Charlotte Russe #218

I think I’m getting too old to even think about shopping in these stores anymore. Everything looks too loud, too cheap, and trying too hard. Were most of these shoppers even born in the decade that these trends are emulating? (the awful 80’s)
Well before I sound anymore like a crotchety old person (I still have a handful of years before I hit 30) let’s just say — no, I shouldn’t be shopping here at my age.
I went here on Black Friday 2013 with my sister and her boyfriend and ended up with 5 pairs of panties for $ 12. There was absolutely nothing else in the store that remotely would appeal to me.
If this store carried more items that were solids, and not some obnoxious zebra zigzag print, or emblazoned with Run DMC type font with «YOLO» scrawled across it, maybe I could endorse shopping here. God knows that when I was 16 – 21, this company actually sold things I could wear to school. Shirts with cutouts that show your belly button today? Absolutely not.
Eh, just go to Forever 21 at Fashion Show. They have a large selection for adults and teens and babies. and even guys. And… the prices are pretty much the exact same.

The company in general is amazing. Filled with such wonderful clothes and nice styles but unfortunately they hired the wrong store manager.
The store manager is a toad looking rude unprofessional women.
As a store manager I would expect them to actually do their job and help employees do their job right. But instead from a store manager all you here is complains and bullshit. What kind of store manager talks shit about employees, yell at employees for doing absolutely nothing but the right thing, favors certain people. It is just disgusting and unorganized. A store manager that does not care about their employees. The store manager apparently hates their life that the store manager has to take it out on others. Rude, ungrateful, unprofessional, disgrace, racist, unorganized, lazy. No matter how hard you try to have respect for this store manger you just can’t. That’s sad.
The store manager needs sex in her life so he can relax! If you ever want to work at Charlotte Russe the beware to a ungrateful, shit talking, lazy, unprofessional store manager.
PS. Hopefully corporate fires you.

$ 5 fashionable scarf and a pair of shoes on sale for $ 8? Wow! Bargain! Cheap place to find trendy accessories, shoes and clothes. Nice size store located inside the Outlet mall. A hug array of fashionable jewelry and nail polish. You can always find a little something to treat yourself without braking the bank.

When I walked in they gave me a coupon for buy 3 items get 1 free. I guess they were calling it happy hour? So I decide to look around and see if there is anything that catches my eye. I end up scoring 2 tank tops & 2 pairs of sunglasses for $ 15 bucks! I was very happy with that deal.
I shop here all the time and have never seen a promotion like that so it was nice.
I do get email discounts every now and again and when I do I usually pop in a grab a pair of jeans. I love the Refugee brand of jeans they sell.

I’ve been here about 4 – 5 times this month because I’ve been frequenting the outlets. They don’t have the best customer service, especially from the people that work here all the time. The seasonal associates are the only ones that seem to really greet me or ask me if I need help with anything whenever I come in. The other associates never really smile or greet and they answer my questions in an irritated tone of voice. Aside from the service though, this location seems to always have some pretty sweet deals; You just gotta look out for them. I’ve gotten robes for $ 5, 3d nail art kits for $ 5, crackle nail polish for $ 2, dresses for $ 10, embellished blouses for $ 3, etc. I’ve also never really had to wait in line here because I usually go before noon.
Tips
*Check out the clearance rack in the back of the store
*Come before noon to avoid lines
*Signup for their mailing list for special deals

Okay, for the record… I’m not a big fan of Charlotte Russe. The only time I’m in this store for more than 15 minutes without pulling my hair is when I have my IPod with me and I’m trying to conquer a level on Angry Birds. I came here 3 times this holiday season. Once to make a purchase, a second time to return an item, and a third time to check out the After Christmas specials. With that being said. I’m a fan. For someone who doesn’t really shop here, they were able to accommodate me and help me find what I needed. When doing a return, they did so without any hassle. The sale after Christmas was pretty impressive with very affordable stuff.
Pros:
* Appears to be pretty organized
* Friendly staff.
* Great prices
Cons:
* Nothing for guys (I’m just saying)
Tips:
If you are coming here to shop for your girl, you better know what you are looking for ahead of time. I luckily came prepared and showed them a photo on my phone (making it very easy). If you are coming in with your girlfriend… bring your favorite portable electronic device to keep you occupied. There’s comfy seats towards the back (near the fitting rooms).
Overall:
I gave this place a 4 stars because it’s undeniable that they have some crazy good deal, good customer service, and an organized store layout that’s very shopper friendly.

HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE HERE. WHO DO THEY THINK THEY ARE?
i walked in there w/​2 of my dogs. the lady stares at them and looks at me and pretty much yells no dogs allowed and to get out. me and my bf were like wtf? whatever i had picked out i left it and left that place. i never seen someone so rude. i did go primm to get what i wanted. oh well.
i guess charlotte russe approves of rude service as long as they bring in the $$.

Disclaimer: I may or may not have been slightly impaired after the Sancho margarita I had at Diablo’s Cantina prior to visiting the LV Outlet Mall.
This store is really big and they have a ton of cheap accessories and that’s what I really came in to look for. I found a nice (undamaged) big pair of black, grey and white thread teardrop earrings for $ 6 that don’t irritate my ears at all. They’re light weight and dangle and sway in just the right way, and were still a little cheaper than comparable pairs found in the trendy vintage stores on Haight St. in San Francisco.
You’ll also find hoards of colorful, tacky, clingy clothing (as expected), and bins of trashy panties on sale. For those of you not familiar with the chain store, it’s similar to Forever 21 and Wet Seal.
My only complaint is that there was only one cashier at the register and there were 5+ customers in line. Still, I waited for 10 – 15 minutes to save just a few dollars. It must’ve been the alcohol. But I do love these earrings.