Orange Is The New Black!

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The many shades of orange – from coral to burnt – whether you choose one or pick them all, be sure to wear Orange this summer of 2015! As the hottest color of summer, Orange screams “beach,” and is a natural complimentary color for the hot weather months.

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Did you know that Orange is the color of joy and creativity?  Orange is also associated with meanings of joy, warmth, heat, sunshine, enthusiasm, creativity, success, encouragement, change, determination, health, stimulation, happiness, fun, enjoyment, balance, sexuality, freedom, expression, and fascination!

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It’s funny… I was never into orange until I wore a bright tye-dye sweater for a photo for Fabulous365 – my skin was absolutely glowing! Orange will bring out our skins natural golden undertones and accentuates a tan – helping us look and feel healthier. You can wear it head to toe with these perfect summer nail colors! Just don’t mix with black as it can look very Halloween-y.

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We are sporting a couple of looks today. Starting with our orange tye-dye Michael Kors, leather neck, halter dress. This dress will give you a golden glow regardless of whether or not you have a tan. We also paired a bright coral wrap with a pair of cotton paisley pants that were found at Target on a Pennies & Posh run. Comfortable, hip and oh-so-groovy, any paisley pant will do to bring up the hip factor this summer. Add in the color orange and glow like a true fashion-is-ta!!

Fabulously Yours,

Laura Dunn

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Happy National Donut Day!

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Move over Cronut…. The Cruffin is here!

Today is one of my favorite days of the year – National Donut Day! Who knew that a bunch of dough could make so many people…. so happy! Because my Beautiful People, who doesn’t love a good donut? We have done our homework and, through a lot of research and even more taste tests, we have found the top two donut shops in all of Los Angeles! Let’s get started!

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Let’s start with our newest find… Kettle Glazed Donuts. In the Hills of Hollywood and having some of the best tasting donuts that have ever graced my lips, this is the place that brought me my very first CRUFFIN.

What’s a cruffin you ask? Well if a croissant married a muffin and had a baby…. it would be a cruffin. It’s a creamy filled cinnamon muffin with the tastes of croissant, muffin and donut all rolled into one. When I ordered mine through PostMates last week, they were completely sold out at 9am so we waited while they made a full brand new batch JUST for us. When they arrived at my home they were still hot and smelled like a dream!

Other notable flavors from Kettle Glazed:

The S’more, which is insanely good filled with marshmallow madness!

The Maple Glazed topped with bacon…. wow my mouth will never be the same!

The Peanut Butter… with a peanut butter taffy filling… OMG!

They also have vegan donuts (also sold out early… cause this place is that good!!). The list goes on…. every single thing that came from Kettle was so good that I couldn’t even make it through the shoot without stuffing my mouth!

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On to…. California Donuts. If it’s good enough for Beyonce…. It’s good enough for us! California Donuts has what has been described as having the most beautiful donuts in the country and we can tell you that it’s true! Where else can you get a panda-faced donut? Hello Kitty? And have it taste amazing?! Where else can you order letter donuts that spell out anything your hearts desires? My son Steven actually asked his girlfriend to prom this year through donuts! They spelled out in full donut size – a message to Miss Jillian (the Gf) – and, of course, when the message is presented surrounded by rose petals the only thing she could have said was yes!

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There you go my most fabulous Peeps… The two best Donut Shops Los Angeles has to offer and a few more reasons to celebrate National Donut Day!!

Big Sweet Donut Kisses!

Laura Dunn

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Men’s Grooming…. keep that Hipster Beard Clean!

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Men’s Grooming…. Let’s keep that hipster beard clean!! When a facial hair trend hits…. it really hits hard! Beards are not just for LumberJacks anymore… they are for the total Hipster! They are for anyone wanting to ride the hip train and anyone wanting to look so hip it’s cool! personally think it’s such a fun masculine look and think that everyman should give it a go at at least once before this trend ends. With that said…. let’s talk about GROOMING. So at this point I think we have all heard the stories about comparing the bacteria in men’s beards…. with toilet bowls. After some serious investigation we found out through SNOOPS…. That these studies are fake… and according my source…. Amber… A real “Wiskerina” (The USA’s Beard & Mustache Society) these stories were made up by the shaving cream and razor companies to boost sales.

