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Charming Charlie, Any Good?

Mindy D — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 21:27:52 GMT

Does the jewelry turn your skin green or have the color wear off? Any problem with earrings and allergies? Any comments on their stuff?

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IControlMyHappiness — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 21:39:16 GMT

I have bought several things from Charming Charlie's and they are fine but please understand, if you are sensitive to costume jewelry then you "MIGHT" have a problem. I have sensitive ears and sometimes an inexpensive earring will make my ears scratch but it is random and not specifically from CC. I have bought expensive costume jewelry and my ears scratched.

The quality is fine to mix in and wear with your clothes but I would exercise care and take it off when you get home also, I would not wear the same piece every day and "NOT" Expect it to turn. I have a lot of costume jewelry and this store is a nice place to get colors of jewelry and items that you would not want to INVEST large amount of money.

For example, I love some of Joan Rivers' jewelry but sometimes I don't want to invest 100.00 in a pin or a certain necklace, so I take note of the style and find a similar (not exact of course) but similar dupe and get 6 necklaces for the price of one.

I'd give it a try, they also sell nice purses, shoes, wraps etc. I like this store.

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Mindy D — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 21:44:20 GMT

IControlMy Happiness, I love your screen name. The use for these items is just what I want. A little color without breaking the bank. I hope the purses don't look plasticky, in person.

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I am still oxox — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 22:00:23 GMT

On 3/6/2015 Mindy D said:
IControlMy Happiness, I love your screen name. The use for these items is just what I want. A little color without breaking the bank. I hope the purses don't look plasticky, in person.

Their clothes and accessories are in a wide variety of colors and patterns, their store is arranged by color. I have a few scarves and hair things from them, inexpensive and fun

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GusMo — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 22:21:18 GMT

I think it is a fun store! Lots and lots of choices. I think the quality is fine. I have never had a problem.

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Shelbelle — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 22:22:17 GMT

A coworker of mine gets some really attractive things in there.

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Katiesmom — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 22:24:46 GMT

Shop there all the time and never have a problem. They do have nickel free if you have sensitive ears.

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FunkyHulaGirl — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 22:27:15 GMT

Love their purses! What I like is how everything is arranged by color, so if you're looking for some accessories to go with a particular outfit it's easy to find what you want.

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Suzeecat — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 22:28:56 GMT

I love to shop at this store! But, it is costume jewelry, and you get what you pay for.

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ECBG — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 22:34:25 GMT

Although things can be inexpensively made, most of the time if jewelry turns you green then you probably have high acid content in your skin where another person would be fine.

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winamac1 — Sat, 07 Mar 2015 00:53:15 GMT

It's a great store for tweens. For me...not so much. I have a piece or two from CC, but I rarely wear them. I buy J. Crew mainly (statement piece necklaces--and some Banana Republic). I do think CC is a super cute store though, and I own a few scarves.

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McGraw Fan — Sat, 07 Mar 2015 01:09:59 GMT

I have to tell you that I did not have the luck that most of the posters here have had. I wnet into one of their stores for the first time about a yr ago. Spend a good hour walking through and looking at everything. When I first got there, I saw a ceramic look watch in black that I wanted (was only priced at $25.00 I believe) so I picked it up and carried it around with me while I was looking at other items. When I was ready to check out, I looked down at my hand and it was black. The color on the watch had worn off on my hand and turned it black. Now I realize the watch was only $25.00 but come on, an hour and my hand was black? I put the watch back and walked out and have never been back. I do buy costume jewelry from other places and have not had problems but I will not go back there. They do have some cute things but if this is the quality they offer then they will not have my business.

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bonnielu — Sat, 07 Mar 2015 02:22:35 GMT

No local store for me. I visited my daughter in Florida and she took me to their store. Interesting and lots of really neat jewelry items, organized by color. I then found them online. I only bought one or two items. They are holding up.

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banjo — Sat, 07 Mar 2015 02:25:14 GMT

I have several items from Charming Charlies, never had a problem with any of them. I have some really unusual pendants from them and I have gotten many compliments on those items. I love to shop in that store.

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peachesncream — Sat, 07 Mar 2015 09:29:09 GMT

I love Charming Charlie's. It's a great place for finding accessories for a special occasion when you don't want to make a big investment.

I haven't had anything from their store fall apart on me. But it's costume jewelry and inexpensive handbags and tees and scarves - not meant to last a lifetime.

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Mindy D — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 08:21:13 GMT

I am the OP. I did get some cute scarves from them online. I got one pair of earrings, but I haven't worn them yet. They are hoops with enamel. I wish the post was stainless. All the costume jewelry I have, even from Walmart have not bothered me, but the tags usually say stainless steel posts.

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KathyPet — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 10:27:34 GMT

There's costume jewelry and then there is really cheap costume jewelry and Charlie's is really cheap costume jewelry. The first time I went there I bought a necklace which broke the first time I went to put it on. I have purchased a couple of things since that have been OK. I must say that if you are looking for jewelry and other accessories in colors that you would not usually find accessories in this is the place to go.

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winamac1 — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 12:35:47 GMT

On 3/8/2015 KathyPet said: There's costume jewelry and then there is really cheap costume jewelry and Charlie's is really cheap costume jewelry. The first time I went there I bought a necklace which broke the first time I went to put it on. I have purchased a couple of things since that have been OK. I must say that if you are looking for jewelry and other accessories in colors that you would not usually find accessories in this is the place to go.

Not everything they sell is junk. One has to pick and choose. They have a few cute pieces. Are they J. Crew quality...? ..heck to the no. They are fine for teenagers and those on tight budgets.

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autumnnj — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 12:47:11 GMT

I love Charming Charlie's! It's great if you need a particular color to match an outfit. I have bought several rings for $10 or less, haven't had any problems. When and if I do, I still got my money's worth!

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evelyner — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 15:22:18 GMT

It's a cute store, but things are cheap and the jewelry my sister in law got broke quite fast. I would say in my opinion it's good for young girls.