Friday, 18 May 2012
January 2012

It’s the start of a New Year so why not take advantage of the after Christmas sales and add some fresh pieces to your wardrobe. Take some time to shop the stores at Town Square and see what specials peak your interest, what new looks will flatter your style and what fabulous fashions will add a little flair to your closet for the New Year.

 

TRENDS

Bold New Look
Refresh your wardrobe with head-turning handbags and accessories! bebe (702.260.6274) sets the tone with purrfect animal prints, standout studs and sparkling jewelry to start your year in style.


Oh My Gorgeous
Start the New Year off feeling beautiful with Soma’s (702.270.0168) exclusive  Oh My Gorgeous™ Cami Bra($58). It's a bra and camisole in one, in luxuriously soft lace. So gorgeous, it's meant to be revealed. European-inspired lace covers a fully lined, contour-padded bra for an elegant silhouette. We love it with the made-to-match Oh My Gorgeous™ Hipster.

 


Relax and Unwind
In true Tommy Bahama’s (702.948.6868) style, this Catalina Twill Camp Shirt ($98) is about as “anytime, anywhere” as it gets. It boasts a clean, classic style that pairs well with denim or a casual pant.  With several solid colors available, the shirt is versatile and a perfect staple piece for his closet.


Glitz and Glam
Just because the holiday season is over doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to the glitz and glam. Böhme Boutique (702.405.0508) has tops for every occasion including this versatile Gold Glitter Tank Top ($29.50). Wear it solo or under a jacket with a pair of dark denim and you’re ready for a night on the town.

 

 

Enchanting Skin Therapy
Butter up your skin this month with Bath & Body Works (702.263.3559) luxurious Intense Moisture Body Butter ($15).   Your skin will be softer, smoother and more radiant with this revolutionary formula. It's supercharged with an exclusive Intense Moisture complex, an advanced blend of Pro-Vitamin B, CO Q10 and antioxidants C & E to guarantee moisture for more than 24 hours. We love the Be Enchanted scent, which is a fresh, sparkling blend of frosted florals sweetened with sugared pomegranate.

Must Have Denim
With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season over, it’s time to relax. Lucky Brand Jeans (702.614.5260) has just the denim to do it in. Its 455 Relaxed Bootleg Jeans ($99) for him feature an easy, comfortable fit perfect for a fast or slow pace. They are selected from the choicest cotton denim and washed for a vintage feel. Pair them with a button down or sweater to round out the look.

WHAT TO DO

Shop Healthy
After the holiday indulgences, you might be ready to watch your waistlines and wallet. Whole Foods Market is making it easy to stock a healthier pantry and slim down with its list of 23 pantry staples – all for about $50. Having a pantry full of versatile ingredients gives you plenty of options to choose from to make quick, tasty, healthy meals so you don’t have to reach for the pizza menu or go out.  You can stock a healthier pantry that, with a few fresh ingredients, herbs and spices, will give you everything you need to cook at least 14 different healthy recipes, such as beef and quinoa meatballs and brown rice with chicken and broccoli. Visit Whole Foods Market at Town Square to learn more.

Keep Your Pet Healthy
The New Year is not only a time for you to start eating healthier, but a time to make sure your pets are healthy too. A healthy diet can affect their overall well-being, and it’s our job to ensure they are receiving all the nutrition they need. The Dog House offers food from its sister company, The Good Dog Food Company, with exceptional ingredients   your dog will love. The food is prepared by The Mad Butcher Stockton, California – a family-owned USDA facility. The canine cuisine is exceptional in quality, nutritional value and taste. Meats are fetched from local farmers who raise their animals without antibiotics and hormones.  For more information visit http://www.gooddogfoodcompany.com.

