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Category Archives: $25 and Under

What I Bought at the Latest A.V. Max Sample Sale

I didn’t get my act together to post about A.V. Max’s recent sample sale in advance — but here’s what I got!

Everything above was between $5-$15. Insane.
How have you been?

Ann Taylor Knocks off Mignon Faget

Casted Twig Bangles, $19.99
Ann Taylor

Twig Bangle (Sterling Silver, shown), $175
Twig Bangle (14k Gold), $2100
Mignon Faget

Happy Beads from A.V. Max

I keep this long necklace on my dresser, not because I wear it often, but because I love to look at it.
I busted it out last weekend to put a little pep in my step.

Happy Beads (my name, not theirs), 2007 A.V. Max sample sale. $15?
A.V. Max

Meghan McCain’s Big Hoop Earrings

Come on, you’ve noticed, too. Images via McCain Blogette.

Now, I openly admit popping in to Sephora to purchase a shade of Stila eyeshadow that Ms. McCain recommended on her blog. Seriously.
But there is something about those giant hoops that seems borderline…inappropriate? To confirm this theory, I conducted a rather cursory Google search to take the [...]

The Bird & Button Necklace from Mod Cloth

Amazing what you can find clicking on Perez Hilton’s BlogAds:

The Bird & Button Necklace, $15.99
Mod Cloth
Mod Cloth also sells one-of-a-kind vintage accessories.

The Rose Ring: Still Live and Kicking

Here’s a really pretty one I found in ERM Original’s shop on Etsy:

Raspberry Jade Rose Ring, $15
ERM Originals

She uses a lot of semi-precious gemstones, including labradorite, one my faves. I also love this juicy red graduated bead necklace.

Speaking of Forever 21…

Yes, it is like walking into a nightclub. A very well-lit nightclub.
Yes, you will be the only person in there over the age of 25.
But who cares about that when you find an exact replica of this bracelet from your grandmother’s costume jewelry collection? The one she let you wear as a kid?

Suck it up, [...]

Initial Ring Spotted on Famous ‘L’

Where can I get one?
All I’m turning up are these cheapies on GirlProps. (Not to mention the fact that I’d need to double-up to get both initials on one finger.)

Crystal Initial Ring L, $3.99
GirlProps

Power to the Peacock

Peacock Hoop Earrings, £6
Accessorize

A certain someone came to the office wearing these last week. She picked them up on a weekend trip to London to visit her beau.
These lovely earrings are also quite light. They look substantial but won’t yank your lobes.

Skeleton Key Necklace from Urban Heirlooms

I love that it’s sitting atop an open book of quotes.

Round Hole Square Peg Vintage Deco Key Necklace, $25
Urban Heirlooms