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Prepping for the great weather that is sure to find us shortly?  Well, let us help you plan all your Beach and Poolside visits with swimwear from Shoshanna. 

U Bandeau & Brief Bikini

Suns Worshipping

Start the season off right with a little sun bathing this season.  Getting a little golden glow will make all the difference.  Check out the newest bikini style from Shoshanna: the U-Bandeau and U-Brief in a gorgeous Steel Grey. Both the style details and color are unexpected for S/S 2011.

What we love about the steel grey is the option of pairing this suit with floral printed shorts and a bright head scarf.  Grey is the new Black when you want to pair prints and brights on the beach this season.

NEW! Purple Ruched Bikini

From Beach to Street

The newest style from Shoshanna is a favorite already. The convertible bra halter and ruched brief are a classic and so easy to wear. The halter gives great support and can be converted to a strapless top so you won’t have tan lines. The ruched bottom has a bit more coverage; making it super comfortable. We love the bright pop of the purple halter layered under an open linen shirt with some denim cut offs and floppy straw hat. Go from Beach to Street in a flash.

Ikat Print Ring Bikini

Stand Up Paddleboarding

Always a number one style, the Shoshanna ring halter and ring brief are a must have in every swimwear closet. Not only does this suit give you full coverage on the top and bottom, but it stays in place too; making it perfect for a day out on your Stand Up Paddleboard or even surfing.  The beautiful Balinese Ikat print of this suit is also great for mixing and matching with the U-Bikini in steel grey and the Ruched Bikini in the bright violet. Buy 2 suits and you can make 4 different styles to last you all summer long.

Poolside Party

High Tide Print Bikini

Looking to show some skin this year? Why not, you’ve earned it and summer is the time to let your hard work show. The tie-string triangles and string bottoms are coveted Shoshanna styles.  The prints are always right on trend too. This season we have three very different choices for you to try: the blue, turquoise and black python print , the Ruffle Trim in a purple watercolor print and the color blocks of the High Tide print. Both are bold and fun and easy to pair with coordinating solid bottoms for a fresh, mix and match too. We love the thought of a high slit skirt paired with a triangle top and some amazing sunnies and a fedora for a poolside party look that is sure to turn heads.

You can also check out all our Shoshanna swim styles including the amazing ruched one-piece in bright navy and the beaded tie neck in black.  Both are great for a day on the boat or a picnic at the beach.

Happy summer swimwear shopping!

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Rihanna rocks a One-Piece

Each season we get excited to introduce the newest Shoshanna collections; her dresses, her girly tops and expecially her swimwear.

Not only do we love 2011′s colors and prints, but Shoshanna is also introducing us to some of her new styles for both tops and bottoms. And let’s not forget her amazing one-piece suits that are a must-have option no matter where you live. This is the season to bring a one-piece into the mix. It’s versatility and ease of wearing are only two reasons. The number one reason: they are super flattering. Celebs are getting in on the trend too. Just check out Rihanna!

If you are looking for a flattering one-piece, but also want a pop of color, this Shoshanna Ruched One-Piece in Bright Navy (let’s just call it Cobalt Blue) is the perfect choice. The strategically placed ruching and seersucker fabric make this a great suit for beach and pool activities as well as a day on the boat. We love the tie neck detail as well and underwire cups for some serious support.

The Shoshanna black one-piece with the beading neck detail has been extremely popular and is perfect if you prefer the basic LBS (little black suit). Luckly for you, this suit will make you look anything less than basic with it’s full coverage in the back and underwire details. Feel free to tie the beading around the neck or for time of sun worshipping you can tie the beading at the suit for a “strapless” tanning session.

Both suits offer comfortable fits, stylish cuts and details that make being out in the sun this summer so easy. And isn’t that what we all want when on the beach at at the pool? Yes, a look of confidence and style is your best accessory when in a swimsuit.

See all our Shoshanna suits on shopchantal.com. You can also see her collection of dresses for S/S 2011 here.

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We know the weather is a bit blustery, but as all good fashion lovers know, the weather should never be an indication for buying purchases. It’s smart to think about the next season regardless of what the thermostat reads.

Of course, we also know it’s a great opportunity to get in-season merchandise on sale and never miss a great sale. Our seasonal sale includes 30% -70% off your favorite contemporary collections as well as jewelry, handbags and shoes.

It pays to be fashion-forward in so many ways; being a trendsetter is obviously what buying swimwear in February is all about.

