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Ethical Sources for the Ethical Sourcer- First Apartment Essentials

Hey Everybody!  The time has arrived, that college students everywhere have disbursed back to their respective  college towns.  Many are venturing out of the dorms, and are busy settling into their first apartments.  The freedom from dorm-hood is exciting, but the amount of "things" you need seems daunting.  You're stressed, and decide to let go of your resolve to source ethically...just while you settle in.  WAIT!  I have some sources for you to get what you need, and remain ethical!   The key to buying ethical, is to know when to splurge, and when to thrift.   Furniture:  Thrift Hopefully as a college student, you are lucky enough to know someone that is replacing their furniture exactly when you are...

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Where to shop Peerless Charm - August 2013

While you can shop our store 24/7 here on the web, sometimes it's nice to get out of the house, try on some jewelry, and even meet the designer. Here's where you can find us this month:   She One Boutique 3544 N. Southport Ave Chicago, IL 60657 I traipse over to She One with fresh baubles every few weeks, so stop by, meet the owner Becca, and shop Peerless Charm as well as other Unique and Sassy designs              Art + SOL Flea Market SOL Cafe 1615 W. Howard Chicago, IL 60626 I'll be heading up to Roger's Park on the 24th to participate in this month's Art+ SOL Flea Market.   

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NEW LOGO!

 Sorry for the pause in posts.  There has been a lot going on over here at Peerless Charm.  Business as usual will resume soon, and I will finish up my how to ethically source series. Today, I have some fabulous news!  A NEW LOGO thanks to Erica Barraca!  When I asked her to do the logo, I wasn't sure if she would be interested. Although she's a graphic designer, she doesn't do freelance graphic design, and I wasn't sure she even wanted to.  I am very grateful that she agreed, and she turned out to be even more perfect for the job then I ever imagined.  Erica has seen Peerless Charm go from an 18 year old girl posting pictures...

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How She Styled It: Jade Link Necklace

    Happy Saturday, everyone! It's Maria here, and this is my friend Jolee. This past weekend she wore the Jade Link Necklace. It really popped against the bright, peach sweater she wore. She was really living life on the wedge, pairing that with black, ankle wedge boots and black leggings with the sweater. To stay warm, she wore a cozy gray, button up coat that worked really well with the outfit. 

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