Friday, May 29, 2009

VeggieGirl Gone Wild? : Part Five

The night that we had all been waiting for in Las Vegas had finally arrived - a night of "club-hopping," haha. And my oh my, was it a night (and early morning) that none of us would ever forget.




**Saturday, May 16th & Sunday, May 17th: Late Night and Early Morning, Respectively**




Before heading over to the Palms Resort & Casino (which is located off of the Vegas strip), we obviously had to get ready before going out. In my family, this usually means taking photos:



"Alright, enough photos!! Let's go already!!"



Our first stop at The Palms was The Playboy Club, since it opened much earlier than the other clubs.




Entrance to the Playboy Club...




Inside the Playboy Club. Very swanky and sophisticated.




The whole gang.




Me and my brother...




My brothers with our bunny waitress.




The man himself, Hugh Hefner.




View of the strip from the Playboy Club...




Another view of the strip. Las Vegas is seriously gorgeous at night (duh).




Before heading over to the Ghostbar nightclub, my sisters-in-law decided to get tattoos while at The Palms, at Huntington Ink.




One of my sisters-in-law, getting a tattoo. This tattoo parlor was ridiculously clean, classy, and professional - if you are going to get a tattoo, I suggest getting it there!!




Her end result = a "B" in the middle of the heart for "Billy" (my brother/her husband's name).




And here is my other sister-in-law, with basically the same tattoo design (her tattoo has a "D" in the middle of the heart for "Danny," my brother/her husband's name).




After my sisters-in-law were done getting their tattoos, and my brothers and I returned from a "wild goose-chase with a hothead/lunatic cab driver" cab ride back from our hotel over to The Palms again (to get my forgotten ID in my hotel room - this is all too long and complicated of a story/adventure to fully share, haha), it was officially time to head to Ghostbar.





"Welcome to Ghostbar."





We were all dancing, having a great time (even though the see-through glass floor was a little daunting, since we were on the 56th story of The Palms)...





...but then we found out that apparently we were not supposed to be doing that.

My dad could not stop laughing when he saw this sign, so he proceeded to photograph it.





Around 2:00am, we hopped over to the Moon Nightclub - a decision that we would all soon regret.



Inside Moon. If there were to be a fire in the club, we would all die basically. No breathing room whatsoever in this trashy club (even though it is one of the most popular nightclubs in Las Vegas...).


The only good thing about Moon was the retractable roof - pretty cool...

But between the trashy go-go dancers and crowd itself, this club was awful.



Take my advice = go to the Playboy Club, go to Ghostbar; skip Moon. Ick.

Too many nasty stories that happened at Moon, haha ;-)




Although we had planned on going to the Rain nightclub as well, we were all just too revolted by our experiences at Moon to go any further.

Considering that our bodies were still not adjusted to the 3-hour time change, we were more than ready to call it a night (err, morning) anyways.


This concluded our last night and early morning in Las Vegas. The weekend flew by!!





**Please stay tuned for Part Six of the VeggieGirl Gone Wild? blog post series - last one, I promise!!**

78 comments:

Krista said...

I don't think I've ever seen you with make up...very nice, girly!!! Too bad Moon was a drag, but at least the other 2 bars were successes. And may I ask, where oh where is YOUR tattoo??? :)

Can't wait to see #6! ;)

Victoria said...

Ugh. Hates clubs like that last one. Glad you had so much fun though! And your dress is gorgeous!

livelaughlyss said...

I want to see a full length pic of that cute dress!!!!

Jenny said...

you are too gorgeous miss VG! looks like you had the time of your life :)

Snooky doodle said...

wow what a night :)

Jess said...

So jealous you went to the Playboy Club. Glad that you gave it such good reviews. I agree with livelaughlyss...full length pictures please, you looked so sophisticated!

eatfabinnyc said...

Your family is an awesome party family! You're making me miss my vegas trip so much, you guys had such a blast! You are so gorgeous, i'm so jealous :) Hope all is going well with you :) I love reading these, lady!
xoxo
s

MaryBe said...

You look so pretty with makeup on!
That tattoo parlor in the Palms had it's own TV show for a while but I can't remember the name of it - I think it was Inked.
Every crazy night in Vegas should end in a tattoo session!

Bec said...

so much fun, love the dress. You and it are both gorgeous!

Erica said...

Just gorgeous! So glad you got to live it up for your birthday. Your family is so cool- I love the matching tats!

seesaraheat said...

Gorgeous makeup job! Thanks for the tips on the clubs, I'll keep that in mind when I go back next year. I def want to go to that tattoo parlor, it was on that tv show, I think it was called Inked? Loving your recaps, glad you had a good time (except for Moon)!

Julie said...

look at you baller at the playboy club! LOVE that dress! you look gorgeous :)

shelby said...

