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Kain Label Shoulder Insert Tee in Cayenne

Kain Label tees are adored by celebs. And, we think they are amazing as well.

The combination of silk and modal makes for the perfect, drapey top wearable with a skirt and blazer for

Audrina Patridge in Kain Label Bell Sleeve Tee

work or with denim for a more casual look. Layer the long sleeve under our faux fur or cropped sweaters this spring for a great transition look.

Check out the great selection of Long Sleeve, Bell Sleeve, V-necks and more. The best part — they are now all on sale.

But don’t wait to get your pick. Kain Label devotees are always on the look out for a sale and they will pounce fast.

Shop at chantal. at 229 Commercial Street or online at shopchantal.com for a full selection of Kain Label colors and styles.

Kain Label tees are now 30% off. Don’t miss out on a rare sale on this amazing designer.

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We altered this a bit, but the saying still holds true “you can never have too many friends, too much money or too many pairs of jeans“. 

We can’t guarantee you will make new friends with new jeans, but you will certainly have more money in your pocket if shop our Annual Denim Sale. With styles up to 90% off, you are certainly on your way to having a new denim wardrobe.  The first step to the perfect denim closet is a basic, 5 pocket bootcut with the basic, 5 pocket straightleg not far behind.

Dare we call these designers “Basic”, but they definitely design denim that we can wear everyday. Rock & Republic and PRVCY Denim are two labels known for their amazing fits, premium denim and embellished pockets.

Kasandra Bootcut Crown Pocket Now: $182

Build your denim selection with the coveted crown pocket from Rock & Republic. Perfect for wearing out for a day of shopping when worn with this new Pencey tee. And even more perfect for a night out when paired with a beautiful, corset top from Shoshanna.

PRVCY Barbados Staightleg NOW: $120.40

The PRVCY Premium Barbados Straightleg is a clean, dark wash with a tonal stitched, flap pocket. It’s a great alternative to a skinny, but you can still wear it with a tall boot. We love this style with a more simple, Kain Label tee and a great belt.

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I’m a huge fan of www.whowhatwear.com  and just had to post this page from their website showing “runway to real way“.  It’s one of my favorite things they do on their site. What I like so much about this post is that our focus this season at shopchantal.com is all about “mixing it up”.

Seen here, this “Gossip Girl” actress (“Eva”) pairs together a beaded blazer over a long tee with velvet trouser and motorcycle boots.  What a great look and so easy to do.

We’ve always love the pairing of different designers, but the pairing of different textures and prints is giving us newfound freedom with our styling. 

Mix together a Faux Fur Jacket with a Joie beaded top for an unexpected pairing of textures.  Add some dark denim from DL1961 for the perfect updated style.

Mix your sequins with suede for a more casual look.  We love the Nanette Lepore Star Gazing Top paired with the Botkier Prince Crossbody (shown as clutch) in Navy Suede and the Joie Coachella Over-the-Knee boot in Mud.  Yes, you can mix your suedes – it’s so fresh.

Leather and Lace have had a long standing relationship, but not always in the most sophisticated of ways. This season is different with the Ladylike trend leading the way in how we are wearing our dresses and what accessories are appropriate.  This Nanette Lepore dress and the Joie Lace Dress are two beautiful, ladylike dresses that can be paired with leather in a way that is chic and totally acceptable. Belts are an obsession at shopchantal and now with all the exotic skins, studded details and even zippers, we are going crazy with this pairing of leather with lace. Clutches and bags are another great way to “mix it up”.

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(Sorry all, could not get the youtube video embedded.  Link here to watch on youtube.com)

Chantal Young of chantal. and shopchantal.com appeared on the newest local television show, “The Brand New TV Show”, hosted by Matthew J McDonald (Twitter @mattmc13) and Chrystie Corns (Twitter @ccmaine).

The focus of the segment, which aired November 19th, was Winter Fashion Trends and Chantal discussed some the latest trends and must-haves for the season including styles and specific pieces. Her trend focus included: slouchy styles, biker/motorcycle pieces, the legging and cold winter must-have accessories. With the hosts, Chantal also discussed some other popular styles including Blazers, boot styles and skinny jeans

“I wanted the audience to see that the trends for the season are much easier to wear if you take a look at the variations in the cuts and fabrics and most importantly, how you can incorporate the trends into your dressing style” said Chantal.  She went on to say “For example, they are so many ways to wear the slouchy style and it doesn’t have to be limited to one piece of clothing such as the slouchy pant.  Slouchy styles can be interpreted into many different variations including t-shirts, scarves and one of my favorite, the snood

A trending topic on twitter, the snood is a slouchy hat/hood that has many variations. It is made popular  by celebs such as Lady Gaga, Blake Lively of Gossip Girl and even includes men in the mix. It has made a resurgence lately due to celebrity and television and has been referred to as a possible retail savior for the holidays. We prefer the slouchy hat version at shopchantal and offer it in a few variations.

