Posts Tagged ‘Generra’

Fall Trend to Try: Pops of Bright Color

Monday, September 19th, 2011



I tend to wear black more than brown or any other basic color, although I am madly obsessed with camel and always have been. But what I am really excited about is the opportunity to play with pops of bright color this season along with wearing my black or camel or even brown and grey.

When I saw this hot pink sweater with a black and cream stripe, I thought to myself, this will be the perfect way to wear Fall’s hottest trend – Pops of Bright Color. I ordered the sweater from Elle.com when they were doing a special online sale of H&M Fall Preview.  The silk, button up in bright purple is another H&M top. I added a pearl brooch which is somewhat feminine, yet a bit ManRepeller- inspired and a pair of Generra pleated cargo pants in a Almost black.

Whatever basic color is monopolizing your closet, here are some thoughts and ideas to help you wear this trend.

Dior Fall 2011

Brights with Black: Add Cobalt Blue, Hot Pink, Bright Purple and Turquoise. Even a bright tight with a solid black dress is an easy way to add in some color to your basic black.

I’m obsessed with this Fall 2011 Dior Runway look.  The gorgeous mix of Turquoise, Black and a rich Caramel color is absolutely unexpected, yet so stunning.

DKNY Fall 2011

DKNY Fall 2011

Brights with Brown: Add Bright Purple, Bright Coral and Neon Yellow, Red

I love the idea of this Yellow Trench Coat paired with brown slim cut trousers from J. Crew.

Brights with Camel: Add Orange, Red, Coral, Yellow

As seen here on the Fall 2011 DKNY runway: a mix of orange, red and camel is very sophisticated.

Brights with Grey/Charcoal: Add Cobalt Blue, Yellow, Orange, Purple

Emma Stone

Emma Stone

And let’s not forget about pairing Brights with Brights too. Everyone is going crazy for the hot pink and red pairing and I am right there with them. How absolutely stunning is this look on Emma Stone! Did you see Sarah Jessica Parker in Prabal Gurung wearing this same combination? It was and is perfection.

So, wear brights with your basics, wear brights with other brights.  The idea is that you try this trend and make it work for you.

Let me know how you are wearing this trend. 

xo

c.

Summer Essentials: 6 things you need now

Friday, May 1st, 2009

We love preparing for the new season of styles.  Prepping the racks, dressing the mannequins, planning and styling the shots of our web Lookbook and most of all, helping our customers build their wardrobes with the most important pieces of the season

We get new deliveries frequently and if you are in the neighborhood, the smell of our steamer working overtime is a good indication that new collections have arrived.

At shopchantal.com, we try to let you know as soon as we get in shipments.  Make sure to sign up for our email newsletters to get first notice!  You can always check out our “what’s new” link as well.

Just in case you missed an email or haven’t been in the store lately, here are our favs for Summer 09 and what we think are the essentials for your closet.

1. Maxi Dress

2. Nude Shoe 

3.  Silk Tee or Tank

4. Bright Dress

5. Cropped denim

6. Cardi

Just an fyi:  Feel free to call anytime at 1.877.347.5527 or email us at c.service@shopchantal.com if you ever have a question or need assistance. We are always happy to help. 



American Chic: Clean, Crisp Style

Thursday, April 30th, 2009
Clean, Crisp Style
Clean, Crisp Style

There is just a simple, clean aethestic about our Nation’s colors and patriotic spirit.  Not too bright, not drab, but the perfect combination of neutrals and brights.  If you have been following our blog and our website then you know how fond we are about pairing a simple, neutral piece back to a bright, bold piece.  For us, this combination just screams chic, polished, and effortlessly pulled together.

Just like all well-versed buyers we dedicate hours during the week reading up on our style “bibles” (Elle, Vogue, W, and Harper’s Bazaar), hunting out the latest trends, up and coming designers, and to check out who was seen in what.  There is simply no denying that these publications are also very focused on writing about our new First Family.

No other President and his family have been photographed so heavily for fashion magazines, since the Kennedy’s, as the Obama family has been, and figuring out what Michelle Obama is wearing is just as important to America’s fashion followers as trying to figure out what Angelina Jolie
American Chic Goes Girly

American Chic Goes Girly

is wearing.  Therefore, it is no surprise to me that red, white, and blue are making such a huge comeback for Spring/Summer Fashion Trends of 2009.  Our patriotic, fashion appeal is directly correlated with our new found obsession of following the new First Family’s life & style, especially our First Lady. 

 
However, this new take on red, white, and blue is completely different than the days of sailor pants, denim skirts, and crisp, white polo’s.  Michelle Obama’s fashion forward yet polished take on her own style is helping to mold and recreate the interpretation of putting our Nation’s colors together in a very chic, very polished, and non-folksy way.  We have decided to compile our own take on this trend with a new look book titled “American Chic,” creating looks centered around incorporating red, white, and blue into other huge trends of the season (destroyed denim, colored denim, floral prints, and bright, bold dresses). 

New @ Shopchantal.com Lookbook: Accessory Spotlight

Friday, November 7th, 2008

This has been the best season to pick up accessories. I am so in love with all the great accessories to pick from that we did a “accessory spotlight” in our lookbook just to show you how many we have to choose from this season.

Pour La Victoire Bianca Bootie

Pour La Victoire Bianca Bootie

Fabulous scarves, hats and gloves, booties, handbags and jewelry have all taken it up a notch with the addition of great fabrics, colors and textures. And, of course, as many of you know I can never have too many belts. I am obsessed and always have been. This is my year. Belts are hot and we have the best selection from waist belts to skinny trouser belts to studded jean belts.

My favorite accessories so far have been the Foley & Corrina Glazed Mid City Clutch in blue and the new Pour La Victoire Bianca cut out bootie sandal and I live in my Streets Ahead Roger belt (or as we call it “sex and the city” belt). Pair this all with a little Generra dress and some Rebecca Taylor tights and I’m ready to go.

Rebecca Taylor Runway Boots: I’m in love

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

Do I need to really write something about these boots? Don’t they speak for themselves?

Well, I should at least tell you that they are Rebecca Taylor Spring 09 boots. They are a gorgeous, soft leather in camel color. The laser cutouts, open toe and 4″ heel are so fabulous.

We’ll let you know as soon as we get in our order at shopchantal.com, but for now all we can do is fawn over them and dream of the cute outfits we’ll purchase around them. I’m thinking Current/Elliot jeans and a bright Shoshanna top with long, layered necklaces from Gorjana and a really cool coat from Generra. Or maybe just a simple, slip dress from Twelfth Street with a rockin Streets Ahead belt and a Splendid scarf tied at the neck.

Sweet dreams.