Shopchantal Stylefile

It’s been some time since I’ve been able to get to updating the blog. My apologies to all.  The reason is that we’ve been working tirelessing for weeks on our new location at 229 Commercial Street in Portland Maine.

Our new space has wood floors, exposed brick walls and huge ceiling beams and has a bit more of a warehouse feel than our past location.  We are now completely open on Commercial Street (less a few unpacked boxes) and our selection of designers is as amazing as ever. 

We’ve added some great new designers to the new space including Treesje and Botkier handbags, now featured on our handbag wall. More styles are arriving daily and the wall should be filled with Fall 2010 bags in no time.

A try-on seating section is close by to our new shoe displays with shoe cabinets close at hand so we can check styles and sizes quickly and easily from Joie, Pour La Victoire and  Cynthia Vincent.

Next to the handbag wall is our set of jewely cases complete with a mirror and shelving making it super easy to try on necklaces, earrings and bracelets from Streets Ahead, Gorjana, GemmaRedux, Alex and Ani and our newest ring designer, Tre.

Floating shelving makes viewing our Splendid tees and Me & Kashmiere scarves a pleasure.  For Fall and Winter, you will find these shelves stocked with gorgeous Autumn Cashmere and sweater pieces from Joie, Edun and Rebecca Taylor.

Our new cable hanging rod system makes our collection of contemporary designers like Shoshanna, Elizabeth & James, Nanette Lepore, Son of John, Monrow and so many more really easy to see and pair up with our amazing pieces of denim.

Just beyond the beautiful hanging collections is our glass cube wall filled with your favorite denim designers including Genetic, [Blank], DL1961, Current/Elliott, Rock & Republic, PRVCY premium and more to come soon.

We hope you will come visit our new space and see what’s new for collections including our expanded shoe and handbag designers.

229 Commecial Street (former Decorum space) is next door to Barbour and McKenzieTribe and across the street from Sushi Sapporo.  207.347.4427 www.shopchantal.com

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No matter what your style, there is always a way to incorporate a new piece into your closet. Rompers are super hot this season and there is a style for everyone: classic, military style, one shoulders and of course, the girly girliest of them all, a ruffle cami style.

Seen on celebrities (see Blake Lively and Nicole Richie left for serious inspiration) for a couple of seasons now, rompers began as a definite fashion forward piece, but have evolved into a very wearable piece that is essential for every wardrobe.  The newer romper styles are much easier to wear and come in several styles.

We have the new Joie One Shoulder Raleigh romper in expresso that just arrived in the store that is a fun version perfect back to some studded Joie sandals and a structured cross over bag.  And their military green silk romper is great for both day and night.  The collar and epulets are so on trend too.

The long-sleeved BCBGMAXAZRIA romper in black silk is so sophisticated.  We love it back to heels and a Gemma Redux necklace for a night look or the Joie Elvis bootie for a cool day look.

Want a fun and flirtly and super girly romper?  Then The Rebecca Taylor cami romper in navy blue is for you. All this romper needs is a smile on your face and, of course, some cute Pour La Victoire ballet flats.

Have some fun in the sun this summer with a Romper.  You’ll love the ease of wearing them and you will look so in style.

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Their newest collection, Soft Joie, takes all the wonderful elements of the core line, Joie, and gives us a few color choices in about 10-12 different silouettes. Simple, throw-on tanks with pleat details, flowey cami’s , short sleeve tees - with and without the ruffles - and long sleeve tunic styles that is so true to Joie that it is carried in both Joie and Soft Joie.

A favorite at chantal. and shopchantal.com, Joie has the wonderful combination of so many different styles that we love - most notably the “California girl” look mixed with bohomian chic styling.  It’s a look that would generally be hard to carry off on the East Coast, but this is one designer that make it so effortlessly easy that customer keep coming back for more and more. 

We can’t get enough of the throw on dresses for summer.  Flowing and with some ruffle details or picktucking, these dresses are an easy, stylish way to get out of the house and make the most of summer. We also love them belted and with heels for a night out with out all the fuss.

