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.

Posts by Susan Stapleton

Haute Event: Lil Jon and Kevin Federline at Blush

Tuesday night, Lil Jon and Kevin Federline were spotted at Blush Boutique Nightclub at Wynn Las Vegas with the hot spot’s managing partner Brandon Roque. Don Julio Tequila and Grey Goose cocktails fueled the party. Federline got on the mic, hyping up the crowd and giving a shout out to Lil Jon, congratulating him on his deejay residency at sister club Surrender at Encore Las Vegas, which kicks off Wednesday with a pre-Thanksgiving party.

Child’s Play: The Top 5 Mac and Cheese Dishes in Las Vegas

The addition of comfort food like your mom used to make arriving on restaurant menus brings a childhood favorite with upscale touches to your meal. And the choices in Las Vegas run the gamut from simple to complex. Instead of trying to sift through the menus, we turned to the experts, some of the top food writers in Las Vegas, to share their favorites. Here’s a look at some of the best mac and cheese dishes in Las Vegas. Don’t say we didn’t forewarn you; these picks are tasty.

Haute Event: Bam Margera Celebrates His New Book at Lavo; Nelly at Tao

Saturday night Bam Margera was at Lavo at the Palazzo to celebrate the success of “Jackass 3D” and the release of the new book, “Jackass: 10 Years of Stupid.” Margera hammed it up on the carpet before sitting down to dinner at the Italian eatery with friends. In the club he jumped into the deejay booth where he handed DJ Skratchy a CD — little did he know the CD of Die Antwoords “Ninja” would become the theme song for a surprise cake presentation. Margera and friends danced and made their way around the club, posing with fans.

Reed Krakoff Brings Luxury to the Forum Shops at Caesars

Coach’s creative director Reed Krakoff decided to branch off on his own to create a new eponymous luxury brand with women’s ready-to-wear fashions, handbags, shoes and jewelry. Consider it the more luxurious version of Coach that combines utility with femininity.

Rough Patches: The Top 5 Fall Spa Treatments in Las Vegas

With winter just around the corner, that means a season of shopping, holiday festivities and little time for yourself. Couple that with Vegas’ propensity toward arid weather and you have the perfect excuse to indulge yourself with a spa treatment (or three) to pamper your skin and escape from the frenzy of the season. And so you have to do as little thinking as possible, we’ve narrowed it down to these five fall spa treatments that will help you relax and unwind. Snatch up a couple for yourself or consider them a great gift for a like-minded friend.

Kiehl’s Teams Up with Jeff Koons to Redecorate Creme de Corps for the Holidays

Your favorite body lotion just got a little prettier and helps out a good cause, just in time for the holidays. Kiehl’s teamed up with artist Jeff Koons to adorn its iconic Creme de Corps collection with his iconic “Tulips.” And while the new look will make your bathroom (and bedside table, living room, handbag and every other spot your stash your Creme de Corps) a little prettier, Kiehl’s is donating 100 percent of the net proceeds up to $200,000 to the Koons Family Institute.

It’s Beaujolais Nouveau Time! Celebrate with a Special Dinner at Marché Bacchus

November is the time when the new Beaujolais Nouveaus debut, and Marché Bacchus celebrates the occasion with three-course meal inspired by the French wine. The French bistro and wine market is offering up this special menu on Thursday, Nov. 18, along with its regular menu.

Haute Toddies: Mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim Shares 5 Holiday Recipes from His New Book

One of the best ways to make your holiday party memorable is with a signature cocktail your guests will never forget. Enter Tony Abou-Ganim, a local mixologist who just published “A Modern Mixologist: Contemporary Classic Cocktails.” It’s a clever look at modern cocktails that features spirits and ingredients that make it easy for the amateur or pro to conjure up delightful drinks.

Ethel M Holiday Cactus Garden Goes 3-D This Season

One of Las Vegas’ treasures gets gussied up for the holidays. How can you not like something that combines the beauty of the Mojave Desert with chocolate? For the 17th year, Ethel M Chocolates presents its annual holiday Cactus Garden. And this year, it goes 3-D.

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