Thursday, October 24, 2013

Marianne: I am OBSESSED.

It's no big secret that I've been on the hunt for some fun new jewelry to dress up my temporary wardrobe, but here is the thing: I am cheap when it comes to jewelry. I'm allergic to cheap bags or shoes but it takes a lot for me to drop over $50 on a statement necklace so unique that I can't wear it a lot without people noticing (even if I LOVE IT).

Enter GroopDealz*. Yes, it's spelled that way, and yes it sounds shady. My friend Kayla told me about it and I have seriously bought 10 necklaces in the past two weeks. Whoooops. But look at this cute stuff!

$7.99
$3.99
$6.99
$11.99
Note, they change their inventory every day, so this stuff might be gone but different styles will replace them. Everything I've bought so far is sold out, and I haven't received all of it, but I can tell you that overall my review of GroopDealz* quality is what you would expect from somewhere like BaubleBar, and nothing was over $10. Two of the necklaces in particular were of J.Crew or Anthropologie quality, I was super impressed!

*Disclosure: this is my affiliate link! And GroopDealz has no idea who I am, I am just addicted to cheap necklaces and felt the need to share.

9 comments:

  1. They have those Kate Spade knockoff pyramid earrings for $3.99 right now!

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  2. I'm sorry. It's a sickness, I know. The first one is amazing...

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  3. I've gotten a few stella and dot knock offs from groopdealz and although I have never bought stella and dot (so I can't speak to the quality) they were super nice and CHEAP!

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  4. I really love this blog and check in almost daily. You are constantly make me laugh and I like that you are normal women who aren't trying to create a perfect picture of your life via your blog. However, I can't help seeing posts like this and thinking of the wastefulness of buying cheap disposable jewelry and clothing. While I sort of understand the need for a temporary wardrobe post pregnancy, jewelry, like shoes are things that you can ostensibly wear no matter your weight fluctuations. Just food for thought.

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    1. I totally get what you are saying, and I have some pieces of jewelry that were more of an investment and I will wear (and have worn) for years. However, I feel fine with spending less on jewelry that's so overtly trendy, especially if it helps me dress up a plan shirt and jeans (rather than having to spend more on a new shirt). Does that make sense?

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    2. Honestly I doubt the "real deal" statement necklaces from say, J. Crew are of better quality than the jewelry you bought! So yes, it does make sense. Right now I am struggling with my desire to not contribute to landfill waste, unethical working conditions for those working in foreign factories, and my selfish desire to have shiny new things. I think this is an interesting topic for fashion bloggers to address and I don't see it happening that often. I love that you guys actually respond to all comments, and not just the "OMG you're so fantastic" ones.

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  5. The trick for me is to purchase things on trend but not so flimsy that they become trash or so hyper trendy that they are out of style in a few months. I have lots of items that were once trendy that I still wear over and over again because there is some element in them that I love to wear. I have also been known to break apart a necklace and restring it to wear yet more times, or add or remove a strand that doesn't hang right.

    Just a few tips that might help make an impulse buy last for years.

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