And we love the pleated detail tank pieces back to fitted, cropped, distressed denim from Current/Elliott for a chic, girly look. Pair this combo with Joie oxfords flats - a huge trend that we are loving as a nice change from the typical ballet flat and you have a go - to outfit for day.  Throw on a blazer or button up from Elizabeth and James to complete your night time look.

Already a loyal fan and now having seen Fall 2010 in Soft Joie, I urge you to give this line a try today- you will love all it has to offer now and in the future.

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We love Summer because it gives us the chance to really mix up your wardrobe.  Dare you toss in a bright top with your summer denim or even a floral!  OMG, a bright floral dress would throw some people over the edge!

Well, one thing you can count on each Spring and Summer is the definite need for some shorts.  One cannot live in dresses alone (this is a proven fact as I have tried and failed).  You need a respite from your daily uniform and this season, designers have given us some new styles to throw in the wardrobe mix.

Denim shorts

We have multiple styles available in distressed and clean versions of the basic denim short.  Whether you like the rolled, relaxed style from Work Custom or want a short, distressed style from Blank Denim to pair with tights and booties now, you will definitely need some denim shorts this season.  We also have a new Blank Denim White cut off short that is perfect with a new LnA tee and jacket. White shorts are great with flowing, bright top from Joie Soft and some flats.  Nothing says summer like white denim.

Lingerie inspired

The Edun Purcell short was a definite choice for us on this one.  You will start to really see this style come about as the weather warms, but trust us, this short style is already a huge hit.  The black silk style with a side button detail is certainly inspired by lingerie, but is this one has a bit more edge and is for the true fashionista at heart.  Pair with ballet flats to soften the look or with heels if you’ve got the legs.

Classic

Sometimes seen as boring, but with the styles from Marrakech and Generra, this is far from the case.  with a bit of a paper bag influence, the Marrakech Sofia short is a great length for wearing everyday.  We love the urban safari feel of the khaki, but the graphite is such a great color that it is a must have.  Generra’s silk Knickers have a bit of a higher rise, making it great back to the cropped shirt styles of the season and also if you love the classic fitted tank tucked in and belted.  A true classic style, this longer knicker style short looks great on everyone.

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The beauty of this trend is not in dressing to the nines like Nicole Kidman in Australia (although her style was impeccable throughout), or but to take bits of pieces of the safari trend and incorporate it into your daily wardrobe. It is a very wearable and very chic trend.

Think of pieces such as a sheer t-shirt with a touch of khaki or a military green romper paired with studded, neutral sandals and even a simple canvas belt over a beautiful orange chiffon dress.

All, in some way or another, these pieces inspired by the season’s hottest trend: Urban Safari.  A blend of city, street- worthy pieces with colors, textures and/or a style reminiscent of  a Safari exploration.

Here are a few ways to have some fun and look in style.

Add a short, light suede, Spring Bootie from Joie with a silky, sexy, black romper from BCBGMAXAZRIA for the perfect date night outfit.

Pair a loose fitting Cargo-esque style pant with a floral top for a playful afternoon outfit that will be a big hit at the park or out for a casual lunch. We love the Pencey florals for the season.

Or for the most simplest way: throw a Me & Kashmiere Safari Scarf over just about anything in your closet. We love it over an easy, Kain silk blend tee with some Work Custom denim shorts and Joie Cut Out Booties.

So, take a chance, add a bit of this trend to your Spring/Summer wardrobe.  We think you are going to go banana’s over it.  

See more Urban Safari Looks and Trend Alerts in our Lookbook and Trends Sections.

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A little bit goes a long way with some of the new fashionable hardware options on the Spring/Summer 2010 Collections.

Whether a designer opted for the almost basic exposed zipper to the more complicated intertwined chains or the forever adored studs and grommets - hardware has become very sought after as a way to express a bit of an edge to even the girliest of girls.

