Current Openings.

Corporate Positions.

Marketing. Marketing Assistant. Entry Level.
Merchandising. Sourcing Specialist. Entry Level.
E-commerce. Site Merchant. Entry Level.

What melts my heart:
"This position will also eventually require domestic and international travel to overseas factories to support Charming Charlie’s direct import initiative." Yes, having the title of Sourcing Specialist would be amazing. 01 02 18

@Charm_Charlie

Reading Charming Charlie blogs tonight. About fashion. Accessorizing. Embellishments. Crazy colors everywhere on their website. Glitter and glam everywhere. I've dreamt of being able to work for a magazine company such as Cosmo or even Fitness. But this is better. This combines retail, creativity, flair, fun, and being and feeling fabulous. Positivity, upbeat attitudes, color, pizazz, a fresh, young company still emerging - I'm giddy just thinking of the possibilities.

They want to go global. I could help with that. I would love to help with that. I will help with that.

Corporate. Houston, Texas. By my birthday. September 13th. 108 days. 01 02 18

25 days.

Vegas in 25 days.

Yesterday I bought a swimsuit (yes it was a bikini) that I adore. Black bottoms that I can change out with colorful tops. And a cute twisted yellow 60s-esque bandeau top with straps. I normally don't enjoy swim suit shopping that much. But yesterday was do I dare say, fun. And I can contribute almost all of it to being with a best friend to have along the way. Because picking out swimsuits together and laughing about them is better to do in pairs, and not alone.


Monday brings my first 5K of the summer to life. I'll be running, alright honestly - jogging - around Como Lake in Saint Paul at 8am. Oh happy Memorial Day! But this hopefully will bring back some lost motivation and kick start the remaining 23 days til I'm lying by the pool turning into a lobster.

Vegas in 25 days. Can't wait. 01 02 18

A few of my favorite things.

I've gone through many phases in my life. Materialistically speaking. In elementary school I wore hand-me-downs from my cousin or too big t-shirts from who knows where. Middle school brought out more of a preppy side in myself, when I thought Aeropostale was cool although I couldn't even pronounce the name, and to this day, still don't know how. High school became a mix of everything, I realized how great Target was for absolutely everything. Yet, also tried to upgrade to American Eagle in order to fit in. This AE urge was brought out even more Sophomore year in college when influences from friends pushed me to spend way too much money on not that comfy of clothing.

I enjoy department stores. The basics of Kohl's, Target, JcPenney's, and Old Navy. Cheap, always changing, yet clothing that holds up to the ability I put it through. I've had the urge to own a Coach bag, perhaps even shoes, but will I ever? No. My biggest splurge I have is a pair of Fossil sunglasses. That I adore. And take care of probably the most out of anything I own. Could I ever justify spending over 100 bucks on a bag that will one day have to rest on a bathroom floor at a rest stop at who knows where? No. Why pay for something that does nothing for me when the bag I currently use came free from a perfume purchase my mom made over 5 years ago. That's a rhetorical question.

Now present day, I enjoy Goodwill. A lot. I've found awesome shirts that have barely been worn. I've found countless books that I would never pay full price for. And I've also gotten the most compliments from clothing purchased here. Where else can you find a pair of jeans that is already worn in for you? I don't mind it one bit. Thanks previous owner for taking weeks of work off my hands. In addition, I love a sale. A coupon. A bargain. I very rarely pay full price for anything. I need to save to really enjoy it. My prom dress senior year, $12 on clearance. My favorite PJ shorts, $1.50 from Goodwill. My favorite jeans, $19.99 on sale - and I've had them for six years.

So on to a few of my recent new favorite things. Products.
1) OPI nail polish. Not only do I get true satisfaction from the names of the polish, I've never used nail polish that is so smooth. As I've always used 99 cent NYC stuff. No more, no more.
2) Stila liquid eyeliner. Just purchased today. After years of buying, also 99 cent NYC pencils, I've splurged for glitter eyeliner that is waterproof and comes in a pretty little bottle with an awesome tip and smoothness like nothing else I've used before.
3) Listerine Whitening pre-brush rinse. Never would I leave this taste in my mouth like a post-brush rinse, but this one does the job and quite nicely. In fact that most recent compliment I've gotten was from my dentist, who said "you've got beautiful teeth." Thank you Doc.
4) Olay creamy scrub face wash. Although Olay has changed their packaging multiple times over the years I've used this. The product is still the same. Thank goodness. Removes makeup, dry skin, and dirt - but does so gracefully.

So although I'm not materialistic in my clothing purchases, I've transferred those feelings to the products I use for myself. Which I think is all the better. Don't get me wrong, I love shoes. I love accessories. I love new clothes. But I do so in moderation and with a creative twist that involves saving money and adding my own sense of style.

Now you know a little bit more about a few of my new favorite things. Specifically, did I mention that OPI came out with a new Texas collection. Coincidence? I think not. See you in a few months, Lone Star State. 01 02 18

Welcome to my new life.

