As Las Vegas’ shining cultural beacon for world-class performing arts, The Smith Center is certainly one of the city’s latest gems.

A few weeks ago, The new theater became the grand backdrop for the Zappos Couture fall 2012 photo shoot. It truly proved to be an amazing location for the shoot with its art deco-style architecture and design.

Go check out the final photos on Couture.Zappos.com now!

Time is of the essence!  Make every moment memorable accented with an alluring masterpiece.  The time is right for an elegant watch worthy of showing off. Each of these gorgeous gems is a timeless treasure that you will adore for years!

Don't wait until the eleventh hour! Wrap your wrist wonderfully with the outstanding opulence of a treasured timepiece! Give yourself the gift of luxurious time...even if you never seem to have enough hours in the day...

1. D&G DW0743 2. Michele Tahitian Jelly Bean in White Rose Gold, 3. Michele Tahitian Jelly Bean Large in Burnt Orange, 4. Salvatore Ferragamo Gancino Sports Watch, 5. Breil Milano TW0777, 6.Salvatore Ferragamo Gancino Sparkling Watch

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The KY Content team was especially lucky when Jose Andrade, Visual Coordinator-America for Vivienne Westwood, stopped by to share some knowledge with the team.  Check out what Zappos Stylist Gar-Ye had to say about her day of Pursuing Growth and Learning with Jose!
 
Z: What was the most fun part about working with the Jose from Vivienne?
G: Typically when shooting inventory I will pair the new item with a non-inventory piece (basics that we have in the bays all the time).  In anticipation of Jose’s visit, we pulled all of our Vivienne Westwood inventory, new and old, to have a special shoot where he demonstrated how he styles the items with other pieces in the collection.  His best advice:  Always pair the pieces with the unexpected.  A top may look really dressy, but it’s meant to be worn with jeans; or, try wearing two different plaids together!

Z: What was your favorite piece he highlighted?
G: I’m partial to dresses, so I really love Vivienne’s Temperance dress.  It is so simple in color, and is simple in design, but the construction/draping of the dress is extremely complicated.  There are so many ways to interpret where the fabric should be tied in a knot or loose and flowing.

Z: What was the most interesting tip he gave you about styling/presentation?
G: Vivienne Westwood pieces tend to have a lot of folds and tucks in them, so often times when pieces come in, it looks like it has flaps all over it.  He showed us a simple way to figure these flaps out.

Z: If you dressed Vivienne Westwood for Halloween, what costume would you put her in?
G: I would dress her up as the Queen of Hearts from Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland!  Vivienne Westwood has that awesome red hair and attitude (in terms of spunk) to match.  Or go completely in the opposite direction and make her the quintessential Stepford wife just because it's not her at all.

Z: Where did you take Jose while he was here in Kentucky?
G: We took him to Ramsi’s Café on the World for dinner and drinks.  He had duck mole and a glass of wine!  YUM YUM YUM!

1.Badgley Mischka Strapless Sequin Gown, 2.Badgley Mischka Sequin Bust Ruffle Gown, 3.Badgley Mischka Tiered Gown, 4. Badgley Mischka Strapless Ruffled Skirt Gown, 5. Badgley Mischka Strapless Jersey Gown

What are you waiting for?  Make your dramatic debut, darling!  

You don’t need to be a siren of the silver screen to look stunning.   Take a cue from the luxurious legends of the past and reinvent your intoxicating iconic image draped in a breathtakingly beautiful gown by Badgley Mischka! 

Give the public something to swoon over. It’s your turn to enchant the world as a gorgeous goddess.  Bless us with your beauty and live the life you were destined for in a desirable Badgley Mischka gown! 

The glam one piece swimsuits of decades past are making quite the resurgence recently, and we think it’s a pretty refreshing change from barely-there bikinis. What these swimsuits lack in skin-baring design, they make up for in retro-inspired glamour. They even double as pool party attire when worn underneath a beautiful coverup or sarong wrap skirt.

