On the Juice

I had resisted, but this love affair was meant to be. I went to a Juicy Couture outlet in Las Vegas to check out a hand bag. I fell in love with it. I bought it. I carry it daily. I get lots of compliments on it's cuteness. It is the perfect size, it's black leather so it goes with nearly everything, and it has a gold chain across the front that has lock and key charms that are soooo precious.

Then I started falling in love with other Juicy things- NEVER the velour sweats with words across the bum, but other things- all their jewelry, their real clothes- like coats, dresses, blouses, sweaters. I went into the Juicy boutique in Santa Barbara. They had the most adorable displays of candy inside giant crystal urns. The sales staff was lovely. I was unequivocally smitten.

I recently went to the boutique in Pasadena. I bought two necklaces, one for me and one for my sister for Christmas. I have started wearing the necklace, which is a heavy-ish metal chain with a heart charm with a big toggle closure in the front, with my very special, delicate platinum necklace with a diamond pendant (I got from DH for Christmas last year) entertwined. I love the precious/rocker (bombshell/biker) combo.

And now-- ooooh-- I got an early Christmas present from DH yesterday-- a Juicy watch. It is a classic style but with fun, girly details and I just LOVE it.

I love the crowns and the doggies and the frivolity of the designs. And I justify my addiction by telling reminding myself that it is MUCH less expensive than Marc Jacobs!

If I were a rich (wo)man....

I'd ONLY shop at Neiman Marcus! I had the pleasure of visiting the original flagship store in beautiful downtown Dallas last year. It was truly one of the greatest moments in my shopping life. I wandered the beautiful store, department by department and was met with sincere, warm greetings from every sales person I encountered. I'm not sure if it was the southern hospitality (I found EVERY soul in Dallas to be fantastically pleasant and friendly, even the freeway drivers), the Neiman Marcus customer service ethos, or a combination, but these sales people were wonderful. I wanted to buy everything I saw, from cosmetics, to Prada jackets, to Burberry scarves, to Christmas ornaments, to SHOES!!!

Shoes, that is why this memory came flooding back to me, urging me to write this blog/shopping memoir. I was perusing the internet for untouchable luxury goods, and of course ended up on the Neiman Marcus website salivating over Christian Louboutin ankle boots...

So, this year marked the 100th anniversary of Neiman Marcus (September 10, to be exact). In honor of this achievment they are having a $10,000 shopping spree sweepstakes! Click here to enter (and you'll receive fabulous email news so you can keep up with what is going on in my dream store). Good luck, and happy window shopping...

P.S. Neiman Marcus has no idea I'm writing this blog or plugging their site- I just feel like sharing the 'wealth' :)

lola et moi

I love the phrase 'et moi', possibly because it is one of the few French phrases I understand, but none the less...

I came across the most adorable line of clothing for little girls called lola et moi. This line is designed by a Lebanese woman named Rania Tohme and her pieces are fabulous for bombshell-ettes!

According to the lola et moi website, "Entering the world of "lola et moi" is getting back to the colorful, sparkling and candy-like world of childhood. Designed for girls from ages six months to ten years, the Beirut-based line creates vibrant separates inspired by retro patterns and traditional silhouettes and updated with fresh, unusual fabrics and whimsical adornments. The result is a playful, yet sophisticated, look that is equally chic at school or at play from a California beach town to urban metropolis."

Is this not The Bombshell Biker in a nutshell? I almost want to have a baby JUST so I can dress her in lola et moi...

Annie get your Gun

The old west... those broads were tough. You had to be tough to survive in that world. Can you imagine heading out west on a stage coach or covered wagon or even by train? It would take weeks upon dusty weeks to get to your destination and you had to maintain your dignity while wearing a corset!

My favorite show- Deadwood- on HBO shows some of these amazing (and crazy!) women. They did what they had to do to make it, but they looked great doing it. Maybe in real life their faces were a little more haggard, but they still curled their hair, wore beautiful full skirts, and put a little rouge on their cheeks- even if they had to drag those beautiful full skirts through the mud- they looked great!
I'm finding inspiration in the wild west women- scrubbed skin, a little blush, bee-stung lips, up-swept hair, a girly outfit, and a gun...