Our newest collection for swimwear this year is from Shoshanna. Oh, we’ve been carrying the line for several years now, but this is a new, fresh look for the line. And we think it is not only fashionable in regards to prints – from ikat to python — but also in the special details – from metal U-rings to beads. This season also has mass appeal with the new bottom cuts and one-piece options. Being able to buy separate tops and bottoms has always been a priority for Shoshanna, but this season she also created styles that you can mix and match to give you multiple options.

Let us also be the first to share that you don’t have to stick with black this year as your basic. For Spring/Summer 2011 (S/S 11), Steel grey is the new basic as well as bright prints on a black background.

New fuller bottom cuts and the larger selection of one-piece suits, in solids and prints, will sure to be the top purchases for the season.

See our current selection of Shoshanna swim and check back often as the choices for new pieces and the option of mixing and matching the pieces expands with each new suit style.

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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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As the invitations start pouring into the mailbox and inbox, we sometimes get overwhelmed with excitement at who we will see and what we will wear. Here are a few ideas for the top 3 events this Holiday season.  See the full collection of ideas in our Lookbook section. 

An Elizabeth and James Blazer tops off a Shoshanna Strapless

The Must-Attend Event

Dresses are an obvious choice for these events.  The wonderful thing about these parties is that it can be the one place where you can really take it to the next level and go all out. Whether the event is “cocktail” or “black-tie casual“, you can never go wrong with a beautiful dress, stunning jewelry and drop-dead gorgeous shoes. A little hand-held clutch is essential. We love the the zip around wallets from Botkier. They hold everything we need and add a little pop of metallic color. A blazer or faux fur vest or even a cashmere wrap is a nice accent to your entrance and exit. 

Rebeeca Taylor Runway Cami with Treesje bag

The Neighborhood Party

Probably the most fun you’ll have all season, the neighborhood party is the perfect place to mix up your style. We think dark denim is the way to go here. A beaded top, a cropped jacket and the perfect pair of jeans is an easy way to be casual chic and still show your personal style.  Don’t forget to add a fashionable bag because you may have to carry it with you during the entire party. 

Nanette Lepore with Joie OTK boots

The Office Party

Depending on your profession, this event can be on opposite extremes from Black Tie to Casual Chic. The most important thing is to keep it is sophisticated and appropriate.  We love a sweater dress paired with boots and a piece or two of statement jewelry. We also love the idea of the Olivia Harris Baby Ball bag for a night like this. You want dress for the job you want, not the job you have – or so they say. We say better to be overdressed than underdressed for an office party.

Check out our lookbook for more ideas.  Just remember: It’s never to early to start planning for these events.  We all know the holiday season comes up fast.  Don’t worry though, we are here to help. Stop in to see us or check out shopchantal.com for some inspiration.

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That’s right, only 3 days to take advantage of our 5th Birthday Celebration gift to you!  

Our in-store 20% off Everything Sale starts Friday and ends Sunday. chantal. moved to 229 Commercial Street, Portland in July 2010.

And, we will be open until 8 pm on Friday as we celebrate 5 years and proudly present a collection of artwork from local artists inlcuding Jessica Weiser of Fidelio Photo, Illustrator Meagan Anderson and Painter Kelly Rioux.

Don’t miss out on new Fall & Holiday collections from Rebecca Taylor, Joie, Nanette Lepore and many more. 

Shoes and boots from Joie, Pour La Victoire and Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent heels are a must have for the season.

Handbags from the best and brightest: Botkier, Treesje, Oliva Harris by Joy Gryson are all brand new arrivals for Fall and Holiday.

New denim styles and washes from DL1961, Genetic Denim and the must have, sell out [Blank] Cargo Pant is also still available. Don’t miss out on the perfect pair of black skinnies. We have them from all our designers so you can find just the right fit.

Dresses from Shoshanna are absolutely necessary in the coming months.  Get a jump start and pick up the newest styles before they are gone.

Cashmere and accessories from Autumn Cashmere is flying off the shelves and we are excited to see such a love for this amazing brand.

Shop in store at chantal. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday to get 20% off everything.

Plus, with every purchase you can enter our raffles to win a pair of Autumn Cashmere gloves, a Botkier wrap around leather bracelet, a complimentary cut and style from our photo hair stylist, Miranda Condon.  And, SoPo SUP (South Portland Stand Up Paddleboard) will be here to show off one of their boards and are giving away a Free 1 hour Paddleboard lesson.

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Shoshanna is such an amazing designer and our customers love, love, love her dresses and so do we.

Apparently, so does the Today Show because this morning they featured the Shoshanna Navy Clip Dot Strapless Dress in their Wedding segment. 

Today’s Wedding segment is a very big deal! We are asking all our fans and all the Shoshanna fans out there to please vote for the Shoshanna dress.

