Style Scoop
April 7, 2011 - 2:05 am
Pool Party: Trump International Hotel invites Las Vegans to a free poolside summer swimwear fashion show and cocktail party from 4 to 7 p.m. April 16. Hosted by former "Celebrity Apprentice" participant Natalie Gulbis, guests will enjoy cocktails and DJ-spun tunes. RSVP by Saturday to trumplasvegashotel.com/rsvp.
Sak it to Me: Guerlain's Marcus Monson, national celebrity artist, makes an appearance from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 29 at Saks Fifth Avenue.
Pajama Party: The ninth-annual DJs for PJs event is from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 29. Local disk jockeys will encourage corporate and individual donations with broadcasts from five on-site locations, including Kohl's stores and Sunset Station. To learn how to donate, log onto djsforpjs.org or call 944-2464, ext. 21.
Neimans News: Rebecca Proctor, creative director for Mackenzie-Childs, makes a personal appearance from 1 to 4 p.m. April 15 at Neiman Marcus. Receive a special gift with your qualifying Mackenzie-Childs purchase. Neimans has launched a SCVNGR Challenge app for iPhone or Android. Simply "like" Neiman Marcus on Facebook to download the free app. Then you can complete special challenges throughout the store to earn points and rewards, like the chance to win a $2,500 gift card. This promotion ends Sunday.
The Arts: VG Strip at Neiman Marcus hosts a luncheon in honor of Nevada Ballet Theatre from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. There will be a KaufmanFranco fashion presentation hosted by designers Isaac Franco and Ken Kaufman and a brief performance by Nevada Ballet Theatre. Tickets are $150. To RSVP, call 243-2623 ext. 222.
Lovely Lunching: The Las Vegas Philharmonic Guild is holding a fundraising luncheon May 1 at Cili's. There will be a handbag auction during the event. To donate a designer or other high-end bag that is tax deductible, call 243-5222 or email tonilax@aol.com. To make a reservation, call 762-1877.
How To: Michael Boychuck's salon, COLOR at Caesars Palace, has launched "Find Your Color with Kate," a series of YouTube makeup tutorials by Kate Stromberg, COLOR's director of cosmetics. The first tutorial, Vegas Vixen, features Laura Croft, star of E! Entertainment's reality show "Holly's World." Visit youtube.com/caesarspalace to view the tutorials.
Save the Earth: In celebration of Earth Day, all proceeds from Buffalo Exchange's Dollar Day Sale April 16 benefit the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). All sale items offered for $1 each will go to the HSUS' Saving Animals by Saving Land programs.
Spaaaah: The Spa at Four Seasons has brought back its popular Spa Tapas, a unique way to pamper guests while highlighting individualized services and amenities. Spa Tapas are poolside and cost $40-$100.
Prom Time: Jessica McClintock at Fashion Show mall is accepting gently used dresses for Las Vegas Prom Closet, a nonprofit organization that provides complimentary dresses and accessories for local teens who can't afford the expense of a new dress. In exchange for donations, Jessica McClintock is offering a 15 percent discount on any new dress purchases. Donations are accepted through March. Prom goers can also enjoy a prom preview on the Fashion Show mall runway the weekend of April 15.
Ready to Care: The 12th annual A Flair for Care fashion show event, sponsored by Neiman Marcus to benefit Nathan Adelson Hospice, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Wynn Las Vegas. All proceeds from the event, which includes a Michael Kors fashion show, luncheon and gift drawings, go toward the hospice and its programs. Tickets are $250 each. To purchase, call 938-3910.
Celeb Style: Claire's, the jewelry and accessory chain, has launched clairespromstyle.com with style videos by Whitney Port. Take a quiz to be given your style profile and watch Port dish tips based on your style. Participants have the chance to win $1,000 and other prizes.
Hats Off: The Headwear Association, the 103-year-old organization devoted to promoting headwear and hats, has named Johnny Depp hat person of the year. The results were based on a global poll. Gwen Stefani was a distant second.
Yay for Yoga: Longtime yogi David Oliphant and personal trainer James M. Wong have opened Zen Yoga inside Emergency Arts in Downtown Vegas. The studio will help people find their zen through yoga, meditation and fitness classes. Specialized classes and workshops, rejuvenation weekends, partner yoga date night and small group training also will be held. For more information, call 769-2991.
Raining Men: Saks Fifth Avenue celebrates its annual Vegas Dozen 2011: The Men We Love and Why We Love Them at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Twelve men, including Carlos Santana, Jim Rogers and Dana White, will be honored for exemplifying great personal and professional commitment to the community. The event benefits the Nevada Cancer Institute and tickets are $100. RSVP at rsvp@nvcancer.org or call 821-0044.
Deals and Steals: A new website, nomorerack.com, has launched with fashion deals flashed eight times a day. This includes designer products reduced up to 90 percent and almost always 50 percent off. Beauty, fashion, kids, kitchen and products for men are all included. Deals last 24 hours or until they sell out.