As one who has always loved the look of hardware on accessories (see GemmaRedux for some serious jewelry crushing), it took me no time to adapt to it on clothing - not because I was already a fan, but because it has become a very easy way to take an outfit to the next level.

We hand-picked some seasonal pieces we are loving from some of our favorite designers.

Rebecca Taylor’s Chain Mail Chunky Knit The quintissential feminine chic designer gave us a bit of a curve ball with this amazing Chain Mail Chunky Knit.  Throw it on with some distresssed denim shorts and sandals or toss it over a slip dress and Spring boots.

Pencey’s Cherry Blossom Mini Skirt Certainly not new to the tomboy chic style- in fact she may have invented the genre altogether (more research to come on this one), Pencey is forever pairing the beautiful feminine ruffles and floral prints with a touch of black, some exposed zippers and definitely some studs. Our fav is the new mini skirt paired with a simple tank and some ballet flats or, if you dare, some tough boots.

Graham & Spencer’s Nailhead Tank These two woman are experts at incorporating nailheads and metal into their extraordinary fits in both dresses and tanks.  We adore their use of color too.  This slub jersey nailhead long tank is a must have for anyone wanting not only a pop of color, but a statement piece sure to rival any tank in your closet.

Genetic Denim’s The Shane Skinny with Metal Mesh Quite possibly the easiest way to incorporate some hardware details is in your denim closet.  The Shane Skinny from Genetic is one of our best sellers and of course, we couldn’t resist them doing our favorite style with metal mesh studding.  Very quite and very cool is the only way to describe the genius behind adding some hardware to your wardrobe.

See our women’s trend section for more of the seasons top trends. And don’t forget that shoes, necklaces, bracelets and handbags are also a great way to incorporate the fashionable hardware style into your closet.

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The juxtapositioning of Industrial and Organic is simply one of the most beautiful things you will ever see.

Tough, Edgy materials mixed with Soft, Feminine draping design is exactly what makes GEMMA REDUX so amazingly special and an accessory must-have for any fashion style. 

Whether you are a classic top/blazer/denim girl or a boho fashion lover of prints and flowing tops - this jewelry will fit into your wardrobe in the most unique of ways. We love the pieces paired back to a basic tee for an effortless, statement look, but are also drawn to pairing the pieces with soft, floating silks and chiffons to add a bit of edge to this feminine look.

Designed by Rachel Dooley, the artist strives for contrast & excess in GEMMA REDUX pieces: “I like the contrast of industrial metals and high end jewelry, of thick chains and delicate natural stones, and the excess of massive pieces with too many stones, too massive on the neck or too long on the body.” GEMMA REDUX pieces are never precious - the metals are generally not delicate but rather industrial, and the stones are rough and intense. Intentionally tough and complex designs made for the tough and complex girl – the GEMMA REDUX girl.

Gemma Redux was also named a winner of the 2010 CFDA Fashion Incubator (CFI).  Orginally based in New York City, GEMMA REDUX will continue to maintain it’s business presence in NYC with the support of the CFI.  The CFI is designed to support the next generation of fashion designers in NYC by offering low-cost design studio space, business mentoring and education seminars and networking opportunities. All this is in an effort to help designers reach their full potentional and become an integral part of the New York fashion community.

We are super proud to be a part of the ongoing success of GEMMA REDUX by selling their designs in necklaces, bracelets and earrings in chantal. and shopchantal.com. It fits in so perfectly with our aesthetic.  We also love offering out customers the most beautiful pieces we find in this world full of choices. 

Jennifer Carpenter wearing the Liz Necklace in Black Tourmaline

Also see GEMMA REDUX designs in publications such as Harper’s Bazaar, WWD, Cosmopolitan, Glamour and Zink Magazines, as a regular in the weeklies, and featured on the TV fashion obsessed show, Gossip Girl.

GEMMA REDUX has also been recently photographed around the necks of Cameron Diaz, Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Carpenter, Jessica Alba and Molly Sims.

