Claire's Boutique - RETRACTION

In the spirit of full disclosure...I just wore this bracelet for the first time today and was really bummed out to see that one wear resulted in a noticeable amount of scratches. It's almost like someone just scribbled this zebra print on with a Sharpie marker. I know it was cheap, but really........

Finding myself in rural Mississippi yesterday with time to kill, I found the nearest mall and proceeded with caution. The first store I spotted was the ubiquitous Claire's Boutique. (I think every suburban mall in America must have a Claire's Boutique, right?) While most merchandise is most- decidedly geared for the tween set (Hello Kitty, Hannah Montana, etc...), I was pleasantly surprised to find a few must-haves...at Claire's Boutique!! I thought the above bracelet was really cute for only $8.00 and there were a few other things I might have bought too if it hadn't been so crowded with 12-year-olds nervously waiting their turn in the piercing chair!

And, after visiting the Claire's Boutique site this morning, I found that they have a fun "Celebrity Style" feature and who's currently featured? My favorite Gossip Girl, Blake Lively! I'm not saying everything is a hit, but there are definitely a few surprises on there!