tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19021329939466478962024-03-13T09:34:43.985-10:00Charm CandyAn Expanding Juicy Couture Charm Resource.Charm Candyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334647094590282296noreply@blogger.comBlogger153125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1902132993946647896.post-5579550622948016572012-01-03T21:33:00.002-10:002012-01-03T21:36:53.610-10:00I'm alive! And I hate fake eBay listings!If you found your way here via auction photos on eBay watermarked with this blog address, please know that the photos are <span style="font-weight: bold;">stolen</span> and I have not authorized any for use.<br /><br />CC, sadly, hasn't been updated in more than a year but I hope that will change once I am (finally) finished with school later this year and have more time to devote to it. I still love JC charms and have kept on expanding my collection. If you have any questions feel free to e-mail me at charmcandyblog@gmail.com; this is the fastest way to get in touch with me.Charm Candyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334647094590282296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1902132993946647896.post-2957347619507385422010-06-29T13:57:00.005-10:002010-06-29T14:49:49.164-10:00Stash: Robot<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/IMG_2444.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/IMG_2444.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="130" /></a><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/IMG_2445.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/IMG_2445.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="130" /></a><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/IMG_2446.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/IMG_2446.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="170" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I know it has been months since I've updated. Sorry :( But the good news is that I'm updating with a brand new charm, right?<br /><br />I love, love, love this one! It's so cute and perfect in every way.. it's too top heavy to stand on its own, but the arms and legs do swing. The detail along the joint of the arm is especially cute -- a little crystal on each side, which really compliments the crystal eyes nicely. Juicy really executed the idea of a girlie robot perfectly.<br /><br />Now I have to divert for a second and rant about the boxes. I was surprised when I opened my package and saw what the new ones looked like. It seems like they removed all metal pieces & supports within the box, which now results in the box opening like this:<br /><br /></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/IMG_2447.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/IMG_2447.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/IMG_2450.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/IMG_2450.jpg" alt="image name" height="150" width="300" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Which I find disappointing, especially because it means I can no longer hang charms by their clasp to take a photo with them in the box. I also think the style is a little more flimsy -- I never really worried about dropping charms while they were in the box before, because the foam provided enough cushion that nothing ever broke, and the clasp ensured that the box didn't pop open on contact. And of course I miss the terry lining.. it is what Juicy is known for, and this new plain pink fabric feels cheap to me. Additionally, it seems like silver charms no longer have a different box than the gold ones (I don't know about the rest of you, but this is going to make organizing my collection even harder than it already is).<br /><br />I'd be willing to bet that this was a cost cutting measure, but notice how the price of charms didn't drop at all? :/ As much as I love Juicy charms, everyone has their point of no return. I'm not saying that I've reached that point yet, but this box thing coupled with increasing prices and reduced quality has me double and triple thinking every charm I want.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Price:</span> 52.00<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Box:</span> Brown/Pink (New Style; No Clasp)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Code:</span> YJRU4249<br /></div></div></div>Charm Candyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334647094590282296noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1902132993946647896.post-56089528729855868242010-03-25T15:33:00.003-10:002010-03-25T17:06:08.163-10:00Stash: Chihuahua<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/chihuahua1.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/chihuahua1.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="165" /></a><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/chihuahua2.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/chihuahua2.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="250" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Put a fork in me, I'm done.<br /><br />I LOVE this charm. I don't really have too much to say about it, because it's all right there for you to see. Great bronze-gold color on the body, little white paws capped off with gold pads, happy stance, face is spot on, and the collar is such a nice detail. Maybe a tad too big, but then again most small dogs have collars that look huge on them.<br /><br />Chihuahuas aren't for everyone (I adore them), but I think this charm won't last all that long. It's very different from any Yorkie charm they've ever put out, and lots of younger girls are geared toward small dogs. Personally, I bought two -- one for me and one for Little E, whose own chihuahua looks almost exactly like this charm. I can see Juicy putting out an entire line of different breeds of dogs!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Price:</span> 48.00<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Box:</span> Brown/Pink<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Code:</span> YJRU3815<br /></div></div>Charm Candyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334647094590282296noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1902132993946647896.post-36353712459719768462010-03-24T14:50:00.003-10:002010-03-24T15:07:22.630-10:00Stash: Pave Blue Bird<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/bluebird1.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/bluebird1.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="200" /></a><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/bluebird2.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/bluebird2.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="215" /></a><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/bluebird3.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/bluebird3.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="250" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Even though I have a ton of older charms that I should be posting first, I had to drop everything when this came yesterday.<br /><br />I love birds. It's no secret. The only bird charm I haven't bothered to pick up yet is the new caged one -- and that's only because it's almost identical to the older one, save for replacing the weird red rooster birds with lovebirds.<br /><br />There wasn't much time at all between when this charm started popping up on eBay and when it was actually released. I love when that happens -- it's fun to be surprised by what Juicy puts out! My favorite thing about this charm is the blue color. You can see in the third photo that there's a very distinct change between the lighter blue color and the darker blue around the tail area. It transitions from a pretty sky blue cream to this translucent oceany blue. I want handbags in this color. I want shoes in this color. I want sheets and plates and socks and towels and nail polish and soap and wrapping paper in this color.<br /><br />You'll notice that the tail has two different sides; one is straight color and the other is pave crystals in blue and green. I like both side equally and I'm glad that they did it this way.