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Commonly referrd to as “traffic cone orange”, or as we on the East Coast like to call it “buoy orange”, this color has collided with the Spring and Summer nudes, tonals and military shades to create a strong and fresh color approach.

Nanette Lepore is no stranger to color and prints.  Her new line “Oonagh” embraces the color orange this season and in the perfect soft shade, the Bryan dress   (shown above) has the perfect amount of Nanette details in the fringe and ruffled neckline.  Great back to the neutral shades and a little denim jacket, you will take this dress to every summer event weekend.

And, We love it paired with Joie’s updated Spring Bootie - The Elvis. A great rough- suede short boot in a beautiful shade of Elephant - soft grey/brown, this bootie will work with all the hot colors of the season.

Kain always gives us a pop of color and we fall for it everytime.  Their Spicey Orange V-neck Tee is the perfect complement to denim. Throw on a fun scarf  (which by the way is another perfect way to incorporate Orange) and some white skinnies from [Blank] denim and the summer is yours for the taking.

Shoshanna dresses always have a great fit, wonderful use of fabric and the color combinations are true to what wearing a girly girl dress is about.  The Tie Dye Chiffon dress  is wonderful in this strapless version. With a mix of other brights, you can wear the orange trend all summer long. 

And don’t miss out on the Shoshanna Swimwear collection with an abundant of Orange and other great colors.

More orange is sure to come and we promise, but summer’s end, you will want and need this refreshing pop of color in your closet.

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Genetic Denim

Everyone has their favorite denim style and we think that’s great, but what about giving a new style a try for 2010.  It is a new decade and a new opportunity to expand your wardrobe is quite possibly the easiest place- your denim closet.

The styles for Spring 2010 are some new trends and some carry overs from Fall that we just love. Here is a quick overview and an idea or two to inspire you to try something new.

The Denim Legging: Commonly referred to as the “Jegging“, this style comes in a variety of denim weights and tends to be in the darker ranges.  We have 4 styles of the denim legging from 4 different designers and each one is fast becoming a favorite of many.

Staff Pick: the Current/Elliott because I love the blue tone and larger pocket.

The Embellished Jean: Long standing reign over this style has been Rock & Republic, but recently we are seeing other designers throwing their versions onto the scene.  This trend ranges from studded details like the popular studded BLANK skinnie classique to prominent stitching not only on the pocket from PRVCY Premium, but elsewhere on the denim.

Most Anticipated Style for Spring: Genetic Denim’s Mesh Studded Inlay jean (AVAILABLE IN STORE NOW).  With just a hint of studded mesh peeking through on various parts of the jean, you get a bit of edge.

The Boyfriend Skinny: Not entirely new for Spring, but the versions we have and are expecting are much more refined.  Malibu’s CoCo Boyfriend Skinny is a great way to wear the skinny jean in a more relaxed style. And with a touch of cashmere in each jean, these will fast become your most- wanted denim.

Style Share: Wear this style cuffed with some Joie Oxfords or Ballet Flats for a fresh take on the Classic Hepburn look

The Denim Sweatpant: We can’t believe it ourselves, but the inspiration must be from our favorite fashion icon of all time: Carrie Bradshaw.  We saw this elastic bottom pant in Sex And The City - The Movie and almost fell off our cinema seats.  We swooned until we were finally shown the styles last year and of course, ordered it straight away.  Styled to wear relaxed with the elastic band scrunched up or worn long - all with a high heel, this is certainly going to be a new trend to watch.

See it when: Available NOW from Genetic Denim, The Val is surely giving us something new to style to show you some fun looks on the site. So far, we are having a ball.

And don’t forget about the great new washes, including the still popular distressed with paint splatters from Current/Elliott, acid wash versions, colored denim is always as a Spring trend and we are loving the crisp white denim offered in many styles this season.  Check out Blank Denim’s skinny white denim with the Ankle Zip detail.

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Newly Arrived Collection! In Store Now. Available Online Soon.

