Archive: Toy Yorkie

I just have to clear one thing up: Juicy's mascot does not look like a Yorkie. If ever there was a Great Debate that existed within the Juicy Couture realm I guarantee you it would be over whether the mascot is a yorkie or a scottie. So, which is it? Count me in for Team Yorkie.. but only because these things come labeled that way.

This "Toy Yorkie" charm is fantastic. He's hiding a secret - do you know what it is? The third picture might elude to it, but I failed at capturing him well enough for you to see. When you push down on his tail, his mouth pops open! That's not the only reason I love him, though. I love the collar and the heart charm that is attached. The single rhinestone detail is quite nice, as it adds a finishing touch but doesn't overwhelm the neck area. The eyes are also made out of crystal which is fancy, but gives him sort of a zombie look. (Really, when is the last time you saw a dog with white eyes?) My only complaint apart from the eyes is that this is a big charm - probably about 1" x 1". In comparison to other Juicy yorkie charms, this one is huge!

I would have said not to expect to pay too much above retail if you're trying to track this one down. Much to my surprise, however, one sold for over $100 on eBay 9 days ago, and another one at $65 5 days ago. I imagine that the second seller tried to capitalize on the extreme (and unusual success) of the first seller and didn't make it quite that far. Still, the seller made well above retail and the charm had large chunks of enamel missing, so maybe this one is more popular than I realized!

Price: 45.00
Box: Black/Blue
Code: YJRU0833

Archive: Yorkie In Shopping Bag

This charm could possibly, once and for all, settle the debate on yorkie vs. scottie. I am right there with those of you who think the mascot looks like a scottie dog - the black coloring and silhouette look exactly like one. Still, every dog thing that I have from Juicy labels it as a yorkie. It could be one of the reasons I love Juicy so much; I have my own Yorkie! Although he'd never sit in a shopping bag, I know that for sure.

Nonetheless, this charm is really cute. It's a pretty good replication of the actual shopping bags that Juicy gives out, and even includes the brown bow at the top. The handles are made from chains, which I love. The "Juicy" half of "Choose Juicy" is all decked out in crystals which gives the whole thing a little extra glamor. The OCD half of myself loves the fact that it hangs centered when worn, since the lobster clasp slides freely along the bag handles. No complaints about this charm - I think it's done quite perfectly!

Bloomingdale's produced their own version of this charm fairly recently, so if you like this one but are having a hard time finding it that one might be a suitable alternative. The only differences would be that the Bloomingdale's bag is brown and says "Little Brown Bag" and, unfortunately, does not include any pave lettering. Still, the concept is the same and it's iconic for anyone who loves Bloomingdale's (one of my favorite pairs of pajamas is Bloomie's brand).

Price: 55.00
Box: Black/Blue
Code: YJRU0843

On The Horizon: Hot Air Balloon

Spotted at Bloomingdale's online Juicy Couture Summer Trunk Show: a sweet pastel hot air balloon, complete with passenger, landing in the golds.

Oh. No. This is definitely one of the cuter and more creative charms that I've seen in awhile. The detail looks pretty amazing - chains for the rope, a proper weave pattern on the basket, plus little flower adornments? I'm absolutely sold. I don't even plan on waiting to find it on sale or discounted - I'll probably pick it up directly from my local Juicy boutique as soon as they get it in.

$: 58.00
Where:
Buyin' or Eyein'?: Buying!
Plus One?: Probably if I can obtain a second one at a discount.
Misc.: I had to leave the 'where' area blank because for some odd reason this charm has disappeared from Bloomingdales.com. There's no longer any mention of the Juicy Couture Summer Trunk Show and several other jewelry items vanished alongside this charm. Thanks to Google's sweet caching system I was able to find their stock photo - it's all that remains of this little cutie for now. :(