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🥩🍝 Say Ciao to the Newest Taste of the Strip 🥩🍝 Say Ciao to the Newest Taste of the Strip 🍝🥩

This winter, Sartiano’s Italian Steakhouse lands at wynnlasvegas — and it’s serving old-school Italian charm with new-school swagger.

🔥 Think:
✨ Golden Osetra Caviar Cannoli
✨ Heritage Pork Chop perfection
✨ A 40oz Tomahawk carved right at your table (yes, please)

Led by hospitality icon Scott Sartiano and James Beard-winning Chef Alfred Portale, this is where Milan meets Vegas — with a side of truffle lasagna.

📍Wynn Las Vegas | Opening Winter 2025
👀 Menus + reservations dropping soon
📸 High-res bites + behind-the-scenes coming right up

Follow & stay tuned—because dinner just got a lot sexier.

#SartianosLV #VegasEats #ItalianSteakhouse #WynnLasVegas #CaviarCannoli #TomahawkTuesday #PortalePlates #BondHospitality #NewInVegas #LuxuryDining
👔 Happy Father’s Day from all of us at @realv 👔 Happy Father’s Day from all of us at @realvegasmagazine 💙
To the dads, grandpas, and father figures who lift us up and lead with love — today we celebrate you.
My first hero, forever friend.

📰 Visit realvegasmagazine.com for more heartfelt moments.

#FathersDay #RealVegasDads #LasVegasLove #RealVegasMagazine #ForeverHero
🦕🎉 Dino Party Days Are Here! 🎉🦖 Get 20 🦕🎉 Dino Party Days Are Here! 🎉🦖
Get 20% OFF weekday birthday parties all June long at Dinosaur Outpost in Las Vegas!
From fossil digs to dino dance parties, it’s the ultimate prehistoric celebration for your little explorer.
📅 Monday–Friday only | 🎁 Use code DINOPARTY at checkout
📍 Town Square Las Vegas
🔗 Book now at dinosauroutpost.com/parties

Tag us in your party pics! 📸
👉 Follow: @DinosaurOutpost
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🌴✨ Treasure Island Las Vegas is delivering lu 🌴✨ Treasure Island Las Vegas is delivering luxury at an unbeatable value this summer! Whether you're craving a relaxing escape or high-energy fun on the Strip, @tivegas has everything you need — without the hefty price tag.⁠

💥 What to expect:
✅ Free parking + valet — rare on the Strip
🍽️ 3-course happy hour at Las Vegas Yacht Club
🎮 13,000+ sq ft Cove Bar & Arcade expansion
🎳 New games, duckpin bowling & poolside access
💰 Deluxe rooms from $79 + optional resort fees for MyTI members
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Experience luxury, comfort, and fun — all in one place. Book your summer getaway now at treasureisland.com 🏝️
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🎉 Big News, Vegas! @holsteinslv is now open in 🎉 Big News, Vegas! @holsteinslv is now open in Downtown!

Say hello to bold burgers, epic shakes, and serious vibes — now serving in the heart of the Arts District 🍔✨

After nearly 15 years on the Strip, Holsteins Shakes & Buns is bringing its signature flair to locals at its brand-new spot on S. Main Street.
Ribbon cut ✔️ Vibes set ✔️ Burgers stacked ✔️

Led by founder Billy Richardson and the team at Gen3 Hospitality, the grand opening brought out Mayor Shelley Berkley, Councilwoman Olivia Diaz, and tons of community love. This one’s for Vegas — made by locals, for locals!

📍1216 S. Main St.
🍔 holsteinsburgers.com
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Celebrating Real Estate Excellence in Las Vegas Fr Celebrating Real Estate Excellence in Las Vegas
From bold brokers to dedicated dealmakers — we're honoring the industry’s finest who shape our city's skyline.

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Calling All Healthcare Heroes! We’re celebrating Calling All Healthcare Heroes!
We’re celebrating the Greatest Medical Minds in our community — those who go above and beyond in public health and patient care.

Nominate a standout medical or healthcare professional who’s making a difference in Las Vegas today at realvegasmagazine.com/nominate

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🥩✨ Sky-high flavor, summer on a plate. Top of 🥩✨ Sky-high flavor, summer on a plate.
Top of the World Steakhouse at @stratvegas unveils its vibrant new summer selections — with bold entrées, artful desserts, and sweeping 360° views from 800 feet above the Strip. 🌇

🌿 Seasonal highlights include:
– Ahi Tuna Crudo & Heirloom Tomato Salad
– Seared Diver Scallops with wild mushrooms
– Peaches & Cream panna cotta with peach caviar
– Ube Colada + handcrafted cocktails 🍸

As Las Vegas' only revolving restaurant, Top of the World offers more than just a meal — it's a moving culinary experience.

📍 2000 S. Las Vegas Blvd
🕓 Open daily, 4–11 PM
🔗 Book now at TheSTRAT.com

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🍕 Pizza, pints & big-screen wins? Say less. @un 🍕 Pizza, pints & big-screen wins? Say less.
@underdogbeerhall opens June 12 under BrewDog Las Vegas and it’s gonna be the home turf for comeback stories.

🎉 Grand opening starts 7PM — Raiderettes, giveaways & a shot at a $1,000 Ticketmaster gift card!
🎟️ Tap the link to learn more: drink.brewdog.com/usa/las-vegas-underdog

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☀️ Better Buzz ( @betterbuzz ) is serving suns ☀️ Better Buzz ( @betterbuzz ) is serving sunshine in every sip.
Cool off this summer with Better Buzz Coffee Roasters’ all-new limited-time menu — where hydration meets handcrafted flavor.