Oonagh, meaning “pure” in Scottish, is the newest diffusion line from Nanette Lepore. Mostly known for her bohemian mix of prints and patterns and eclectic details and embellishments, this line is a departure from what we all consider “Nanette”.  Her traditional collection of tailored suits with ruffles and flirty cami’s with beading most certainly have a place in all our closets somewhere- some more prominent that others - which is why Nanette ventured into a different realm with her new line, Oonagh.

Oonagh is more than just your basic tee and tunic line.  The line is the perfect fusion of what you expect from Nanette’s quality and style but with a young and fresh twist.  Slouchy styles, criss cross strapping, bold pops of color and stripes that actually flatter the figure.  All is a jersey or blend, these tops and tunics are the perfect pieces to wear back to your leggings with boots or flats.  In some cases, some of the pieces are great blended with - dare we say - embellished denim such as the studded pocket and motocross styles.

Already a celebrity and press darling, Oonagh is making a statement by being more than just your basic tee shirt line by reaching an audience Nanette has never been able to reach before: the more casual dresser. Some have even ventured to say Nanette has actually broken into the “tough girl” fashionista wardrobe.

If you have been been a fan of Nanette in the past or are new to the designer or if you are one of the above mentioned styles,  this line will live up the highest expectations and promises to not disappoint.

We expect our first shipment in Early February 2010. Sign up for our email newsletter to get the first look at this amazing new line.

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The combinination of classic black paired with fresh white is always welcome at chantal./shopchantal.com and it is our first addition to our new Lookbook category focusing on Trend Alerts for Spring/Summer 2010.

And for Spring/Summer 2010 our love continues to grow for Black and White with the new ways to mix it up  from our newest designer collections.

The blazer is a piece you absolutely have to have in your wardrobe- whether you prefer black to white or vice versa doesn’t even matter.  It is the essential piece to have and wear for Spring/Summer 2010. We love the versions from Elizabeth and James and the also from Monrow.  Or try a little crop jacket from Shoshanna if you like the shorter style. Layered over a white tee or a black dress this is the ultimate black/white combo.

Stripes in black and white are the epitomy of chic and this BCBGMAXAZRIA dress not only includes the stripes but a paperbag style skirt as well.  This is the ultimate easy dress.  Stripes in any form are always a fun way to make an outfit your very own. Whether it is a stripe tee or a tank dress, you can always make stripes an easy layering pattern.

Loving tank tops all year round is not a crime especially if it’s this version from BCBGMAXAZRIA.  Available in clean, crisp white or edgy black this tank has printed and draped necklaces. Layered with leggings or black denim and a jacket or long sweater, this tank is the perfect dress it up, dress it down piece.

Whether you like a graphic print, animal print or are are fan of the florals, you will find all them all available in some form or another in a black and white.  The easiest way to wear black and white - accessories.  Shoes, handbags and scarves can all be worked into your Spring update of this fabulous new trend.

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New Year. New Decade. New Season. New Styles. New Designers. We are excite about it all. 

Spring 2010 is turning out to be full of great trends, both new and carry-overs from last season, and fun styles that range from new denim to colorful accessories.

We had a ton of fun doing a few transistional pieces for our new lookbook pages including 2 ways to wear it.  We styled the Elizabeth and James famous Jessica dress two ways.  Simple additions of a Splendid turtleneck and leggings made it possible to buy this dress now, wear it now and of course, wear it later.

The James Blazer from Elizabeth and James in White was another fun trend to style two ways. Paired with denim for wearing now and then for later with a maxi dress and scarf, this is a piece that transcends seasons.

We’ve also updated out Denim Trends Lookbook with the addition of the one of the most popular styles for Spring, the Slouchy Skinny.  This relaxed skinny style is the easiest way to transisiton into this style for those wanting a more relaxed skinny jeans and for those wary of the skinny style. You can also see our Denim for Women link at the top of each page to see more trends and specific product shots.