Give Summer the Bootine

Can it PLEASE not be 95 degrees anymore? I am craving boots and tights and little jackets. I want to wear my new ankle 'bootines'! I got them in black and am seriously contemplating the gray version.

I was originally going to buy the gray, but knew that the black would be more versatile...

The first day it dips below 80 I am wearing them! That'll be in about 1 1/2 months here in Bombshellville. (and its got nothin to do with global warming...)

The Uniform

I struggled all long, hot summer to find my perfect bombshell uniform for the 100+ degree heat here in bombshellville. I still haven't found it. Some ideas:

• white cotton eyelet dress with cork soled platform sandals or basic flip flops, silver or colorful plastic bangles.



• white ribbed men's tank paired with black a-line skirt and above-mentioned shoes. (the black skirt would keep it from looking too bohemian, like it might with a peasant-y skirt.) Could also be paired with sneakers (no socks), but would then need to be dressed up with rhinestones (jewels, not bedazzled sneaks!) and an animal print handbag...



• i'm trying to come up with a bombshell outfit that incorporates black cargo capris... hmmmmm... not sure if its possible

Bombshell Ball Game!

This afternoon I'm going to a football game. My beloved local junior college is playing in the second round of the championships!

Being a Bombshell Fan is probably one of the easiest looks to pull off. Basically, one must stay warm, wear appropriate footwear for navigating steep stadium steps, and protect one's skin from the sun and wind.

Fortuitously, my team's colors are red and white. This means I can wear my red wool coat with the faux leopard fur collar and cuffs! (I will also have my giant red foam "We're #1" finger proudly displayed- but that's not very "Bombshell-ey" so I won't discuss it further, although having 'team spirit' and being enthusiastic are very Bombshell)

Lately my sunscreen of choice is Cetaphil daily moisturizer spf 15 for everyday use. If I'm going to be out in the sun all day then I definitely use something stronger. But the Cetaphil will work fine for today- the game doesn't start until 4pm which means it will be dark an hour into the game.

If you are attending a sporting event of any kind, this basic Bombshell look will work:

• Dark jeans (bootcut jeans with boots (duh)/heels/wedges-I recommend wedges for the comfort factor at these types of events or cuffed jeans with sneakers/ballet flats)


• Cotton or Cashmere sweater layered over a close fitting t-shirt or blouse


• Glamorous coat, preferably in a color that coordinates with your team, but not necessary, and definitely NO team logo jackets (unless your boyfriend gives you his letterman jacket ;) and a team jersey is another topic all together that I will discuss at a later date.


• scarf and gloves (and a hat if you live in a really cold climate)


• wool blanket for sitting on or wrapping up in...


• Sunscreen


• neutral makeup, but red lipstick would definitely be appropriate if desired!

Go Team!

The Bombshell Biker goes live!

While riding on the back of my husband's motorcycle I have lots of time to think about fun things. One day, the idea of the Bombshell Biker popped into my head. A blog where I could share my beauty secrets and tips for looking pretty and girly while participating in an active lifestyle. Let's face it- helmet hair is not the most glamorous and flattering look for anyone. (And while I'm on the subject- I do not wear chaps, bandanas, those weird leather 'hair harnesses' for a braid, or any of the other typical "biker" accouterments.)

I thought about how I like to do all kinds of active things in my life and I want to be comfortable while participating- but I do not want to look like a tom boy- or worse- a boy! My original idea for the Bombshell Biker tag line was, "for girls who love boys that ride bikes." But I realized that its about way more than sitting on the back of a motorcylce looking cute...
its about an entire lifestyle- taking advantage of every situation and being prepared for every situation so that you can have fun, be comfortable, and feel pretty at all times!

I plan to post as often as possible about what works (products, tools, accesories, etc), what doesn't, and what happens along the way. I welcome your comments and feedback, too!