Here is a quick link to the voting polls. Please pass along the link or this blog to all your to all your friends and family and tell them to vote for Shoshanna!  

America chooses the dress and we would love for it to be Shoshanna!

Thanks All and Good Luck to Shoshanna.  We <3 You!!

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The combinination of classic black paired with fresh white is always welcome at chantal./shopchantal.com and it is our first addition to our new Lookbook category focusing on Trend Alerts for Spring/Summer 2010.

And for Spring/Summer 2010 our love continues to grow for Black and White with the new ways to mix it up  from our newest designer collections.

The blazer is a piece you absolutely have to have in your wardrobe- whether you prefer black to white or vice versa doesn’t even matter.  It is the essential piece to have and wear for Spring/Summer 2010. We love the versions from Elizabeth and James and the also from Monrow.  Or try a little crop jacket from Shoshanna if you like the shorter style. Layered over a white tee or a black dress this is the ultimate black/white combo.

Stripes in black and white are the epitomy of chic and this BCBGMAXAZRIA dress not only includes the stripes but a paperbag style skirt as well.  This is the ultimate easy dress.  Stripes in any form are always a fun way to make an outfit your very own. Whether it is a stripe tee or a tank dress, you can always make stripes an easy layering pattern.

Loving tank tops all year round is not a crime especially if it’s this version from BCBGMAXAZRIA.  Available in clean, crisp white or edgy black this tank has printed and draped necklaces. Layered with leggings or black denim and a jacket or long sweater, this tank is the perfect dress it up, dress it down piece.

Whether you like a graphic print, animal print or are are fan of the florals, you will find all them all available in some form or another in a black and white.  The easiest way to wear black and white – accessories.  Shoes, handbags and scarves can all be worked into your Spring update of this fabulous new trend.

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It’s been a ongoing project for us for months, but today is the day we officially launch our NEW LOOKBOOK design layout. 

We felt that it would not only be easier to browse by specific trends such as the hottest new denim, by styles such as the season’s best boots and by designer through our recent homepage features, but the new lookbook design also gives us the opportunity to show you more styled ideas through a combination of all our collections.

You can also view are more product focused pages through our Trend section. Here you will see all the items for each trend grouped together in easy to access product pages.

We have divided the Fall/Winter 09 Lookbook pages in the following groups:

Fall Focus: a place to show you various looks that may include multiple trends of the season or it just may be a focus on a designer that we love.

Denim Trends: with so many options out there, we wanted to highlight the newest, most popular ones so you can make an easier decision to add a new style or all the styles to your denim collection

Accessory Spotlight:  a must have update for every season- handbags, shoes and jewelry are all shown here and the best part, we show each item with an outfit so you can see real ways to wear them and view their sizes.

Boot Styles: this is specific style trend that will change with the seasons. For Fall/Winter we are focusing on the the best boot options and show you some ideas on what to pair them with for a great look.

The Slouchy Pant: a very clear style trend that originated with the harem pant, but has progressed nicely to a more wearable fit for everyone. A real focus, this lookbook is intended to show you how easy it is to wear the styles we have available.

The New Legging: a must have for every wardrobe, we show a lot of different waysto please your personality through the legging styles and designers we offer. Choose by the designer or pick a look we styled.

2 Ways to Wear it: a feature we are known for, this lookbook shows you two very different ways to style one piece we’ve choosen to highlight.  We all want our fashion to go far and this lookbook shows you how to do it.

Lookbook Archive: Looking for a way to wear a past season item?  See how we styled it here.

We look forward to adding more lookbook pages to each of these sections are are already working on showing you “As Seen On. . .” a section showing celebrities and how they wore items we have available on shopchantal.com and in store at chantal. 

Check our lookbook soon for our new “Holiday Style Story” where we will show you the best holiday fashions for all your events and some great holiday gift ideas.

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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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It’s no surprise that outwear is an important topic for us at shopchantal.com & chantal.  Since we are based in Portland, ME we have no other choice than to bundle up during the winter months, and style is a priority when choosing that essential coat for the season.  Since we are in a season where almost anything goes (high drama, girly details, and timeless sophistication), the hunt to find a jacket that meets your “keep warm” needs but portrays your individual style is super easy!

Rebecca Taylor’s Ruffle Me Up Coat is the go-to jacket for all the girly-girls at heart!  The tiered ruffle front detail and ruffled collar are super feminine, and the belted waist gives you shape even with all the layers you may be wearing under it.  The slight balloon sleeve adds that extra special detail without being over powering that all of us crave when looking for that special, unique piece that you will have forever!

