Alex & Ani: The Adult Charm Bracelet

I have an obsession that’s been a few months in the making, and it’s time I blogged about it. The brand: Alex and Ani. The company offers tons of jewelry, but my favorites are their charm bangles. These bangles come in silver and gold, and each feature one charm (plus some mini ones that say “Made in the USA”!

The company prides itself on “elegance with an edge” and its values are rooted in positive energy. Each product has symbolism, and the charm bangles are each associated with 3 adjectives and a blurb about the symbol’s significance. They also have several bangles that support philanthropic organizations!

The coolest feature of these bangles is that their wire technology features a sliding mechanism that allows for adjustment and expansion to your wrist size – customized for the perfect fit.

Below are the Alex and Ani bracelets that I have, as well as my wish list! Are you as obsessed as I am?!

MY JEWELRY BOX

Alex and Ani Phi Mu

Phi Mu: Sisterhood • Tradition • Loyalty

Alex and Ani Compass

Compass: Objective • Direction • Transition

Alex and Ani Ladybug

Ladybug: Luck • Happiness • Affection

Cupcake: Sweet • Divine • Optimistic

Cupcake: Sweet • Divine • Optimistic

Alex and Ani Sea Shell

Sea Shell: Beauty • Intuition • Luck

Alex and Ani French Royalty #fleurdelis

French Royalty: Regality • Faith • Renewal

MY WISH LIST

Alex and Ani Wishlist

1. Starfish

2. Initial

3. Plume Feather Wrap

4. Washington D.C.

5. NYC Subway Token

6. Birthstone

Which Alex and Ani bracelets do you have or want? Tweet a photo or Vine to me @staceyalevine!

Currently Craving: April 2013

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In Washington, DC this week it has been hot, hot, hot! As in 85 degrees in April, hot. So as I sit in the sun, here are some trends I’m currently craving!

1. Calvin Klein Tank Stripe Maxi Dress, $99

2. Steve Madden Haywire Espadrille Wedge Sandals$79

3. Kate Spade New York Ladan Wedges$298

4. 7 For All Mankind Destroyed Denim Shirt$198

5. BaubleBar Maya Brenner States Pendant (in the shape of NY, of course!), $130

6. BaubleBar Mini Monogram Studs$120

What are you currently craving?

Currently Craving: May 26, 2012

I’ve been online window shopping a lot lately and it’s time for another Currently Craving post!

It’s no secret that I have a love affair with the website BaubleBar. About a month ago, these Stalactite Stud Earrings (#4) were the Friday Buried Bauble, available for only $10 (magical!) but they were sold out in blue, which I desperately wanted. Now they’re back on the site for the retail price, $24. I have some decisions to make!

I’ve also really been loving big statement post earrings, and I’ve been searching for the perfect pair. I love this other pair (#2), also from BaubleBar. Today, though, I was lucky enough to find a pair of big Betsey Johnson studs for only $14 at Nordstrom Rack! Can’t wait to style them!

Speaking of BaubleBar (and then I’ll stop, I promise), the twitter nameplate necklace (#6) is such an obsession of mine. It runs a little steep, $88, so I’ve been searching on Etsy for a less expensive alternative, and I’ll let you know what comes of it. All I know is that from Twitter, to my blog, to my email address, Pinterest, Instagram, and more, I need an @staceyalevine necklace.

Some other brand-less items I’m currently craving are an awesome pair of studded, totally 90s-grunge denim cutoffs (I may DIY a pair – if I do, tutorial to come!), a pair of skinny white jeans, a denim jacket, a black leather/faux-leather motorcycle jacket, and an white or cream eyelet lace tank top.

If anyone has suggestions of where to buy those last 5 items without breaking the bank, I’d love to hear!

What are you currently craving?

Currently Craving: May 7th, 2012

1) H&M Sandals: $35

2) Pim + Larkin Striped Belted Dress: $69

3) Dee & Ray Tulip Convertable Maxi: $43

4) The Cambridge Satchel Company “The Fluoro”: $170

5) Zara I Basic Sandal: $50

6) Zara High Heel Sandal: $90

7) Zara Platform Sandal: $100

8) Free People Beach Emma Too Fer Dress: $88

What are you currently craving?