Shopchantal Stylefile

Kim Kardashian wearing DL1961

Kim Kardashian’s fashion is always in the spotlight and for good reason. She is not afraid to show off her best features and she always chooses quality designers.  This is the first we’ve seen Kim in the DL1961 brand and she looks amazing.

Kim is wearing the DL1961 Emma Legging in Onyx.  This style is an ankle version of the best selling DL1961 Nicole Legging in Onyx. If you haven’t yet tried DL1961, it should be the next pair on your list. Made using patented cross-weave XFIT technology that adapts to your unique body shape to give custom fit and comfort. DL1961 4-Way Stretch Jeans will not Sag, Bag, or Lose Shape.

We understand Kim wanting an ankle length denim, she’s only 5’2″ tall, but also take a look at those gorgeous heels. We would want to show those off too.

The Nicole is a longer length legging, giving the opportunity to hem the denim to the perfect length for whatever shoe or boot you want to show off.

Check out the Nicole Legging in Onyx at shopchantal.com or chantal. at 229 Commercial Street, Portland, Maine.

See more images of Kim rocking her Dl1961′s in this week’s USWeekly and iNTOUCH WEEKLY.

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Follis Julia Bag in Vachetta and in Black

The winner of InStyle’s 2010 Independent Handbag Designer Award, Follis NY,  is shipping this week. Although this complete delivery is pre-ordered and sold out, it’s not too late. You can still get this gorgeous, coveted bag for a March delivery.

We have the Vachetta leather (seen left above) and the Stingray Leather available on shopchantal.com. 

The Julia bag is the perfect way to wear the Ladylike trend of the upcoming season.  This bag has a structured body in the most luscious leathers - making it fun to pair with a beautiful suit as well as wide leg denim and a button up blouse.

We have big plans for wearing the Vachetta Leather Julia bag with our floral dresses this Spring. Paired with a beauiful nude sandal (or flatform, perhaps) and probably a belt, this handbag is going to be the ultimate finishing touch. The Stingray will be a wonderful, edgy complement to the blush tones of the season.

Pre Order your Follis Julia bag here.  And start planning your wardrobe.

*Please note: coupon codes or promo codes are NOT allowed on pre-orders.

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Kain Label Shoulder Insert Tee in Cayenne

Kain Label tees are adored by celebs. And, we think they are amazing as well.

The combination of silk and modal makes for the perfect, drapey top wearable with a skirt and blazer for

Audrina Patridge in Kain Label Bell Sleeve Tee

work or with denim for a more casual look. Layer the long sleeve under our faux fur or cropped sweaters this spring for a great transition look.

Check out the great selection of Long Sleeve, Bell Sleeve, V-necks and more. The best part — they are now all on sale.

But don’t wait to get your pick. Kain Label devotees are always on the look out for a sale and they will pounce fast.

Shop at chantal. at 229 Commercial Street or online at shopchantal.com for a full selection of Kain Label colors and styles.

Kain Label tees are now 30% off. Don’t miss out on a rare sale on this amazing designer.

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Ashley Tinsdale in Genetic Denim

We love this entire look on Ashley Tisdale: the boots, the jacket, the scarf and the amazing Genetic Denim Shane Skinny Jean in Slink. Of course, the puppy is totally adorable too.

We have the Slink wash available and absolutely recommend it for a new Spring Skinny because it is a lighterweight denim, but a darker wash. This is a great combo for a skinny for the upcoming season. Wear it like Ashley with a pair of tough boots and a big scarf.

For those of you not totally familiar with Genetic Denim, they are a celebrity favorite and a favorite at shopchantal too. We call Genetic “the softest jeans in the industry” because they are so unbelievably soft. You have to try them and feel them to believe it.

The Shane is a always a number one seller, but we also carry the popular Kelly Bell Bottom (so right on trend for Spring/Summer ’11) and the Riley bootcut – which is the number one bootcut in the store.

The Twig is another skinny option,but in a higher rise. Seen here on Jennifer Garner.

Stop by chantal. at 229 Commercial Street or shop online at shopchantal.com for the entire collection of Genetic Denim.

Psst. There is also a huge denim sale going on right now which includes lots of popular Genetic styles.

(Photos courtesy of Genetic Denim)

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Current/Elliott Jegging in Blue Black NOW: $138.60

Ever heard the saying “Don’t knock it till you try it”? Well, this is the perfect time to make this statement.

Much talk of the Jean Legging or “Jegging” as being unflattering is mostly hype. Typically, it’s not the fault of the style, but of the way it was styled.

We love the clean, darker wash of the Current/Elliott jegging as it gives us more options to create a sophisticated look.