Raise the Barre on Fitness
Fitness enthusiasts and those with resolutions to get in shape for the New Year are flocking to Barre Las Vegas™ at Town Square. The Barre workout combines ballet bar work, yoga and Pilates and is infused with orthopedic stretching to help produce a lean, toned body. The studio also offers TRX®, Suspension Training® classes. Developed by Fitness Anywhere®, Suspension Training® is a revolutionary method of leveraged bodyweight exercise that uses a portable TRX® Suspension Trainer™ to perform hundreds of exercises. The exercises build power, strength, flexibility, balance, mobility, all at the intensity you choose. With so many exercise variations, no two classes are ever the same. For more information and class schedules visit www.barrelasvegas.com or call 702.362.2773.

Pamper Yourself
Posaré Salon wants to help you look and feel your best for the New Year. The full service salon is running a $99 special in January and February to get you started. Stop in and treat yourself to a shampoo, blowdry and style along with a mini manicure, mini pedicure and mini eyelash extensions. Call 702.527.6900 for more information.
Try a Roasted Vegetable Salad
If you’re looking for more than lettuce in your salad, California Pizza Kitchen has a dish for you. It’s Roasted Vegetable  Salad helps satisfy your daily dose of veggies with roasted artichoke hearts, asparagus, eggplant, red & yellow peppers, corn and sun-dried tomatoes. It’s served warm over Romaine lettuce and tossed with homemade Dijon balsamic vinaigrette. Topped with avocado for an added burst of flavor, the salad comes in a half or whole portion. Indulge in the half portion which only has 298 calories.
Tea Time
Take a break from your busy schedule and indulge in an afternoon delight at english’s. The gastropub showcases the British tradition of high tea. Patrons can indulge in thick warm scones pilled with heavy cream and strawberry jam, scrumptious house made petite fours, salmon and cucumber sandwiches, along with a delicious afternoon tea selection. High tea is offered daily from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and is priced from $18. english’s is located on the second level across from Johnny McGuire’s Deli. For more information visit http://www.EnglishsTownSquare.com.

EAT


Yard House
Watching your weight after the start of the New Year doesn’t just mean eating less calories. You have to watch your caloric drink intake too. Yard House, a restaurant known for its American fusion menu and extensive draft beer selection, offers a Fresh & Skinnycocktail menu, Sake concoctions and a new half-pint glass of beer dubbed Shortys.  The selection of Fresh & Skinny™ cocktails, priced from $8.95-10.25, have a calorie range from 115 to 176 and are made with the Yard House’s own citrus agave blend.  Chose from the Lite Lemon Drop featuring Ketel One Citroen Vodka and fresh lemon; Pure Cosmo made with Skyy Infusions Citrus Vodka and a splash of cranberry juice; the Skinny Margarita containing 1800 Silver Tequila and fresh lime; Citrus Crush, a blend of Ketel One Citroen Vodka, Monin Mojito Mix and sprigs of fresh mint leaves; Ruby X, a refreshing mix of 1800 Silver Tequila, X-rated Fusion liqueur and fresh grapefruit; and Juniper Fusion featuring Hendrick’s Gin, freshly plucked strawberries, sliced cucumbers and orange bitters. Beer aficionados can create their own custom beer flight, up to three varieties, with Yard House Shortys.  Priced from $2.75-4.75, these 9 ¼ ounce pours allow guests to sample different lagers, ales and stouts without committing to a full pint or half yard.

WATCH

Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
Adapted from the acclaimed bestseller by Jonathan Safran Foer, “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close” is a story that unfolds from inside the young mind of Oskar Schell,an inventive eleven year-old New Yorker whose discovery of a key in his deceased father’s belongings sets him off on an urgent search across the city for the lock it will open. A year after his father died in the World Trade Center on what Oskar calls “The Worst Day,” he is determined to keep his vital connection to the man who playfully cajoled him into confronting his wildest fears. Now, as Oskar crosses the five New York boroughs in quest of the missing lock – encountering an eclectic assortment of people who are each survivors in their own way – he begins to uncover unseen links to the father he misses, to the mother who seems so far away from him and to the whole noisy, dangerous, discombobulating world around him. The film stars Academy Award® winners Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock along with newcomer Thomas Horn in the role of Oskar. Call Rave Motion Pictures at 702.362.7283 for show times and more information.