<br /><br />The chest and face area is very reminiscent of the sparrow (which is one of my favorite charms). I love that they didn't overkill the whole charm with too many crystals, and I think that the tan branch it's clinging on to is a nice touch. The change in color really makes the blue stand out that much more.<br /><br />Zero complaints about this one. I don't even care that it's silver. Please, Juicy, remake this in a wide assortment of colors so I can have a whole aviary in my closet!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Price:</span> 52.00<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Box:</span> Silver/Pink<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Code:</span> YJRU3871<br /></div></div>Charm Candyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334647094590282296noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1902132993946647896.post-42036340178475352692010-03-21T21:55:00.003-10:002010-03-21T22:10:31.133-10:00Diversion: Gummy Bear Bracelet<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/gbearclaires.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/gbearclaires.jpg" alt="image name" height="155" width="400" /></a><br /><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/gbearclaires2.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/gbearclaires2.jpg" alt="image name" height="140" width="400" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">It's okay if you want to squeal a little bit. After all, gummy bear jewelry is very hard to come by.<br /><br />A few weeks ago I was in Claire's, searching for a birthday gift for my 9 year-old cousin (Little E!). I hardly ever buy anything for myself from Claire's, apart from nail polish. The store is geared to the younger age range, while its sister store The Icing aims for teens and young adults. Truth be told, I'm probably too old to be looking for something in either store, but whatever.<br /><br />Anyway! There they were, hanging around near the front. Gummy bear bracelets, necklaces, and small plastic bags. I was instantly enamored. They're bright, colorful, and just so cute! How could anyone not love them?<br /><br />I passed on the necklace because it was kind of awkward; the same amount of Gummy bears, strung evenly across the front. I don't think it's something that anyone over the age of 10 could pull off well. The bags didn't really get my attention either, because they just felt so cheaply made.<br /><br />The red, orange, and yellow bears all seem to be extremely similar in color under low-lighting situations. But with a good amount of light you can definitely see the difference -- I just love the whole rainbow effect you get when the colors are ordered like that!<br /><br />Sure, this bracelet isn't pure silver and gemstones but for the price (under $10) it's perfect. I wore it in celebration of all things whimsical when I went to see Alice in Wonderland (the 3-D version is amazing!) and got compliments on it left and right. I stopped in at Claire's again this past Friday, to see about picking one or two more up for friends. Not surprisingly, they had sold out of the bracelets. So you better hurry up and nab one before they're all gone! Gummy bears don't last forever, you know. ;)<br /></div></div>Charm Candyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334647094590282296noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1902132993946647896.post-44413494490928900212010-03-21T21:46:00.003-10:002010-03-21T21:55:08.809-10:00Diversion: Leather Buckle Bracelets<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/targetwraps.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/targetwraps.jpg" alt="image name" height="300" width="235" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Don't worry. I haven't jumped off the Juicy charm wagon or anything like that. I had some other stuff lined up that I wanted to talk about and now that I have some time (it's so good to see you again, Spring Break) I will!<br /><br />I found these really cute little leather wrap bracelets at Target. I believe they're from the Hollywood Intuition line and run around $11 for a set of four. I only saw the one color scheme, but I'd be ecstatic if they came in a wider variety of colors.<br /><br />These are very basic bracelets that can be mixed and matched to suit almost any outfit you have. The snap/buckle closure can be a little stiff but it's no big deal. The brown bracelet at the top is turned so you can see the snap and holes to adjust to your own size. I'd say that on the last snap these bracelets are easily 8", if not 8 1/2 - 9.<br /><br />I really love the faux pearl detail all the way around. The blue and brown bracelets are especially stunning. I love to scour Target for all kinds of things, but jewelry isn't usually one of them. I was very pleasantly surprised to see these, and hope they come out with more.<br /></div></div>Charm Candyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334647094590282296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1902132993946647896.post-9699257023886330472010-02-19T18:22:00.003-10:002010-02-19T18:47:19.003-10:00Diversion: MOP Flower Earrings<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/crpetal1.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/crpetal1.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="250" /></a><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/crpetal2.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/crpetal2.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="275" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">If you're anything like me, I know exactly what just went through your mind: omg omg omg! NEED!<br /><br />Just look at them! Pearly aqua and blue flower petal earrings, a perfect match to the white and midnight Garden Party rings. Right?? YES!<br /><br />But you feel like something is off. How can this be, when you've pretty much seen the lineup for spring pieces and although this would fit in there perfectly, there's no way it would be out without you having heard something, right? And where are all of the coordinating pieces in the same oceany hues?<br /><br />Well, for starters, these earrings are not Juicy Couture. Yeah, you heard me right. They're a spitting image of our beloved MOP flower but they're definitely not Juicy. So who made them? The answer is probably going to surprise you as much as it surprised me.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/crpetal3.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/crpetal3.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="200" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">In case you didn't catch that, they're by Charlotte Russe. Better yet, they have 3 different colors out. I suppose that I should be a little peeved that some other company practically cloned Juicy's design, but I'm not. Not even in the slightest.<br /><br />I love this flower design. It may be my favorite non-charm design of all time. I have both wish necklaces, both rings, earrings, and bracelets. I can't get enough of the MOP flower. So if someone else is going to give me a few more I'm not going to argue.<br /><br />I haven't even told you the best part yet! These are only $6 a pair. Better still, Charlotte Russe's earrings are 2 for $8. You can have two pairs for roughly 1/4 the price of one pair of Juicy earrings.<br /><br />I'm not knocking Juicy down here. I'm sure that their materials are of a higher quality (though possibly only slightly), and their packaging sure is nicer. But Charlotte Russe really beat them to the punch with these. They're bigger (about the size of a quarter), come in more colors, and cost significantly less.<br /><br />These are the only three versions I could spot; I have no idea if they have other colors out there. The blue and black are particularly stunning. The peach ones are sweet, but if you're only going to get two I say skip them. Since the earring promo was 2 for $8, I picked up one other pair:<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/crpetal4.