Month: May 2014

Vegas Style at Aria Resort Hotel

Posted on May 30, 2014 by

When you feel like a quick getaway, there’s no place like Las Vegas. The perfect spot for a quick weekend trip with lots to do ’round the clock from lounging by the pool to hitting the casinos! I discovered one place where you can do it all without ever leaving your hotel: the gorgeous Aria at City Center. I put together some Vegas-inspired outfits to experience the hotel’s many places for fun. Click the images to shop* each item.

At the Casino

First order of business in Vegas is to hit the casino, especially one as lovely as the Aria’s Deuce Lounge. You’ll fit right in with playing card skinny pants, a casual white top, red shoes made for walking, and sparkly purse with dangling dice charm.

Poolside

Vegas is the perfect place to show off your poolside style with a retro leopard print swimsuit and ironic Elvis tote bag to carry your sunbathing essentials. Then strut over in your stylish sandals to the Aria’s gorgeous Liquid Pool and Lounge.

Nightclub Look

The Aria’s Haze nightclub was made for dancing the night away and you’ll look ready to rock in a vintage-inspired, strapless dress with gold detailing, worn with gold-heeled stilettos and playful dice-shaped purse.

Viva Las Vegas!
Kastle

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Tags: Aria, Aria at CityCenter, Fashion, Las Vegas, MyVegasStyle, Vegas Style, Women's Fashion

Month: May 2014

A Fond Farewell to Kate Mantilini Restaurant

Posted on May 27, 2014August 26, 2015 by stilettocity

In the many years I’ve lived in Los Angeles, I’ve seen a lot of beloved places come and go, but one that makes me exceptionally sad is the closing of Kate Mantilini restaurant in Beverly Hills. This spacious eatery is home to a generous menu with lots of healthy options, huge portions and great taste. Plus, it is one of the few, if not the only, nice restaurant that serves late, which has been a perfect spot to hit after a night on the town.

Late actor Harry Lewis and wife Marilyn opened Kate Mantilini in the 1980s after first opening Hamburger Hamlet on the Sunset Strip in 1950, (another long gone beloved restaurant.) The Lewis’ sons Adam and David took over the business in 2009, with Adam as the CEO and David as executive chef.

The restaurant has been a favorite of celebrities and the stylish set. The place is set up for people watching with a large open space and big wooden booths that rim the giant windows. It’s almost like a walking a runway being seated by the host as you pass by an audience of tables and patrons at the bar. Because of the late night hours, many like me, came after a night out, dressed in their finest evening clothes.

I’ve lost count of how many famous people we’ve spotted at Kate’s and nobody bothers them. We all know we’re just there for the great food and stellar staff. Speaking of which, one of the things I’ll miss most is our favorite waiter, Robert, a guy who looks like a character actor himself but took pride in being one the best, and friendliest, waiters in town. We always asked for a table in his section and he treated us great.

For one of my last nights there, I wore one of my favorite vintage dresses, a gauzy floral print dress from the late ‘50s/early ‘60s that features a cape-like drape in the back. After all, this is a place to see and be seen!

And just who was Kate Mantilini, whom the restaurant is named after? Supposedly she was quite an independent spirit and had a romantic affair with owner Marilyn’s uncle. She dabbled in boxing promotion and was an early female entrepreneur in the 1940s, which captured Marilyn’s imagination. While the family wasn’t thrilled that a mistress became the namesake of the family business, the story has now become part of restaurant history.

Kate Mantilini Beverly Hills will close on June 14. Catch it while you can.

9101 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, www.katemantilinirestaurant.com

Thanks for the memories,

Kastle

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Tags: Kate Mantilini Beverly Hills, Vintage clothing

Month: May 2014

ModCloth Design A Scarf Print Contest

Posted on May 23, 2014 by

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ModCloth is launching its second Make the Cut Contest of the year! Not familiar with Make the Cut? It’s a fashion design contest, and in this edition, they’re giving contestants a template on which to create a print pattern for a scarf. The talented winner will have their design produced by and sold on ModCloth, plus they’ll receive a $500 prize! But first, the top 10 submissions will be hosted on the Be the Buyer page, where the community will vote for their faves. Design submissions will be accepted now until Friday, 5/30, and the voting begins on Monday, 6/9. Official contest rules can be found here.

