GIFT CERTIFICATES

It’s hard to believe that I’m about to celebrate my ten year anniversary with Local Charm!  Time flies when you’re having fun (and learning lots of new things every day).  To celebrate, I wanted to share with you some of the coolest, most interesting gemstone facts tha...

A confession: while I absolutely love summer, it is my least favorite season for fashion.  In fall, winter, and spring you can play around with layers and add punch to your look in so many different ways.  In summer, fashion trends necessarily become much more in your...

It may just be the beginning of spring (or the end of winter, with snow on the ground here in Chicago as recently as a few days ago), but I’m already dreaming of summer vacation.  With all the swimsuits, sundresses, and rompers in store windows I can’t help but think a...

The Academy Awards aren’t just a big night for the movie industry – they are also one of the most important dates on the fashion calendar!  While I may not have seen many of this year’s nominated films, you can bet I’ll always tune in to see which celebrities wowed on...

Happy 2018, Local Charmers!  If you’re anything like me, you love a fresh start.  That’s why I love Pantone’s Color of the Year – it’s a fun and simple way to revitalize your wardrobe.  Rather than chasing after every trend this year, you can use the Pantone Color of t...

The world of fashion is full of tough choices, and in the world of jewelry one question reigns supreme: are you a gold person or a silver person?

Traditional fashion rules dictate that, at some point in every woman’s life, she must decide if she will wear mostly gold or...

As I’ve mentioned before, my love affair with jewelry started early.  One of the great things about jewelry and gemstones is that there is so much to learn – and the more you learn, the more obsessed you become! 

I know many Local Charmers are interested in knowing...

While I try not to play favorites with my jewelry, I must admit that I have a soft spot for earrings.  What’s not to love – from the tiniest studs to the longest shoulder dusters, there are earrings to match every style, haircut, and face shape.  When I’m looking to up...

Summer is just around the corner, Local Charmers!  Are you as excited as I am?

There are few things in this world that conjure up summer for me more than an icy cold glass of lemonade.  One taste and I am transported instantly to the season of backyard barbecues, lazy w...

What sets a truly fashionable woman apart from her peers?  Is it a huge budget?  A personal shopper?  A sixth sense for being able to find the best items on sales racks?  Of course not!  Truly fashionable women have something that anyone can get with just a little bit...