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As a longtime fan of ALEX AND ANI, I’m no stranger to shopping in their beautiful stores. In fact, my mind often wanders as I’m captivated by all of the gorgeous items. During my latest trip, I decided to record my thoughts as I shopped – I have a feeling I’m not alone!
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1. Here we go… I’m just going in for a Birthstone Charm Bangle…
2. Oh my goodness.
3. It’s so bright in here – I love it.
4. They’re not kidding with that #PositiveEnergy mantra.
5. I’m “positively” going to go crazy in here.
6. Crazy, in the best sense of the word.
7. Where do I even start?
8. Aw, the store clerk is so pretty.
9. Wow – her arms.
10. SO MANY BANGLES.
Talk about #CHARMEDARMS!
11. I wonder how long it took her to build that collection.
12. I want them all.
13. I only have five…I should fix that.
14. Gah, new arrivals!
15. This Unexpected Miracles Charm Bangle is gorgeous.
16. I could use some unexpected miracles in my life…
17. I’ll take it.
18. Silver or gold?
19. Ugh, why do I have to choose.
20. Can’t I just take one of each?
The Unexpected Miracles and Hand of Fatima bangles are essential additions to your set!
21. AH, or the Unexpected Miracles Expandable Necklace.
22. The necklace would go perfect with my new blouse.
23. RULERS OF THE WOODS?
24. Who came up with this collection name?
25. It’s literally perfect.
26. People are so creative!
27. I want to come up with the names for their collections…
28. Imagine how fun that would be?
29. Okay but seriously, I need it.
30. Oh actually, this collection is absolutely perfect for Sara.
The nature-inspired Rulers of the Woods collection. Beautiful!
31. I should grab one for each of us.
32. I love trees.
33. People seriously need to quit it with deforestation.
34. It makes me sad.
35. Ugh, okay. Pretty things.
36. Would Sara prefer silver or gold?
37. Okay, I’ll get the silver Unexpected Miracles Charm Bangle and then gold for this one.
38. Best of both worlds.
39. Okay… what did I come here for again?
40. Oh yeah, birthstone.
Birthstones are always a great choice.
41. That’ll add some color to my charmed arms.
42. Is that enough color though?
43. Maybe I should just splurge on a few beaded bangles.
44. What color combination should I get?
45. Well if I am going with this tree theme, probably some green?
46. Oh my gosh. The Sunken Forest Calypso Wrap.
47. STOP.
48. So now I definitely should just go with all gold.
49. You know, to keep with the theme.
50. The Sand Braided Leather Wrap.
A kaleidoscope of colorful bangles.
51. It kind of reminds me of a tree trunk – YUP.
52. Bag it, girlfriend.
53. And this Fern Eden Beaded Bangle.
54. I mean, it’s called “Fern Eden.”
55. AKA it’s made for this tree and nature theme I have going on.
56. Oh, spikes.
57. I need some spikes in my life.
58. I wonder if I can pull them off?
59. I’m not really that edgy… but I could be.
60. Actually, this Golden Aura Depths of the Wild Wrap would go really well with my new spiked booties this fall.
The Depths of the Wild collection is perfect for autumn adventures.
61. Who’s edgy now?
62. Finally, the Birthstones.
63. I almost forgot what I even came in here for.
64. Ugh, why does the October Birthstone Charm Bangle have to be rose?!
65. Who decided this way back when?
66. I wish it were emerald to go with my theme.
67. What significance does the May Birthstone Charm Bangle have in my life?
68. I graduated college in May…
69. I’ll just grab both.
70. But what am I going to wear with the rose one?
Pair your birthstone with your birth month flower from the Pursuit of Persephone collection - talk about a personalized look!
71. Ah, okay stop.
72. I’ll save that collection for another day.
73. Someone stop me before I change my mind.
74. Hello, clerk?
75. Please ring me out.
76. Ring.
77. Rings.
78. I’ve never bought an ALEX AND ANI Ring!
79. But what a cute idea…
80. Maybe next pay day.
Stack expandable rings just like bangles for a “charming” layered look.
81. Ugh, stop staring at me.
82. Yes, I’m talking to you, PATH OF LIFE Expandable Wire Ring.
83. Thank goodness, I’m next.
84. Ah, her arms are so pretty!
85. SO MUCH BLUE.
86. It looks like she has a sea theme going on.
87. I didn’t even see the Dolphin Charm Bangle!
88. Oh, here we go.
89. PLEASE. RING. ME. OUT.
90. I’ll just get it next time.
The Dolphin Charm Bangle is a fun reminder to make time for play.
91. That way I can get a whole silver and blue collection.
92. Let me write this down in “Notes” in my phone so I don’t forget.
93. At least I have a game plan for next time.
94. Because we know my game plan for one bangle today didn’t work out so well.
95. #Fail
96. Actually, more like #WINNING!