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/crpetal4.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="275" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />These are WAY prettier in person. There's a very subtle amber shimmer that runs through the white in the middle.<br /><br />I was really thrilled to have found these. I actually went into Charlotte Russe looking for nail polish, of all things. These just happened to catch my eye while I was checking out the accessories section. Normally I never get the really good deals. I have no problem finding amazingly cute things before they're sold out or hard to find, but getting them for a good price is an entirely different thing. I wish we had more than one Charlotte Russe in Hawaii so I could see if there are more out there.<br /><br />What do you think? Good or bad that Juicy's gorgeous flower design is popping up elsewhere?<br /></div></div></div></div></div></div>Charm Candyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334647094590282296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1902132993946647896.post-61005853838184964252010-02-19T17:48:00.003-10:002010-02-19T18:09:16.199-10:00Limited Edition: Goose<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/goose1.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/goose1.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="200" /></a><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/goose2.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/goose2.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="200" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">A tisket, a tasket!<br /><br />Sorry that my goose charm appears to have only one foot. I promise you that it has two. I really should have taken pictures from the front and the back, but the light was disappearing outside.<br /><br />So, you know me and animal charms. I love them! The goose is no exception, even if its back end is shaped a little strangely. The egg inside is a fantastic detail; I love that it has small crystals on it instead of being just plain gold.<br /><br />My favorite part of this charm is the pearly white finish. The flash in my picture washes it out but it's very subtle and just so pretty. Now let's talk about the two things I don't like: the stamp on the butt and the snap. Juicy usually places a logo (either the banner or the crown) somewhere on each charm. I think the crown might have looked better on the chest area than the butt. And the snap is something I always take issue with. Some are too loose, some are too tight, and some can go from being too tight to too loose with just one drop. Like mine did this afternoon when I was taking it out to photograph it.<br /><br />This charm flew off S&C's website like nobody's business. In fact, I never even saw it and I had been obsessively checking the site for days! So I just picked it up when I went to the Juicy boutique today, and swallowed the full cost. Why? Because the Prince Charming swan charm (which I have.. somewhere.. and am dying to find it and post photos because it's so adorable) will run you about $150-$200 on eBay these days. Animal charms, the bird ones in particular, always climb in value once they're gone. This one being a limited edition will only increase the value and is definitely worth picking up.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">LE Tag Year</span>: 2010<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Price:</span> 52.00<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Box:</span> Gold/Pink<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Code:</span> YJRU3743<br /></div></div>Charm Candyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334647094590282296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1902132993946647896.post-68519297992846066682010-02-19T17:25:00.002-10:002010-02-19T17:44:44.185-10:00Diversion: Pansy Ring<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/pansy1.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/pansy1.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="210" /></a><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/pansy2.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/pansy2.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="200" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Grrr. The best intentions, right? I really spaced out on the posting-once-a-day thing. But unfortunately for you and me both, real world things have to come before blogging. :(<br /><br />Anyway. CHECK THIS BABY OUT! I was waiting and waiting and waiting for this to show up on any website besides Neiman Marcus and it just wasn't happening. I caved in and called Juicy to see if they had it in stores, and sure enough they did.<br /><br />I won't lie to you; this ring looks significantly better in photos than it does in person. That's not to say that it isn't gorgeous, because it <span style="font-style: italic;">is</span>. It just doesn't exactly have that amazing color depth that it appears to. I absolutely love this ring, though. It is huge; it covers from the base of my ring finger all the way up to the knuckle. The sizes also seem to run a little on the big side. Juicy usually stocks their non-adjustable rings in sizes from 6-8.<br /><br />Unfortunately, there were no promotions going on that I knew of when I went to the boutique so I got stuck paying the full price. That definitely stung a little bit, especially since I have become pretty accustomed to nabbing things from S&C at a 20% discount. It's hit and miss when it comes to knowing if you'll be able to wait it out for a sale. The white MOP flower ring from a few seasons back stuck around for awhile, but never seemed to go on sale and then vanished entirely. The re-released darker fall version, however, lingered around long enough to be marked down before it was gone.<br /><br />The pansy was a good choice of flower for this spring, especially since Alice In Wonderland is hitting theaters in a few weeks. This ring is definitely Alice-esque!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Price:</span> 88.00<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Box:</span> Brown/Pink<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Code:</span> YJRU3728<span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /></div></div>Charm Candyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334647094590282296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1902132993946647896.post-25731845848653343802010-01-07T23:40:00.003-10:002010-01-08T00:10:58.032-10:00Stash: Pink Roses<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/rosesboq1.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/rosesboq1.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="150" /></a><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/rosesboq2.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/rosesboq2.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="180" /></a><br /><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/roseboq3.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/roseboq3.jpg" alt="image name" height="130" width="260" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">New Year's isn't even a distant thought yet and they're already rolling out the Valentine's Day stuff. Although I guess this charm doesn't have to be for Valentine's Day specifically..<br /><br />This is an odd charm. Don't get me wrong because I really really like it. I love that the clear plastic almost acts as a prism out in the sun, I love the metal roses, and I love the thin wiry stems. The colors are vibrant and gorgeous, the bow is the perfect size, and the crystal in the middle really hits one out of the park when the charm is in the sun.<br /><br />But this one won't be for everyone. I'm well aware of how prone that shiny shiny plastic is to scratching, and how easy it would be for one of the stems to bend or even snap off. Plus I'm a little puzzled as to why the clasp is in the middle -- when worn it hangs completely upside down! That's disappointing.