I've missed putting pictures up about things going on in my life, things I enjoy, or just random things that make me smile.

To start with - here's my faux apartment in my basement that I've set up. It's quite cozy, complete with Christmas lights to set the mood.

It may not look like much but compared to the bare drywall and concrete floor, this basement has come a long way in just one week. In addition, it's my private sanctuary. And the coolest place in the house now that the temperature has started to rise outside.

Next, a few pictures that inspired my last fibers project (which can be seen as the wall hanging in the first photo above). The quote from Mark Twain will forever be written on my heart and my love for Monet will never die, thus combining the two for this piece was nothing less than perfect.

And to conclude, a few pictures that I love. That make me smile.

01 02 18

Grad Party: Check.

Yesterday was the big celebration. A celebration that brought together family and friends to our new home. This was the first gathering at our house ever and through much work all week to get our place ready the day was pulled off without any flaws. I realized yesterday more than ever the importance of family and friends. I'm excited to say my stay at home will be decent this summer. I've created a faux living arrangement for myself in the basement and have my own space. And like always, I plan to keep busy.

I start work this week at Charming Charlie and am so excited to have the thought of Houston, Texas in my mind for later this year. Sharing my interview story with everyone yesterday made me more excited than before. I am so happy I have a job lined up with a company I couldn't be happier to be a part of.

In one month exactly, I'll be boarding a flight for Las Vegas with one of my best friends. I can't wait to get the rush of take off and the need to pack for a trip.

So many great things going on in my life, love it. Thank you to all who are a part of my life. 01 02 18

Graduate College: Check.

Yesterday I graduated from college. Four years in the making and the day arrived sooner than ever imagined. The emotions haven't hit me quite yet. I know I will see many of my friends this summer and into next school year which is so comforting. I have a job lined up with Charming Charlie, which allows me to be one step ahead in my book.

Now my focus is the up coming graduation party at my house. I have moved the tons of things I had from the dorms to the basement and have literally set up a faux apartment for myself. Of course there isn't any running water down here, but the hook-ups for a future bathroom. For now, I've turned this area into my bathroom anyways. I need my space so I've spread my things everywhere. It's cozy, it's comfy, it's warm. I'm really enjoying this. And I have space. To breathe, to think, to process, to dream. I'm in a good mood, and I love it.

Tomorrow begins the primer coat to one basement wall and my clothes will be coming unpacked a little as well. I'm thinking garage sale shopping may need to happen this week - a couple cute dressers are def needed.

Haven't heard from the job when I start - but I'll be ready when they do call. I hope it's next week as this week is crazy busy. A new chapter has begun in my life and I can't wait to see how it becomes written. 01 02 18

The year in review. And it's not even half over.

1. Graduation
2. Acceptance of a job with Charming Charlie
3. Las Vegas in June
4. Relocation to Houston in August/September (hypothetically speaking)
5. Cancun in Novemeber-ish

Holy Moly. Can't believe this.

And the wish list:
1. Germany in October 01 02 18

Accepted the Job!

I am proud to say I have accepted a Sales Associate position with Charming Charlie! I was offered the position at 3:34pm today. The company was founded in 2004 in Houston, Texas by Charlie himself. He was only 26 at the time and had thought of the color coordinated store plan while receiving his MBA. When a retailer in his mall decided not to take their tenant space he put his plan into action and the idea exploded!

Now at 34, Charlie has expanded his one store to over 200 nationwide, with more and more stores growing each year and he wants to expand internationally in the future. I would LOVE it if I could be a part of that expansion.

The marketing team currently consists of three people at their corporate office. They thrive off of word-of-mouth marketing and local promotions. To be part of a fresh, young, energetic, emerging store is such a thrill to me. I'm so excited to be able to have the opportunity to work for this company with the possibility of a corporate position in a time length that according to the store manager, "could take two weeks or two months..." Nevertheless, two months is a hop, skip, and a jump away from what my future holds.

Have I mentioned that Houston is one hour away from Galveston? And the time I was in Galveston I saw dolphins. Yep, that's exciting.

Check it out.
http://www.charmingcharlie.com/home 01 02 18

Corporate.

If an opportunity arose that provided a solid career path with lots of opportunities for expression of creativity, promotion within the company, and included a bit of traveling and relocation, would you accept?

I have decided I would. Charming Charlie will contact me Wednesday or Thursday this week to offer me a Charmer position on staff with the incentive of applying to the corporate office within weeks of being with the company. The twist? Corporate is in Houston, Texas. I'm pumped beyond words. If I can land in Houston before turning 23, I will have made such a huge life step I will be beyond words.

The confidence the store manager had in me, without even really knowing me, was so refreshing. I felt wanted by a company for perhaps the first time in awhile. I am 97 percent positive I will have the Charmer position by the end of the week.

The pieces are finally starting to fall into place. 01 02 18