New accessories are pouring in everyday and our accessory spotlight has lots of new pages to show ways to wear the the ever-popular scarf.  Whether you like the colorful tie dye look or the more subtle polka dot trend, scarves are the easiest way to wear Spring 2010 before it even hits.   Which by the way, is officially March 20, 2010. 

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With the Winter weather just barely upon us, we are living with the slogan of “Buy Now. Wear Now.”  We still have a good 4 months left of the snow, the cold and the dreams of warm weather to endure.  Now is your chance to wear the current season’s “hottest” styles from your favorite designers.

That’s right, we started our Winter Sale this week and all of our Fall Collection Sweaters, Coats and Accessories are now on Sale.  30% off, 50% and 70% off.  Nanette Lepore, Rebecca Taylor, Shoshanna, Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, Elizabeth and James and lots of denim from Taverniti So, Rock & Republic, Genetic, Chip & Pepper and Current/Elliott.

Here’s a few of our favs available to buy now and wear now. Love that!

The commonly referred to slouchy hat “the snood” is a favorite at shopchantal.  The Dream Muffin hat from Carolina Amato is a perfect way to wear this trend at a perfect sale price. Pair with her Shearling Fingerless gloves for a complete look.  Now at 30% off, these styles won’t last long.

At 50% off these Joie Fringe Rockefella boots will take you well into the Spring season. And with the Fringe trend well on it’s way to being a “must-have” for every season, you are sure to bring these back out in early fall with dresses and jean leggings.

At 70% off, this fall jacket from Nanette Lepore is a gorgeous piece to wear over your dresses as more of an evening coat.  The colors and print are amazing and we love the puff sleeve detail - so cute layered over a long sleeve t-neck and a pair of jeans.

With all the Fall and Winter collections now on sale, including sweaters, winter coats, boots and accessories, you are sure to find a a beautiful piece to add to your wardrobe — all at a great price.

Our buy now. wear now. Winter Sale is going on now at chantal. and shopchantal.com.

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2009 was an interesting year for everyone and we are excited that we can still bring you new and fresh designers and  looks on our site and in the store for the new year.

We’ve already introduced you to Mike & Chris and also to Monrow.  Amazing designers, amazing prices.  We think you will love what they have to offer to your wardrobe.  That is why we are carrying them in the first place.  And new Denim Designers: [BLANK] Denim, Malibu Denim and PRVCY Premium are giving us just one more reason to buy more jeans.

Although BCBGMAXAZRIA needs to no introduction, we wanted to give a warm welcome anyway and give you a little history behind Max Azria and his every growing empire - which by the way, includes us and most importantly, you.

BCBG is an acronym for the French term Bon Chic, Bon Genre meaning Good Style, Good Attitude– 2 things we aspire to be and to have - all for the benefit of our customers.  

How could we not include a designer with our same fashion/lifestyle beliefs, right!  The spirit of BCBGMAXAZRIA is the basis for the Maz Azria brand and has made them an international stylehouse.  Tunisian born, Paris- raised, Los Angeles - based – This is Max Azria.  An international designer who has redefined the contemporary category by offering world-inspired pieces that are right on trend - and in the forefront of the trends- and all at affordable prices.

Our first introduction to you at shopchantal.com and at chantal.  has had an amazing response. The Necklace T-shirt Tank is available in Black and in White and is great under a blazer or over a long sleeve tee.  The Bandage Mini is a Herve Leger-inspired piece currently available in Azalea but we’ve ordered it in black and many other colors for the coming seasons. BTW, Max Azria purchased the Herve Leger house in 1998 and in 2007 began incorporating the inspiration under his design direction (Herve Leger by Max Azria) making the couture house accessible at a contempory collection level.

We also have 2 new BCBGMAXAXRIA collections in store now that will be up on shopchantal.com in the coming days. You won’t believe how great the pieces are and how easy they are to incorporate into your wardrobe. And you must try the bandage skirt- you won’t believe how absolutely fabulous it makes you look and feel.

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Only 3 days left to take advantage of 20% off all our women’s sale items already reduced 30% -70% off!

