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The one piece that I was looking forward more than anything this fall is the leather short.  I realize that to some a leather short is a bit of reach, but for those willing to take a chance and try them, we promise you will not be disappointed.

The Joie Denver Leather Short is a beautiful piece that is so wearable.  It is just how you choose to put it together.  It needs to worn in a way that best reflects you and what you feel the most comfortable wearing.

To give you some ideas, we styled this Hot Fall Trend 3 ways.

Classic – a style that never goes out… of style. The key is the downplay of the pieces and up play of the accessories.

Wear the short to work with a little jacket or out for a day of shopping with some short, flat boots.  Top with a button up shirt by Elizabeth and James,  a fun statement piece of jewelry (we chose a Streets Ahead belt) like Gemma Redux or a simple glass bauble ring from TRE, add a wide, strappy heel and a grocery style bag from Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent.

For Night – Perfect for a date night out or a girls night on the town.  We love this Graham & Spencer Lace Back Cami because the lace is subtle, yet sexy.  Not sure you want to share the lace? throw on a Blazer.  This whole outfit is so on-trend with Leather and Lace. The Pour La Victoire Short Bootie is a great way to toughen up this really girly look.

This look would be great with a open toe bootie as well.

For Day – The cool Fall days and nights are quickly upon us so we love that these shorts are super versatile when paired with a tight.  We chose a patterned style (stylists own), but you can do an opaque Plush tight too.  The military-esque details on this Rebecca Taylor sweater is perfected with it’s soft lilac color.  Another way to wear the popular military style  - YOUR way.  Pair this cozy, easy yet sophisticated look with a rugged bootie or an over the knee, flat boot (available soon at shopchantal.com and in store at chantal.).

A statement bag is a must for all these looks.  A gorgeous gold studded Crossbody bag from Treesje or if you dare, the Botkier Ava Slouchy Hobo in Metallic Mermaid would be amazing.

Have fun with fashion this Fall.  Check out our lookbook and trends sections for more fabulous ideas.  We are updating the layouts and look of the site too.

And you can always visit us at the store. We love and live for helping customers try new looks.

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Though this season couldn’t be more edgy & dramatic, feminine styles are still big and can be paired with other girly styles to create the timeless & romantic look that we have all come to know and love.

We are loving the glamorous appeal of this look, along with the versatility of the pieces used to create it.  Elizabeth and James is a major player within this arena and has offered up some of our favorite flirty pieces that include jackets, skirts, & tee’s with just the perfect amount of high-style.  The best part about investing in pieces from their fall collection is they work beautifully paired back to all our other designer’s fall collections, and also so much you already have in your closet.

Shoshanna, another cult favorite when it comes to finding that girly & sophisticated look, has offered up some amazing styles that are not only warm, but feature some high style!  Her Shawl Collar Sweater Dress is a classic style that offers an abundant amount of versatility.  Wear it with leggings (or tights) & boots to create a cozy look or pair it with a blazer & scarf for a more polished appeal!

Or you may be looking for that perfect dress to wear to all your holiday parties that is going to give you longevity for the rest of the season?  Shoshanna’s Belted Peplum Dress is sure to impress even the girliest of girls!  We love the gold belt detail with the flirty ruffle at the hip, such a strong & feminine trend!  A statement necklace is all you’ll need to complete this look, and Pour La Victoire’s Blanche Heel wouldn’t hurt, either!

Shawl Collar Sweater Dress

Belted Peplum Dress

Other silhouettes & pieces we love for creating this look include:  Graham & Spencer’s Washed Silk Cami, Shoshanna’s Strapless Pleat Detail Dress, and Nanette Lepore’s Hollywood Dress.  All portray that true, lady-like persona with details and finishings that are timelessly stylish!

New styles for the season are pouring in everyday.  Pairing a classic style that makes you feel comfortable with an updated trend like a cropped blazer from Rebecca Taylor or moto jacket from Mike & Chris can make your look fresh and interesting. These styles just arrived this week at chantal. and will be on shopchantal.com next week.

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Summer is still in season and the warm weather is fast approaching.  Luckily we are totally prepared thanks to our amazing selection of summer dresses from Beau Soleil.

Our shop fav is the Beau Soleil Beau Slouch in Black for a cute mini style.

But we can’t resist the beau Soleil Beau Julius in Stone for our evening summer party schedule.

This collection truly is the best of both worlds.  Stylish and easy to wear and accessorize.  The 100% bamboo is a very soft, breathable fabric too.  The quality is impeccable and the fits are so right on.

