bijoux in bloom

A Clockwork Orange Creation

noreply@blogger.com (Bijoux In Bloom) — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 06:20:00 +0000

Hey all you Drama Queens. I thought I'd share a few photos of a fantasy look I created recently. I was inspired by the book and movie A Clockwork Orange. Havn't read the book? Havn't seen the movie? Well it's pretty old. The movie was made back in 1971 and it takes place in the future where London youth are wild and crazy, causing mayhem everywhere they go. The government tries to control them by arresting them and then administering some unusual "rehabilitation" techniques. It's pretty violent so be warned! The book is on most lists of required reading in US highschools. Pretty amazing!

My beautiful model has taken on the persona of Alex DeLarge, the main character and leader of the gang

Here she is with the signature boler hat and glass of milk. Alex and his Droogs (fellow gang members) hang out at a London milk bar where they drink glasses of milk laced with drugs. This glass was drug-free and dairy free! We ran out of milk so I had to use Lactaid! Haha!

I also added the extra long falsies to her right eye's upper and lower lashes, orangey-red lipstick and a platinum wig for a final touch.

Here's the real Alex DeLarge played by Malcom McDowell. What do you think of my version? Thanks for visiting and don't forget to join in on all the fun by becoming a follower! And as they say in London, Cheers!

Dramatic Pomegranate Inspired Makeup Look

noreply@blogger.com (Bijoux In Bloom) — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:06:00 +0000

Love drama? So do I! but only when it comes to makeup. Check out this look I came up with using the new Mabelline Color Tattoo in Pomegranate Punk.

Quote of the Day

noreply@blogger.com (Bijoux In Bloom) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:01:00 +0000

Life is too Short...Adorn Yourself-Bijoux In Bloom

What was going through my mind when I thought of this? Well, after years of raising kids, cleaning house, doing laundry and neglecting my beauty regimes I decided things had to change. I didn't want to go another day without wearing earrings and lipgloss. I decided I owed it to myself to look and feel good.

So whatever makes you feel good about yourself...wear it! do it! OWN IT, BABY!

Because...

LIFE IS TOO SHORT!

Go forth and Adorn yourself today

The Glamour of Christina Hendricks Part Deux

noreply@blogger.com (Bijoux In Bloom) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 01:44:00 +0000

So how does the beautiful Christina Hendricks maintain her flawless skin? First of all, have you noticed that she never has a tan? So it's probably safe to say she stays out of the sun and is big on sunblock.

So what other secret beauty weapon does she have up her coutured sleeve you ask? I did a little investigating and found out she has three...

This first is a moisturizer by 3lab. Pretty pricey but probably worth the mulah

The second is a moisturizer by Kiel's called Midnight Recovery Concentrate. I'm picking this up ASAP!

Last and least costly, she uses olive oil. The star just smoothes it on her arms and face whenever she is cooking at home. I've used this around my eyes and it does feel divine.

So what are YOUR beauty secrets?

Fashion Friday With The Glam Christina Hendricks

noreply@blogger.com (Bijoux In Bloom) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:30:00 +0000

In case you don't know, Christina Hendricks is one of the stars of the hit show Mad Men on AMC. I never watched this show until recently when my son started watching the DVD's. We are both hooked on the story. I'm hooked on the fashion, glamour and attitude of Christina's character, Joan Halloway. This chick owns her curves and flaunts them! I wish I did. Why do we curvey girls do this to ourselves? We need more Christinas in the world!

I love this dress

Christina in typical Mad Men mode

I especially love this necklace by Vivienne Westwood. I will make it mine! (if it's still available)

Join the party at Blonde Episodes and meet some new friends

Channeling My Inner Flo

noreply@blogger.com (Bijoux In Bloom) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:51:00 +0000

Hey everyone. Hope you all had a great Halloween. I had a blast this year with the kiddies at Trunks Of Treats. What's that, you say? Well that's where you take your car to the local church or school parking lot, decorate it and pass out candy. It's a safe alternative to walking the streets! It's a lot of fun and the kids love it. So do the adults! I had a great time and got so many compliments on my costume. People even took pictures of me!

Did you dress up this year? Well, until next Halloween!

