Blingin' Blog #2

When I was very, very young, we would make trips to "the city" to go to the mall. I would get so excited to go. One of my favorite places to go was Claires. They had the cutest accessories and cute trendy stuff. I loved it. Problem being, I grew up and Claires didn't. It got far too young for me far too fast.

Then one day I discovered Icing. It's like the grown-up Claires. They have the cutest accessories and cute trendy stuff--for grown girls. Hooray! This in and of itself is fabulous. I love it. However, what makes this even better is that they often run a 5 items for $10.00 clearance...and I go hog wild. I splurge and spend the $10.00 plus tax.

Some of my favorite finds from this clearance are:

Sunglasses--I found these on the $2.00 clearance rack. As mine never last more than one summer, I bought two pair. These are more plain Jane than the other pair, but they're living happily in my car. And it's cold and snowy out. They will stay there for now.

I wear lots and lots of blue. I like it, because it goes well with my eyes. Anyway, this goes with many items of clothing that I own and it's fairly pretty on. I bought this Saturday. That's right. It's that time again! Anyway, this was the last one of these, and I really liked it. It is now mine.
Pretty, pretty. Note the little heart hooks that the beads are attached to. Very fun and girly.
Pearls are my favorite. I do realize these are not real...or even close. But I love the look of pearls, even fake ones. Another star bracelet that I had to have. It was another find from Saturday.

This goes really well with a brown sweater I have. I'm not thrilled with this picture. It doesn't do it justice. It's really cute on.
When they run this sale--every few months--it gives me a good chance to update my wardrobe and accessories at a price we can afford. If I see the signs up in the back, I am compelled to run in and look. Problem being, I don't know that I've ever been in to look and left empty handed. I simply can't resist their goods.

This bracelet is not one of my bargains. It was a birthday gift from my mom & dad. It's a Lia Sophia bracelet that I've been wanting for some time. It's one of my very favorite accessories, so I thought I better include it here. Lingering thought of the day: I cannot wait to go home Friday! It's been too long since we've seen our families. The closer it gets the more homesick I become. Move it on along now, Friday!