Here’s a few favs from the staff and how they’d pair these great pieces with other pieces from the sale rack and some newer pieces too.

Chantal:  I’m a girl of the 80’s so I love anything that even resembles punk rock and this Nanette Lepore dress channels a bit of one of my favorite designers: Vivienne Westwood. The plaid and the hemline are two things I adore. I’d pair this dress with some black tights, motorcyle boots and lots of bracelets and some arm warmers from Plush! And I might throw on some multi strands of pearls or a skinny scarf. Or maybe a chain necklace from Streets Ahead and blazer from Elizabeth and James.

Meagan:  I love the school girl look so I adore this full, wool skirt from Elizabeth and James.  I’d pair it up with some tights, my rugged Cassidy Boots and my favorite Joie Alicia tank lavered over a long sleeve Splendid tee and then I’d throw a Mike & Chris  black, short jacket over it. 

Fun and Flirty with a little edge.

Amelia:  I like to surprise people with what I wear and since my style is more jeans and tees, I think this Shoshanna peasant top is a great way to keep my personal style in tact, yet it is more fun and playful than my usual look.  I wear this colbalt and cypress top with dark skinny jeans from BLANK and my Converse sneakers. In the Spring, I plan to wear some white linen pants  from Joie and ballet flats. I love pieces that transition easily for me from season to season.

Many of these items are included in our Extra 20% off promotion going on now through Monday.  Don’t miss out on some great deals on the season’s sweaters and selection of denim.  Remember to use coupon code: 20EXTRA at checkout.

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We know, we can’t believe it either!  Another 20% off beautiful, designer collections that are still in style?  Yes, that’s right.  ALL Women’s Sale items are now an extra 20% off Friday - Monday ONLY. 

We just marked down some pieces this week to 30% off and now they are an additional 20% OFF.  Plus, the items that are already 50% off and 70% off are included in this amazing promotion.

Here are some of our favorites that you just should NOT pass on. Ever.

This Joie New Orleans boot is part of the amazing biker trend that we just can’t get enough of. We’re looking forward to wearing these in the Spring too with little dresses. Lots more boots on sale too including the Twelfth Street Reva Boot and Watson boot.

Shoshanna does the most gorgeous prints and her dress fits can’t be beat.  This Geo Print dress  has all those elements, plus more.

And don’t forget our awesome selection of sale denim.  Current/Elliott, Genetic, Taverniti So, Earnest Sewn, Chip & Pepper and Rock & Republic all have styles on sale and now get an additional 20% off.

The sale ends Monday at Midnight.  Don’t miss out on the chance to get some great pieces from shopchantal.com.

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All your favorite designers including Original Penguin, VelvetMen, Splendid Mills and the most coveted denim from Citizens of Humanity, Genetic Denim, Rock & Republic, Earnest Sewn, Taverniti So and Chip & Pepper are now yours for the taking.

We have drastically reduced the prices for all our men’s shirts, basic and graphic tees, hoodies, polos, thermals, sweaters, denim and jackets plus more.  All men’s items are now 50% off - 70% off.

Great deals are to be had on current winter merchandise including our favorite Penguin Pea Coat and the VelvetMen Murphy Hoodie as well as the newest denim introduction of the “Dean” from store fav: Genetic Denim.

But, you better act fast!  The inventory is moving out of here at a rate we can’t believe.  Great gift ideas for your man or for yourself, now is the time to get the pieces you’ve been talking about -  ALL at reduced prices. 

Please note that all the sales are final on all men’s sale items.

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NEWS FLASH:  Daily Candy Everywhere did a really nice write up on Plush today too.  Check it out here (after you read our blog first, of course!)

The Winter season has finally arrived and most of us found ourselves completely unprepared.  Lack of new hats, gloves and a new coat is a common overheard conversation.

It’s not that we don’t know or realize that winter weather is coming. It is that in most cases, we just don’t want it to come.  It’s cold, it’s snowy and most of all, it is hard to wear heels when the sidewalks are covered in ice.

