Splurge or Save: Bangle

I've been in love with the Cartier Love bangle for sooooo long. I often put it out of my head, it's such a luxury item & nothing I ever thought I'd get. But them in my Blogger Gift Guide Miss Alex, chose it as her lust gift from her Man (Who could argue with her?!) and then all over my trashy TV shows (insert *shame* Kardashian's in NY, Kourtney wears two constantly).

Needless to say, I now have a radar for them. I spot them everywhere. On a lady while out shopping. In an ad. Random photos, everywhere! Then I saw this....Save version.

It is not the same. But so close. And fun?! Is it ok to get a space saver to tide me over????

Would you Splurge or Save?


Do you know the story behind the 'Love' Cartier series? I had heard it long ago and all I could remember is the key used to lock the bracelets on the recipients. How cool!!! But I looked it up - and what an amazing story!! Now I really NEED the splurge version - HUBS, DO YOU HEAR ME?!?!?! (Full Story VIA)

The Love Bracelet was Aldo Cipullo's interpretation of the Chastity Belt, a device husbands are said to have locked around their wive's waists to ensure fidelity while the men were away. Cipullo designed a two piece bracelet that bolts together around the wrist. It comes with a tiny screwdriver to take it on and off, symbolizing a "locked up," committed relationship. Cartier loved the bracelet and implemented a policy: customers could not buy a Love Bracelet for themselves. (LOVE THAT!)