<br /><br />Still, I like it quite a bit and can't wait for the alleged Prom Queen bouquet to be released so I can take pictures of all three together. A word of caution if you plan on getting this one: mine came from S&C and the roses are totally off-center within the casing (a Juicy manufacturing error, not S&C's fault). So much so that one of the rose's edges is just barely poking out of the side. Really barely; it's more just like a blemish in the plastic. Also, this charm is a pain to get clasped back in the box!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Price:</span> 48.00<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Box:</span> Brown/Pink<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Code:</span> YJRU3788<br /></div></div>Charm Candyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334647094590282296noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1902132993946647896.post-6427160535064618952010-01-06T23:51:00.002-10:002010-01-07T00:14:44.653-10:00Stash: Ferris Wheel<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/ferris1.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/ferris1.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="150" /></a><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/ferris2.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/ferris2.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="85" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Okay. My pictures are a little funny because I can't get the exact dimensions right so clicking on them to see them full size would be a good idea.<br /><br />I. Love. This. Charm. Failure it is not! At least, not in my opinion.<br /><br />What I love the most are the colored stones on the outside of the ferris wheel. Just look at them! They used gorgeous colors, even though I could stand without the mixture of pastel and primary stones. The gold is a perfect choice to accent the clear crystals and the white pearls (eight little dangling ones, made to represent the seats I presume).<br /><br />The ferris wheel does indeed spin around, same as the carousel charm. I know this is going to seem like a super short entry, but that's how it usually is when I'm ecstatic about them. There are very few complaints concerning this charm! You might have problems with the pearls occasionally catching along the bottom of the charm, but it's not a big deal at all. Unless your plans are to just sit around and spin it all day, of course.<br /><br />Also, I'd be pretty careful with this charm. It's totally packed with crystals and we all know how hard they can be to find an exact match to and replace.<br /><br />It's getting harder and harder to gauge whether charms will sell out or not. The panda had all of the makings of a hit but it's still plentiful everywhere you look. I personally think this one will become hard to find and highly valued - it moves, almost every inch is covered in sparkle, and they've never made a charm like this before. Perhaps Juicy has been producing more and more charms? I'm not sure. Either way, grab this one if you like it if for no other reason than that you want it!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Price:</span> 58.00<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Box:</span> Brown/Pink<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Code:</span> YJRU3615<br /></div></div>Charm Candyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334647094590282296noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1902132993946647896.post-39288217330513659952010-01-04T20:20:00.003-10:002010-01-04T20:47:15.996-10:00Limited Edition: Ring (Purple Neiman Marcus Exclusive)<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/purplering1.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/purplering1.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="225" /></a><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/purplering2.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/purplering2.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="235" /></a><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/purplering3.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/purplering3.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="220" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Much like the shoe, purse, and snowflake charms I'm not really one for the ring charms either. Juicy has done several different versions of the engagement ring, and I think I only have two including this one.<br /><br />But there is a very good reason for having this one: it's the only colored stone they've done on an engagement ring charm. And it's beautiful. I purposely used flash on the third photo so you could see just how many colors are hiding inside of the purple stone.<br /><br />I really love the detailing along the inner sides of the ring. It's intricate and rather than overwhelming the entire piece, it really elevates the purple stone and brightens everything up.<br /><br />Now the bad news, as there usually is with older charms. This was a limited edition piece made exclusively for Neiman Marcus in 2008. That means that even if this charm had made it to the sale tables it would have eventually gone to Neiman Marcus Last Call outlets (of which there are quite a few less), not Juicy outlets. Your odds of finding this in a retail establishment are about as good as Juicy re-releasing the original globe. You will have to resort to the secondary market for this one, and it is still hard to come by. Prepare to pay (on average) double MSRP!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">LE Tag Year</span>: 2008<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Price:</span> 38.00<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Box:</span> Gold/Pink<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Code:</span> YJRU1729<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Misc:</span> Produced exclusively for Neiman Marcus; make sure their logo is on the tag.<br /></div></div>Charm Candyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334647094590282296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1902132993946647896.post-4450326663400626442010-01-04T20:09:00.002-10:002010-01-04T20:19:33.398-10:00The First (and Only?) Juicy Charm List<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5nE7vQYBIhk/S0LZzGMn1xI/AAAAAAAAAF4/z-P_OWMZSnM/s1600-h/rebecca.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 97px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5nE7vQYBIhk/S0LZzGMn1xI/AAAAAAAAAF4/z-P_OWMZSnM/s320/rebecca.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423136373167609618" border="0" /></a>One of the greatest mysteries when it comes to Juicy charms is authenticity. If you're new to collecting then sometimes you're unsure of which charms Juicy actually made and which ones they did not. Even for those of us who have been collecting a long time there are still lingering doubts on some of the oldest charms.<br /><br />Have no fear, though! There's an answer to your problems. Rebecca (the famed Lvbabydoll for you PFers and a sweet, sweet friend) spent a great deal of time compiling information and photos on every charm she could find, creating the first comprehensive list for Juicy Couture charms.<br /><br />I'm posting a link below to her blog, where you can find the information on how to get the list. It's totally free but you need a valid e-mail address to obtain the list. Throw a little love Rebecca's way for all of the hard work she put into it!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rebecca's blog</span>:<br /><a href="http://ritzeerebel.blogspot.com/">http://ritzeerebel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Post on how to get the list</span>:<br /><a href="http://ritzeerebel.blogspot.com/2010/01/favorite-blog-1.html">http://ritzeerebel.blogspot.com/2010/01/favorite-blog-1.html</a>Charm Candyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334647094590282296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1902132993946647896.post-72438196279686188582010-01-04T19:45:00.005-10:002010-01-04T20:01:34.112-10:00On The Horizon: Pansy Ring<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5nE7vQYBIhk/S0LSIDCjFCI/AAAAAAAAAFw/5-vsSn39cUI/s1600-h/pansyring.