This year we have a little something- actually somethingS- to get you excited about dressing for the colder months: Plush Fleeced Lined leggings, tights and arm warmers.

The tights are an opaque black tight that is available in a full foot version like a true tight or footless version more like a legging.  Now you can pull out your minis and your dresses and wear them all season long. 

We also love these tights under our distressed jeans or under denim shorts (yes, this is an acceptable way to wear them). 

The Plush Denim leggings are also fleeced lined and are so amazing.  Paired with boots and a chunky knit sweater, these leggings are more than just your basic black.

And something every arm-bearing, sleeveless wearing girl must have this season…. fleece lined arm warmers. We love to wear these with our favorite tanks and short sleeves tops for some warm under our winter coats.  But, we also wear them long after the coat is removed.  I can’t wait to wear them with a faux fur vest in the Spring as well!

Check out selection of Plush Fleeced Lined items.  We truly sell out of these faster than you would ever believe!

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It is one of the most fabulous season’s for boots - Over-the-knee, Fringe Detailed, Riding, Motorcycle and the staple of every winter season in the Northeast: the Rugged boot.

Our favorite designers did not disappoint this season. We have every style you need to get you thru Winter and in most cases, well into Spring.

Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent’s Reva Over the Knee boot could not be more perfect- it’s higher style and small heel are the perfect combination in a luscious black suede. Now: $276.50.

And, her riding inspired Watson boot is a Cognac leather color that cannot be riveled- it is so gorgeous and supple and so easy to wear that we found a ton of ways to pair it with everything from dresses to leggings. Now: $276.50.

Joie had one of the most coveted boots of the season in their New Orleans Motorcycle boot - it’s vintage leather and double buckles made this boot an easy to wear trend.  Now $325.50.

Joie also did a great fringe style boot that is easy to pair with jeans and dresses without looking over the top.  The Rockefella Fringe boot is a gorgeous Mushroom Suede with a heel height perfect for a shorter boot style. Now on Sale: $276.50

A newcomer to shopchantal, CAT (yes, as in Catapillar) Footwear stepped into the ring with a really cool Rugged Cassidy boot in a worn brown leather with buckle.  The best part is the sole- super easy to wear and great in the winter snow.  It just goes to show that you don’t have to give up style in these tough dressing months of winter. Now: $109.20.

It’s the perfect time to get one of these great styles that you can wear now and into Spring. Check out out lookbook for some great styling ideas too.

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We are so excited to work with one of our favorite blog sites ClosetCravings to offer you the opportunity to win a chance at over $1,000 in giveaways including a pair of [BLANK] Jeans from shopchantal.com

As seen on Kate Hudson, this Motorcycle Skinny Jean from [BLANK] is a must have denim style for every closet that craves fashion.   Available in a wash called “Tentinurpants”, this biker inspired jean has great detailing inlcuding thigh and knee stiching, bottom zippers located on the back of each leg and a worn, slightly distressed denim. The wash gives even a bit more edge with some slight rinsed look.  We love it paired back to boots and a chunky knit. Chantal loves them with her Pencey Faux Fur Sweatshirt and her Joie Motorcycle Boots - of course!

Closet Cravings (Twitter: @closetcravings) is an amazing site dedicated to showing you the best of the best in “As seen on. . .” pieces that we all crave and wonder just where to buy it.  They do an amazing job of showing you the celebrity, what she/he was wearing and an option of where you can buy the item or one very similar if it is no longer available.  It’s a great site to meet up with other fashion/celebrity obsessed people like ourselves.  Closet Cravings readers love Fashion. Beauty and Juicy Drama.

The shopchantalstylefile is working on an “As seen on. . .” edition to our blog as well and hope to show you how we carry many of the pieces your favorite celebs are wearing and how they put their outfit together.

Enter to win here and you could be celebrating the new year in a pair of [BLANK] Jeans. Trust us, you will [THANK] us!

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