They say diamonds are a girls’ best friend but, if you’re saving for a deposit on a house like me, crystals are just as alluring. Especially crystals set in a pretty li’l Shambala bracelet like this one:

Pretty, pretty, pretty, right? It’s made out of Swarovski elements, Preciosa Czech crystal and hematite beads and comes in a wide array of colours to choose from. In fact, you can even have one custom designed or opt to have it made entirely of Swarovsky crystals or diamonds*!

Shambala bracelets have been a hot Hollywood accessory for a while now and have been spotted on celebs like Gwyneth, Rihanna, Beyonce, The Kardashian Klan, Paris Hilton, Demi Moore, Lindsay Lohan and the Olsen twins. (I could still go on and on…) Pretty much everyone loves a little Shambala, which according to Bhuddist tradition, is a mythical kingdom of peace.

Each Shambala bead is supposed to stand for a ‘positive’, things like faith, peace or love. (Or, if you’re me, lipgloss, shoes, KFC’s Milky Bar Crusher, my ex being flattened by a garbage truck… You know, all the good stuff…)

Want one too? Pop on over to Crystal Creations to check out their online store. Delivery to your door anywhere in SA is R42 and it should arrive within 3 to 4 days.

Love, love

Leigh

*All this talk of diamonds got me thinking about Marilyn Monroe and how I’m completely and utterly convinced she reincarnated as Britney Spears. Am I tripping on too much cough syrup today (I have bronchitis, it’s sooo not fun) or is Brit Brit the new Marilyn? And more importantly, would she wear a Shambala bracelet too?!

Also, don’t you think it’s weird that Marilyn and Britney both share the middle name; Jean? Hey?! HEY?! I reckon that’s pretty much all the scientific evidence you need right there…