Sometimes you plan outfits for a trip. Sometimes you try on said outfits approximate five times and you think you have nailed it. Nothing could be improved on and you are just simply good to go. Then you arrive at your trips destination and you try on an outfit. You look in the mirror and go “What on earth was I thinking? This doesn’t even look good!” I felt this way about half the clothes I packed for Vegas. I kept on trying clothes that I was so excited about before the trip but something was just off. So what’s a girl to do? Go shop at Zara across the street, five minutes away. And when that Zara happens to be having a massive sale, you let out a little scream and try to not look too giddy.
Jeans: Zara (similar)
Shoes: BCBG (similar)
Purse: XXI Forever (very similar)
Thankfully Zara saved the day and just to happened to go with the heels and purse I had already brought to Vegas. I went to Zara originally the first day we were there and just got these items. But then I had immediate regret and the next morning I rushed over and walked in the doors the moment they opened. I bought a few more things and it was the perfect amount of retail therapy for a busy weekend.
After I went shopping Andrew and I decided to go to the hot tub at the Venetian. The main level pool was being remodeled so I asked about where the other pools were. We were shown one that was completely empty and the guard said no one had been there all day. So Andrew and I had the entire pool/courtyard/three hot tubs to ourselves. I had gotten into the tub first and Andrew realized we needed towels. He put his phone back in his shorts and left. He came back and we relaxed for 30 minutes. Until we realized….his phone was still in his shorts. As was his wallet. That ended the relaxing morning promptly. Thankfully Andrew wasn’t too bummed out and we decided to just deal with the dead phone when we got back to Kansas.
The rest of the day we spent playing blackjack at the Bellagio. I had refused to play it the previous trip because the tables were so crowded and it was nothing but older men playing. This time we found a really nice dealer, which makes a HUGE difference in how fun the game is, and I actually won money!
Carly
That top is SO cute! Love it, and hope you guys got a replacement phone!
Carly
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Rachelle (http://pinksole.com/)
That top is so cute and the jeans fit perfectly. You look beautiful as always.
xo
PinkSole
Nina Piccini
adorable. I definitely felt your pain when I traveled in Ireland. Except I didn't have any extra room to buy clothes!!
xo, Nina
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Inge Jane
Your shoes are gorgeous!! Love the cute sweater too =)
Krysten @ Why Girls Are Weird
What a bummer about his phone, but yay for winning some money! I've only been in a casino one time, when I was on a cruise. I walked in with $5 and played slots till my money was gone. Kind of lame.
Nada Qamber
Those jeans really flatter your legs! The entire outfit is cute and simple, yay for the Zara that's 5 minutes away! I would love to go to vegas one day, Glad you had a blast, despite the dead phone and such xD
xoxo
Lauren {Fizz and Frosting}
That sweater is so darn cute! I WISH there was a Zara a bit closer to me. How I miss shopping there…
TheTinyHeart
I love the jewel detailing on the sweater! Yay for winning money at blackjack!
-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
Ladies in Navy
amazing top! i love the heels too! 🙂 you're so fab
ladies in navy
Jennifer Romero
That top!!! OMG..,amazing!
You look stunning as usual 🙂
oXo
Jenn
Kristina
I feel like that happens every time I go on a trip, I think because I get excited and try to plan new exciting outfits instead of sticking with my old standbys. The sweater you found is so cute!
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Brita
I ALWAYS have packing regrets when traveling. I thought it was just me. Either way, at least you were able to pick up some adorable pieces from Zara!
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Rose-et-Violet
Ugh packing for trips makes me so nervous! Sometimes I don't pack an appropriate outfit for a surprise event and I get so stressed out! Good thing you had a Zara sale going for you 🙂 I love the sweater and those jeans!
-Rose
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Alyson
such perfect pieces. I really love most how each piece fits you perfect. those jeans and that sweater!!
alyson
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Katie G.
Zara sale AND you won some money at blackjack? You really had some luck this weekend! 😉 The top you found is so cute! 🙂
Georgia Nicolaou
You look so beautiful!
BeautyInsideArt
Sara Strauss {Sincerely, Sara}
I've experienced the same thing where nothing I packed seemed to work! Lucky you found a Zara so close! The sweater and jeans look amazing on you! Yay I'm glad you played and won some money!
~Sara
Alyssa
This top needs to come live with my in my closet ASAP. Seriously, it's amazing!
Mona Piece
Love your outfit dear!
You have such a great sense of style, so inspiring <3
Have a nice day.
Love, Mona
Nikki
Love this outfit!! I would love to take a little trip to Zara 🙂 I am such a bad packer… I usually just throw a whole bunch of things in my bag and hope something works. Sounds like you had a great trip (minus the water damage).
