It's currently on sale for $100, and may even qualify for the EXTRA30 that's good through 1/28/09. However, I saw it in person and wasn't impressed. Resin = plastic and I just don't feel it is worth $100, not to mention $150. I tried it on and it's far too big for me. If you feel you must get it, the pink is pretty. And the saffron is good because there are 2 colors. The golden avocado doesn't have enough contrast between the 2 colors used in that version. Pass for me.
Remember the bubble necklace (92687)?
I see that it went all the way down to $69.99 from $150. Not that you can get one since they are sold out and like to leave images online to tease us. I thought the turquoise (no longer pictured on site) was pretty, but I never pulled the trigger because it seemed too large. I am small & have a smaller torso. None of this matters to me because I found the following bubble-esque necklace at Target:
J Crew turtleneck
J Crew boot cut jeans (08)
J Crew Carrie coat
Well, yeah...resin = plastic on this one, but THIS one was only $3.74! Marked down from $14.99. I purchased the same one in green ($3.74)and a turquoise one ($14.99) that's a bit different, but the same idea. I'll have to post the turquoise one for sure in the near future. I recommend a walk through the accessories dept at Target. They are really trying to 'do something' up in there.
Posts
ITA about the Karma necklace...saw it in my B&M and just don't think the quality and look warrant the price tag. I've also seen the J.Crew bubble necklace IRL and was completely surprised...it wasn't a whole lot different than the one at Target (which I've also seen) so you definitely got the best deal, GiGi!!! :)
ReplyDeleteAs much as I love J Crew jewelry, I passed on both of those necklaces. I think you found a fantastic deal and Target necklace is perfectly scaled ( not too large, not too small).
ReplyDeleteThere is so much great costume jewelry on the market that is the same quality as JCRew and much less.
ReplyDeleteI really like Dorothy Perkins jewelry. www.dorothyperkins.com Everything I have bought over the past two years has been very nice (and cheap!)
FFM - I'm so glad I didn't get the bubble necklace if you say it's on the cheaper side.
ReplyDeleteSlastena - BR has winsome pieces. J Crew can be hit or miss. Gotta keep my options open.
Anon - Thanks for the website. I don't think I've heard of it.
Welcome back Gigi...I haven't posted before, but have been an avid reader and missed you over the last month ;)
ReplyDeleteI bought the turquoise bubble necklace last spring when it first came out. I absolutely love it. However, I lost a bead this past June at my niece's high school graduation. I contacted CS and they sent me two beads as replacements. Good thing, because about a month later I lost another one!!! I've seen the Target version and I'd say you got the better value! LOL! Enjoy it!!
Leslie -- Thanks for saying hi! I appreciate it. My heart dropped a little when you said you lost a bauble. *lol* That's one of the things I was afraid of. I really really love the turquoise. I was looking at my old catalogs and it's in 2 or 3 of them. They styled it so well. Enjoy yours. Sounds like the wear you've gotten out of it is worth it.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back Gigi! ITA on Target accessories ... in addition to jewelry right now there are peep toes, strappy sandals, etc. in the shoe dept, and a great new Editor-like Mossimo tote, that give the same "look" at one-tenth the price of J.Crew. For the times when you can't/don't want to slurge, these are great alternatives.
ReplyDeleteAnon @ 3:53a - Thank you. I am happy to be back & posting. I definitely cruise through the clothing & shoes @ Target. Now I've made a point to check the accessories as well. They could merch the accessories better and I suspect they may so do in the future. Their handbags are pretty strong, esp with the guest designers.
ReplyDelete