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PHOTOGRAPHY BY RUSSELL MACMASTERS (SPA); SETH OLENICK (DRESS) As a competitive fig ure skater, Kimberlee Hyp has a collection of stunning, one- of-a-kind costumes embellished with jewels and beads. "I have always had a distaste for the typical skating dress," she says, "so I've made a habit of taking gowns from NEIMAN MARCUS (Fashion Show, 702-731-3636; neiman marcus.com) and t ransforming them into my competition dresses with the store's seamstress extraordinaire, Romina Eshou. From Versace to Balmain, she has helped me create some pretty fabulous costumes." Off the ice, Hyp works with Neiman Marcus personal shopper Linda Spencer to curate her ever-chic wardrobe. "I tend to gravitate toward a figure-f lattering, feminine aesthetic, but I am a serious lover of fashion, so I like to mix it up," Hyp says. "I've worked with Linda for about 10 years now, and she's the best. She has a great sense of my style and is spot-on with her selections for me." Fond of designers such as Oscar de la Renta, Chanel, Valentino, and Alexander McQueen in particular, Hyp heads to the department store each season to shop the latest collections. Just as stylish, Hyp's furry friend Sophie, an 8 -year-old Yorkie, steps out in printed sweaters and bows from the Las Vegas pet boutique THE DOG HOUSE (6569 S. Las Vegas Blvd., 702-750-0033; thedoghouseboutique.com). "It's an amazing store in Town Square that has everything pup-friendly you could possibly imagine," Hyp says. "In addition to their whole- some, all-natural Good Dog Food and a variety of treats that could easily be mistaken for confections from a Parisian pâtisserie, they have wonderful jackets, carrying cases, bows, and toys." When Hyp and Sophie pop in, they rarely leave without a new squeak toy or a girly bow. "I just got a few great Susan Lanci ultrasuede hair bows with rhinestones in the center to add to Sophie's collection—the girl likes to accessorize," she says with a laugh. "And it's the go-to shop in town for a dog-loving friend as well." For a day of rest and relaxation, Hyp swears by the luxe SPA AT ENCORE LAS VEGAS (702-770-4772; wynnlasvegas.com). "You'd be hard-pressed to find a more beautiful spa anywhere," she says. "The dramatic view of the lantern-lined walkway with the giant gold Buddha is breat ht a k ing." She t y pica lly opt s for t he spa's 8 0 - minute Blended Fusion massage, with a focus on her shoulders and feet. "I love a strong foot massage, since my toes are crammed into figure skates so many hours a week," she explains. "It's such a wonderfully relaxing indul- gence. I try to partake at least twice a month!" V TOP: Hyp favors Oscar de la Renta designs such as this lapis and white Mikado dress ($2,190). MIDDLE: The Spa at Encore. BOTTOM: Jaradén Le Petit Mon Ami pet carrier in gold metallic ($225). Signature Moves LAS VEGAS FIGURE SKATER KIMBERLEE HYP TAKES US ON A SPIN AROUND HER FAVORITE SPOTS IN TOWN. BY ALEXANDRIA GEISLER 102 VEGASMAGAZINE.COM SOCIAL NETWORK 102_V_SS_SocialNetwork_Spring14.indd 102 2/10/14 6:20 PM