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 173px; height: 216px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5nE7vQYBIhk/S0LSIDCjFCI/AAAAAAAAAFw/5-vsSn39cUI/s320/pansyring.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423127937004278818" border="0" /></a>Again I must take a slight detour from the world of charms to rave about something else.<br /><br />The Pansy Ring popped up on Neiman's website not too long ago, along with a whole other slew of spring jewelry pieces by Juicy. I may be more excited about this ring than I am about any of the upcoming charms (including the chocolate bunny!).<br /><br />It's <span style="font-style: italic;">gorgeous</span>. Of course this is only a stock photo but I just can't stop myself from tripping head over heels for it. I love the blending of the purple hues and the almost-black color that is skirting around the edges of the petals. I'm sure that the large crystal in the middle will attract an insane amount of sparkle, and I love that smaller crystals are intermittently sprinkled all over.<br /><br />I'm also excessively happy that this ring isn't "adjustable" and comes in sizes 6, 7, and 8. Ship date is listed in February; pay no mind to the "back order" status that nearly every item has. The pieces aren't actually back ordered, this is just Neiman's way of letting you know that things are immediately available for shipping. You can check out this ring and all of the other upcoming accessories by Juicy on <a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/templates/P9.jhtml?itemId=cat15110747&parentId=cat18280734&masterId=cat11140733">Neiman's Juicy New Arrivals Page</a>.Charm Candyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334647094590282296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1902132993946647896.post-84289742740489552352010-01-02T17:47:00.003-10:002010-01-02T18:13:52.937-10:00Diversion: Pave Petals Flower Ring<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/floweringbox1.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/floweringbox1.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="215" /></a><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/floweringbox2.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/floweringbox2.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="230" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Oh. No.<br /><br />The Neiman Marcus website has a window into Juicy's spring offerings and I have to tell you, it's kind of thrilling.<br /><br />On the horizon are a plethora of flower rings. If Juicy can really hit something out of the park, it's flowers. Their Garden Party lines have sold out repeatedly, and fetch some big dollars on the secondary market. I suspect that this spring's line won't go quite as quickly, seeing as how many pieces they're putting out.<br /><br />Some are already available and this is one of them (though this came from Nordstrom's, not Neiman's). Behold the Pave Petals Flower Adjustable Ring! So many beautiful elements! Cannot.. contain.. excitement!<br /><br />Let's get the box talk out of the way. Appealing packaging is a great marketing move; I'm not too proud to admit that I'm shallow and have caved in to things based purely on their packaging once or twice. The box itself looks a little boring from the outside - standard cylinder shape with a lid and some girly designs scrawled on there. When the lid comes off, however, it's a completely different story. A pink rose full of soft petals blooms as soon as it's released and, voilĂ ! A creamy white flower with pave crystals sprinkled on the petals is revealed.<br /><br />The pave petals are kept to a minimal two; this is good. Any more and they might become overwhelming. The larger crystal in the center is very eye-catching and looks amazing in the sun. I forgot to take pictures of the band, but Juicy's idea of 'adjustable' is really only adjustable to a certain point. There is a solid band that is probably a size 8 with a smaller, thin sideways C shape inside of it. This is the part that's adjustable. It's hard to explain, but the smaller band inside will expand or shrink with your finger to hold the ring on.<br /><br />Don't expect to wear this ring on your pinkie; not only is it huge (maybe about an inch across, if not a little more), but it's heavy. Your hand will definitely feel unbalanced if it's not on one of your three inner fingers.<br /><br />As much as I love Juicy's rings, they are always way way <span style="font-style: italic;">way</span> too expensive and aren't usually stocked on websites that offer frequent discounts, like S&C or SBB. Juicy has been offering a lot more in-store promotions lately, but they're sporadic and sometimes don't apply to regularly priced jewelry.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Price:</span> 78.00<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Box:</span> Round Pink Rose<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Code:</span> YJRU3625<span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /></div></div>Charm Candyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334647094590282296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1902132993946647896.post-21529354870352386422010-01-02T17:12:00.002-10:002010-01-02T17:46:15.502-10:00Stash: Carousel<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/carousel1-1.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/carousel1-1.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="200" /></a><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/carousel2-1.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/carousel2-1.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="215" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">So maybe this charm fell a little short of everyone's expectations. The stock photos are terrible (really, Juicy.. hire someone to do justice to these things) and flat disproportionate ponies are not what one thinks of when they hear "carousel!"<br /><br />But you have to give this one a chance. I promise you several things: first, it looks SO much better in person than it does in any picture you're going to see of it, and second, there is a lot of great detail in this charm that's hard to capture.<br /><br />My favorite thing on this charm is the top. Which sounds weird, but it just has that classic "big top" kind of feel to it. Black and cream (not white, as the pictures suggest) stripes that all tie together nicely at the top give it a more modern spin. There is also a black and cream striped pole that runs down the center of the charm; you can see it barely peeking out from behind the horse in the first picture.<br /><br />The horses themselves are my main disappointment with this charm. Carousels should be a huge source of inspiration; they've had everything from horses to zoo animals to movie and book characters. So why just horses? I'm not sure. What's worse is that they're totally flat! I'm sure this was more of a physical constraint than a design flaw; I can't imagine that it would have been easy or cost efficient to make fully 3-D horses that small. The pink color ties in nicely with the black and white, and each one is anchored by a crystal set in the middle.<br /><br />Each horse is attached to a twisted golden pole. This is one of those little details that I'm talking about; it really contributes playfulness to the charm. There's also a ring of crystals that run all the way around the bottom, and let's not forget that the horses DO spin around on this one!<br /><br />Overall, I do like this charm a lot. I think I've said it a few times before, but my childhood bedroom was nothing but carousel horses for 10 years. Even if this had been a completely ugly charm (like the prototype photos many of us saw floating around a few months ago) I still would have gotten it just for the sake of nostalgia. If you're going back and forth on this one you should definitely go check it out in person before deciding. The price is slightly absurd, but I can kind of understand it for a charm that has a moving piece. Still, seek out all possible discount codes and websites before committing to the MSRP!