BUYS:Mimi Kim jewelry shines at boutiques

Local jewelry designer Mimi Kim first started creating modern and stylish jewelry for herself and friends. Her classic and chic designs caught the attention of boutique owners. Now her jewelry line has exploded.

Kim designs beautiful handmade necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, bridal jewelry and even Mini-Mimi designs for girls. Her delicate designs of natural gemstones, mother-of-pearl and coin pearls are hand-wrapped in sterling silver or 14-carat rolled gold. Mimi's passion for design is apparent in her eye-catching teardrop earrings, multi-faceted briolette dangle necklace and hand-wrapped pretty pink freshwater pearl ring (prices vary from $58 for earrings to $196 for a necklace).

Local boutiques carrying the Mimi Kim line include Petals in Huntington Beach (714) 536-0025, Selvaggio at Fashion Island in Newport Beach (949) 759-6877, elle H. Boutique in Laguna Beach (949) 715-1345, Stephanie James Couture in Huntington Beach (714) 960-7400 and Citrine in Newport Beach (949) 838-0215; www.mimikimjewelry.com.

Euro-Mediterranean flavor at Waterfalls

The new Waterfalls restaurant at the Atrium Hotel in Irvine (across from John Wayne Airport) recently hired award-winning executive chef Theo Ioannou, who offers sophisticated EuroMediterranean dining in a casual atmosphere. On the weekdays, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy an extensive all-you-can-eat Mediterranean buffet (just $14.95) complete with succulent rotisserie meats, or order from the imaginative a la carte menu. Other offerings include assorted salads, accompaniments, and mini desserts. Waterfalls is open for a breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner daily (6 a.m. to 10 p.m.) At 18700 MacArthur Blvd in Irvine, (949) 833-2770; www.AtriumHotel.com.

Billy Jealousy keeps men looking good

Billy Jealousy's phenomenal sexy and suggestive men's grooming products are available at Nordstrom at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. Fans swear by the award-winning Hair Raiser follicle restorer ($75), meant to promote regrowth; the Hydroplane shave cream ($20); Ocean Front body wash ($18) and Billy Jealousy's no-nonsense face products. The cleansing routine is painless: just a Bar None Face Wash (with a little salicylic acid) and retinol for skin issues, tone and texture ($18); Wipe Out eye cream ($34); Combat Lines face moisturizer with SPF 30 ($38) and About Face anti-aging serum ($48).