Charming Charlie – Sunset Valley

Getting married next Saturday and needed jewelry for my bridesmaids. Prices were reasonable and I received my package in less than 24 hours. Extremely impressed!

If you are looking for accessories Charming Charlies is definitely a place to check out! I do like how the store is organized by color, which makes it easy to match things. I usually stop in here when I am looking for something specific.
The staff is always polite and willing to help. Look for coupons for this place, sometimes I run into some good ones. Also check out the clearance section … I can usually find something cool for cheap there.
I do feel like some of the stuff in here is a bit expensive for what you get, but overall it is a good place to find pretty much any accessory a girl could want. Great place to find a gift too.

This store has gone downhill since 2013. A fat manager there with frizzy curly hair is always running her mouth. She looks super shady and discusses her drunken escapades and one night stands. Terrible messes are everywhere and no one ever wants to help you.

Who does not love Charming Charlies. They are definitely the upgraded Sam Moon when it come to jewelry and the things that women love.
Whats great about this store is the amount of items that they have. They have simple and complex jewelry. All types of sizes and colors. Gaudy and non-​gaudy. Adult and children jewelry. There is a little bit for everyone. The prices are not that bad but I do wish they had a bit more sale or specials going on. Every time I go into the store, I always go over my budget.
The service is wonderful. The employees are always helpful and extremely sweet. Not it does get packed especially over the holidays and special occasions. I find going first thing in the morning is the best time to go.
Otherwise, I love the store.

Great service! I love this place — excellent gift items for female family & friends! The cutest items that are not overpriced!

The store and its options= 5 stars. Seriously such a selection. All so cute and reasonable prices. Join the mailing list and rewards club, the coupons can be nice!
Customer Service= the reason this review is 3 stars. I was sadly disappointed by the way my sister and I were treated last Thursday. Now I completely understand it was Thanksgiving night BUT there is no excuse for the service we received. My sister checked out before me and when she came back she discovered she paid $ 10.00 for one scarf. The deal was 2 scarves for 10. The cashier did not notify her of this (she is 16 so she probably wouldn’t have notices if I hadn’t said anything) so she went and grabbed another scarf and asked to get the refund and be rung up again. The cashier (had a foreign accent– only way to describe her-​brown hair) grabbed the receipt out her hand rudely and made a few snide remarks about having to re-​ring everything up. Lets keep in mind it was not busy at this time. She re-​rung her up. Now it was my turn with the same cashier. As she is ringing up my stuff she is talking to her other co worker «so are you going to take me home? and other questions like that. Completely ignoring me. I had a coupon for $ 10 off $ 35 and $ 20 off $ 60. I was pretty sure I was at $ 60. The only reason I spent that was because of the coupon. She rang me up and immediately scanned the coupon (I had laid it on the counter for her– mistake) and I paid. She continued to talk to her coworkers even cut me off when I was asking a question. Upon leaving I looked at my receipt. My total was 59.00 and I ended up only getting $ 10 off even though I was 1.00 away from $ 20 off. I’ve been to may retail stores and maybe I’m spoiled but when I’ve been close to getting more off they let me know. I could have easily gone back up there and had her re ring me up with 1.00 more so that I saved an extra 9.00 but I felt like I couldn’t deal with her rudeness much longer and I’d pocket the 9.00 before I went back up to the register with a worker who clearly did not want to be there.
My encounter that night will probably lead me to not shop there for awhile. I can’t say forever because I did shop there a lot prior to this incident but it has left a sour taste in my mouth.

I love this place! Everything is arranged by color! I come here for all my gifts for my cousins and friends and I am never disappointed at the service or the selection! Trendy, affordable!

I will start off with saying that I don’t like shopping. I never know what fits, what looks good or what’s in style. I walked into Charming Charlie’s and went from pod of color to pod of color checking out their clothes. One of the employees, Marie, was so amazing! She let me show her every article of clothing that I tried on and she gave me feedback. She even brought me other items I hadn’t picked out and they looked great! This was one of the best shopping experiences I’ve had in a very long time! I will definitely go again and hope she is working. Oh and the prices aren’t bad. Shirts were around $ 15 and dresses $ 29.

i LOVE this store. When I am looking for a cute new outfit, I always check here first! Usually I find at least 1 thing that I can’t leave without. — and not too expensive!

Best. Store. Ever.
So my mom who lives in Virginia told me about this place, and I looked it up and low and behond there is one in Austin. Little did I know it was the STORE OF MY DREAMS.
Everything is organized by color. Sometimes I’m just like «man, I would love to wear something yellow today,» and Charming Charlie has me covered. Their clothes speak to all people, I personally prefer plain clothes without a lot of prints/​gawdy things, and they have plenty of clothes along that line. But they also have the fancy pattern stuff as well.
And then there’s the accessories. It’s hard to find one store where you can put together an entire outfit, but Charming Charlie has this down. Matching earrings? Necklace? Bracelet? Shoes? Scarf? FASCINATOR? HAT? Oh my gosh it’s amazing. I have a huge obsession with hats and almost every time I’m in there I see something that I wasn’t looking for and all of a sudden I’m like MUST BUY THIS NOW.
Oh and it’s not expensive. How could this place be any better? That’s right, it can’t.

