Vegas fan Busy Philipps is in the throes of working at a job she loves (playing opposite Courteney Cox on ABC’s überpopular Cougar Town) and planning the perfect holidays for her family. But while life may be hectic, the 31-year-old doesn’t seem all that fazed. “I’m getting to fulfill my childhood dream,” she says. Things will certainly wind down on the professional front toward the end of the year, but that doesn’t mean Busy will be—for lack of a better word—less busy.
For one thing, she’s got a toddler, Birdie, who turned three in August. (Husband Marc Silverstein is a writer, one of the people behind romantic fare like He’s Just Not That Into You and Valentine’s Day.) Not that facing the terrible twos is an issue with the LA-based star—in fact she’s relishing the holidays with her daughter. “The thing that I’m looking forward to the most,” she says, “is Christmas morning with my little girl.” Sounds like the perfect gift. Here, she shares her favorite things—including what she can’t miss in Vegas.
Fashion splurge: I’m going to buy Louboutin green felt military booties this fall. I love them!
Fashion item that makes me feel beautiful: High heels! The higher the better, as long as you can walk in them.
Favorite way to spend Sunday afternoon: The Hollywood Farmers’ Market with my friends and family and then making lunch and eating outside
Favorite Vegas hotel: Wynn Las Vegas
Favorite guilty pleasure: If you enjoy something, there’s nothing to feel guilty about!
Favorite Vegas restaurant: Craftsteak
My jewelry style: Minimal
Favorite places to shop: Selfridges and Liberty
Favorite way to unwind: Watching TV with my husband
Favorite show I’ve seen in Vegas: Bette Midler
The last time I saw Courteney Cox was: This morning, to be exact
Most played artist on my iPod: Arcade Fire
Last book I read: I’m currently reading Freedom by Jonathan Franzen
Most surprising thing in my fridge: Energy drinks, believe it or not
Favorite type of food: Mexican, especially the spicy shrimp tacos in lettuce cups from Loteria Grill in Hollywood
My favorite date with my husband was: Our first date to Islands (the burger place) in Burbank
Most prized possession: The baby blanket I’ve had since birth
Being a mom could be compared to: Nothing compares, seriously.
I take my wedding ring off when: I work
I never leave home without: My phone
My driving could be described as: Aggressive!
Favorite thing to do in Vegas: Play blackjack at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (I never win, but it’s fun anyway, right?)
LA and Vegas are so close, but: We don’t get there often enough!
Vacation of all time: Parrot Cay, in Turks and Caicos
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