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Price:</span> 58.00<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Box:</span> Brown/Pink<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Code:</span> YJRU3614<br /></div></div>Charm Candyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334647094590282296noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1902132993946647896.post-46527493416074222382010-01-01T16:36:00.002-10:002010-01-01T16:49:57.763-10:00Limited Edition: 2009 Snowflake<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/snowflake091.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/snowflake091.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="215" /></a><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/snowflake092.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/snowflake092.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="215" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />I've never been particularly interested in the Snowflake charms, despite this being the only charm so far that Juicy changes every winter season. The concept is great; it immediately creates a set for anyone who is ambitious enough to get them every year.<br /><br />Even though I love snow, they just never swayed me enough to spend the money on them. Not to mention that they all kind of looked the same, even if they were different. However, I was totally sold on the 2009 Snowflake when I saw it in person.<br /><br />Perhaps because it looks more like a starbust than an actual snowflake? Whatever the reason, it's gorgeous. It has a wild amount of sparkle! The size crystals that Juicy chose for the tips of the flake are amazing; they're so big you don't even need much light for this charm to shine. 6 lines with pave crystals come streaming out from the center to add a little big of weight to the otherwise delicate lines holding the larger crystals in place. Even the back of this charm is pretty -- how often can you say that??<br /><br />If you haven't picked this one up yet but are feeling like you should, then you're in luck. The ones that are left have made it to sales tables, and are discounted on websites (check Nordstroms.com!). I am fairly confident in saying that this particular charm will not be reissued; Juicy has been putting out a different Snowflake every year and doesn't do repeats of these, that I'm aware of.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">LE Tag Year</span>: 2009<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Price:</span> 58.00<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Box:</span> Gold/Pink<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Code:</span> YJRU3317<br /></div></div>Charm Candyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334647094590282296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1902132993946647896.post-13198171885485676922009-12-31T19:03:00.003-10:002009-12-31T19:21:35.644-10:00Stash: Kite<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/kite1.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/kite1.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="220" /></a><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/kite2.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/kite2.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="250" /></a><br /><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/kite3.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/kite3.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="130" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Aw, go fly a kite why don'tcha!<br /><br />If you insist. This was the second charm I ordered unseen and I am super thankful that the turnout was better than the bust incident (I promise.. I will post it eventually).<br /><br />The first thing I have to tell you about is that the kite is more of a dark fuchsia color, not red like my pictures might suggest. The color of the kite itself was just too hard to capture, but the tassels (which are pretty much the color that the kite should be) and bow are true to life.<br /><br />No complaints from me on this one. They used a simple design, kept the front clean, and got the structure of the kite right on. The tassels, both chain and string, are cute and the bow is such an adorable feminine touch. The pink, green, and white look great with the silver; should Juicy ever reissue this charm in gold I hope they pick a fitting color scheme (perhaps something blue?).<br /><br />Size-wise it's pretty big! Maybe 2 inches, including the tail. Between that and the bright coloring I wouldn't call this one of the more subtle charms. I think this would look fantastic grouped with some of the other "outdoorsy" charms, such as the picnic basket, ladybug, hotdog, bucket of seashells, and so on.<br /><br />Same story as the last few; it's cute but it's not vanishing like a magician and the price is elevated for what it is. I bet this one makes it to at least a few outlets, though it may go quick as spring and summer roll around (when people usually get the hankering to fly a kite).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Price:</span> 42.00<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Box:</span> Silver/Pink<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Code:</span> YJRU3610<br /></div></div>Charm Candyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334647094590282296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1902132993946647896.post-79407377352605796582009-12-30T17:22:00.004-10:002009-12-30T17:39:05.076-10:00Diversion: Rainbow Heart Studs<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/rainbowstuds.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/rainbowstuds.jpg" alt="image name" height="150" width="385" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />When I saw these on Nordstrom's website I didn't hesitate for even a second. It could have been the impatience of the holiday shopping season creeping around, or it could just have been that these were too cute to pass up.<br /><br />What's not to love? Color? Check. Hearts? Check. Sparkly? Check! If these earrings (and the rainbow charm and rainbow wish necklace) are any indication of what Juicy's spring and summer lines look like then I'm doomed for sure. I love bright, happy stuff and these fit right into that category.<br /><br />The earrings are studs, and they're quite small -- maybe half the size of my pinkie finger? Absolutely perfect for adding just a drop of cheerfulness to work outfits. <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3084300/0%7E2376780%7E6009391%7E6012441%7E6012448%7E6014287?pbo=3084300&origin=quickView&searchtype=">Click here</a> to check them out on Nordstrom's site.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Price:</span> 42.00<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Box:</span> Brown/Pink<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Code:</span> YJRU3642<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Misc:</span> The bottom of the box reads Heart w/Rainbow Studs. I titled my post differently because it looked weird writing it out that way.<br /></div></div>Charm Candyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334647094590282296noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1902132993946647896.post-26177017050048821912009-12-30T16:48:00.003-10:002009-12-31T19:18:45.410-10:00Stash: Mitten<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/mitten1.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/mitten1.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="215" /></a><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/mitten2.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/mitten2.