Oh gosh...you had some crazy stories! I can't believe that all happened in one night! haha

Gorgeous photo love, your makeup is flawless!

polly said...

you go-juss, Veggie!! Love the pics and of course, you! XOXO

Tyler said...

LOVE the makeup! I'm terrible at doing nighttime eyeshadow. Your's looks great! I want to see some dancing Veggie Girls pics!

Amanda said...

you look GORGEOUS!

your family certainly knows how to do vegas right!

Heather McD (Heather Eats Almond Butter) said...

VG, you looked smokin hot. Seriously, you're gorgeous. Loved all the clubbing pictures. I could not even imagine clubbing with my family. Ha, that would be hilarious! Again, glad you had such a good time in Vegas. Looking forward to your final post from the trip!

K from ksgoodeats said...

Move over Tyra - VG is in the house! You're looking FIERCE in that picture!! See through glass floor? I would have probably peed my pants if I was on that - heights and I don't mesh very well. Ewww the nasto clubs :( Sorry that one wasn't a hit!

Can't wait for round 6 :)

Clumbsy Cookie said...

You look so cute in these pictures!!! That's so funny you weren't supose to be dancing at that bar! Cool tatooes too!

Nicole said...

Ooh, la, la, don't you look HOT! I can imagine you were swatting away the admirers all night long:) Looks like you had a blast all told!

Dawn said...

I would love to go to the Playboy Club. I hear the bathrooms there are to die for gorgeous!
Love the Ghostbar.
And yeah, Huntington Ink is the place for the best tats.

talesofexpansion said...

whoa whoa vg, i love when you rock the glamour shots!

i'm glad you had a fun night out ... and that you cut short your time at the nasty clubs. always so hit or miss at those places!

CeciLiA said...

I sense your style is CLASSIC, CHIC ... am i right? You look SMOKING hot girl - bet lotsa guys try to hit on ya eh?? HAHA

Oh, I hate it when nightclubs are PACKED to the max, my feet get step on once by a girl (with a 4 inch heels I might add), it was painful!

Again, please post up ANOTHER one asap, you know I'm impatient! :D

Adam said...

What's up with all the one word name bars? I guess that's the new thing :)

That's funny that there is no dancing on a glass floor that's way up in the heavens. Who would of thought that? I mean come on, it has to be ridiculous thick :)

Glad you had an awesome time. Nice dress by the way.

Andrea@WellnessNotes said...

You look great! :) And your updates are sooo much fun; it'll be years until I can even think about another Vegas trip, but your posts are like a mini vacation... :)

amy. said...

Gotta love Hef and the Bunnies :)

Glad you at least enjoyed two of the three clubs!

Shannon (The Daily Balance) said...

you and that dress are STUNNING!

xo

lilveggiepatch said...

Your eyes are beautiful! The Playboy Club looks like so much fun, and what a gorgeous view from the top.

What kind of club doesn't like dancing?!

spidersfrommars said...

You look so gorgeous!
So nice to hear you enjoying your time.
I'll keep the tattoo suggestion in mind ;)

Sarah said...

I LOVE your dress!!! Where did you get it?? Glad you had fun - trash club aside!

jessica said...

what a lot of fun and excitement.
enjoy!

Ricki said...

Sounds like so much fun! And the Playboy club--wow, a blast from the past!

Erin said...

Yay, I've been waiting all week for this post! It's AWESOME!
I can't imagine clubbing with my family, I think it's so cool that you did with yours. Sounds fabulous!

Veg-a-Nut said...

Looks like another fantastic night except for the nasty club. I couldn't stop laughing when I read the sign no dancing!!! Waiting on the edge of my seat for the next installment. Oh, by the way, Your picture is stunning!

Angelea said...

Lovin' the Vegas recap!

Side note: my little one and I have been catching up on your VeggieGirl TV episodes over breakfast lately. He loves you! Now we are completely caught up and we NEED MORE Veggie Girl TV! :)

Just wanted to let you know that we love it!

Erin of Care to Eat said...

You just look so beautiful honey love.
Your family keeps it real!
Moon sounds like a trash fest!
I'm still waiting for the post when you flash us your ta ta's!
(You KNOW I couldn't resist. I mean, it's VG Gone Wild!)

ChickPea said...

I know I must sound like a broken record, but...I LOVE YOUR DRESS!

Haha icky stories at Moon...

Koko said...

Oh my gosh- this looks soooooooo fun! Love seeing the inside pics on all the clubs (and getting the scoop on them!)

Carrie™ said...

You had the best birthday ever! I can't wait to see what comes next.

FoodsThatFit said...

Your family sounds like such a blast to hang out with! What a fun trip, and I have really enjoyed reading your post recaps about it. You look gorgeous as always Liz!

Thinspired said...

You're quickly putting all my previous Vegas experiences to shame! What a night! You are gorgeous...love the dress and smokey eye makeup :)

Vegetation said...