We suggest you never wear a legging like a pant and although the jegging is really a jean, there is a fine line between wearing it properly and not wearing it properly.

Pair with a cropped jacket or slim cut blazer, a longer fit drapey, silk top and platform pumps for a sophisticated and on-trend look.

Over the Knee boots help balance this fitted denim style when worn with a cozy knit or sweater and button up. We are loving Spring’s new look of the cropped sweater worn over a dress like the new Joie Corina dress- wear this look now pairing with your jeggings.

Celebrities from Gwyneth to Charlize love the jegging and show us their take on wearing this great denim style.  

Our Huge, Annual Denim Sale is happening now. Don’t miss out on the amazing deals on your favorite styles and designers happening in store and online at www.shopchantal.com.

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PRVCY Premium Denim Barbados Straight Leg NOW: $120.40

It’s that time of year again. . . the time of year when you can get the most tremendous deals on the best designer denim styles on the market at chantal. and shopchantal.com.

With prices starting as low as $20.40 you can’t possibly resist adding multiple new styles to your denim closet. Whether you prefer the classic Bootcut, the hot Spring trend of the Flare, the always-in- style Straightleg, the must-have Skinny or a fun, fashion-forward style such as the denim sweatpant (loved by celeb Jessica Alba) or the Jegging; you can totally complete your denim with our huge designer denim sale.

Coveted designers DL1961, Genetic Denim, Blank NYC, Current/Elliott, Rock & Republic, PRVCY Premium, Malibu Denim, Earnest Sewn, Work Custom, The Unknown Factory, Chip & Pepper and even Taverniti So complete the over 65 available styles of denim marked down from 30% to 90% off.

Enjoy picking up your basic, 5-pocket styles, but now it the time to really get a pair that is maybe missing from your closet. At prices as low as $49.70, you can add that skinny jean to your wardrobe without a big commitment of cash and without the guilt of maybe wearing it only on the weekends. And take this opportunity to add a new wash, rise or style.

We will be focusing on a style each day for the next week to show you how much fun adding a new style or wash can be and how it can freshen up your wardrobe. Stay tuned and check back for our “denim pick of the day”. And share with us via our comments and let us know what your favorite denim is and what you picked up at our sale.

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Yes, it’s a new year and a new season is almost upon us.  That’s right, Spring deliveries start this month and there is one thing for certain: You will need to brighten up your closet to stay on trend.

The good news is that the past few seasons have been strong in with shades of grey and beige making it all that much easier to weave color into that possibly drab winter wardrobe. 

Kirsten Dunst

Keep that beautiful beige blazer and those grey skinny jeans because they will be key pieces to transition you from winter to Spring 2011. Check out how celeb Kirsten Dunst took her basic beige trench to a new level of style by adding a blue knit beret. We love this look!  

Take a look at our the seasonal hues to see some of the newest pieces from Resort and Spring that you can buy now and wear now. 

Pair this sweet, Joie Corina mini dress in a gorgeous green silk with a suede jacket , scarf, a pair of tights and some bootie wedges. Love the green/black combo!

Want a more boho look? We love this Twelfth Street Dress in Khaki paired with slouchy, brown boots and a beautiful leather handbag from Treesje.

This Shoshanna dress is the perfect silhouette in a tomato red. The tiered ruffles give the color a touch of softness. We love this dress over a black turtleneck, tights, some tough boots and a leather jacket.

So, take a cue from us – get started now on brightening your wardrobe and it will most certainly brighten your style and probably your day too.

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Plush Thigh High

Tis the season…  once again, we are most excited about the presence of the Plush fleece- lined footed and footless tights, leggings and the new addtion of thigh highs, a great alternative when you may already be wearing stockings and just want some extra warmth.  The thigh highs are also a fun way to stay warm and still feel sexy. 

Nikki Hilton wearing Plush Denim Leggings

Nothing keeps are legs warmer in the Northeast than Plush.  After freezing for years in regular stockings and leggings, and tired of uncomfortable, itchy wool tights, designer Jennifer Kim realized women needed a fresh approach to Staying Warm AND Stylish in the cold. Living in NYC, Jennifer was no stranger to harsh winters in which Staying Warm AND Stylish was not always an option. Wearing a skirt to work was out of the question and denim jeans did not hold any warmth.

After traveling the world looking for the perfect combination of warmth, comfort AND style, Jennifer created Plush, a line offering an array of fleece-lined items from hats and accessories to sublimely soft tights and leggings. Jennifer’s goal was to create warm, comfortable AND stylish products so that women can continue to dress how they’d like, even in the coldest of weather.

Plush accessories are a staple in our wardrobe and will be in your’s too.  Each year we continue to sell out of this amazing styles from Plush so don’t wait until January to get your hands on one of the most coveted items in the store. And this year, Plush added a new size in the footed style so we have those available as well.