No matter what…. If a man is going to have a beard…. he must properly clean.

 

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Stuart Weitzman Highland Boots Review – Fabulous 365

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Photography Ana Ochoa                                                                                                                                                            Make Up by Edgar Santos

There comes a time in ones life…. when wearing a mini skirt is just not age appropriate. My time has come. So when I saw that thigh high boots in light colors were the rage for summer 2015…. it hit me! This is the perfect way for someone not comfortable revealing a lot of leg to be able to go short. My inspiration? Chrissy Teigen at LAX in a gray pair of Sergio Rossi boots. I have searched high and low for that amazing gray suede boot…. to no avail. My second choice…. and quite a good one may I add…. The Stuart Weitzman Highland. This beautiful thigh high is the perfect summer boot that will  allow anyone the right to go short…. all while looking insanely hip!

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The Highland by Stuart Weitzman comes in 3 stunning colors… Taupe, Black and I am wearing the Charcoal.

 

 

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437 North Rodeo Drive

Beverly Hills

310-860-9600

www.stuartweitzman.com

All my love!

Laura Dunn

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In the Fringe…. By Laura Dunn

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You asked for it…. You got it…. 2 Pennies & Posh this week!! Our Pennies & Posh series has become so popular we are doubling the fun this week. FRINGE! It’s what’s for Spring/Summer 2015!! We wrote about the fringe movement back in June 2014 when it was just starting to get rolling. Now…. it’s a full blown Fringe-Fest out there! Fringe is a must in some form summer 2015! Last year we went fringe heavy on accessories….and this summer we are leaning more towards the fringe clothing. I saw this burnt orange “Missguided” skirt in several fashion magazines over the past couple of weeks and when I saw the 60.00 price tag…. I knew it was a total “Pennies” piece. Our faux suede “Midi” Fringed Skirt is such a steal and such a great way to land yourself on the hit list! Due to length anyone can wear it… and because of the stretch…. any sized woman will look great in this skirt.

 

We started off started with a sequin top and a fun pair of copper embellished Christan Louboutin sandals.

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Our second look takes us a bit more casual with a pair of suede boots and a washed denim shirt by A/G Jeans. 
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For “FLASH-BACK FRIDAY” we are showing some looks from our June 2014 “Fringe Accessory” story which is spot on trend for right this moment! We paired our little cold-shoulder white linen dress with a vintage JJ Winters fringed purse with one my all time favorite suede boots by Christian Louboutin. Topped off with one of my favorite oversized Chanel logo necklaces. 
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Sending my Fringe-Tastic  Love!
Laura Dunn
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Pennies & Posh – by Laura Dunn

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PENNIES: Today we are featuring 4 pairs of shoes…. that are so much look…. for so little Moo! I love when I find items of clothing, shoes or accessories…. that look like a million dollars… and cost so little. Our four pairs of shoes today come from two different stores…. but all are such bargains that I had to feature all 4!

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Let’s start with our Chanel Lace Espadrille Knockoffs. The Black Lace Espadrilles featured… were purchased at Target for 19.00 and look almost identical to the $600.00 Chanel Lace Espadrilles that are the hottest ticket of spring/summer 2015! We featured the white lace Chanel’s a few months back and since I have worn both…. I know that the Target knockoffs are just as cute (excluding the fabulous logo Cs and the Chanel quality) and actually more comfortable! The quality of this knock-off is exceptible enough…. to get us through summer.

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On to our black leather and tan suede fringed gladiators. Both are by  “ecoté” and are available at Urban Outfitters for 39.00. Now these are a lot of look for this price! I so wish you could see the quality because they actually rival a $500.00 shoe. Both so comfortable…. so affordable… and so Spring/Summer 2015 wearable!!

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Last but not least…. our Target Gladiator. This little black wedge is so comfortable and so on trend that the 19.00 price tag makes it insane to NOT pick up a pair for knocking around in and looking point on trend!!