Other favorite summer dress designers include  Splendid, Ella Moss and Graham & Spencer. Each has a selection worthy of a summer day.

Stop in and see our selection of Beau Soleil and all our other great summer desses at chantal. or see this great new designer to the ever growing list of amazing new designers added to shopchantal.com.

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Our adoration for Current/Elliott has evolved into a love of not ony the boyfriend style pant, but slouchy styles in general.  And, our love has grown from denim to silk.

The style has been going through some growing pains, but we think they’ve finally settled and the outcome is amazing.  Not to be confused with the Harem Pant, the slouchy pant has a real relaxed fit, but the crotch is not exaggerated.  We didn’t go there because the Harem Pant is a difficult trend to wear.  And we are jsut so in love with just the Slouch pant look.

Nanette Lepore’s newest collection has a pant we can’t seem to get enough of and want to wear this style all the time now.

Her Pre-Fall/Transition collection includes a skinny, slouchy, silk pant that has a button closure at the hemline so it can be made even skinner -perfect for pulling up the calf to rock the crop.  We love it paired back to a bright colored summer tank and layered with her leapord print jacket and the a pair of Pour la Victoire heels.

Nanette Lepore

Pencey Hobo Pant details

And, you must know by now how much we love Pencey.  Their slouchy hobo pant in grey is beyond amazing.  Not only is a great slouchy style, but it has ink drawings and stitch details all over it.  It looks cute long and rolled up to show off some great heels.  Because it fits like a man trouser, it works with flowing tops as well as fitted.

Graham & Spencer did the banded bottom in their slouchy pant this season. And it is black, making it perfect for a night out in the city.  Super cute with flats and a fitted tee.  The secret here is to define the waist with a belt or short, crop jacket.

We are looking forward to more of this style and will keep you posted as more collections arrive.

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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?

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We are so excited about this delivery that we had to post the images from the designer because we haven’t even photographed the dresses yet and they are already getting a huge response.  If you haven’t fallen in love with Graham & Spencer yet, this will be the collection that captures your heart.  

In fact, Chantal is even wearing the purple tunic pictured above, but in a beautiful veridian blue (kinda blue-green). This tunic also comes in a Candy Apple Red.  It is so cute layered over the Graham & Spencer Slub Cotton cami slip.  

The floral silk dress has the hot ruffle hem trend down perfectly.  Yes, it is slightly longer in the back.  The print and the fit is gorgeous. A great choice for a graduation or summer wedding.

We hope to have this gorgeous collection on shopchantal.com soon.  In the meantime, call us at 877.347.5527 if you are interested in ordering these pieces.  Or stop by the store and try them on for yourself.  

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An effortless style is never really . . . “effortless”, however, we can make it seem that way.

One look we love this season is the colorful dress with the bold accessory.  It is easy, chic and looks effortlessly unexpected. Whether you choose a belt, scarf or handbag, all these pieces can turn your simple piece into something even more stylish.

Effortless Glamour: We love the look of a bright dress with a studded belt.  Shoshanna is known for her great style and her summer dresses do not disappoint.  You can always find a Streets Ahead belt to add the touch of glamour.

Effortless Neutral: Or maybe you’d like to try a neutral color dress with a bright scarf.  The scarf is still on track to being one of the most popular trends this season.  Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent always accomplishes the most beautiful neutrals without being boring.  We love the Shawlsmith London choices of scarf colors too, but you can never go wrong with Graham & Spencer.

Effortless Cool:  A bold handbag can take the most simple style dress (or any item) to a new level of cool. A white dress with a colorful, unexpected bag can certainly make a statement. Foley + Corinna took the tie dye trend and did is amazingly well in their signature Mid City Tote.

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The new Graham & Spencer pieces have just arrived, but are selling out fast!  All of us at shopchantal.com are coveting the Tie Dye Scarf, perfect paired back to a tee, a dress, and everything in between!  Another popular style from their most recent delivery is the Cloude Voile Pants which are on trend with the harem styles we are seeing popping up everywhere.  We are almost sold out at the moment, but have reordered this popular style to meet the high levels of demand set by our customers.

Graham & Spencer Tie Dye Scarf

Graham & Spencer Micro Sheer Tunic

Graham & Spencer Cloude Voile Pants

Check out the new summer styles from Graham & Spencer at www.shopchantal.com along with our other favorites:  Shoshanna, Joie, and Walter!

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