DAY ONE: Nordstrom's Cosmetics Counter Girl

DAY TWO: World Renowned Jewelry Phenomenon

This happened to be the path of crystal-encrusting extraordinaire Tarina Tarantino...

Once being the freelance "make-up" chick that we all once hailed for proms, weddings, Bat Mitzvah, and then some, Tarina Tarantino has come a long way from applying N3 on the apples of random faces.

Having been a successful model across the globe, this sparkly, once-upon-a-time-ingénue took her creations and creativity to a whole new level.

If performance art could be transformed into seer-sucking jewelry, Tarantino takes the cake. With her vivid imagination, love for color (especially pink) and her insightful direction there's no question to be had as to why she's made and marketed herself crème-de-la-crème in her circles.

With designs both bold and nostalgic, she has been able to successfully capture the attention of all clients - old and new together. From Hello Kitty to classic formations, this artisan has captivated the desires and wonders of many who cross her path.

Her flagship store located on the "better half" of Melrose Avenue is well lit, well proportioned and properly executed for all who visits this gem of a location. There's a sense of the glitter and glam that we all aspire to, even if it happens to be emulated from one of the many sparkly, mega-hits you happen to stumble upon.

Her loving husband, Alfonso, who is half to blame for this booming sensation, also holds a key-role in the success and longevity for this worldwide, household entity. With the collaboration of ideas and notions, these two have branded the Tarina Tarantino name across the board and across the globe.

Paris Hilton, Debi Mazar, Margaret Cho, Miley Cyrus, Ashlee Simpson, Hilary Duff and Brooke Shields are a mere micro-roster as to who adorns this jewel-riffic prodigy.

That said, get a piece of the action like I did (actually, Tarina gifted me a Hello Kitty ring) and be amongst the ranks to acquire and have one of these keepsake creations that promise to kick-up heels, have your girlfriends scathe and make you the disco-ball beauty of the evening. And I'm a guy. So, if it makes them purr... Imagine what it'll do for your lovely self.

MUST HAVE: Gothic Lolita Pink Head Cuff Bracelet...but in Pink - of course - or I'll cut you. ($125)

THE DETAILS: Tarina Tarantino
7957 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90046
+1.323.651.5155
www.tarinatarantino.com

Story by Bernardo Peña.

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