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POSH: Our hottest denim look…. the fringed bottom jean. These are by A/G and the price comes in at around $180.00.

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With some Pennies & Posh Love!!

Laura Dunn

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The Golden Crown – by Laura Dunn Fabulous 365

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2014 started out as the year of the “Crown” at Dolce Gabbana. Dolce featured some pretty stately, jewel encrusted crowns….. that were about as gorgeous as it gets. This year crowns are popping up everywhere…. in many different shapes and forms….. and hopefully here to stay for awhile. We are featuring two crowns today… one by Michael Costello and one purchased in Bali at an authentic Balinese store. Our Michael Costello crown was part of his 2015 Spring Collection…. and is absolutely divine in person. While there are no jewels… the metal work speaks for itself and allows the true beauty of the crown to shine through. We featured it with a Thomas Wylde leather and fur short sleeve jacket.

Our Balinese Crown was purchased for 25.00 in Bali and ties in the back with a rubber band. I will be switching it out with a beautiful velvet ribbon. It’s grand and is worn for many different Balinese ceremonies in Bali. Back in Los Angeles…. it’s worn as a serious fashion statement! We paired our Balinese crown with a silk and crystal Kaufman Franco vest and a Chanel logo pin. 

                
    

 

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Crowns and tiaras in any form are spot on trend for Spring/summer 2015!!  

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Michael Costello crown featured by Laura Dunn

 

All my love!!

Laura Dunn

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24/7 Urban Decay Review By Laura Dunn

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When celebrity make up artist Edgar Santos endorses a product…. I listen. Edgar’s pick? Urban Decay’s 24/7 WaterProof EyeLiner Pencil. Edgar has been using this pencil on my eyes for months now and it wasn’t until I used it myself…. that I totally understood just how amazing this pencil truly is! With just one stroke…. this liner delivered an intense smudge-able color that… once it set… it did not move! When I go out at night the last thing I do before getting out of the car is check my eyeliner to see how much has smudged under my eyes. Upon arriving at an event a couple of nights ago…. my usual check was one of sheer delight! My eyeliner was PERFECTLY in place… with zero smudge! It was nothing short of a miracle! I cannot tell you how much this little black pencil has changed my life….. I no longer have to worry about eye checks all night long. I now know that where I put my liner… there it will stay! Thanks Edgar for the amazing recommendation and thank you Urban Decay for making what could be the best eye pencil I have ever used!  
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24/7 Urban Decay Eyeliner Review by Laura Dunn

 

                  Urban Decay’s 24/7 EyeLiner Pencil Comes in 10 intense colors 

With some serious un-smudged love!
Laura Dunn

 

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FRAME: Jet Black Distressed Jeans

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I was on the hunt for the perfect jet black, perfectly distressed (ripped) jeans…. that were blacker than black…. and would hold their black-ness after washing. Of course my “Fashion Specialist” at Barneys New York came through with flying colors!
Whenever I hit a fashion glitch…. I know Barbara Gallardo will come through! These FRAME jeans are so hot and so on trend that they are actually very hard to find…. as they are sold out in most stores around the country. Barneys knows their buyer and their market. They were the only store that had them when I was on my mad hunt! You too can be sporting these amazing fit and amazingly sexy jeans by tomorrow…. if…. you live in Los Angeles…. and if…. You get your bootie to Barneys New York, second floor and ask for the Barbara Gallardo!

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Our FRAME Jeans are worn with a bitchin Louis Vuitton jean jacket with a velvet collar and a pair of PRADA studded, platform sandals.

With some serious love!!

Laura Dunn

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Color Effects

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There is one App that is mandatory in 2015…. for anyone that wants to let out their inner artist!! Color Effects is a free App that allows you to paint any photo in your phone’s library and turn it into a masterpiece. It turns your color photos into black and white…. then gives you a color palette to paint your photo in anyway you see fit!  So easy to use… even a child can make photos look like magic!! We give Color Effects an A+ for creative factor…. and an A+ for the fun factor!! 

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