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="200" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />I'll admit that I wasn't too excited about this charm at first. The color scheme seemed like an odd choice (really, how often do yellow, pink, and gray work?) and there's not much that's thrilling when it comes to mittens.<br /><br />However I was pleasantly surprised when I saw the mitten in person. It really is cute, and the colors are working. It has that puffy quality that all mittens should aspire to, and reminds me of being a kid and putting on those marshmallow-like things before sprinting out into the snow.<br /><br />Very subtly printed on the pink, the front side reads Juicy and the back of the mitten says Couture. It's nice that Juicy didn't emblazon their logo all over the place on this one. The band of crystals kind of chops up the smoothness of the shape, but they really seem to dress it up.<br /><br />The best detail, in my opinion, are the little dangling puffs off to the side. I don't know exactly what they're meant to represent (do most mittens these days come with little puffs?) but it makes the whole charm playful. The only thing I'm not totally wild about is the cuff.. but then again cuffs aren't really something to get excited about, now are they? ;)<br /><br />This is another one that you could probably wait on. It's silver (they never sell as fast; even the re-issue of the Gingerbread house in silver made it all the way to sale tables), it doesn't have universal appeal, and once again it's overpriced for how basic it is. I imagine these will crop up at outlets during the spring.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Price:</span> 48.00<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Box:</span> Silver/Pink<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Code:</span> YJRU3314<br /></div></div>Charm Candyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334647094590282296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1902132993946647896.post-28804334806764906932009-12-29T17:08:00.002-10:002009-12-29T17:36:56.807-10:00Stash: Ballerina<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/ballerina1.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/ballerina1.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="140" /></a><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/ballerina2.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/ballerina2.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="150" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />I took ballet, tap, and jazz lessons from ages 3 to 10. I loved it, but gave it up when it came time to go switch to en pointe; that's pretty much when you either dedicate yourself to it (along with stunting your growth and speeding along the aging of your bones) or get out of the game. En pointe was never going to be my style, so I gave up the lessons.<br /><br />That doesn't mean I love ballet or dance any less. I was so tickled when the first images of this charm started to pop up! Tiny ballerinas are a hallmark image of being a little girl; usually one of the first jewelry boxes you ever own has a spinning ballerina inside. My favorite book series was Angelina Ballerina, I was hopelessly in love with the waltz scene from Sleeping Beauty (pink! blue! pink! blue!), and I did so ever adore the lone pair of lace-up ballet shoes I had for my Barbie. So even if Juicy had wrecked this charm further than they already have, I still would have gotten it.<br /><br />Now. By wrecking it, I mean they did some weird things with what should be a dainty and porcelain-like figurine. By no means do I hate this charm. I rather like it, a lot! So let's talk about the good things first. Number one, it's tiny. An inch and a half tall, I think. Perfect size for a little bitty dancing queen. Second, I'm really glad that they went with the white coloring instead of traditional ballet pink. It's refreshing and almost lends a snow fairy quality to the charm. Third, I'm definitely down with the large crystals on the front of the skirt. I know it's too chunky and odd to some but I like the contrast and sparkle. Last but not least I think they really hit it out of the park with the shape and design of the arms, torso, and legs. Very slim and airy, just as a classical dancer's should be.<br /><br />So what isn't so good about this charm? I think the major complaint from most (and myself as well) is that there is no face -- it has been replaced by a round crystal. ?? Why, Juicy, why?! There's all kinds of psychology behind creating a drawing/sculpture and leaving out faces or hands. It's just kind of spooky that there's no face there. Next we have the bizarre-o Turbie Twist thing going on on top of her head. It seriously looks like a wrapped up towel or turban up there. Again.. why?!? Why not just plop a little golden bun on her head and call it a day? Her head dressing leads me to her choice of footwear. It's a sweet touch to put ballet shoes on her but her ankles must have gotten cut off in the transition somewhere because it looks like the ends of her feet were dipped in white paint and left that way. I can't complain too much about this part; I can only imagine how hard it would be to sculpt an accurately shaped foot onto a charm this size. My last issue is that the crystals on the skirt stop midway. Sure, no one is really going to be checking out the back of the charm but continuity is always worth something, is it not? The sudden shift to pleats makes it look a little bit like the crystals either fell off, or someone gave up on the skirt halfway through.<br /><br />Other than all of THAT, I really do like having this charm! I think a lot of the reasons I outlined will prevent people from buying it -- you can't blame people for disliking a faceless ballerina. It's just creepy! It will also keep her on the shelves longer; I'd say it's safe to put off buying this if you're still debating on it. I have a feeling that even when it does land on eBay it will be selling for less than retail to start with.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Price:</span> 52.00<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Box:</span> Brown/Pink<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Code:</span> YJRU3429<br /></div></div>Charm Candyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334647094590282296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1902132993946647896.post-28047242406070680222009-12-29T16:28:00.003-10:002009-12-29T16:53:39.756-10:00Stash: Tiered Cake<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/tiercake1.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/tiercake1.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="180" /></a><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/tiercake2.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/tiercake2.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="190" /></a><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/tiercake13.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/tiercake3.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="215" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />So this charm probably doesn't warrant three photos since it's the same all the way around, but I had problems getting the strawberries in focus. Hopefully between these you can get a good idea of what this charm looks like. For the record, the middle photo has the most accurate coloring. It's more of a dark, warm pink than the other two make it out to be.<br /><br />Now. Who doesn't love cake?! I suspect very few. I love to bake and have, so far, collected all of Juicy's baked good charms (that I know of) so this one had to join the family.