My brother calls this place «Clothes for hippie chicks.» I love how the store is organized by color. Last time I went in there, I did about 10 laps just trying to decide on a hat. I know I can always run in there and find an entire outfit if I’m in a hurry. Unfortunately that outfit might only last me one night before it starts falling apart. Shoes, purses, hats, gloves (yes gloves), scarves rings and things, bangles, sunglasses, headbands, watches, in whatever flavor you want aaaaahhh! Must. go. shopping. NOW!
Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.
–Coco Chanel

Charming Charlie is sort of like heaven for the overly accessorized, glitter loving, fabulous women out there. aka moi. It can be a little overwhelming if your just hoping to browse because it is literally PACKED with everything that is fabulously female.
The entire place is color coded (ie everything thats purple, blue etc) so if your looking for something in particular it’s super easy to find. in fact its always my go to place when I need something specific like a green clutch or red shoes etc and they never fail to have something better than what I wanted. And the prices are pretty reasonable. occassionally I’ll find something that’s more than expected, but for the most part I walk out without too much of a dent in my savings (that is if I can control myself).
The sales girls are really helpful, to the point that it’s actually sort of annoying. after one «can I help you find something?» please just let me shop in peace. I know I sound bitchy but once you experience it you’ll understand.
But altogether I loooove this place, but one star off the overwhelming amount of product and obnoxious staff.

My god. Pretty sure I underwent a euphoric seizure upon entering this place. I haven’t felt this giddy in a store since I was a little girl in the barbie isle of Toys-​R-​Us. Needless to say, it is my new addiction.
I come in here, thinking «oh I could use a pair of –insert flashy colored jewelry here – » and ALWAYS end up spending a good $ 50+ on other accessories, clothes, purses, whatever. This store is genius — and CHEAP!
Some of the cutest, inexpensive purses I’ve come across, and same goes for their shoes. It’s hard to come in here and not spend a good 30 min-​1 hour scoping out every item in the store. Also, they get frequent shipments in constantly, which is awesome. Seriously, if you need any sort of matching jewelry in whatever color of the rainbow, you will not be disappointed. GENIUS I tell you!

If you have never been to Charming Charlies, you are in for a treat. They are a boutique, but much larger than your normal one that you might find on south Congress.
They get new arrivals twice a week, so always have something new. They do organize by color, so it’s easy to find something if you have a favorite color or need a specific color to make those one of a kind purple boots.
Immediately when you walk in, you will receive a warm greeting within 60 seconds. I have never not had one of their sales associates be anything less than fantastic. I love the way they remember you too — it has to be because they take the time to help you find the perfect outfit and get to know you. They are honest about what looks good on you, so you never have to worry about them just trying to sell you something.
If you need shoes, accessories, purses, cute little gadgets — this is the place to go. Also, they have a Charming Charlies club for free, so you get a discount off of all your purchases.
It’s always a pleasure walking in there as they make you feel at home, and more importantly, remember their last conversation with you — no matter if it’s been 2 weeks or 2 months.
Your staff RAWKs.

Colors, colors, and more colors! The bright, summery colors put a smile on my face and drew me into Charming Charlie. I admit, I color-​code my closet — so Charming Charlie’s color-​coded layout was perfect for me. I was searching for a 4^th of July outfit, so this layout made it very simple for me to focus on red, white, and/​or blue clothing.
With their wide variety of clothing, shoes, and accessories, almost every female could find something in their style at Charming Charlie — from simple, solid tank tops, to rhinestone covered tee-​shirts and flip flops. Their accessories — wow! I was thankful that I am not generally an accessories girl, as I wear pretty much the same 3 pieces. But if you are someone that loves to match your jewelry to your outfit, you MUST try this place out. Again, huuuge variety, wooden, beaded, rhinestones, and in all the colors of the rainbow.
Thanks to their user-​friendly layout and displays, it is the perfect place to go when you have a specific outfit in mind. All this wonderfulness PLUS reasonable prices at this cutesy Texas store. I ended up with a blue and white summer dress for this weekend at the price of $ 35 :-D
This place is perfect for a girl like me who loves color organization and cute, affordable clothes!

We all have guilty pleasures in life, and I’m totally ok admitting that one of mine is accessories. I had outgrown the Claire’s boutique years ago, and Hanna Dee’s wasn’t really cutting it for me selection wise. And nor do I always have the $$ to doll my neck and ears up with Express or White House Black Market like I want. So naturally when I came across Charming Charlie’s I instantly became ecstatic to find some place age appropriate with moderate prices.
It’s like a rainbow exploded in this store because you can find a piece of jewelry or purse in practically every color. And snaps for everything being color coordinated.
Clothes and shoe selection are relative to the current trends and dispersed through out the boutique. The second time I was in the store, it looked as though they had increased the selection amount of fashionable attire carried previously from my first visit six months earlier.
I even saw some cute frosted rhinestone martini glasses in the store. Man, this place does a good job convincing me to want accessories that I didn’t even know I would ever want. Maybe it’ll have the same effect on you too.

