This weekend I’m heading out on a Las Vegas adventure to watch my best friend and STA supporter compete for the crown at the Miss USA pageant. As I get ready for days by the pool, evenings wining and dining, and nights sure to be filled with plenty of dancing, I make sure I have all the fashioniSTA essentials for a Vegas vacation. Here is the fashioniSTA checklist for a weekend getaway with the girls in Las Vegas.

Airport Essentials:

Leggings

Comfortable tunic

Lightweight cardigan

Ballerina flats

Sock bun or top knot up-do

Fully-charged iPod

The latest issues of Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Glamour magazines

Photo: Tory Burch “Quinn” flats

Pool-Side Staples:

Bikinis

Sandals:
Basic flip flops
Dressier pair of t-strap sandals
Sky-high wedges for dance parties by the pool

Beach cover-up

Cut-off denim shorts

Neon tank

Oversized sunglasses

Photo: Jessica Simpson wedges, Chanel sunglasses, azure bikini

Dinner Date Must Haves:

Skirts - a bandage mini and a form fitting pencil skirt are sexy staples for every fashioniSTA wardrobe

A few silk blouses

Clutch

Pumps

Stackable jewelry

Photo: Alice + Olivia python-print skirt (purchased from STA), Chanel heels (purchased from STA), leather turn-lock clutch

Night Out Necessities and Pageant-Attendee Attire:

A variety of cocktail dresses - cut-out details, bandage dresses, and backless LBDs are some favorite fashioniSTA trends

Strappy stilettos and platform pumps

Plenty of glam jewelry - you can never have too much in Vegas

Metallic clutch

Photo: Report Signature pumps (purchased from STA), Express clutch, black and white colorblock dress (boutique purchase), chandelier earrings

With this packing list, this fashioniSTA is sure to have an entire weekend full of fun in the most stylish way.

~Lisa, fashioniSTA traveler