Shop online or at chantal. at 229 Commercial Street for all the available Plush items. And be on the lookout for the cute Plush legwarmers – arriving soon!

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It’s no secret that we absolutely adore the addition of handbags to chantal. and shopchantal.com. We carried only a small selection for many years, but our new location and insistence from our customers made us take the leap.

And, we couldn’t be happier. We now carry five handbag lines. Each line is distinctly different from the other – from the styling, to the functionality, to the leather choices. Crossbody styles, Cargo styles, totes, and hobos, all with accessible pockets and multiple compartments. These are the styles that are overtaking the streets.

Our newest addition to our handbag designer collection is Olivia Harris by Joy Gryson. The first thing you will notice about these bags is the gorgeous, supple leathers and detailing. However, at close inspection, you will also see a level of functionality that we think is exactly what busy women need. Whether you are a working woman, mom, or a working mom, there is always a need for basic usefulness.

The key to the Olivia Harris bags is that you don’t need to sacrifice the beauty and fashion-forwardness that is totally necessary in today’s handbags in order to get the functionality you need.

Joy Gryson started her career working for industry powerhouses such as Liz Claiborne, Coach, Calvin Klein, and eventually landed at Marc Jacobs.

In 2006 Joy went out on her own and launched the Gryson brand of luxury accessories. The GRYSON brand has garnered much attention in a short period of time.

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Sienna Miller bundled up for the Season

It’s that time of year again… winter is sneaking up on us quickly and before we know it, it will be on our doorsteps.

Now is the time to start thinking about how you will be “cold weather ready“.  Here are are a few tips to help you get through the season while still looking chic and stylish.

Underlayers are key in the Northeast.  You should never under estimate the extra layer of simple long sleeve tees and turtlenecks.  Splendid is a shop favorite which is why we keep stocked up starting in September and don’t stop until March. An easy cotton/modal blend underlayer can also add a pop of color under a loose woven knit or under the new selection of cropped sweaters.

Sweaters. The obvious cashmere, wool, angora and mohair sweaters, vests and wraps.  Autumn Cashmere, Edun, Joie, Oonagh and more. And let’s not forget cotton fleece and sweatshirts from our other favorites- Kain Label, Monrow and LNA. 

Tights and Leggings. We can’t live without the Fleece Lined Tights from Plush. Each year they come up with another great color or style and they are true must-haves.  This year we are loving the addition of the leg warmers from them – Simple, easy ways to layer your legs for those cold walks to the coffee shop. We also love Commando’s opaque tights for layering too.

Warm Accessories. Scarves from Me & Kashmiere are a done deal – all year long.  We love the all wrapped up under our coat collars for a gorgeous pop of color.  Carolina Amato and Autumn Cashmere have upped the gloves this year with the classic pop-top and fingerless options. They also both did scarves with Autumn Cashmere stealing our hearts with the new neck warmers and tube scarves - Genius!  And don’t forget your skull cap or snood. A hat is a must. I wear one everyday – even indoors sometimes and always will. The snoods are my fav- slouchy and cute with my long hair.

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Demi Lovato rocks the Elizabeth and James Clara Sequin Tee

You may or may not know this, but I adore sequins.  I love them in everyway – simple details like on a pocket or all over on a cami, I even love them on skirts.  But my new favorite way to wear sequins…  on the shoulder like this Pencey top and on sleeves like this Joie top.

Demi Lovato has the same thoughts. Perfectly paired with distressed jeans, lots of bracelets and some no fuss hair makes the look very cool-girl casual.

I can also see this tee tucked into a bandage skirt from BCBGMaxAzria and some platform pumps.  Or with some [BLANK] skinny cargos  and a pair of suede wedge boots.

The ideas are endless for ways to wear this amazing trend. And the season is upon us to add a little Sparkle.

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Miranda Kerr in Genetic Shane in Slink

We have a serious denim crush on Genetic Denim. It’s no secret.  Lots of celebrities do too including Miranda Kerr.  Seen here wearing the Shane Skinny in Slink, she looks stunning as always.

We love the fit and fabric of Genetic and the Slink wash is super sexy and easy to wear with the dark neutrals of the season as well as the pops of color.

Miranda has this styled perfectly. Here is how you can get her look —

Add a slouchy bag like the Botkier Prince Hobo in black, Pour La Victoire Lennox Suede Wedges and tweed snood from Autumn Cashmere.

See our full selection of Genetic Denim with the Shane in Slink and many other washes inlcuding the new Corduroy Blue Blood (looks and feels like velvet!)

