Susan Stapleton

Living in Las Vegas hasn’t made life any tamer for Susan Stapleton. She loves to discover all that’s new in Sin City, whether it keeps her up all night or not. The city’s bevy of fine dining, hot clubs, happening casinos, and phenomenal fashions keep her buzzing all over The Strip. Stapleton grew up in the Midwest, has a degree in journalism, and spent eight years in Philadelphia covering the luxury market before moving to Vegas to cover fashion and beauty. When she’s not chronicling her adventures for Haute Living, she’s dining at a James Beard-worthy restaurant or testing the treatments at the hottest spas.

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Haute Event: More from the Hard Rock Hotel on New Year’s Eve

The Hard Rock Hotel attracted the celebrities, who picked the casino as their destination to ring in 2011. Rihanna stayed at Hard Rock on New Year’s Eve.

Haute Event: New Year’s Eve Private Concert at Cosmopolitan with Jay-Z and Coldplay

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas was the place to be for New Year’s Eve. The hottest ticket in town was the grand opening of the resort, which rang in 2011 with plenty of stars and style. Headliners Jay-Z and Coldplay played an intimate concert filled with surprises, kicking off a weekend-long star-studded celebration.

Haute Event: Jay-Z Holds a Private Party for Celebs Galore at Marquee at Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

It was a night unlike any other the Vegas Strip has ever seen at the grand opening of Marquee Nightclub & Dayclub at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on New Year’s Eve. Acclaimed global superstar DJ Erick Morillo kicked off the night with a set in the club’s Main Room and led the countdown to 2011, while Interscope’s Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre got the party started in the club’s VIP room with DJ Ross One.

Haute Event: DJ Loczi Kicks Off Electric Dream on New Year’s Eve at Studio 54

Studio 54 inside the MGM Grand was an explosive visual and auditory experience on New Year’s Eve for the launch of DJ Loczi’s Electric Dream, recurring every Friday. The already excited crowd went wild as the venue turned dark and Loczi took to the turntables set against a massive LED screen.

Haute Event: Kim Kardashian at Tao at the Venetian

Kim Kardashian celebrated the new year at her favorite place, Tao at the Venetian. She arrived in a silver hand-beaded asymmetric draped dress that was custom made by Marc Bouwer as well as signature Christian Louboutin heels.

Haute Event: Holly Madison at Lavo at the Palazzo

Holly Madison started New Year’s Eve with boyfriend Jack Barakat and best friend Angel Porrino for an intimate dinner at Lavo restaurant at the Palazzo. She arrived on the red carpet in a futuristic deco gold one strap asymmetrical dress paired with gold sparkle peep-toe slingback Christian Louboutins.

Haute Event: Estelle at Tryst Nightclub

Last night, Grammy Award-winning singer Estelle celebrated her New Year’s Eve as the master of ceremonies, handling the official countdown to midnight at Tryst Nightclub at Wynn Las Vegas. The songstress showed up in a black mini-dress with gold accents and long, auburn hair — a change from her signature usual bob hairstyle.

Haute Event: Rihanna at Pure Nightclub at Caesars Palace

Last night, pop diva Rihanna took Sin City by storm as she rang in 2011 at Pure Nightclub inside Caesars Palace. After spending the holidays in Barbados, the sexy songstress took off to Las Vegas to celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Las Vegas hot spot.

Haute Event: Ludacris at Vanity Nightclub at the Hard Rock Hotel

Ludacris rang in the new year for party-goers at Vanity inside the Hard Rock Hotel.

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