Nikki
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Rachel Lynne
Oh my goodness this sweater top IS SO DANG CUTE! And that's EXACTLY WHAT YOU DO! I am horrible at packing for short trips, especially Vegas, because I only think about my going out outfits. Well you gotta look good during the day too, right?! YOU NAILED IT!
Darcy
Oh no!! I hope his phone is all fixed now! That is definitely no fun, but it sounds like you still had a good time!! The shopping in Vegas is seriously the best, gotta love that you found a great sale too!
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Sarah, How My World Runs
Very cute outfit! Haven't been to Vegas in forever, hope you had fun!
TaraMixandMatch
I love the cute embellishment on the sleeves!
Kate
The simplicity of the heels really make this for me!
Also, I completely know what you mean about arriving with a bunch of outfits and thinking WTF?!
awhite
We need a Zara in Kansas City am I right OR AM I RIGHT?!
Love this look; soft and pretty. You look lovely!
Hopefully the dead phone is now sorted- I've done that (dropped my phone into the dishwater; don't text and rinse, people). Suuuuuper fun times.
-Ashley
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Stylin' In St. Louis
I love ZARA I just wish there was one closer! You look so great! Skinny Minnie!
xo,
Jacqueline
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Ali Hval
loooooool! Packing for trips is THE WORST. Also being at college makes me cringe because my clothes are seperated–that means half my underwear is at home, and half at college, and THAT JUST MAKES ME UNCOMFORTABLE. Wow, tangent. ANYWHO.
You are absolutely darling. The details on your sleeves are a'stunnin'! AND HAPPY 23rd, OLD LADY!
Kenya Hunter
I love this so much! I am a complete Zara-holic! Just the most fabulous things there! My visit to Vegas was my first time in the retail store (I normally buy online). Anyway… great picks! Such a cute look!
xo, Kenya
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Lisa - respect the shoes
I unfortunately do this all the time – take all this time trying to put together outfits, pack said outfits then not much else, then get to location, try to put an outfit together and I look a mess. I'll never learn, because it happens all the dang time!
tastefulstyle
Love that sweater! It looks so great with the pop of pink!
Bummer about Andrew's phone, but I'm glad to hear that you didn't let that ruin your fun!
Maya McDonald
This ALWAYS happens to me! I think I've got the best 'fits ever, and then I get there and hate everything. I'm happy you found such a good find on your Las Vegas adventure! xx
Tea&Sequins
Haha I do this all the time when packing for trips! Thank goodness Zara saved the day. It sounds like you had an awesome trip! Happy belated birthday!
Kaitlin
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LyddieGal
I have this travel dream in which I leave my house with an empty (of clothes) suitcase and buy everything I could want or need when I get to my destination. I think that would be so fun. Or maybe it would turn out to be a huge mistake since i'd be shopping out of necessity and not out of want? I'll never know.
However shopping on vacation is super important and I think this new sweater is gorgeous and since it was on sale and you won money and it was your birthday, it was essentially free. Who doesn't love free clothes from Zara?
Bummer about andrew's phone though!
Chic on the Cheap
Elle Sees
i love a silver lining on a bad trip! i'm glad it worked out in the end.
Elle Sees
I meant temporarily bad!
Josephine Choo
i like the small details on the sleeves..sometimes the simplest make the perfect outfit,right? i always had the same feeling like you..packed everything and planned every outfits..ended up i hate all my clothes during the trip..guess we got the same DNA? haha
xo josephine
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Lindsay Truax
Yeah. Packing outfits rarely works for me. I am too spontaneous. But, you look very well dressed, I must say.
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Anna Gorina
You look great! I love your sweater!
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Nikki
Those jeans looks amaaaaaazing on you! And I'm loving your sweater / top too ^^ I haven't shopped at Zara in probably a year. I just can't bother entering the store anymore. It's always a mess and super crowded and that makes for stressfull shopping which I don't like at all. Anyway, congrats on the Black Jack wins and happy weekend! xo
Jeans and a Teacup
Packing is tough! I had to pack for 2 weeks in PA and 1 in Florida over the holidays and didn't know what I was going to feel like wearing. I end up not wearing half the stuff I pack and just buy more clothes at home too! But I'm loving the embellished sweater! What a great find!
~Jessica
Jeans and a Teacup
Priya
This is a really great look for you, Alissa! The dark jeans going straight into the heels make your legs look miles long! I would have definitely taken advantage of Zara shopping in Vegas too, and looks like you got some great pieces!
Happy belated birthday, too! I hope it was wonderful. I'm so glad you and Andrew were able to take a trip together, and to Vegas, no less! I celebrated my 21st there. I am seriously impressed that you actually played blackjack, I was was too nervous to do any of that!! Sounds like you guys had an amazing trip. Here's to a great 23rd year for you!!
perfectly Priya