tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post5325679413885013938..comments2024-03-28T22:25:28.391-04:00Comments on J.Crew Aficionada: Storybook Charm Bracelet {it's back ...kind of} ;)Alexis {J.Crew Aficionada}http://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-74331780082505600422009-10-13T13:29:33.809-04:002009-10-13T13:29:33.809-04:00Hello,
I wore my Aldo charm bracelet out on Sat. n...Hello,<br />I wore my Aldo charm bracelet out on Sat. night and nearly half the charms fell off. Make sure you tighten each one before wearing. HTH<br /><br />Best,<br />MariaMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08550302528447710750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-81356244050493353392009-09-22T16:31:27.807-04:002009-09-22T16:31:27.807-04:00I just purchased this bracelet. If you'd like...I just purchased this bracelet. If you'd like to read my review of the Aldo's version compared to the J Crew version, please check out my blog. <br /><br />http://mydelightfulobsessions.blogspot.com/2009/09/j-crew-storybook-charm-bracelet-vs.html<br /><br />Hope this helps.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-35476608344987466192009-09-22T14:51:56.393-04:002009-09-22T14:51:56.393-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Gold Coast Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00797981721312041298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-62382556243335738122009-09-22T14:10:35.892-04:002009-09-22T14:10:35.892-04:00Cass - you're so welcome!Cass - you're so welcome!Mariettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05139566756383470107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-29262630760431709942009-09-22T13:53:46.646-04:002009-09-22T13:53:46.646-04:00I really don't see much of a difference in qua...I really don't see much of a difference in quality, there were plenty of complaints from people who bought the real thing and it broke soon after. So at least this way you are really paying how much it is truly worth. When I saw it in store, it was hard to believe because it is SO similar, I really don't think J Crew jewelry is worth the original and even sale prices. You are usually paying for acrylic/plastic! I do own a ton of the necklaces but I got them for much cheaper on ebay/JCAs. It's not like this stuff is supposed to be even semi precious materials so go ahead and enjoy! It's a very cute bracelet and I'm glad I never got it for even the $50 sale price. <br /><br />One more note, maybe Aldo knew it was a much cheaper alternative to a very sought after item? For some reason this was the only bracelet that had a lock on its display stand. I had to ask them to open it for me. Not sure if others will come across that.Pakcolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16375980668473918411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-23268844588920408332009-09-22T13:49:15.758-04:002009-09-22T13:49:15.758-04:00Thanks Marietta--I just used the code and bought i...Thanks Marietta--I just used the code and bought it online too! What a bargain!WRAFPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13652924141617999701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-22027256245435252912009-09-22T12:18:18.815-04:002009-09-22T12:18:18.815-04:00I purchased the bracelet online... for anyone inte...I purchased the bracelet online... for anyone interested, here is a free shipping coupon: VIPOFFERMariettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05139566756383470107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-69418088697065971012009-09-22T12:04:37.746-04:002009-09-22T12:04:37.746-04:00Very interesting...I'd be curious to see them ...Very interesting...I'd be curious to see them side by side IRL for a comparison.Melissa@AllThingsSimplifiedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06076948687302539385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-45520179682118660182009-09-22T11:19:05.619-04:002009-09-22T11:19:05.619-04:00Crazy, but not surprising really. The only differ...Crazy, but not surprising really. The only difference I can see is the clasp and you could always get a more secure one from a craft store for a couple dollars.<br /><br />I bought a pair of shoes from Aldo when I was in college. The heel broke in half and I took them back. They refused to discuss it until I demanded the manager. Then they said they would fix them. When I picked up the "repaired" shoe, the torn suede was covered in glue and there was a post sticking up into the heel of the shoe. It was far enough that even a heel pad couldn't cushion it and I couldn't wear the shoes. Complained again and was basically told to get lost. I have never again walked into that store and never will. Horribly cheap products and terrible service.dickfiddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00124128479228047382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-61573288279096798122009-09-22T10:12:02.052-04:002009-09-22T10:12:02.052-04:00*looks at Jenna interview post above with comment ...*looks at Jenna interview post above with comment about not marking up prices*<br />*reads this post*<br />*smacks forehead*roxyturtlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175313932217919783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-87415344498388173572009-09-22T10:01:39.077-04:002009-09-22T10:01:39.077-04:00WOW-great find! It appears identical and the quali...WOW-great find! It appears identical and the quality probably is no different. The JC bracelet was so overpriced--I picked one up on super sale and made several charms for my chains and then wear the bracelet with just the baubles like the desert bauble version. I have several fantastic necklaces now and a bracelet! The idea came from Slastena's great blog (community).<br /><br />Preppy Sue: you nailed it. You can go into your factory in China and show them the item and they will copy it. Sometimes it could even be the same factory and thus the same product!bug pinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17222860095438463793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-4706831211244372832009-09-22T09:58:47.425-04:002009-09-22T09:58:47.425-04:00This is not "similar." It is a complete...This is not "similar." It is a complete knockoff. The JC bracelet is pretty, and this one has potential, but I can't believe Aldo would copy the design that exactly.kitsmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03707879362149921762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-61243440016909432132009-09-22T09:36:47.367-04:002009-09-22T09:36:47.367-04:00WOW- it is a blatant copy! I had no idea that Aldo...WOW- it is a blatant copy! I had no idea that Aldo sold jewelry. I've always seen the store but never walked in. I wonder if J Crew knows about it.Shopper555https://www.blogger.com/profile/07569691192304907899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-90096521511669802672009-09-22T08:31:47.228-04:002009-09-22T08:31:47.228-04:00Wow, very cute and waht a deal!
It seems to me th...Wow, very cute and waht a deal!<br /><br />It seems to me that there is a lot of jewelry out there similar to J. Crew's line...even at Target! Wondering if it's the same manufacturer tweaking things for different buyers.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00229152601081388804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-32570012190711822832009-09-22T08:08:00.370-04:002009-09-22T08:08:00.370-04:00thanks for the post! i was never able to get my ha...thanks for the post! i was never able to get my hands on one for less $100 so hopefully this will satisfy my need for it!laurneypotpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05561368233378514936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-2810082997458192692009-09-22T04:48:30.426-04:002009-09-22T04:48:30.426-04:00I am going to the mall anyways this afternoon, so ...I am going to the mall anyways this afternoon, so i'll have a look at aldo this afternoon and see if I can find it to have a look- I must admit though I amnot the biggest fan of aldo because their stuff tends to fall apart in my experience. It is a pretty close nand blatent copy though!Jemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09918380458397747075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-42945145912063419672009-09-22T04:15:58.747-04:002009-09-22T04:15:58.747-04:00I am so happy to see this bracelet copied! I think...I am so happy to see this bracelet copied! I think JCrew's jewelry is highly overpriced compared to its qualilty. While this bracelet is too chunky/big for my petite bone structure I think it is pretty! Great find! Great post.(original) Gennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209889879826124486noreply@blogger.com