The first night In Vegas we went to a club at the MGM Grand. Calvin Harris was DJ’ing and that was the selling point for standing in line for 90 minutes, being shuffled back and forth between three lines, getting to cut the line after we told security we would leave and take our party elsewhere. We finally got into the club, practically holding hands to get through the thousands of people, me trying to find the bachelorette because she was wearing sequins and basically a walking disco ball.
I don’t really drink but I figured that I would in Vegas. We finally made our way to a bar, I think I pushed like three people who kept trying to get in my way but they were so drunk I didn’t feel bad, and we got a drink. Screaming at each other it was decided that we would all get Vodka tonics and be good. I had never had one. 4 ounces of this substance in a cup and $30 later I realized I hated everything ever in the world. I took a sip of that drink that tasted like highway robbery and resentment and I realized I hate Vodka tonics. I started realizing that men were wearing linen leisure suits. I wanted to say, “Look mister, only Jay Gatsby and crooked Miami lawyers can pull off the linen suit and you are NOT either.”
Top: J. Crew Factory (exact)
Shorts: J. Crew Factory (exact)
Earrings: Hello Cheeseburger
Shoes: Target (similar)
Purse: Kate Spade
Anyway, Vegas was fun, as always. Despite having a man twerk on me as I was trying to walk along the wall and protect my precious clothing. I will never understand why men in their 40’s think twerking is cool but it happened and I have a story to tell.
Josephine Choo
i saw a few bloggers wearing the same sandals that you was wearing now and i'm totally in love with this sandals.a little sequins did made the whole outfits looked so much fun and playful!! and vodka tonics..i never have this before.i can't drink much..i hate being drunk.but i definetly love cocktails instead
xo josephine
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Rachelle (http://pinksole.com/)
Love this summery ensemble and now I must have this top. Cannot wait to hear the twerk story hahaha.
xo
PinkSole
TaraMixandMatch
The stripes on that top really make your eyes stand out! I would have been so annoyed waiting in line for 90 minutes!
Inge Jane
I've never had a vodka tonic before, but I've had vodka and would prefer to never have it again. Just give me a beer over liquor any day. I love the pattern mixing you have going on here. It's perfect!
Charnele Michel
Sounds pretty much like a typical Vegas night out haha. Love your mixing of prints doll!
xo,
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Shannon Jenkins
So jealous you're in Vegas!! Loving the mixed prints and those shorts! So pretty!!
<3 Shannon
Upbeatsoles.blogspot.com
Ginny MyNewFavoriteOutfit
Such a cute summer look! I am way too cheap to buy a drink in Vegas, I would have been so mad!
Rachel
Cute shorts! I like vodka tonics (with lots of lemon/lime), but sometimes they can be bad, like if there's too much alcohol in it. YUCK. You should try some fruity drinks- I bet you'd like those 😉
Ali Hval
LOL a twerking 40 year old man, for real? Man, glad you got outta there safe. 😉 Still sounds like an interesting time though!!
Lauren {Fizz and Frosting}
These two prints together are so cute! And I'm not a vodka tonic kind of girl either. I don't really like to taste my liquor! 😉
TheTinyHeart
This is such a cute mix of prints! I've never had a vodka tonic. I used to drink vodka cranberries all the time in college but now I can't stomach it. My old self just sticks to wine 🙂
-Sharon
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Lisa Murie
Oh the stories I could share on 40 year old men…. ha! Vodka tonics are only good if you add lime, and lots of it. Your outfit is darling with the perfect amount of spring crispness. Glad your home safe and sound! xo
Jasmin daily
Hahaha I love this! You literally had me laughing out loud. Glad you enjoyed yourself, besides the twerking…oh my. Definitely going to have to get myself to Vegas!
xoxo
Jasmin
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Jessica
Look at that tan! Lookin' good. I HATE tonic, but vodka is a different story 😉
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Kristina
Hahahaha this describes exactly how I felt going to clubs in Vegas, except I am definitely pro vodka tonics 😉
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Ladies in Navy
i don't hate a vodka tonic. but i WOULD hate a $30 vodka tonic that should be more like $3 on happy hour. jesus christ. anyway, you look cute!
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Rebecca
You are again at your adorable best Alissa!!! Who would have known you were hating a vodka tonic previously?? 🙂 🙂
Rebecca
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Maria M
Sounds like you had quite the adventure in Vegas! Loving everything about this outfit, especially the pattern mixing and the pretty printed shorts 🙂
Kari
That is highway robbery! I thought drinks in New York were expensive! Geez! That is crazy. Hilarious about the linen leisure suits. When will guys learn?
