GIFT CERTIFICATES

Have you taken your summer vacation yet? If you’ve got one in the works, I bet you’ve spent a bit of time thinking about what you’ll be wearing while you relax at the beach or enjoy exploring your destination. You may have even purchased a brand new swimsuit, pair of shoes, or dress to tuck into your suitcase. But what about jewelry? You can’t just go without – at least I can’t. I know that traditional wisdom dictates that you leave your jewelry safely tucked away in your

There comes a point in every woman’s life when she begins to hone her personal style by asking the difficult questions. Like “do I really want to buy that trendy outfit I just saw in the window?” and, “can I pull off a trapeze dress, really?” For me one of the most difficult questions to answer is also one that ends up defining your style, as well as your buying habits, for the rest of your life: To match or not to match? Must my accessories match my outfit? And do they h

What’s the perfect gift for that special man/Dad in your life? If this question isn’t a head-scratcher, I don’t know what is. The latest gadget? Cologne? Another tie? If you are turning these ideas over in your head again and again, you are not alone. May I make an unusual suggestion – how about a great accessory from Local Charm? While not for everyone, a fashion accessory can be a thoughtful gift for birthdays, Father’s Day, and beyond. After all, men care about style

Imagine a world where you don’t own a single piece of jewelry. Okay, you don’t have to imagine for too long . . . I know, it’s a little scary! What pieces would you buy first? The thought occurred to me when I was talking about some throwback staples such as brooches, lockets, and cameos, that there are probably plenty of women who don’t own what I consider to be my jewelry staples – the pieces I think every woman should have, regardless of how often they change their jewelry

Animal prints are a perennial favorite in the fashion world. Not for the faint of heart, cheetah-, tiger- and giraffe-inspired prints are often found in the wardrobes of those unafraid of making a statement. And if you’re looking to inject a bit of animal print into your jewelry wardrobe, all you need to do is pick up a few pieces of Tiger’s Eye. Tiger Eye lets you see everything. Use it for insight and you can be a very lucky person. When used in jewelry the tiger eye may