Fashion Friday-The Kris Jenner Kollection

noreply@blogger.com (Bijoux In Bloom) — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:49:00 +0000

Is there anything these ladies don't have a well-manicured finger in?

Now Mom's getting into the act with her very own clothing line for QVC

I like the burgundy trench and dress above

Kris's line is not matronly or old lady-ish which is great. What are your thoughts?

Goopy Lashes and Dark Blue Nails?

noreply@blogger.com (Bijoux In Bloom) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:30:00 +0000

So what's in for Fall in the beauty world? Big thick clumpy lashes like these...

And dark blue nails like these...

I like both. What do you think?

Fashion Friday Kardashian Kollection 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Bijoux In Bloom) — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:25:00 +0000

The Kardashian Klothing Kollection is now available at your local Sears store. What do you think?

Leopard print is my favorite color

I'm definatley liking the shoes

Fashion Friday: Geek Chic-Ery

noreply@blogger.com (Bijoux In Bloom) — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:32:00 +0000

Are you a fan?

Hospital Chic

noreply@blogger.com (Bijoux In Bloom) — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 00:10:00 +0000

A few Sundays ago I was curled up on the couch with my popcorn watching Secretariat. I was comfy and cozy wearing my favorite flannel pajamas very similar to these...

All of a sudden it hit me...the stomach ache of stomach aches! and it wouldn't go away. It got so bad, my hubby decided to take me to the Emergency Room. I couldn't think straight with the pain but I had enough (fashion) sense to keep my beloved leopard pajamas on and slip on a gilded pair of flip flops like these...

I ended up right back at the ER two weeks later and was admitted. Turns out I had a serious case of Gall Bladder disease and needed surgery, STAT! This time I wasn't so lucky and was forced by the nurses to wear one of these for four days...

The ever- so -NOT-chic hospital gown! YUCK, For lack of a better word. My gown had the exact same pattern as the one Kim is wearing here. I guess even the rich and famous get hospitalized and are forced to give up their good sense of fashion every now and then. As for me, I'm back home in my leopard flannels and happy as a clam! Yeah, I know it's hot out but I'm still wearing them. I suppose they feel like home and boy am I glad to be home!

Pinklalicious Thursday

noreply@blogger.com (Bijoux In Bloom) — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 01:32:00 +0000

The earrings are not pink but they are made by moi!

Have a Pinkalicous Day!

Midnight In Paris

noreply@blogger.com (Bijoux In Bloom) — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 05:10:00 +0000

I saw this movie a couple of days ago merely by accident. It just so happend to be playing at the time I arrived at the theatre and my son was surprisingly willing to see it. My guess is it received a good rating on the Rotten Tomatoes website, which is thee authority, according to my son, for all things having to do with movies. I was just in Paris at the end of April and loved it. I was curious to see what part the city would play in the movie.

I'm not a fan of Woody Allen the man or his writing but this was a delicious movie. It was finger lickin' good from beginning to end. Even the movie poster is devine. Havn't seen it, you say?. If you are a fan of art and literature, go and see it this weekend, Old Sport.

For now, watch the trailer below. Auvoir mes amis!
(I hope this is spelled right)

Pink Champagne Anyone?

noreply@blogger.com (Bijoux In Bloom) — Sun, 15 May 2011 00:02:00 +0000

Pink Champagne is always a good idea

Unpacking

noreply@blogger.com (Bijoux In Bloom) — Tue, 03 May 2011 19:43:00 +0000

I just returned from a two week trip to London, Brussels, Paris and NYC. Now it's time to unpack and do laundry...I'll be back soon!

Laduree, Sil-vous-Plait!

noreply@blogger.com (Bijoux In Bloom) — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:16:00 +0000

Have you ever heard of Laduree? It is a chain of french tea salons and patisseries in Paris with several locations around the world

Each Laduree is beautifully and ornately decorated...tres chic!

Their most popular delicacy? The macaron, of course!

They come in so many decadent flavors and delightful colors!

Viva La Juicy!...a la Laduree. Pink and green taken to a sweet and tasty level!

Even Carrie got in on the deliciousness! Don't know about the dog, however.