There is something about Charming Charlie that quintessentially says «Texas woman,» to me. Now that I’ve lived in Texas for almost eight years I realize that Texas women come in all shapes and sizes and styles — from the bedazzled, big-​haired church goer to the understated, utilitarian misses.
Still, when I walk into Charming Charlies with those walls and shelves of color and pattern (yes, pattern) coordinated vignettes, I think of Texas women. They’ve got everything from the most gaudy, sparkly, over the top rings to the absolutely austere silver pieces. Now, everything is bigger in Texas so I won’t lie to you and say that the simple pieces outweigh the froufrou ones, because that would be a lie, darlin’.
A wise woman once said that the only thing that differentiates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize. So, no matter what the outfit, Charming Charlie has something to go with it.

Some people are chronologically inclined. Others are alphabetically motivated. Say, if you have a completely fringe party dress in your closet, but then you also have a poncho you bought in the Yucatán once because it was the indigenous costume of choice… Fringe dress goes before poncho. Done.
And then there are those who arrange things by color. And I don’t mean matchy-​matchy white sandals with white heart-​shaped shades and a white handbag… okay maybe I do. Except after Labor day. Er, before. Shit.
MY POINT: Charlie’s has been sprouting out of my old Houston hood since 2004, and although this is relatively young for a purely accessorizing, flamboyant retailer, I think he’s effectively cornered/​secured the obsessive-​chromatic market (hi). What’s that, Girlfriend? You need Koi fish earrings with leopard wedges stat and turquoise something-​or-​the-​other that spell check had to correct because turquoise gets you 54 points in Scrabble? *Poof*
And there you go.
* CC does not carry Scrabble

I want my ashes scattered in the Sunset Valley Homestead Shopping Center. This place is my beginning of the month secret shame. It’s a veritable one-​stop shop for massage (Massage Heights), beauty supplies/​facials (Ulta), shoes (DSW), booze (BJ’s), and a dog (local shelter often has dogs for adoption outside PetsMart). Of course there’s the requisite nail place, who’s name I can’t recall, but offers a bit more upscale service than those places that advertise a $ 5 wax. Blech!
Charming Charlie’s works for me on 2 very personal levels: (1) I am an accessories whore and (2) I am completely bananas over things that are organized. Whoever decided to color-​code the store is a freaking genius. Because there are times when I think «I really need a shiny red Santa belt» or «Man, if I only had a lime green watch». Really, I do.
The store ranges from cheap, novelty to mid-​priced, special pieces. I’ve spent anywhere from $ 7 – 25 on rings, watches, necklaces, earrings, sunglasses, and clutches; and $ 30 – 50 on shoes and large handbags. I’m not sure how often the inventory is updated, but I see something new everytime I go. I am a bigger girl so the clothes aren’t always right for my size (read: shirts don’t always button over my giant knockers) but they are very cute.
You will always be greated with a «Welcome to CC, have you been here before?». If you say no, they launch into a canned speech about a discount on your first visit, parties you can have in the store, and joining the CC club. If you prefer a more attentive service, then go on a weekend. The store is packed and the ladies do a great job of making sure everyone receives all manner of baskets, smiles, and recommendations. If you prefer to be left alone to explore, pretend the weekends are H1N1 shopper days. CC stays open late (until 9 or 10pm), so go after 6pm.

Charming Charlie is my dirty little secret. I will not openly admit I shop here to my friends, as I am a bit ashamed of the low prices and I feel this place is an adult version of Claire’s. But once I let the secret out, I find out that everyone else knows about this place and shops here — but won’t admit it. Wow, I feel old.
The place is very clever by organizing accessories, clothing and shoes by color. It’s a tad bit overwhelming for your first visit. I didn’t know where to begin! I didn’t have a chance to really get into the selection of clothes, but it was very similar to items I have seen in Emeralds and Strut. The prices were pretty reasonable, but the quality a little too cheap for my tastes. The jewelry was hit or miss. I did find a few sweet finds, but you really need to invest some times to pick out the unique items. Shoe selection was alright, as I was happy to see my size in most colors.
I think the best thing about this place is the purses. Oooooooh the handbags come in all colors, fabric and design. I really had a fun time looking at all the colors. I picked out a really fabulous black bag and every single sales girl came up to me and told me it was their favorite one left. Hmmm, it was a little hard to believe all 4 of them LOVED this bag and was not just blowing smoke up my skirt, but it made me feel secure in my purchase.
First time visits get you 10% off your purchase, then 5% for every return visit. That’s a good deal, regardless of buying a nice gift for someone or going completely insane and buying sunglasses to match all your outfits (which I did NOT do.)