LyddieGal
A $30 vodka tonic? Wow, that alone makes me want to avoid vegas. I will admit to having spent $20 on a super fancy drink at a bar that does not have bartenders, but 'mixologists'; but I'm not ever paying more than $7 for vodka tonic. I'm more of a gin and tonic girl, but it's probably the tonic you didn't like. Try a vodka soda instead.
I hope the rest of the night was more fun, or at least bad enough that you can have fun laughing about it for years to come.
Love the stripes and florals, by the way!
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Alyssa
Haha this had me cracking up. A $30 DRINK?! That should just be illegal. I think I'd had Vegas on principal for that.
awhite
What a BABE! Love this floral + striped combo. And yayyyy for spray tans! 🙂
My advice on your next drink ordering mission- sub out club soda for tonic (no calories in soda, and it's fizzier which helps) and LOTS of lime (or lemon, if that's your thing). If they load up on too much vodka, things can get super gross, super fast. 🙂
-Ashley
http://lestylorouge.com
The Natalie Diaries
Yeah vodka tonics are gross. Stick to vodka sodas next time, with lime. And maybe bring a flask!? tee hee
Rachel Lynne
LOL! This whole story is hilarious. I don't particularly love vodka tonics either, but they do the job and are low in calories 😉 I much prefer cranberry vodkas! Love this outfit, and those sandals are so cute! Haha, sorry you had a 40-year-old man twerk on you hahahahaha
Merritt
this might be my favorite outfit of yours! So perfect for spring!
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Darcy
Hahahaha… I cannot believe the line you waited in! We waited in line for 30 minutes for a bar in Chicago… I have never waited before in my life to get into a club! Definitely makes me thankful for the KC bars haha
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Andi
oh dear, sounds like quite an adventure. I've never been to Vegas, and people always tell me I should go, but it doesn't sound like my type of scene! Anyway, I love love love these shorts!
Krysten Gautreaux
I'm not big into vodka tonics because vodka and I don't really get along, but I find that having a lime (or two) totally helps!
Stylin' In St. Louis
Sounds like you had a great time in Vegas! Love that striped J.Crew top!
xo,
Jacqueline
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tastefulstyle
Well it sounds like you had a memorable trip! I think I might have nightmares about middle-aged men twerking now.
I really love this outfit on you! Stripes + floral is such a cute combination. Maybe I'll be brave enough to try it someday!
Maya McDonald
YOU WOULD GET TWERKED ON! Bahahaha, I love your stories and I'm happy you had fun 🙂 xx
Nikki
Oh my I don't even know what to say about your club experience… I would have nightmares for weeks about tweaking middle aged men. SO. NOT. COOL. But what is cool is this outfit. I love it.
Nikki
thefashionablewife.com
Tea&Sequins
This post is amazing. I'm planning on taking my first Vegas trip in October, and I'm 99% sure I'm going to hate it. Your story basically confirms this, but I feel like I need to go once just to say I've been!
Kaitlin
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Citrus - Refreshing Fashion
what a trip girl! glad u survived that ordeal 🙂 anyways so in love with this! those shorts are super pretty on u and i love how u paired it with a striped oxford! so gorg!
XO Meghan
citrus fashion
Lindsay Truax
Love that Kate Spade bag. The color is a great shade of blue.
pinkandnavystripes.com
Always Maylee
Yuck to vodka tonics and double yuck to linen leisure suits. But I love Vegas. The people there are so crazy and it makes for good stories. You look adorable! LOVE those shorts and that bag.
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
Anna Baun
So stinkin' cute!
KP
Ohhhh Vegas, I know it too well as it is only a 6 hour drive for me! Its so fun though when you really make it your own. I am glad you had a good time, and I loved all the IG photos!
Eleventh & Sixteenth
Jen Dang
Oh my goodness … your Vegas story is hilarious! It's so awful, but some amazing stories come out of it. Hope you had a fabulous time!
xo Jen
Skirt The Rules
Jeans and a Teacup
haha…oh my. $30 for a drink is crazy! I Vegas scares me. I have never been but I'm not really sure I want to go… Love the print mixing!
~Jessica
Lovelyladyjb
Haha! Just found your blog. This story is hilarious. Vegas and those expensive drinks! Gahh!!
Priya
two Vegas' so far this year?? girl you are fannnncyyyy. when I went to Vegas the first (and only so far) time, I was SHOCKED at how expensive everything was- even fast food! I sure hope you had an awesome time with the Bachelorette party though.
I completely need this top, it's perfect! and excellent pattern-mixing!! also- taking pictures in Vegas never hurts 😉
♥ perfectly Priya
Kenya Hunter
I love this! So cute Alyssa! I was looking at those shorts!! I'm wishing I had gotten them now! You look adorable! Love the styling with the button down!!
xo, Kenya