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Multiple Personalities: Sweet, Sexy & Sophisticated Styles

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009


We just can’t decide which personality we love more this season so we’ve decided to go with a Multiple Personality Wardrobe.  We are going for styles that are Sweet, Sexy & Sophisticated.  With some added accessories including headbands, bangles and long necklaces, we think we can accomplish a new state of mind every time we dress.

Sweet:  The floral trend is so wearable this Spring (FINALLY).  The bright colors mixed with muted tones and natural belts makes this personality a must for any summer afternoon wedding or party you have on your schedule.  Our summer floral selection is definitely inspiring.

Sexy: A Summer night out in the city can make getting dressed difficult, but luckily we can always rely on mini dresses for a sexy, yet totally wearable look.  We love the Current/Elliott Tulip dress in lightweight denim as well as this bratop style courtesy of Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent. 

Sophisticated:  There is something so wonderful about wearing a beautiful, sophisticated dress during the day in the summer.  Being able to show some leg with a shorter style or some shoulder with a halter neck version can make you inspired to show some tanned skin (faux or real tan- your choice). These sophisticated styles are perfect for that late afternoon cocktail party or wedding.

What is your personality. . . today?


Sitting Pretty: Sweet styles for the Girly Girl in you

Monday, May 4th, 2009

Everyone once in a while, you have to admit, wants to wear something really sweet and girly.  We all do. And, some more than others.  We are excited to have such an amazing group of designers this season who really took the sweet dress trend to another level.

Natalie Portman in the flirty ruffle trend

Natalie Portman in the flirty ruffle trend

Walter & Shoshanna really nailed the flirty ruffles trend.  We love wearing the girly girl look, but also like the option of making it a bit more edgy with a tough belt and shoes.  Adding fun accessories can really make a dress wearable for so many other things.  

I’d wear this Shoshanna Batik Bouquet Floral to a summer garden party -as is-  with simple, strappy flats and a small clutch.  And, then I’d love to wear it with my favorite accessories for a date night out in town.  

We also love the simple, yet sweet, slip dresses from Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent.   These are quite possibly the easiest dresses to glam up or glam down.  Wear them as a dress, wear them as a top.   They are so easy they could be sold by the Sham Wow guy.

Thank goodness fashion doesn’t work that way, but you get the idea.  See our selection of girly chic dress ideas from our amazing designers and start planning your personalized look.  

Spring Trends: What are you waiting for!

Friday, April 3rd, 2009


It’s no wonder that we’ve found it so easy to get dressed in the morning.  The new collections for Spring are so inspiring that the possibilities are endless.  What are you waiting for – pick one or pick them all and put together something uniquely yours.

From rolled denim to embellished dresses. From scarves and gladiator sandals to long chains and wrap bracelets.  From floral patterns to bright white.  Spring has something for everyone.

Check out some of our favorite celebs already embracing the Spring Trends and see our selection at shopchantal.com.

Rachel Bilson wearing Spring's trends

Rachel Bilson in Spring Trends

Kristen Bell in Floral Trend

Kristen Bell in Floral Trend and Cardi

Reese Witherspoon in wrap scarf

Reese Witherspoon in wrap scarf