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

Smoke Rings: The Top 5 Cigar Bars in Las Vegas

Smoking is serious business in Las Vegas. New smoking statutes that went into effect in 2007 may have made it illegal to smoke where food is served, but that hasn’t stopped some of the city’s smoking dens from finding a way to keep their aromatic stogies on the menu with separate rooms and their own ventilation systems. So if it’s a beauty out of the Dominican Republic or something so close to a true Cuban that you desire, we have your top five cigar bars in Las Vegas. Smoke ’em if you got ’em.

Haute Event: Bust a Move with Tone Loc and Young MC

Moves were busted and things were wild at Studio 54 at the MGM Grand on Saturday night when rappers Tone Loc and Young MC celebrated Labor Day weekend with performances at the iconic Vegas hotspot. The energetic party-goers were treated to concerts by both legends of the rap industry as they danced the night away at one of Sin City’s hottest parties.

Haute Event: Taylor Dayne Performs at Studio 54

MGM Grand’s Studio 54 welcomed pop star Taylor Dayne Sunday for a night of throwback partying. Following a delicious dinner at Pearl, Dayne arrived at the legendary nightclub looking demure in a floor-length snakeskin-printed silver dress cinched at the waist. Showing her gracious personality, Dayne posed for photographs and mingled with fans before making her way into the electric party.

Haute Events: Kelly Rowland at Surrender; Apl.de.ap at XS

Singer Kelly Rowland closed out Labor Day weekend at Surrender Nightclub at Encore Las Vegas with a 15-minute performance underneath the stars. The former Destiny’s Child member arrived at the Las Vegas hot spot shortly after midnight and spent time relaxing in a luxurious bungalow drinking Red Bulls and Fiji water.

Haute Event: Lil Jon, Tinsel Korey and Nicky Hilton Party It Up at the Hard Rock

The Labor Day holiday weekend drew celebs galore at the Hard Rock Hotel this weekend. At Rehab, “Twilight” actress Tinsel Korey had a good time with friends.



Haute Event: Carmen Electra Takes over Moorea Beach Club

Moorea Beach Club at Mandalay Bay was smokin’ hot today as triple threat and gorgeous model Carmen Electra hosted Labor Day weekend. First stop was the red carpet where Electra — looking spectacular in a Jay Godfrey dress, black Fendi heels and Tom Ford sunglasses — posed for photos and conducted interviews. Excited fans and guests of Mandalay Bay lined up along the rail to catch a glimpse and take a photo of Electra as she made her way down the red carpet. Also making an appearance was Electra’s beau, Rob Patterson. The two quickly took a photo together before Patterson hurried off the carpet to let Electra work her magic.

Haute Event: LeAnn Rimes Celebrates Her Birthday at Tabu with Eddie Cibrian

Country music sensation LeAnn Rimes celebrated her 28th birthday with live-in boyfriend Eddie Cibrian at Tabú Ultra Lounge at the MGM Grand last night. With an entourage of a dozen of their closest friends, Rimes and Cibrian hit the red carpet holding hands and with smiles on their faces, acting very much in love after recent cheating allegations.

Haute Event: Chelsea Handler, Lo Bosworth and More at Tao and Lavo on Saturday

Labor Day weekend festivities continued on Saturday at Tao Beach at the Venetian as LMFAO took over the deejay booth for the packed pool party. The always lively duo and their Party Rock Crew kept the crowd entertained, surprising partiers with an impromptu performance of their hits “I’m in Las Vegas B***H,” “Get Wild” and “Shots.”

Haute Event: Sean “Diddy” Combs Gets the Party Going at Wet Republic

The world’s biggest party host Sean “Diddy” Combs hosted the hottest Labor Day weekend celebration today at MGM Grand’s Wet Republic. Thousands of ecstatic partygoers anxiously awaited his arrival as Diddy tweeted to the world “Walkin in Wet Republic!! Rt now!!! Let’s go Vegas! Ciroc for everyone!”

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