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Katy Perry in Nanette Lepore

We loved this dress when we ordered it — way back when, but when we saw Katy Perry wearing it on the cover of Lucky Magazine, we were even more excited. Not only is the dress beautiful, but we adore the individual style of Katy Perry – making it even more exciting.

The dress just arrived in Royal Blue and it is as stunning as we remember. With a beautiful one-shoulder, overlapping, sweetheart neckline and tie knot, the dress is flattering on every figure.  Pleat detailing on the bustline accents the beautiful fit.  We also love the pleat details on the back and the hidden zipper for a totally, flawless look.

We can’t wait to pair this lovely dress with the new Pour La Victoire Irina Platform Heel, GemmaRedux Chaos earrings and Commando Sexy Stripes Tights.

Holiday Parties …. here we come!

Order the Nanette Lepore La Marocain Dress here. Or stop in the store located at 229 Commercial Street, Portland.

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With it’s coveted claim to comfort “the softest denim in the industry”, Genetic Denim has long been a favorite at shopchantal.com.  Not only because they are truely the most comfortable, soft denim on the market, but the styles and fits are amazing.

Anna Kendrick

Kate Beckinsale

Halle Berry

Jessica Alba

Celebrities are also in love with Genetic (see photos).  Sienna Miller, Reese Witherspoon, Kristen Stewart, Jennifer Garner, Shakira and Jennifer Lopez have also been photographed in several pairs of Genetic – proving that they really are fans. And our very own Mainer: Anna Kendrick wears them too!

chantal. and shopchantal.com carries several washes and styles from Genetic including fan favs: The Shane Skinny, The Riley Bootcut, The Kelly Flare, The Twig and a store fav – The Davis Slouchy Skinny.

With several new washes including a Velvet dark blue Shane Skinny and a Convertible Hem Cigarette in Zinc, we are sure there is a fit and wash that is a must have for your closet.

Stop in or shop online and develop your own denim crush on Genetic. It will be a long lasting love – we promise!

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www.whowhatwear.

I’m a huge fan of www.whowhatwear.com  and just had to post this page from their website showing “runway to real way“.  It’s one of my favorite things they do on their site. What I like so much about this post is that our focus this season at shopchantal.com is all about “mixing it up”.

Seen here, this “Gossip Girl” actress (“Eva”) pairs together a beaded blazer over a long tee with velvet trouser and motorcycle boots.  What a great look and so easy to do.

We’ve always love the pairing of different designers, but the pairing of different textures and prints is giving us newfound freedom with our styling. 

Mix together a Faux Fur Jacket with a Joie beaded top for an unexpected pairing of textures.  Add some dark denim from DL1961 for the perfect updated style.

Mix your sequins with suede for a more casual look.  We love the Nanette Lepore Star Gazing Top paired with the Botkier Prince Crossbody (shown as clutch) in Navy Suede and the Joie Coachella Over-the-Knee boot in Mud.  Yes, you can mix your suedes – it’s so fresh.

Leather and Lace have had a long standing relationship, but not always in the most sophisticated of ways. This season is different with the Ladylike trend leading the way in how we are wearing our dresses and what accessories are appropriate.  This Nanette Lepore dress and the Joie Lace Dress are two beautiful, ladylike dresses that can be paired with leather in a way that is chic and totally acceptable. Belts are an obsession at shopchantal and now with all the exotic skins, studded details and even zippers, we are going crazy with this pairing of leather with lace. Clutches and bags are another great way to “mix it up”.

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It’s long been thought that Summer is the time to have fun with color, but now Fall is following suite. This season designers have embraced the color wheel and the combinations are so complementary.

We love the mix of military green with the softness of lilac as with this Rebecca Taylor Ostrich Cami and Elizabeth and James Band Jacket. The raw edges of this jacket are a pefect juxtaposition to the soft, fly aways of the cami- don’t you think!

And you must admit, the use of purples and greens and greys doesn’t sound very pretty, but EDUN proves you wrong with this gorgeous silk, asymmetrical hem dress in those exact colors. We love it paired back to the Joie Coachella “must have” boot of the season (Yes, the color is called “mud”).

For a softer version, check out Shoshanna’s Snow Leopard Dress. Animal prints are taking on the new hues as well and this one is stunning – edgy, fun and really wearable. The charcoal and blush tones are perfect for next spring too!

Rebecca Taylor Shirt Dress

We also are loving a softer palettes of beige and taupe like this Rebecca Taylor Shirt dress topped off with an bold accessory or top in a punch of red or mixed with an eggplant purple.  Very chic.

Me & Kashmiere Ombre Scarf

And don’t forget, a cashmere scarf from Me & Kashmiere in a seasonal color and print goes a long way to show your style.

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