LAURA'S NEW YEAR'S EVE CHECK LIST!

Hello My Most Beautiful New Year’s Eve Babes and Gents…… I am going through my list and checking it twice…. Here is my “New Year’s Eve Dress Essential List” I thought I would post it one day early just in case you forgot something on your list…. Or may wish to add…. Hang on because it’s a fun one!

Let’s start with the body…. You simply must have a tan…. my all time favorite, easy to use product is “Jergens Natural Glow” slap some on tonight and by tomorrow you will have a gentle New Years Eve Glow…..

The Lips…. Chanel Glossimer…. The easiest and quickest way to a beautiful lip glow.. with over 25 hints of color….and the most Midnight kissable gloss on the market!

The Nails… My choice for the longest lasting and the best shine… The RockStar Gel Nail… Fingers and toes will NEVER look better!

The Scent…. No girl or boy should leave the house this New Year’s Eve without their signature scent… My Choice… Saks for Her by Bond No. 9…. Light tropical floral scent that rings in the New Year like basking in the Island Sun…..

The Necklace…. I will pull from my collection of “Statement Necklaces”…. Most likely an old Prada or Lanvin… Lot’s of bang for the buck! Choose in the colors of your dress…. Silver for me!

The bag…. My all time favorite clutch… EVER….. The Oversized Silver Sequin Mui Mui Clutch… The first evening bag I have owned that fits all my stuff! Spring/Summer 2012… Available Now!

The Shoes…. Let’s talk “YSL Tribute Sandal” Beautiful, Sexy and my fav… COMFORTABLE! You will be able to dance the night away and still be able to be on your feet at Midnight to Kiss in the New Year!

The Dress! This year I chose a “Valentino Runway” Silver Sequin and Crystal dress that I had re-made into a sweetheart neckline from a rather boring scoop neck…. Simply Delicious!

Since this dress is no longer available… I am bringing you a less expensive Valentino Red version… an easy to wear second choice that will look amazing on ANY body type…..

Last but not least by any means…. I will be popping a big piece of wonderful chocolate in my mouth before I walk out that door! It will load my body with the antioxidants and minerals that I need, give me a burst of long lasting energy to ring in the New Year….

HAPPY ALMOST NEW YEAR!


 

 

signature Laura Dunn

WHEN IN MEXICO……

DO AS THE MEXICANS!

 

So….. I am in Cabo San Lucas….. I have an upset stomach and a Mexican woman that works in spa where we are staying, suggests easing my gastrointestinal issues by chewing on “Anise” seeds. Anise’s volatile oils spur the release of digestive enzymes and calm intestinal spasms. 20 minutes later all of my stomach issues….. gone!

On New Year’s Day…. have 1/2 teaspoon of these magical seeds sitting on the night stand ready to chew…. to help ease into 2012….. from 2011’s crazy night!

signature Laura Dunn

MR. BRAINWASH IS……..

HOME!!! YAY!! Get your butts down to 960 North La Brea to see what could be the best street art exhibition to hit the streets of Los Angeles….. EVER!!  Mr. Brainwash is the moniker of Los Angeles-based filmmaker and Pop artist Thierry Guetta and has taken over an abandon warehouse on La Brea….made it home for the next couple of days and…… It is INSANE! Free viewing, free posters and free autographs…. It doesn’t get any better than this……

WWW.MRBRAINWASH.COM

signature Laura Dunn

DISTILLED FOR A DAY…..

will take the bloat away! With New Year’s Eve approaching fast…. And that fabulous dress hanging in your closet that fits like a glove (or suit)…..all this week we will have some get thin quick tips…. First on our list is belly bloat….. Read on My Beautiful Thin Mints…..

De-Puff quick by switching to distilled water for a day. It will keep you hydrated without the sodium and minerals found in regular water that can trigger water retention. Research has shown that distilled water can flush excess salt and fluids from our bodies quickly.

24 hours max peeps!! While distilled water is great for beating bloat quick, it will leach minerals from our bodies causing more harm than good after a 24 hour period. So one day of distilled and then switch back to regular.

signature Laura Dunn

The Night Before Christmas

By Clement Clarke Moore

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;

The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads;
And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled down for a long winter’s nap,

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below,
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer,

With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name;

“Now, DASHER! now, DANCER! now, PRANCER and VIXEN! On, COMET! on CUPID! on, DONNER and BLITZEN!
To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall! Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!”

As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky,
So up to the house-top the coursers they flew, With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too.

And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.
As I drew in my hand, and was turning around, Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound.

He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot;
A bundle of toys he had flung on his back, And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack.

His eyes — how they twinkled! his dimples how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!
His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow;

The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath;
He had a broad face and a little round belly, That shook, when he laughed like a bowlful of jelly.

He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself;
A wink of his eye and a twist of his head, Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread;

He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk,
And laying his finger aside of his nose, And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose;

He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.
But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight,
“HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, AND TO ALL A GOOD-NIGHT!”

 

signature Laura Dunn

YOUR LAST CHANCE…..

Today is the 23rd….. You forgot someone on your list….. They live out of town and you will NEVER get a gift to them on time. What’s a Christmas Gift missing Boy or Girl to do? WINE COUNTRY GIFT BASKETS…… Today is the last day to get a beautiful wine (or non alcoholic) gift basket sent. I keep this company in my back pocket for those gifts that need to be beautiful and sent last minute knowing they will make it on time….. With a wonderful list of California wines to choose from…. this is my favorite site to get the job done….

Merry Almost Christmas!

 

www.winecountrygiftbaskets.com

signature Laura Dunn

PARTY BREATH

Quick tip….. You’re getting ready for the big party/dinner. You don’t have time to rush to the bathroom and brush. Instant solution…. Cloves…. Grab a couple of whole cloves while you are putting the finishing touches on your meal/decor….. chew for a couple of minutes, spit and rinse well. The essential oils in cloves have antibiotic properties that help eliminate odor causing bacteria. Quick, simple and easy to do on the run…. Fresh breath has never been so easy….

signature Laura Dunn

TAKE IT DOWN AFTER 14 DAYS!

Your beautiful fresh cut Christmas tree should stay up not a moment longer than 14 days! After 14 days (I say it again) mold sets it…. sending spores through your home and sending the level of spore count through the roof! Sometimes as great as 8 times the healthy limit. Two weeks before Christmas is the perfect time to buy, and then take down the day after or….. One week before and take down the day after New Years.

 

signature Laura Dunn

LEMON.COM

Yesterday my incredibly fabulous… Louis Vuitton wallet broke! The pouch was so filled with holiday receipts that the zipper got stuck and bam… broke. My nickname of past was “Scrappy”…. due to my scraps of receipts everywhere. What’s a Scrappy unorganized girl to do during this busy time of year? Go Lemon and get organized! The hottest new website is here just in time for the 2011 Holiday season….

Lemon gives you the tools to collect all your receipts in one place. It’s this simple:

Email Receipts – Send your online receipts to your own personal @lemon.com account.

Paper Receipts – Snap a photo of your receipts with your smartphone and our mobile app does the rest.

 

4 Reasons Why You’ll Love Lemon.

 

Love saving trees, but tired of getting spammed by the merchants who use e-receipts? Give them your   @lemon address and skip the spam. We’ll prioritize the merchant communications that really need    your attention.

Receipts filling up your wallet? Lemon keeps them safe and secure online. You can tag and search your receipts to keep track of your purchases.

Want to be sure you got the best price? Lemon captures line item data so you can get the most from price alerts, deals and reviews.

Can’t figure out where your money goes? With helpful graphs, Lemon shows you exactly where you’re spending your money.

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signature Laura Dunn