Need some inspiration. Check out some of the cute printed scarves currently on the ModCloth site:

Good luck!
Kastle

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Tags: Accessories, Contest, design, Fashion, fashion design, ModCloth, scarf, women's apparel, Women's Fashion

Month: May 2014

Essentials for Summer Style

Posted on May 17, 2014 by

Memorial Day is right around the corner and that means the official start of summer. Is your wardrobe summer-ready? Spruce it up with a touch of cuteness and glamour with this retro-inspired pieces! I searched the web to find you the essential women’s fashion items to add to your summer season.

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Every summer I like to treat myself to a new sundress. This cute gingham dress features a built-in bullet bra for that Hollywood glamour silhouette. Retro swimwear is getting easier to find, like this Esther Williams-brand suit, which hides those trouble spots and accentuates your curves.

You can’t get through all that sunshine without protecting yourself with sunglasses and a sun hat. I love these vintage-inspired cat glasses and super cute Cabana hat with oversized brim that features a drawstring interior band so it stays on snug.

Your tootsies with stay cool in stylish sandals like these adorable ones with seahorses. And you can tuck away all your essentials in a generously-sized straw tote.

Ready, set, bring on the summer!
Kastle

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Month: May 2014

Look of the Day: Shopping Day

Posted on May 10, 2014 by

One of my favorite things is to go shopping. Even if it’s just window shopping, I love making little wish lists of future outfit possibilities. And why not get dressed up for it? I see way too many people frumping around in sweatpants these days. This is Los Angeles, the city is crawling with celebrities and powerful people, you never know who you’re going to run into – plus, it gives me more to look at!

For this day, I put on a bright yellow, vintage, shift dress and matched the red trim with my shiny, red, t-strap shoes. I’ve had these shoes since my teens and I still love them! The red bag, featuring a pinup postcard, was custom-made by some creative gal who was vending at a hot rod show I went to years ago. There isn’t a tag inside. I wish I could find her so I could buy more, it’s one of my favorites! The drop earrings I picked up at a vintage store. While all the items here are one-of-a-kind, I’ve included links* below where you can shop for a similar look of the day!

Shop:

Retro shift dress

Red shiny shoes

Red, retro, shiny bag

Drop earrings

Photos by Erica Hampton, be sure to check out her work.

Shop on!
Kastle

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Month: May 2014

Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Posted on May 5, 2014 by

Moms, we gotta love ‘em. They might make us crazy once in a while but they gave us so much, like that little gesture of bringing us into this world. This Mother’s Day, treat your mom to a gift to make her feel like the beautiful creature that she is. I know my mom always loves skin care and makeup products and is always asking about the latest things I’m using. So I thought I would put together a few gift ideas to get that special lady in your life – or add it to your own wish list for Mother’s Day!

All items are available at your local Sephora or click the image to shop online* (great for when you need to express ship to moms who live elsewhere!)

FRAGRANCE

What mom doesn’t like to smell pretty? These fragrances will look lovely sitting on her dresser and she’ll think of you every time she glances at them and puts ‘em on.

MAKEUP

Every lady loves to play with makeup. This gift palatte from Sephora guarentees she’ll never run out of options to try. And if you mom is anything like my mom, she can’t get enough lipstick! She may not have heard of the long-wearing Lip Tars from OCC that have recently gone from a pro makeup artist’s secret to the mainstream, so get her this perfect sampler set.

SKIN CARE

OK, admit it, you may have helped put a few lines on your mother’s face. Time for payback for all the worrying and squabbling. Get her these skin care sets to care for her skin and fight the aging process.

Now go tell you mother how beautiful she is!

Happy mother’s day!
Kastle

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