From the Coconut Best Drink Ever to the dreamy Blue Crush Bowl, each item is packed with tropical energy, natural electrolytes, and irresistible summer vibes.

🌴 Highlights include:
🥥 Coconut Matcha x COOLA collab
🍍 Tropical Buzz Energy (with a mini umbrella!)
💙 Blue Crush Bowl with blue spirulina + fresh fruit
✨ Coconut Cold Cream & Toasted Coconut toppings

Available now for a limited time at all locations — beat the heat and buzz better.

📸 Follow @betterbuzz for more summer drops
#BetterBuzzSummer #RealVegasApproved #SummerEats #HydrationGoals #BuzzEnergy #AcaiGoals #LimitedEditionBuzz #CoconutCoolDown #CoffeeWithAView #COOLAxBetterBuzz
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January 16, 2023 By Candice Wiener

Beauty Really is Skin Deep – Up Close and Personal with Kevyn Aucoin Cosmetics

L’s  Q&A with Nick Lujon Director of Artistry & Education for Kevyn Aucoin Cosmetics

 By Lissette Waugh

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 Kevyn Aucoin is one of the most iconic and celebrated makeup artists of all time. He advocated for education, empowerment, inclusion, and creativity for all. But it was his exuberant optimism and personality that endeared him to all the celebrities who have sat in his chair. He’d talk about heartbreak and life, and how he thinks every woman was beautiful. His trade was makeup, but it was his friendly demeanor and charisma that made him a legend. “The best thing about him doing your makeup is that it allows you to spend time with him,” Gwyneth Paltrow once said. Naomi Campbell, Cher, J Lo, Julia Roberts, Cindy Crawford, Christy Turlington, Kate Moss, Molly Sims, Julianne Moore, Linda Evangelista, and Whitney Houston are among his many celebrity clients.

Kevyn Aucoin and Kate Moss

Kevyn Aucoin’s remarkable beauty transformations left a giant footprint in my heart and soul of imagination and what could be. He is what inspired me to become a makeup artist.

On my rise in the industry, I had the opportunity to come across talented artists in Las Vegas.

Nick Lujon is one of those people. He is a professional makeup artist, team leader, trainer, and educator with over 15 years of experience in the industry. Nick is widely recognized for his unique approach to coaching & developing artistry in others, as well as his artistic ability to flex and blend styles within the beauty, editorial, creative, and FX world. I am so grateful to have him not only as my peer but as a great influencer in the makeup education field.

L- What should the new generation know about Kevyn Aucoin?

He not only painted the faces of some of the world’s most famous women, but he was the first makeup artist to be featured on the cover of Vogue and was featured on countless fashion magazine covers, authored 3 bestselling beauty books (The Art of Makeup in 1994, Making Faces in 1997, and Face Forward in 2000), and earned the nickname “Michelangelo of maquillage.” Kevyn also helped to popularize the “sculpted” look of many celebrities and top models, putting the contour category on the map and forever changing the beauty industry. “Kevyn invented so many things that we look at today as just stuff that exists,” said Isaac Mizrahi. He continues, “He was a brilliant experimenter who took risks. Long before there were YouTube makeup tutorials.”

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L – Why did Kevyn Aucoin create his own Cosmetic line?

Aucoin was working backstage and creating iconic looks and products for many of todays’ top brands. This prompted Kevyn Aucoin to launch the heritage makeup artistry brand KEVYN AUCOIN BEAUTY in 2001, which has a cult-like following to this day. Today KEVYN AUCOIN BEAUTY continues his legacy with rich storytelling, iconic products such as Sensual Skin Enhancer, The Eyelash Curler, Volume Mascara, The Sculpting Powders, and The Precision Brow Pencil. These are just a few of the most popular products.

L- What can you tell us about the Cosmetic Line?

The newest line of “Contour Eyeshadow Palettes”, was inspired by the methods of sculpting that Kevyn taught to the world. The shadows are set up with 3 matte sculpting shades and 3 reflective shades to create dimension to the eye area. Always start by using matte shades to base and add depth to the eye area. Finish by adding reflective shades to make the eye area stand out.

There are 4 palettes with pro-artist-curated shades to be the perfect fit to your skin tone.

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L – What are some of your favorite Kevyn Aucoin products and why?

This is tough, I have so many favorites, but there are 3 products I could not survive without.

  1. The Sensual Skin Enhancer- this is a concentrate of pigment that can be sheered into a skin tint or built up to cover tattoos. It is versatile and waterproof. Shade 9 is my go-to for covering my dark circles.
  2. The Eyelash Curler- this curler has been in my makeup kits since I started doing makeup. It is the perfect size and shape to fit most eye shapes comfortably and provides the best results for instantly curled lashes. The red pad helps to see where the skin stops and the lash root starts, for the closest application.
  3. The Volume Mascara- this is a tubing formula that starts natural but can be layered for extra drama. The small brush is perfect for smaller eye shapes, hooded lids, and reaching the impossible to reach lashes with precision. The best part is it stays on all day without flaking or traveling and can be removed easily with warm water and a gentle rub. In my Vegas days, this was my go-to for bridal work and party makeup.

Sensual Skin Enhancer 1Eyelash Curler Volume Mascara 23 Kevyn Aucoin products

Check out their incredible makeup line on their website: kevynaucoinbeauty.com

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