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Outfit  Sweater: Similar here at Loft, Striped Tee LOFT,  Button Up: H&M, Belt: Streets Ahead Similar here, Necklace #1: Vintage,  Necklace #2: Alex & Ani similar here, Stacked Double Bracelets: Alex & Ani, Watch: FreeLook, Bag: Botkier similar here, Sunglasses: Michael Kors similar here.

My shopping mission to find colorful, cropped, cable knit sweaters (that is a long list!) this weekend was actually extremely successful.  Not only did I find exactly what I wanted – and in 2 colors- but the amazing 30% off sale on all sweaters at Loft was an added bonus. 

I was not only surprised at the quality and fit of these sweaters, but actually of the entire Loft Collection.  It was on-trend in both the styles and in the color selection.  Of course, I had to add in the boatneck stripe tee as a layering piece. We all know how much I love stripes and this mustard color is the perfect addition to my collection.

Needless to say, I am really happy with what I saw and what I purchased. I am wearing the coral red sweater above, but stay tuned for the hot pink version later this week.

I am looking forward to sharing more places to shop locally and online to get some amazing pieces for Fall.  Is there anything special you are looking for this Fall.  Comment here and I’ll find it for you.

xo

c.

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My signature jewelry look has always been an armful of bracelets.  I don’t know why I’ve embraced them like nothing else, but I have and I don’t see it stopping anytime soon.

I do love to layer my necklaces and do that more often than not, but you can’t wear more than a few of those at one time.  Bracelets, on the other hand, can be layered up in double digits and you get an entire arm -actually two arms to fill up with all the best styles.

This Alex and Ani Water Wrap is perfect for my Pisces sign.

I adore my men’s watch and because it is a combination of rose gold and stainless steel, I feel like it is easier to mix my metals and even add in some colors. I love the wrap around leathers of Me & Ro and the expandable bracelets of Alex and Ani. You can never go wrong with a gorgeous mixed metal cluster from GemmaRedux or a link combination from Eddie Borgo available exclusively at Net-a-Porter. 

Vintage cuffs and bangles are another way of showing off some arm candy.  Think, colorful wooden or lucite bangles are perfect for keeping it simple, yet showing your personal style. Alexis Bittar is a must have for any arm party.

Never skip the diamonds if you have a chance, but tone them tone during the day by mixing with basics and some bold cuffs.  It should blend in but peek out just at the right times. And remember that leather and diamonds are great complements to one another.

So, have an arm party and invite all your friends; the boho, the lux gal, the girl next door and don’t forget the vintage soul from down the street.  Everyone loves a party and don’t worry, they will all mingle just fine – but you have to give them the chance.

Interested in starting your arm party guest list?  We have the perfect place to start  – JewelMint! Click here to get a personal invitation and get amazing jewelry at amazing prices. 

On my list for Fall: GemmaRedux Clairce Bracelet in Leather and Lace Combo Cuff. $300.

xo

c.

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Tis the season. . . gift giving. 

This year we’ve made it even easier to pick a gift that she will love.  Whether she is your wife, mother, sister, aunt, significant other or friend, we have great gift ideas for all.

Tre Anita Bubble Ring in Grape Soda

Jewelry:  A treasured piece for both the classic or trendsetter, jewelry comes in many forms.  Alex and Ani, Streets Ahead, Gemma Redux, Tre Rings and soon to come, House of Harlow 1960.

Carolina Amato Citron Mittens

Cashmere: Available in sweaters, scarves, hats and mittens. No woman can deny the gift of cashmere from Autumn Cashmere, Oonagh by Nanette Lepore and Carolina Amato.

Follis Julia Bag

Handbags: A must have season changing style, a handbag is a personal touch to every wardrobe. Choose from Follis NYC, Treesje, Botkier, Olivia Harris and Twelfth Street.

Ombre Vertical Scarf

Scarves: Our top selling gift item in the store, our Me & Kashmiere scarves are a bit of heaven in the most gorgeous prints. Made of 100% Lightweight Cashmere, these scarves can be worn all year.

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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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We’ve always loved the Bohemian look, but not until recently have we all embraced it with such passion.  I think it is because the “new” boho is a more sophisticated take on the boho looks of the past seasons.

Blake Lively

Blake Lively is a perfect example of the new take on chic, boho. She embodies the effortless style with a laid back vibe and she does it beautifully in all the designers she wears.

Of course, celebs and designers have dabbled with boho for many seasons. Joie has always designed collections with subtle boho looks such as their best seller cotton voile, embroidered tops. Everyone’s favorite, Rebecca Taylor plays with feminine boho touches in every collection with her use of beading and threading.  Nanette Lepore has the ability to transend into a boho realm with her amazing use of pleating and fabric choices. Alex and Ani have even included boho inspired pieces such a their feather headband and groups of bangles using natural wood beads into their collections.

Our newest designer, Haute Hippie, has it played out in their name perfectly. Haute: meaning “high” in French and Hippie: described as an influentual movement that embraced spiritual and cultural diversity.

Haute Hippie really is just as you would think.  It has boho influences in style and design and in company culture.  They also have high standards in all those same areas creating a company and collections that intertwine Haute & Hippie aesthetics.

Chic, Sophisticated, Classic and Boho – an amazing way to get dressed in the morning.

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