Check out some of our favorite retro-style one piece swimwear fit to wear on a fancy yacht, or just hanging out poolside with a cool, umbrella-topped drink.

Left to right:

Juicy Couture Lacy Layers Ruffles Swimdress: The flirty ruffled skirt and ruched body on this swimdress gives it a nice dose of 1950s style. It boasts such ladylike glam worthy of St. Tropez or Cannes!

Marc by Marc Jacobs Lace Garden Seamed Maillot: A flirty floral print and ruffled neckline make this swimsuit utterly sweet and girly.

Ella Moss Solids One Piece: Brimming with sassy style, this sweetheart-neck one piece is totally darling.

Badgley Mischka gathered embellished one piece: If you’re looking to up the glam factor, this stunning one piece is the poolside equivalent of a party dress!

DKNY Modern Deco Stripe One-shoulder Maillot: The bold stripes and one-shoulder silhouette give this an old Hollywood feel that’s undeniably show-stopping.

Urban life has its share of advantages: trendy hotspots, energetic environment, and dynamic lifestyle. But city living also poses a few challenges like public transport, rush hour traffic and higher costs of living. Treading the urban landscape takes not only bold strides in lifestyle, it takes keen fashion sense. Here, we highlight some casual style essentials for the upscale urbanite. After all, when you live in a fashion-conscious city, style doesn’t take a day off.

Modern-meets-retro: when it comes to casual urban clothing, go for pieces that are simple and sleek, but with a dose of retro. The adidas Y-3 Nomad Jacket is a fresh example of utilitarian style with a bold twist. Interesting twists on classics are also a great way to achieve the urban-chic look. Take the adidas by Stella McCartney Cover Up Gym Sweater for example; its classic simplicity makes it a great closet staple.

City Kicks: Keep those daily walking commutes comfortable with a pair of sleek sneakers like the adidas Y-3 Honja Classic for men, or the superbly sporty adidas by Stella McCartney Thallo Ballerina flats.

Utilitarian bags: A busy life comes with lots of stuff. Keep your essentials squared away in a simple messenger tote like the adidas Y-3 Toile Porter or a sleek and roomy nylon backpack like adidas by Stella Mccartney backpack.

Couture.Zappos.com has an exciting new feature on select styles of clothing: runway videos. Brands such as DSQUARED2, Badgley Mischka, CoSTUME NATIONAL and Elie Tahari are some of the first couture brands to embrace this great addition to our product descriptions.

So, the next time you shop for clothing on Couture.Zappos.com, you just might catch a glimpse of the pieces gracing the runways of the hottest fashion shows.

Spring is a great time to infuse some lady-like influences into your wardrobe. Look for timelessly feminine details such as bows and detailed cutouts to keep your look decidedly fresh yet classic. Speaking of timeless style, Salvatore Ferragamo has a few outstanding pieces that instantly add such a graceful feel to your ensembles.

The espadrille wedge is a quite ubiquitous this spring season. A great classic example of this versatile trend is the Salvatore Ferragamo Darly wedge. The classic Vara bow adds a nice dose of prim and proper to this wearable shoe.

Flats are also a great choice for adding a polished feel to your overall look.  The Salvatore Ferragamo Delizia flat elevates the basic flat with its impeccable details. Try pairing these lovely flats with cropped trousers, skirts or dresses.

Of course, no spring outfit is complete without the perfect bag. A timeless spring/summer handbag choice is the woven tote. The Salvatore Ferragamo Maia handheld tote is a stunning example of the laid-back glam this look has to offer. Not only does it hold all your essentials in style, it evokes such an old Hollywood glam feel without being overtly retro.

Elevate your spring wardrobe with the perfectly feminine and subtly posh details of Salvatore Ferragamo’s latest style offerings.  You can check out the entire Salvatore Ferragamo collection on couture.zappos.com.