I've loved reading all about your holiday! (Call it living vicariously through someone else ;)). It looks like you had such a wonderful time!

Emily said...

Wow! Those tattoos are wild. I love it.

Vegas really is beautiful at night. Can't wait to see it. These are all great pictures.

Annie said...

Great photos, lots of fun! Thanks for the heads up if I EVER get to visit Las Veagas at least I know where to go!

Katrina said...

You kill me! hahahaha
BTW- amazing job on the eye makeup!

Sarena Shasteen said...

This sounds like such a fun adventure with your family. It is nice that you all are so close!

curlytop said...

VG,

First off-Happy Saturday! Hooray for weekends!

I think you looks so gorgeous in that picture. I'm lovin the eye shadow! Beautiful darlin!

That sign cracks me up! Apparently we need signs for everything these days.

Hope your weekend is wonderful!

With Love,
Emily

vegannurse said...

Awesome pics, VeggieGirl! It seems like you had quite the weekend.. glad you had a great time!

LOVE the dress!

Laci said...

awesome clubbing adventures VG! And you are so cool in those black dresses! :-)

CoconutGal said...

How pretty are you?! Very!
You have the best taste in dresses. LOVE them :-)
I'm glad you have such a fun-loving family and I TOO forgot my ID my first night out on the town when I turned 21.... ohhh fun stuff.

Have a fab weekend and I hope you are feeling well today, talk soon! xoxo

Elyse said...

Oh how I loved reading this post. My boyfriend's brother lives in Vegas, so next time I'm there, I'm going to make everyone go to your recommended clubs--not Moon. That sign is pretty hysterical by the way--so glad your dad photographed it! Sorry I've been away for the past week; I had a good friend in town and wasn't able to do much on the computer. I'm back now, though :)

lisa (dandysugar) said...

Hey! I just read through all parts of your Vegas adventure....What an exciting fun escapade! Ouch, you're so hot! Glad you enjoyed your trip!

Rose 'n' Coffee said...

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I know you probably won't notice me after the loads of comments you have, but I'd love you to check out my blog, if you have time.

lighterportions said...

You are SO classy girl, LOVE it! I love that you guys hit up the Playboy Club first haha.

Umm.. glass floors and retractable roofs though, seriously? I NEED to go clubbing in Vegas! NEED TO! Even if Moon sucks haha.


And I'm pretty sure Huntington is where my friend got her tattoo while she was in Vegas!

Peabody said...

Interesting that the is no dancing at Ghostbar...what an odd sign.

aTxVegn said...

How fun! And you look lovely!

Amanda (Two Boos Who Eat) said...

I'll have to check out ghostbar when I go to Vegas next month! Thanks for the suggestion.

RhodeyGirl/Sabrina said...

Liz you are so insanely gorgeous! amazing smile!!!!

looks like you had a fun night with the fam!!! :)

Elizabeth said...

Thanks for stopping by my site! I've enjoyed reading about your Las Vegas adventures! I can't wait to read part six of your trip! I'm also looking at some of your recipes! I'll have to try some out soon!

Cookie baker Lynn said...

So glad to see you're having such a good trip. Thanks for the club reviews. I can feel like I've been there without actually having to go.

sweetkaroline said...

wow there's a part six! can't wait to read it, have been living vicariously through your portrayals of vegas and loving every second!

sara said...

Veggie Girl = BEAUTIFULLLLL!!!!!!

thresholdofgreatness said...

I'm just now catching up on all your Vegas posts. It looks like you had an amazing time! I'm always impressed by how close your family seems. And, your dress is gorgeous in this post!

Mimi said...

Wow, you have such sophisticated features!

Teehee, glad to see you had some good club-hopping times, even if there were a few bumps along the way!

Lori said...

Looks like a crazy fun time! I love your dress by the way. We are crazy about Vegas. We went last year for NYE and are headed back out in November. It is always so much fun!

Lauren said...

You look beautiful and your makeup is flawless! :) Love the dress!

Sagan said...

FUN! I'm still laughing over that sign, it's great. What kind of make up did you use? It looks perfect for a night out on the town!

Diana said...

Ya look HAWT! Thanks for the club recommendations - I'll keep it in mind for next month!

Rose said...

I just got caught up on all your adventures. Looks like a great vaca!

darya said...

Love the Audrey Hepburn pose! Not sure you can "gone wild" while looking so classy ;)

theskinnyplate said...

What a fun night!! You look gorgeous!!

Darius T. Williams said...

Okay - so you guys were ALL over Vegas - I love it!

Melisser; the Urban Housewife said...

Looks like someone got her makeup done! Saucy!

elise said...

SOOOOOOOO fun! glad you and your fam had such a blast. looks like dancing the night away was the perfect birthday/holiday getaway :)

Kath said...

You wild, wild family!!

Jaime said...

you look stunning; lovely makeup :)

Miz said...

YAY YOU ARE BACK!!
how did I not know?

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