See The Brand New TV Show (twitter @brandnewtvshow) locally on the WPME station (channels 17 and 3) and on youtube.com.  The show will continue to feature what’s new and interesting in Maine and around. Make sure you check it out.

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We love it when this happens!  We pair together some great designers for the website and then…. boom, the same look graces the cover of one of the hottest shopping magazines in the country.

We couldn’t have asked for a better “fashion nod”!

Carrie Underwood, an “it” girl not only in the music scene, but in the fashion scene, wears the Rebecca Taylor sequined jacket over a Kain Label tank for the Lucky December cover shoot. Thank you Lucky and thank you Carrie!

We’ve always loved the feminine fits and details of Rebecca Taylor and mixing her with the sexy, slouchy tee style of Kain Label just seemed like the perfect mix for a fresh, new take on dressing for the holidays.  Or for just a night out for drinks and a concert.  There are lots of those going on right now.

We have a fabulous new selection of Rebecca Taylor looks at shopchantal and in store at chantal.  In addition to the tank worn by Carrie, we have a huge mix of Kain Label pocket tees, v-necks, Long sleeved tees and the most recent addition to their line, a racer back tank.  The colors include heather grey, teal, black and white (of course) and the newest holiday color: Spicy Orange- trust us, it is super cool and really wearable.

Stop in and shop these and our other new designers, Monrow, Mike & Chris and BCBG.

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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. 

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I love The Hills and it is fitting to write a blog about a character from the reality TV series considering the last season kicks off on April 6, 2009 at 10pm (EST).  As a huge fan of The Hills, I am also a huge fan of the style behind the show and obsessed to figure out which designers all the characters are wearing both on and off the show.

Lo Bosworth, whom I adore for her no-nonsense approach to dealing with drama and how she tells it how it is (no matter how rude she may come off), was photographed with LC wearing a KAIN Label Pocket Tank in Grey.  She pairs it appropriately back to a skinny, dark rinse jean that looks so effortlessly pulled together. 

We just received a new delivery of KAIN Label Tee’s that will be available for purchase early next week at shopchantal.com, and in this shipment we received Lo Bosworth’s pick — The Pocket Tank in Pink.  We suggest pairing this back to just about anything, but to get Lo’s street chic look we recommend pairing it back to the Earnest Sewn Harlan in One Rinse. 

Lo Bosworth in KAIN Label Pocket Tank

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KAIN Label Pocket Tee in Blue

We were obsessed with KAIN Label before they hit shopchantal.com, but now we are more than just obsessed, we are IN LOVE.   The KAIN Label tees live up to their reputation as being soft, drapey tees with a vintage-like appeal.  The colors and fits are beautiful. 

Lindsay Lohan in KAIN Label

Coveted by celebrities and editors alike, we don’t expect this shipment to last much longer.  With a color selection in styles ranging in Pocket Tees, U-Neck Bell Sleeves and V-Neck Tees, everyone has something to pick from.  See this month’s selection at shopchantal.com and join the lovefest for KAIN Label tees.

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KAIN Label’s signatures tees drape for an easy, sexy silhouette for a perfectly worn-in, high-end fit. Born and made in LA, Kain Label tees have fast become a fav of celebs and editors everywhere. 

Lots of press for the line and the designer has made this a hot label – and for good reason.

Brainchild of vintage store owner, Amanda Kain, this one-size fits all line of tees will get you the minute you try it on.  Why?  Because you will have felt from the moment it touches your skin, with its blend of 90% Modal and 10% silk, that you have already owned it forever.  It will fast become your “go to” tee whether it is with a great pair of jeans or a gorgeous, unexpected skirt styled up with a belt, shoes and handbag. 

A tightly edited line, KAIN Label consists of about 6 versions of your favorite classics and a few fashion pieces thrown in.  Available in 6 colors for Spring 09, shopchantal.com  will have a strong collection starting in February.

Don’t miss out on this line.  Trust us.

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