the other vegas | kelly golightly

Las Vegas embodies the American clichés the world hopes are true, and the USA prays are not. — Mark Ellwood 

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Fred Baby and I kicked off the New Year with a roadtrip through the desert. He had business meetings in Las Vegas, and although we’ve both never been fans of the destination, we knew we’d enjoy the journey along the way.

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Nothing beats a desert roadtrip in my book. Plus, I had resolved to try to look at Vegas as optimistically as possible (the lights! the shopping! the shows! the food!). But despite my best intentions, the cons, like a smoke-filled casino, clouded my ability to appreciate Vegas’ charms.

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However, The Other Vegas, well that’s a different story.

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The Lake Mead National Recreation Area, located about 40 miles southeast of The Strip, is a beautiful and blissfully empty desert dreamland of sherbet-hued rocks, stellar sunsets and landscape evocative of the Australian Outback.

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It was just what the doctor ordered to start the New Year with a clear head.

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What’s your take on Vegas?

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I think it can be fun if you’re with a group of friends, but when solo or as a couple, not so much.

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Of course, maybe it’s like going to New York and only thinking Times Square is what the city is about.

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If you have any Vegas tips, I’m all ears!

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Stay tuned as I’ll be sharing my Vegas tips here soon!

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For now, my outfit details are below…

fun vintage pants | kelly golightly Pants: vintage | Coat: Lulu | Shoes: Zara (old) | Glasses: c/o Triple Graces

 photos by Fred Baby

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