying little conniver, think about it. You get special treatment, everyone is a little nicer to you, and it really doesn't hurt anyone. You might even get some free stuff and special seating at restaurants. See free glasses of anniversary champagne above. Cheers!

#sorryimnotsorry

or free desserts like this delicious creme brulee with strawberries and basil -- delish!

After dinner we hit up this bar called Minus 5 which was -- negative 5 degrees! The entire bar is made of ice, and you have to wear big jackets, gloves and ugg boots on admittance. Let me tell you, that ish was coooooold. D and I lasted maybe 10 minutes in there, but I think it was cool (no pun intended) to have for the experience. I love different stuff like this!

shameless selfies.

Funny story about this flower - I'm not sure what they are called but they look like giant purple dandelions. Anyway, they were down in the casino lobby of the Monte Carlo, and D wanted to surprise me before dinner by showing up at our door with flowers in hand. Since they didn't sell flowers downstairs he "greased" the concierge to let him take one. It was actually really cute opening the door to our hotel room to see him standing there with a gigantic flower pretending to take me out on a date. He's cute like that ; )

This night's line-up was sushi and tickets to see David Copperfield. We have been craving sushi since we usually get it once a week, and we were a little worried it wouldn't compare to our favorite place in Hoboken. But it's vegas, so obviously they were fresh and amazing!!

The restaurant was called "Shibuya" at the MGM Grand. Keep saying the word and it keeps getting funnier -- I swear!

I told you saying it's your anniversary pays off. more "complimentary" desserts!

shameless I know.

So fun story about going to see David Copperfield. One, let me start with a fun fact. D is a magician. Yes ladies, he's done magic since he was a kid and even into adulthood he performed at children's birthday parties. I know -- this was a huge selling point when we first started dating ; )

Anyway, David Copperfield was near and dear to D's heart as a fellow magician -- he looked up to him and was inspired by him as a child. So naturally, if something is important to D, it's important to me. So we bought tickets to the show. Long story short, I was chosen out of the audience (personally by David himself) and I performed a trick with him where he turned a piece of paper into a rose by lighting it on fire! See said rose above. I kid you not, I was right there trying to figure out how he did it, but I'm still at a loss for words. But is it bad that the whole time I was in front of the large audience (and on the large jumbo screen for the seats in the back) I was thinking "oh god, I hope my wig is on straight....."

haha after the trick was done - he got a kiss on the cheek too. I think D might be jealous I kissed his childhood idol! : )

D representin' with the magicians oath!

me and my magical Copperfield rose : )

And sadly, this was our last night. boo. 

Last pic I took in our hotel room before we left for the airport. Ps. best traveling outfit include tshirt, fitted yoga pants for comfort, my hot pink Nike Airmaxes (the most comfortable sneakers EVER), jean jacket and hat. You feel like you're wearing pajamas but still look a little put together.

straw hat // denim jacket // yoga pants // tshirt // sneakers

Bye, bye Vegas. It's been real. Real fun ; )

and hello New Jersey.

xo Steph

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