Bombshell Accessories

The original Bombshells- Rita, Marilyn, Marlene- lived in a time when women wore day and evening dresses, carried intricate compacts and turned powdering their noses into a glamourous event. They knew that the rituals of womanhood could be turned into a sensual, empowering act with the flick of a wrist. I think it's important for today's Bombshells to embrace that mode of thinking - we should all surround ourselves with items and accessories that feel glamourous - and that make us feel glamourous! To get you thinking, I've pulled together a collection of the ultimate in Bombshell glamour- all evocative of the original Bombshells.

Lockets may seem antiquated, as they have their roots in the Victorian age, but they are also very sentimental, personalized, and classic- just like a Bombshell! You can order photos to fit in the locket through Kodak Gallery.com - you get mini proofs of each picture you order on a separate contact sheet. Just cut out the little proof and insert into the locket.

Touch-ups happen - often under terrible fluorescent lighting in the office bathroom. Make the experience more sensual with a beautiful, metal compact. Find one that reflects you - whether it's simple sterling silver monogrammed with your initials, or decorative gold - and you'll turn the mundane task of checking your lipstick into an event that makes you feel gorgeous!

Tell the truth- is your jewelry strewn across your dresser or jumbled into a drawer in the bathroom, requiring a Sherlock Holmes-type of search for matching earrings or tweezers and a magnifying glass to untangle necklaces? Treat yourself (and your jewelry) to an armoire. You can find affordable selections in both free-standing armoires, and wall-hanging versions, all in a variety of styles and finishes. Because decorating yourself is so much more fun when your collection of jewelry is organized, at your fingertips.

For an instant shot of Bombshell glamour, buy a shade of lipstick in a luxirious tube. You can't go wrong with Estee Lauder's signature tube- ribbed gold metal. I've got nothing against drugstore lipstick, but it just feels more beautiful to pull out a substantial tube to brighten up your lips.