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Everything in moderation is something my father always told us.  Of course, he wasn’t talking fashion, but it is a good motto to live by and apply to many facets of life - including fashion.

I love mixing trends and styles: slouchy pants with a girly top, tough boots with a flowey dress and my favorite trend of all time- studs.  I will buy and wear just about anything with studs and love to pair it with sweet tops.

Fringe is not a new trend, especially with handbags and shoes, but it is a trend that is worthy of mentioning again because it has longevity.  Really.  Last year we saw fringe details from the top designers and again they did it this year. 

Joie is a perfect example of the fringe trend transcending from last year to now.  The did a cute flat fringe boot and reinvented the style in a heel for fall. The Rockefella is gorgeous and the perfect heel.  We love the Mushroom color- so neutral.

Twelfth Street handbags have a subtle use of fringe making the Smith Couture Bucket Bag a must have for anyone wanting to wear the trend, but wants it in moderation.

Ella Moss Black Label is all about ruffles and fringe and tiers.  That’s why we love it so. The Ella Moss Black Label Coco Cami is a fantastic fit and has the softest fringe.  It moves beautifully with the body.  We love it back to colored denim, distressed shorts from Current/Elliott and even back to white linen pants for a night out.

Looking for an easy way to transition into this trend for fall in a subtle way?

Look at scarves for inspiration.  We love the scarves from Shawlsmith London for the fringe detail and for seasonal colors.

So, wear fringe in moderation with accessories or wear it all out in a top or dress, but whatever way you decide, Factor Fringe into your Fall wardrobe.

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Our summer sale starts today with 30% - 70% off all your favorite designers for Women and Men!

Here are some of our picks for easy summer style.

This Nanette Lepore yellow top is so perfect for the summer season.  We love it paired back to cropped denim or a flirty mini skirt. Or dress it up with a belt and longer skirt for an evening event.  The sleeveless cotton is a must have for those hot summer days.

Reg: $215.00   SALE: $150.50

Robert Rodriguez. This dress is the quintessential summer dress. The bold pink color paired with the floral appliques and soft pleats is a stunning combination. With a cute neutral clutch and some nude heels, you will definitely make a statement at any event in this dress.

Reg: $394.00   SALE: $275.80

Some must have TREND pieces of the summer come from a couple of our most popular designers.

The ruffle trend was not one to be missed this Spring and the Summer collections did not disappoint.

What better way to show your style than on the beach in a ruffle bikini.  This Shoshanna bikini in a melon color is the perfect complement to a tan.

Reg: $174.00 (for top & bottom)   SALE: $121.80

A favorite of ours and our customers is Ella Moss.  Her Black Label has proved to be a wonderful addition to her already popular cult favorites in the better know cotton/modal blend. We love the use of the ruffle with a touch of lace on this top.  It’s got a bit of an edge, but works so well because of its color.

Reg: $177.00   SALE: $123.90

Shoes and Handbags cannot be missed either.

The Rebecca Taylor cutout bootie is a wonderful surprise.  We love these with our cropped denim shorts as much as we love them with dresses.

Reg: $495.00  SALE: $346.50

And Donald Pliner never disappoints.  This Patent Red Tortoise bag makes ever outfit shine. We love the texture for summer.

Reg: $775.00 SALE: $542.50

Don’t miss our on other great deals on women’s and men’s.  Check back now and check back often.

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Most of my memories of Geranium include the potted plant versions that seemed to be around every corner at every house in my neighborhood growing up.  I also happen to think my very own mother was the one who started the trend.

I love the bold color of the true Geranium red, but am finding easier to work with softer, more pink and more orange versions popping up this season.

Many of our designers did off color versions of Geranium including Rebecca Taylor, Shoshanna and Carolina Amato’s crocheted gloves for a touch of the trend.  Nanette Lepore went literal with her piece and did a true Geranium red color combo.

I happen to really like the variations in everyone’s color selections- whether it is more pink, or more orange or more blue.

I look forward to seeing more of this color for Fall.  I think it will work nicely back to black for an edgy, urban style as well as back to denim, of course.  

My favorite combo is the light wash Current/Elliott boyfriend in Hickory Stripe with an Ella Moss Black Label Carmen top and Pour La Victoire’s Sabrina Nude Heel.

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We’ve been fans of Genetic Denim since day one and each season the men of Genetic never cease to amaze.

Started in 2006, Genetic is a multi talented group of 3 men, each with different backgrounds and styles. Denim blue truely flows in their blood! Or as they like to say “It’s all in your Genes”.

Ali Fatourechi, the designer of the bunch was really ahead of the trend with the boyfriend jean (we sold out of it almost immediately) back in 2007. He has had his pulse on the denim scene for years and launched Genetic with his knowledge and passion for fabrics and washes. See more on Ali in our upcoming designer interview blog.

 Shaun Hurley, the marketing guru of the bunch has been in the denim biz for years and knows everyone by name. He is constantly full of energy and a buzz with new ideas. 

Brandon Lee is behind the scenes, but every bit a part of everything that happens at Genetic Denim.

Genetic

This season it is their fantasic crop legging that has everyone swarming to shopchantal.com.  We can barely keep the crop zipper legging in stockand their new Shane Skinny in True Blue is so fun to style and even more fun to actually wear in life.  We love the Shane back to basic black ala Ashlee Simpson Wentz and paired with a girly top like the Ella Moss Black Label Carmen Top. Complete the look with neutral heels or sandals.

Celebs and press alike love Genetic.  I think you’ll be surprised to see how many consistently wear the denim and are photographed looking great in them!

Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, Fergie and Rachel Bilson all in colored denim

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Don’t be concerned about the celebrities above wearing this tonal look and the fact that you have been hearing from us and everyone else that color is huge.  This tonal trend (same color in a range of hues) is actually a must-have trend for next fall. Yes, color is still more popular than ever, but we love the chic simplicity of this neutral trend that is gaining more momentum as we look towards fashions for Fall 2009.  Yes, I know summer has not even officially arrived yet, but it is not too early to wear this tone-on-tone trend now with all the great choices from Spring and Summer Collections.  

Ella Moss Black Label’s Constantine Dress not only provides us with a two-toned neutral style, but also adds in a pop of color.  We love the delicate, tie straps and ballerina-esque skirt.  Pair it back to an edgy jacket for a street-worthy look or wear it with a delicate pair of strappy sandals for a more subdued, feminine style.

Want more of a pop of color while enjoying the two-toned neutrals - Check out the new Donald Pliner Aurora Drawstring bag that just arrived at shopchantal.com.  It’s the perfect accessory to take you from now through next Fall.

Get started on perfecting the trend now and you will be a master come Fall.

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With such style and grace, it is something not to be feared and certainly not to be worshiped from afar. No, I’m not talking about Angelina Jolie,  I’m talking about the long, floor length dress.  Our Ella Moss Black Label Iman dress is amazing with all it’s details and it has the length too!

No one wears it better than Jolie, but that shouldn’t stop the rest of us from trying. 

Long Dress Queen: Angelina Jolie

Our newest selection from Splendid is a vision in black.  With a bit of grecian styling, this is one that I will be wearing now paired with gorgeous heels and a bright clutch to a great New Year’’s Eve bash.  And, then I will revisit this same dress again in the Spring, pairing it with flats and a great summer bag.

Splendid Long Dress

I may not have the height of Angelie Joie, but I am going to wear a long dress and feel every bit as sexy as she looks and must certainly feel when she wears a long dress.

Stop in the store to see this Splendid version or shop the site for the Ella Moss number.

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