This post was sponsored by Zappos. All opinions are my own.
I remember as a child, my mom would buy me two pair of sandals come spring. One brown pair and one white pair. As a child that was great! They were (and still are) neutrals. Both pair went with anything and everything. Fast forward a couple decades, and my shoe choices have far surpassed neutrals. Don’t get me wrong, I still love a good neutral sandal, but I enjoy adding color options as well. With that being said, I wanted to share three easy ways to style these great Vera navy sandals by Dansko. Now you’re probably thinking, but wait, navy IS a neutral. While that is true, it’s also a great color option as well. Plus, if you’re anything like me, I just can’t get enough of navy blue come spring and summer. These Vera sandals are from Zappos and come in 5 different colors.
Look #1: Casual
This look is so easy to achieve! Throw on a pair of denim jeans (or shorts), add a cute tee, and instead of wearing flip flops (which are meant for the beach or pool only), or sneakers, add these cute and comfy sandals to complete the look. Dansko is known for its comfortable shoes, and I love how comfortable these sandals are. They are the perfect addition for your casual outfit while your running errands, chasing kids at the park, travel, or what ever life throws at you.
Look #1: Tee || Jeans (similar) || Dansko Vera Sandals c/o || Sunglasses
Look #2: Monochromatic
I love a good monochromatic look! If done correctly, this look is chic and sophisticated! I’m one who tends to stay away from looks that are too matchy-matchy, but that is not the case here. While this outfit is not technically a full on monochromatic look, you get the picture. The outfit flows nicely and looks complete and put together.
Look #2: Tie Tee || Gingham Pants || Dansko Vera Sandals c/o || Sunglasses ||
Look #3: Sporty Chic
I love the way this outfit came together. I took what is normally more of a “dressy” outfit and made it more of a sporty look, just by adding a casual sandal instead of a flat or heel. This is one of my go to looks for warmer weather. Because I don’t love shorts, you’ll often see me in a skirt or dress that I have dressed down simply by adding a casual sandal or tennis shoe.
Look #3: Scallop Top || Stripe Bow Skirt || Dansko Vera Sandals c/o || Sunglasses
I’d love to know your thoughts. Which styling of the navy sandals did you like the most? Head over to Zappos.com to see all the cute Dansko sandals for Spring.
I received a ticket in exchange for a review on the museum. All opinions are my own.
When I think of Las Vegas, a few things come to mind. Casinos, Buffets, Weather, and Lights! It’s impossible to drive through Las Vegas at night and not be mesmerized by all those lights!
On our recent trip to Las Vegas, one of the things I wanted to do most, was visit The Neon Museum. The Neon Boneyard, as it is refereed to, houses iconic signage dating back to the 1930’s. Many of the Neon signs you’ll see are from old casinos such as, the Riviera, Binion’s, The Stardust, and The Sahara.
Being a huge Elvis Presley fan, the highlight of the tour for me, was seeing the Lamp from the Aladdin Casino, where Elvis and Priscilla were married in 1967.
The Museum is located on the north end of Las Vegas Blvd. and is open for guided tours seven days a week. You are able to enjoy a tour of the Boneyard, day or night. We booked a day tour, as I really wanted to see and photograph the signs. However, I think a night tour would also be fun. During the night tours, you witness the neon lights on 11 of their restored signs, as well as their un-restored signs which are lit with ground lighting.
We had a great time on our tour! Our guide was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot not only about neon signs, but also the history of Las Vegas. If you in Vegas with an hour to spare, be sure and stop by The Neon Museum! Tickets can be purchased here. I suggest purchasing early, as tickets do sell out quickly.
I received tickets in exchange for a review on the Museum. All opinions are my own.
Al Capone, John Gotti, Bugsy Siegel, Machine Gun Kelly, Don and Michael Corleone, Tony Soprano, all familiar names, all mobsters. Whether they be fictional characters, or real life mobsters, these are men who were involved in organized crime in some form or another.
The Mafia, or Mob first made its appearance in the United States shortly after Prohibition started in 1920. These men seized the opportunity to make money and control the underground world of alcohol thanks to this new law. Another way of making money for these men, was gambling. Gambling had always been an important part of business in the Mob. They operated many illegal gambling operations throughout the United States and because law enforcement agencies were on the Mobs payroll, they turned a blind eye to what was taking place.
In 1931, the state of Nevada legalized gambling, but it wasn’t until the 1940’s that the Mafia realized the potential for Las Vegas. Meyer Lansky, who didn’t want to be blamed if the first Vegas Casino didn’t do well, enlisted the help of Bugsy Siegel. Bugsy raised money and hype from Mafia families, and in December of 1946, the first gambling casino, The Flamingo, opened. However, due to the mafia pushing for an early opening, and not much interest from tourists, the Flamingo ended up losing money, and Bugsy ended up being shot.
Just off Fremont Street, in old Las Vegas, is one of Vegas’ newest attractions, The Mob Museum. The museum is officially titled, The National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement and shows the history of the Mob not only in Las Vegas, but throughout the entire country. The tour starts on the third floor and you work your way down from there. Throughout the entire museum, are interesting bits of Mob history, such as the blood stained wall from the Saint Valentine’s Massacre, exhibits, video clips, and actual photos and artifacts.
The museum is actually a piece of Mob history in and of itself. In 1950, a Senate Committee called the Kefauver Committee, was formed to expose Organized Crime here in the United States. There were 14 Kefauver hearings that took place throughout the United States, including one here in the Las Vegas Federal Courthouse that is now home to The Mob Museum. The courtroom is set up to look as it would have back then.
Thankfully, the Mob is not what it used to be. After the Kefauver hearings, the state started to better regulate gambling and illegal activities. Large Corporations started buying casinos and resorts thus attracting tourists, and not as many mobsters.
If you’re in Las Vegas, be sure and take some time to tour The Mob Museum. It was very interesting to learn more about Organized Crime, how it came to be, as well as the downfall of the Mob. We took our entire family with us (kids ages 12-17) and they found it to be of interest. I don’t think kids younger than 10 or 12 would enjoy this tour. It’s a lot of reading and history, and I just don’t see young kids finding it fun. We took about 2 hours exploring the exhibits. I’d say plan on allowing yourself at least an hour at the museum, but closer to 2 or 3 if you really want to get the full experience.
Mob Museum Details:
The Museum is located at 300 Stewart Avenue, just off Fremont Street. There is limited parking in the lot next to the museum for $7 for the first three hours. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online. Prices are $26.95 for adults, $20.95 for seniors, law enforcement, and military, $16.95 for teens (ages 11.17), and children 10 and younger are free.