Laura Dunn goes to the Art of Elysium party wearing Oscar de la Renta dress and silver heels in Beverly Hills.
Laura Dunn goes to the Art of Elysium party wearing Oscar de la Renta dress and silver heels in Beverly Hills.
Laura Dunn goes to the Art of Elysium party wearing Oscar de la Renta dress and silver heels in Beverly Hills.
Laura Dunn goes to the Art of Elysium party wearing Oscar de la Renta dress and silver heels in Beverly Hills.
Laura Dunn goes to the Art of Elysium party wearing Oscar de la Renta dress and silver heels in Beverly Hills.
Laura Dunn goes to the Art of Elysium party wearing Oscar de la Renta dress and silver heels in Beverly Hills.
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Laura Dunn goes to the Art of Elysium party wearing Oscar de la Renta dress and silver heels in Beverly Hills.
Art of Elysium
&
Oscar de la Renta
Today’s post was conceived by comments from actor Ed Westwick…. please… let me digress. Last week I had the honor of attending “The Heaven Gala” by The Art of Elysium. A black tie event to raise money and awareness for The AOE (The Art of Elysium). What is The AOE you ask?
The Art of Elysium allows children to be creative and explore a wide range of artistic mediums with the help of Volunteer Artists. Through The Art of Elysium Programs, volunteer artists have the opportunity to work with children, adolescents and families in both small and larger group settings for 90-120 minutes in various inpatient and outpatient medical environments.
My daughter Beau has been involved in this amazing charity for years and inspired my husband, Steve and I to get involved by attending their yearly black tie gala called “HEAVEN.” This year’s “HEAVEN Gala” honored the iconic fashion designer Vivienne Westwood and the crowd was A-list Hollywood. With Johnny Depp and Amber Heard leading the pack along with…. James Franco, Christina Hendricks, Kaley Cuoco, Topher Grace, Nikki Reed, Ian Somerhalder, Zendaya, Minka Kelly and Kelly Osbourne just to name a few. It was an amazing evening to say the least! On to Oscar….
I was planning on wearing a stunning black Alexander McQueen as this Oscar de la Renta gown is so over the top. But then thought why would I not pull out the most amazing dress in my closet to pay homage to this amazing organization and the amazing women who run it. So gown I pulled out…. and must say I am so happy that I did! When young Ed Westwick looking so dapper came to me to tell me his mother said “I had on the best dress of the evening” and asked if we could all take a photo together…. I knew I had made the right choice. So today I thought I would put the Oscar de la Renta gown up next to some real Los Angeles graffiti art….. and let you see the beauty in the details of this hand sewn sequin gown.
Silver pumps by: Christian Dior
PLEASE visit www.theartofelysium.com to see how you can help this amazing charity that does so much wonderful work for the sick children of Los Angeles. After Beau came home from her last volunteer duty and told stories of the day I was brought to tears on just how much this organization truly does to enrich the lives of so many young people in this city. Please help if you can…..
Love,
Laura
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Laura Dunn goes to the Art of Elysium party wearing Oscar de la Renta dress and silver heels in Beverly Hills.
Laura Dunn goes to the Art of Elysium party wearing Oscar de la Renta dress and silver heels in Beverly Hills.
BEAUTIFUL gown! I’d say this Oscar is Oscar Award worthy!!
I like to support any thing that has to do with the arts….especially involving the youth.
We should all be doing our part to support and nurture all types of art. Your daughter and family is a perfect example of that. Thank you!!
Gorgeous! Gorgeous! Gorgeous!!!
This dress is a piece of art itself! I love how the squares break away and then form again in the back. Simply elegant!
I would feel silly in a dress like this, but for you, it’s perfect. You can wear anything and it wouldn’t be “over the top”. You look beautiful in it! I can see why they wanted a picture with you!
Gorgeous!! Absolutely Stunnning!!!!
Lovely dress!! Classy & elegant.
You look like a movie star! I’m sure you were the most stunning in the room!
Thank you for supporting and keeping the arts alive. I’m an art teacher and I don’t think there are enough programs out there for this kind of thing. Everyone needs a creative outlet.
Get out there & be creative!! I love that you wore this beautiful gown to street art. This is such a wonderful & important charity!
Wow! This sounds incredible! And what a special evening to be a part of. You must be very proud of your family! I will help in any way I can!
I am completely in love with this dress. It is so “Oscar” and award season appropriate!
As women get older, we rarely have a reason or function to wear these elegant dresses but I would love to own this dress.
You look absolutely stunning Laura.
I miss being young! This dress looks just like the dress I wore to prom!
This dress looks flattering on so many body styles because you can hide any flaws like big hips or juicy booties!
I love hearing about all of your great charity work!
No one seems to appreciate the arts anymore. Way to support a GREAT cause…AGAIN.
I really love the glamorous dress and the rugged scenery!
I love the close relationship you and Beau have!
WHAT???? Ed Westwick was there? He is my favorite!
You look like a Princess in a ballgown.
You really make a very fierce statement in this dress. I couldn’t imagine anything else for a Gala!
This dress looks flattering on so many body styles because you can hide any flaws like big hips or juicy booties!
Sounds like this was not only a great charity fundraiser but a chance to wear a great dress from the LD closet!
Sounds like this was not only a great charity fundraiser but a chance to wear a great dress from the LD closet!
I am not sure I would ever be able to afford a dress this fancy but I am sure if I look online I can find something in my price range.
I really like the silver color and geometrical design of this dress.
I have been looking for a charity that I can volunteer at all while sharing my creative talents! This may be just what I am looking for.
You cannot go wrong EVER with an Oscar De La Renta dress. Smashing.
I have a black tie affair to go to in March and I would love to purchase a dress like this! A true fashion statement.
I’m loving the detail & sparkle in this dress! Beautiful on you!!
I’m sure you were the best dressed in the room. You & your daughter are just beauties, inside & out!
What a wonderful charity to be a part of. My goal in 2016 is to get more involved. I think this would be a good step!
I would love to do my part to help. And you look stunning!!
This is the most stunning dress I have ever seen! And it’s only perfect that the most beautiful woman is wearing it!
I love all of the layers this dress has!
This designer always has the best look!
You look so beautiful! I love that youre so involved with charities!
Looking up the charity now…I loveeee those earrings!
You look stunning! This is hands down my favorite dress on you!
I like the fitted mermaid style dress with the fluff at the bottom. So beautiful! I agree with Gabby!
You would definitely be on the A list showing up in this!
Very elegant & like that it shows off the shoulders & back!
I bet you were the highlight of the night!
Can I borrow this? Lol jk