Dramatic Purple Look

noreply@blogger.com (Bijoux In Bloom) — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 05:42:00 +0000

We all have drama in our lives every once in a while, wether we like it or not. Well, why not channel that drama into our makeup!

Inexpensive products I used:

1. Dark Signature Eyeshadow Quad by Rimmel London

2. Revlon Coloburst Lipstick in Baby Pink

3. L'oreal Voluminous Collagen Mascara

4. False Eyelashes by ELF

More Expensive Products I used:

1. Sephora Nano Eyeliner Pencil in Midnight Black

2. Sephora Blush Me in Peche Tendre

3. MAC Fix Plus

4. NARS face powder in Flesh

5. MUD Creme Foundation in YG1

Celebs With Pink Tresses

noreply@blogger.com (Bijoux In Bloom) — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 05:57:00 +0000

Happy Pink Saturday everyone. Pink some to be the hair color of choice at times for some celebrities like...

Rachel McAdams (didn't expect this one)

This one didn't surprise me in the least bit. She's even gone grey!

This one was obvious!

I didn't see this one coming. I actually like it, even thinking of getting it for myself.

Tarina Tarantino (jewelry designer extraordinaire) is passionate about pink!

Pink And Green Celebrity Style

noreply@blogger.com (Bijoux In Bloom) — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 19:44:00 +0000

I love Pink and Green, don't you? Look at these beautiful pink and green dresses

Selena Gomez is channeling Tinker Bell in this short mossy green dress at the Tinker Bell Premier in 2008

Sienna Miller deserves a Spaceman statue of her own for this gorgeous sequined mini dress she wore at the MTV Movie Awards

Megan Fox looks haute in this bright pink fitted number at the Transformers premiere

Vanessa Hudgens looks sweet in this floral frock at the Watchmen premiere in 2009

Mon Cheri

noreply@blogger.com (Bijoux In Bloom) — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 21:57:00 +0000

I was channel flipping the other day and stumbled upon this movie...

Tres Belle

So Enchanting!

Cheri is a 2009 Movie starring Michelle Pfeffier and Rupert Friend. It is about an older woman who schools a much younger man in the ways of love in 1920's Paris. I found this movie breathtaking, not so much for the story, but for the "eye candy" element. It seems that every inch of every frame is filled with such great detail! The buildings, the decor the clothes! Even the china.

I heart Paris in the 1920's Don't you?

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Bijoux In Bloom) — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:54:00 +0000

Let's get in the spirit of things! Watch my video on youtube HERE on a quick and easy St. Patty's Day makeup look

Travel in the Pink

noreply@blogger.com (Bijoux In Bloom) — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:19:00 +0000

Next month I'm taking a trip...wish I had a pink suitcase...

a pink flowy skirt...

a pink purse and a pair of fab pink heels for my long journey!

Natalie Portman at the Oscars

noreply@blogger.com (Bijoux In Bloom) — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:58:00 +0000

Don't you just love Oscar winner, Natalie Portman's style? At 6 months pregnant she looks stunning in her off-the-shoulder Rodarte gown. I especially love her matching tassel earrings. Hmmm...maybe I should design my own version.

To Youtube or Not To Youtube

noreply@blogger.com (Bijoux In Bloom) — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:09:00 +0000

Happy Friday, everyone. I love makeup, don't you? I have a lot of fun with it. I wanted to do a review of a great product that I bought months ago and decided to just tape it! I hope you find it helpful and try not to laugh too much at me, haha! It's a lot harder than some of these veteran Youtubers make it look! Although it was a lot of work, it was really fun to do. Don't know if I will keep doing it though.

Bonjour!

noreply@blogger.com (Bijoux In Bloom) — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 20:40:00 +0000

So what can I say about my little blog? It's pink, it's black and with a dash of Frenchy-ness, if that's even a word! I am a jewelry designer by day and a wine connoisseur by night. I'm a graduate of USC, I've worked in human resources and also as a Wine Ambassador at the Disneyland Resort. I love playing with make-up and have been giving make-overs since I was 5 years old. Oh! and did I mention that I love the color pink?

This little blog is where I indulge my creative side. I hope you like it.