Good Morning from Las Vegas!
11/08/2023
Well, I am in ADD paradise. How I wish the world sparkled and radiated like Vegas. That there might be Louis Vuitton stores on every corner (possibly more than Starbucks!) and writers were always gathered. Granted, I could do without the constant pot smell that permeates everything and shirtless men my boys' age trying to flirt with me to get me to buy a ticket. I want to shout, "Does your mother know where you are?"
On a sad note, I did not get to see any Bravolebrities at the airport. And I literally made the rounds. I took so long at the airport, my suitcase was in a back section and I had to go retrieve it. But the Vegas airpot has this bling store, where literally everything is rhinestone, and like all shiny things, it calls to me like a beacon.
Today is Cosplay day at the conference, so I am excited to see what everyone is wearing. If I were to cosplay, I'd need a newer handbag. Speaking of which, yesterday, I went to the "Princess Diana Exhibit" and it was in the Crystals mall, which forced me to walk by every expensive handbag known to womankind. Luckily, Loewe wasn't in there and that's what I've been coveting. I did walk by Celine, Chanel, Prada, Louis Vuitton and Burberry. The only handbag that tempted me was a brand I'd never heard of: Loro Piana. I took my past season's Burberry and LEFT!
Princess Diana's exhibit was meh. It was cool to see some her letters, but it didn't have enough of the fashion for my taste and it had an artist's rendition of her wedding dress created out of paper. That's weird, right? I did get a "Diana" wine glass for my troubles. I took this pic because this outfit was my favorite of hers. Until Prince Charles opened his mouth and said, "Whatever love is." Or whatever he said. Creep.
We went to the lovely solarium at Bellagio. It changes every season and Fall was a chef's kiss. Absolutely gorgeous and creative. Bellagio is where I go to get my Starbucks in the morning and it's also filled with expensive handbags. But since the espresso is $8 for a grande, I get the reality check I need and walk right out.
We also saw the new sphere out the windows and I have to say, it's really something. I did not expect to be so mesmerized by it, but it's very cool.
Today, I am working. I'm behind on this book, and I want to start doing two a year again, but it's been too chaotic in Arizona with all my travels, so prayers that I'll be back in California soon. If you have any Vegas tips, pass them along!