Stash: Flamingo

Eventually, if not already, I will sound like a broken record cooing over how beautiful/cute/adorable/gorgeous some of these charms are. You're going to have to either ignore me or go with it!

I love this flamingo. Just look at the detail on the face and stomach. It isn't properly conveyed in the photos, but the legs and neck have a delicacy to them, just like the actual animal. The extended foot is holding a larger crystal, which is inexplicable but a sweet touch.

I'm wary of the pave belly but not excessively bothered by it. They're set in metal so they should hold up well during light to normal wear and use. I pretty much have no complaints about this charm - it was at the top of my list (aside from the Panda) and I wasn't even remotely disappointed. If anything my expectations were exceeded! This charm will probably have a high resale value once it is several seasons old, as most of Juicy's animal charms (sans Yorkie) do.

Price: $52.00 MSRP
Box: Brown/Pink
Code: YJRU2946
Season: Spring 2009
From: RevolveClothing.com
Misc.: Made in China, not intended for children under 12.

Stash: Pink Popsicle

If it wasn't obvious by now, I'm a sucker for pink. I loved pink as a kid, had a pepto bismol pink room until I was 10, and then it was pink stripes with carousel horses after that. Pink carpet. PINK PINK PINK! Breathe deep though, because I did go through that weird-but-typical rebellion against pink and wore a lot of black when I was 15. I rebounded sometime later, returning to my love of.. PINK.

When this charm first appeared on Nordstrom's website I knew I'd have to get it, regardless of price and quality. The quality issue is a big one on this charm, for several reasons. The first one is that the entire piece (including the "sticks") are made from some type of very lightweight plastic/acrylic. It looks like small metal wires run into the popsicle part itself, which hopefully reduces the chances of the "sticks" breaking off. Still, this light plastic means that this charm will crunch very easily if accidentally stepped on or smooshed. Which brings me to point two.. the crystals. If you even look at this charm crooked the crystals are going to come out. I love this one and I want to hang it off my purse during the summer but I know that as soon as I do all of those pretty little sparkles are going to wind up on a floor somewhere, never to be heard from again. Note that the crystals are limited to the front of the popsicle.

The price is also unreasonably high for the popsicle charm, given the materials it's made from and the imminent problem of missing pieces. Despite the obvious flaws in this one, it's still a very delicious charm.

Price: $42.00 MSRP
Box: Brown/Pink
Code: YJRU2992
Season: Spring 2009
From: RevolveClothing.com
Misc.: Made in China, not intended for children under 12.

Stash: Popcorn

I think this charm will invoke a wide variety of memories from those who purchase it. Whether it's the forgotten days of the circus, memories of a local fair, unforgettable movies, or just the simple love of the buttery treat, this is a very iconic representation of all those things. I almost wish that a little more detail had been put into the popcorn itself, perhaps sprinkling in a little bit of white to define the pieces (though I doubt I would complain if someone handed me a bag full of gold popcorn).

This charm does open in the middle, though there's nothing inside. There's enough room for maybe one jelly bean, should you be planning to keep a little somethin' somethin' in there. If you haven't purchased this charm yet but are on the hunt for one I highly suggest checking the lock that connects the popcorn to the bag before you leave the store or as soon as you receive your shipment. Locks are another problem on Juicy charms; the more they're used the looser they become. However there are many charms out there that practically need the jaws of life to be pried open at first. Also note that the first picture is an accurate representation of how this charm will hang when worn, as the lobster clasp is (for some wild and unknown reason) is attached to the side of the charm.

Price: $58.00 MSRP
Box: Brown/Pink
Code: YJRU2876
Season: Spring 2009
From: RevolveClothing.com
Misc.: Made in China, not intended for children under 12.

Stash: Orange

Ahh, hello agent orange. Could this charm be any more beautiful? Maybe if it were pave on both sides.. but then again, I wouldn't dare wear it if it were. We all know how notorious these charms are for losing a crystal or two with minimal wear. I don't see that being a huge problem with this one; the stones are so deeply set that you're not able to feel them when you run your finger over that side. So unless you plan on scratching your orange (which I'm sure is code for something naughty somewhere in the world) excessively with your fingernail or a sharp instrument, you should be just fine.

I can't say it enough times: this charm is unbelievably gorgeous. If you haven't seen it in person and you're on the fence about it I guarantee that is what will make up your mind. Juicy chose to use very vibrant hues of orange and kept it simple: one half is covered in orange pave crystals, while the other side is just a shiny display of color. Early versions/fakes on eBay had white crystals, which looked really washed out and just plain hideous. (Keep an eye out for that if you're crusing auction sites - it's a hallmark for a fake.) It's not pictured in the photos but the traditional Juicy Couture logo is emblazoned on the rind.

Price: $58.00 MSRP
Box: Brown/Pink
Code: YJRU2947
Season: Spring 2009
From: RevolveClothing.com
Misc.: Made in China, not intended for children under 12.