Elizabeth Sewell
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Recent Articles
Beautiful Spaces for All
February 28th, 2013
He’s been an expert for Oprah Winfrey, featured in publications such as InStyle and Elle Décor and recently created a line for Target, but interiors guru Nate Berkus also has a special connection to Las Vegas: His mother lives here. She’s a former interior designer, and Berkus says that’s where he gets his sense of style and his love for precious old things, which he talks about in his book, The Things That Matter.
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The Style Magnet
January 24th, 2013
Fashion sense must be stitched into Meghan Boyd’s DNA. At age 3, she was already astute enough to hide a pair of navy-blue pants her mother had given her. The pants were emblazoned with skiing sheep. “I would put them in the trash or tuck them under a couch cushion,” she says. “They were just embarrassing.”
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LaVey Ortiz-Kindred
The Makeup Artist
January 24th, 2013
Growing up, makeup artist LaVey Ortiz-Kindred left the girly duties to her mother. “My mom is really great at makeup, and she would try to get me and my sisters into creams, but I just wasn’t into it,” she says. The 30-year-old’s interest wasn’t riled until she watched the movie My Girl, in which Jamie Lee Curtis’ character worked at a funeral home. “I guess I was going through a morbid phase,” Ortiz-Kindred says.
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Minus the New
Guitarist Dave Knudson talks about mining Minus the Bear’s original sound for inspiration
November 1st, 2012
Eleven years after releasing their first EP, Minus the Bear returns to their progressive indie-rock roots. The Seattle-based outfit departed from the danceable, guitar-heavy tracks of their previous albums for 2010’s Omni, opting for keyboard-driven melodies, many with no trace of guitarist Dave Knudson’s signature chords.
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Boiling Point
Don’t sweat the temperature. Five of Las Vegas’ sartorial studs show how to dress for sizzling weather.
August 9th, 2012
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Isaiah Orlen
Director of sponsorship for the Venetian and the Palazzo, age 33.
August 9th, 2012
Orlen’s style is much like his roots—firmly planted in a New York City and Miami aesthetic. Accustomed to warm summer weather, he’s a pro at mixing lighter colors and fabrics into looks, which he calls “street couture.” Willing to take risks when dressing, Orlen says you should never say never when it comes to fashion. “Style and fashion change daily, and they reflect your personality.”
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Jared Garcia
Artist relations for XS and Tryst nightclubs at Wynn Las Vegas, age 30.
August 9th, 2012
Since his job in nightlife allows him the freedom to dress beyond the traditional suit, Garcia takes every opportunity possible to express his upscale casual style. Working in artist relations makes him the No. 1 go-to guy for Wynn Las Vegas’ roster of DJs, including Diplo and Afrojack. “I need to stay current and on top of trends, I don’t want an artist to come in and say, ‘Who is this guy and why is he taking care of me?’”
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Simon Rust Lamb
Chief operating officer for Insomniac Events, age 38.
August 9th, 2012
Describing his style as “private-school uniform with punk-rock details,” Lamb says part of his job is being a chameleon. Working for Insomniac, he drifts between the music and corporate worlds having to present himself appropriately whether he’s meeting with creatives or the mayor. Unexpected details and small surprises (think black buttons on a shirt) are ways that Lamb lets himself stand apart while still suiting up.
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Joe Pickens
Marketing and events assistant for Bagatelle Las Vegas, age 29.
August 9th, 2012
This is the first desert summer for Pickens, a Philadelphia native, who lived in Missouri before coming west in January. The newbie says time spent working as a model gives him the confidence to take risks with his style, and he finds inspiration in the oddest of places. “I was eating sushi and the color pattern of the fish struck me, so I thought if it works on sushi it can work on clothes.”
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Farid Matraki
Vice president and general manager of Crystals at CityCenter, age 45.
August 9th, 2012
A retail powerhouse whose domain is the high-end enclave Crystals, Matraki has made fashion his business for more than 20 years. Walking past stores such as Bottega Veneta, Gucci and Brunello Cucinelli daily means he has the very best of style right at his fingertips. Dressing the part of a high-end exec is just another day in the life.
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