<br /><br />The pink definitely might be a little overkill for some. The entire cake itself is coated in dark pink; not even the piping detail is in a different color. Still, it stands out pretty well. I don't know if it's the same on all charms, but on mine the top two tiers have sharper piping than the bottom tier. It's not really noticeable unless you've been staring at it for half an hour, trying to get a good picture of it. ;)<br /><br />I think that the strawberries set atop each tier are what really makes this cake worth having. They're small, have exceptionally little seed detail on each one, and add that flare of decadence you often see in boutique bakery windows. A dollop of whipped cream on top finishes off this very sweet little piece. Again, I have no pictures of the bottom of the charm but it's nothing to write home about; the Juicy banner and a small crown stamped on.<br /><br />The Tiered Cake seems to have gone from most websites, however I see that it's still available on Revolve. This is a good indicator that it isn't too hard to find yet. The MSRP is absurd, so I would really hesitate on paying full price if you can't find it at a discount. As much as I love Juicy charms they're really losing me lately with their near-constant releases, and wild pricing for what is just costume jewelry at the end of the day.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Price:</span> 52.00<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Box:</span> Brown/Pink<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Code:</span> YJRU3313<br /></div></div>Charm Candyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334647094590282296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1902132993946647896.post-59605264846367339312009-12-28T19:26:00.003-10:002009-12-28T19:55:32.596-10:00Stash: Double Decker Bus<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/bus1.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/bus1.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="225" /></a><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/bus2.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/bus2.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="150" /></a><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/bus3.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/bus3.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="150" /></a><br /><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/bus4.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/bus4.jpg" alt="image name" height="150" width="275" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">London calling! This is the last of the British series charms that I picked up; I do not have the wellie boot or the guard's head.<br /><br />So. If you've been to London (my second favorite city, only to be outdone by Vegas) then you have seen the red double decker buses without a doubt. You've probably even ridden on one or two -- I sure did both times I was there! Almost got mowed down by one, too.<br /><br />There was no doubt in my mind that I HAD to have this one when it came out. Not only was it my love for London spurring me on, but it has a yorkie inside! The charm keeps the details fairly minimal; you've got the windows and crystal headlights/taillights and some gold edges thrown in. One thing the pictures don't convey? The wheels actually spin! Very nice touch, Juicy. I wish there were more to say about this charm but it's all pretty straightforward and right there for you to see.<br /><br />This charm came out in late summer so you're not likely to find it on websites any longer. You may have luck calling up individual Juicy stores or department stores like Nordstrom's, but it's more likely that you'll have to rely on outlets getting some in (if there were any left; the London series was quite popular) or the dreaded eBay.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Price:</span> 52.00<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Box:</span> Brown/Pink<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Code:</span> YJRU3130<br /></div></div>Charm Candyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334647094590282296noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1902132993946647896.post-54987820572145331212009-12-28T19:05:00.003-10:002009-12-28T19:23:02.125-10:00Stash: Vintage Camera (Polaroid)<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/polaroid1.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/polaroid1.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="200" /></a><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/polaroid2.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/polaroid2.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="150" /></a><a href="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/polaroid3.jpg" target="_blank" title="Click for larger version"><img src="http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu173/charmcandyblog/polaroid3.jpg" alt="image name" height="200" width="215" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I keep a small Juicy bag near my bed with all of my newest charms in it, since those are the ones I'd most like to photograph and write about before I put them into the Armoire-O-Doom, which is quickly running out of shelf space. So is my little Juicy bag! I apologize profusely (sorry, sorry, sorry!) for severely neglecting the blog these last few months. Suffice to say that the last quarter of 2009 has been a rough one for me, and many things have fallen to the wayside.<br /><br />Anyway, on with the goods!<br /><br />This charm created quite a buzz when it first started popping up on eBay. If you were born prior to the age of digital cameras then you are quite likely to know what a Polaroid camera is. Or, I guess was -- the cameras have been since phased out and the film is no longer being produced. :( Juicy has given us a permanent monument to times past; this charm is SO CUTE! They captured the shape spot-on and I'm glad they went with a cream color instead of the traditional black.. it makes it feel happy and light.<br /><br />The front of the charm has the most detail. A crystal "light bulb", a red heart, a rainbow stripe, and the word Juicy deck out the face of the camera. The heart and rainbow are a nice touch -- kind of throws me back into the 80's. The back and bottom (no picture, it's just the logo stamped on though) are minimal, which is good. There's a nice little surprise waiting for you inside the camera, though. A picture! There are whispers that the image is of Marie Antoinette, following with the indulgent French theme that many pieces carried this fall/winter. Who it is I can't say for sure but it's adorable. Click on the middle photo for a bigger image.<br /><br />This charm isn't exactly flying off the shelves, so I'd say you're safe in waiting for it to come down in price (because really, the price is very inflated for what it is) or possibly even hit the outlets. It's really cute but I think it's too specific to appeal to everyone, especially Juicy's younger demographic.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Price:</span> 58.00<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Box:</span> Brown/Pink<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Code:</span> YJRU3465<br /></div></div>Charm Candyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334647094590282296noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1902132993946647896.post-75679530837600692892009-12-02T21:10:00.002-10:002009-12-02T21:17:19.485-10:00Pink Alert: 40% Off at ShopBellaBeachHoly moly! A really great deal just landed in my inbox -- 40% off all Juicy Couture products at ShopBellaBeach.com (formerly SDR) with the code JUICY. They're even throwing in free shipping for the time being!<br /><br />Their charm selection isn't huge; right now they have the Mitten, Silver Candy Cane, Silver Hot Chocolate, Lucky 7, Flamingo, LE Present, Orange Slice, and LE '09 Snowflake. They also have the Charm Box.. talk about an amazing deal! So far I've found that it doesn't apply to sale items, but you can use the code SANTA for 20% off sale and non-sale items from any brand.<br /><br />You better move quick on this deal.. I imagine lots of people will be reading their own e-mails tomorrow and supplies won't last, especially for the holiday charms. It doesn't get much better than this!Charm Candyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334647094590282296noreply@blogger.com0