More edgy, than girly, Shoshanna’s Zipper Front Coat is military-inspired and touches upon that boy meets girl edge that is so of the moment!  We love the off-center exposed zipper and banded detail at the waist.  The color combo of grey & black make this a super versatile coat that can easily be worn dressed up or down.  We love pairing it back to tough pieces to make the military-inspiration pop even more!  Or pair it back to a beautiful pink cashmere scarf and a chef’s beret for a fun, flirty look to an edgy style coat.  Add a touch of fringe with a bag from Twelfth Street or some boots from Joie.

Craving color when the weather can be somewhat dark & dreary?  Nanette Lepore’s D’Orsay Hoodie in Iris is a rich shade of purple in a slightly cropped style that allows you to show off the layers you wear underneath it.  The jacket features so many great details that makes the D’Orsay Hoodie super fun to wear–the exposed zippers at the wrist, polished slit int he back, worn bronze buttons, and the best part of this piece–the detachable hood.

Don’t wait until it’s too late.  The best styles and choices of sizes are here now – waiting for you to add a Carolina Amato snood and some driving gloves or a Me & Kashmiere animal print scarf and some cashmere mittens.  Whichever your style, we can help you complete the look.

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Even Appropriate for Play

Not a new idea, but one that has been finely tuned and edited for the season–the sheath dress is always in style and classically timeless.  It is simply one of those pieces that saves the day when you are unsure about what to wear to the office, out for cocktails, or when you feel like wearing something different than jeans and a tee.

Lucky for us (and for you), Shoshanna is always updating her take on this shape, and this season her offerings are sure to impress even those who feel a bit too “young” to wear a sheath dress.  Her attention to details are never short on impressiveness from pleated fronts, to belted waists, and our new favorite (which pays homage to the 80′s) the Peplum Dress.

Shoshanna Peplum Dress

Shoshanna S/S Belted A-Line Dress

All of her styles are easy to transition from warm weather to chilly days.  They can also be very girly or can take on the appearance of tough-girl chic.  It is all in how you choose to accessorize her designs, which are somewhat of a blank canvas left to the creative influences that make up your own personal style.

We recommend pairing either piece with Twelfth Street’s Boho Cardigan as the weather gets colder as the bright blue’s and blacks against the cream colored background create a rich appeal.  For a more polished finish, Elizabeth and James has created a sophisticated Boyfriend Blazer that works back to just about anything.  Finally, a legging or opaque tight will work perfectly with a tall boot to create a cool-edge that looks effortlessly pulled together!

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Check out our newest press in Life & Style featuring Shoshanna’s Shawl Collar Cardigan.

Shopchantal.com is listed as the source for this amazing Sweater Cardi.  Available now at shopchantal.com

Look for more posts on our press this month including Lucky Magazine for Elizabeth and James‘ Flat Front Peg Pant and People Stylewatch for Shoshanna’s amazing Military-style coat.

We hope you share in our excitement and pick up all these great reads.

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We have grown to love Fall here in the Northeast- mostly because it is an extension of Summer for us! Some of our hottest days are during transition into fall. That’s why we really love to make our summer pieces last longer while getting in on the amazing first fall deliveries (I think they are always the best!).

Here are some ideas to help you style your Summer pieces with New Fall items.

1. Boots, boots, boots.  Tall, short or in between.  Boots are a great way to show your fashion forward sense.

2. Layering. Definitely plan to layer jackets and vests over your strapless or cami style pieces – including dresses.

3. Add a scarf.  A scarf can truely give you a style lift as well as some extra warmth on a cool fall day.

4. New Handbag.  It really is best to switch up your bag for fall.  Nothing looks sillier than a floral cotton bag paired with a fall outerwear.

Our favorite look for fall.  A strapless dress by Shoshanna, layered with the hottest trend of the season: a boyfriend blazer by Elizabeth and James, a pair of tall boots from Twelfth Street and a beautiful winter white handbag.

Another great look: Beau Soleil’s Black Beau Slouch dress paired with a pair of Joie Fringe Boots and a Nanette Lepore cropped coat in Iris and a Graham & Spencer Scarf.

Both outfits are a great mix of the best trends of the seasons and are all available now at shopchantal.com.

See our What’s New for new fall items and see our great selection of new sale items too.

Need some inspiration?  See our Lookbook features and our Trend page ideas.

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The Fall collections are arriving daily and the designers are true to form in shipping amazing pieces for their first deliveries.

Nanette Lepore, Shoshanna, Haute Hippie and newcomer Elizabeth and James are all showing gorgeous dresses with a bit of extra detailing.  We have a selection that includes beading, attached necklaces, extreme pleating, faux wraps and wraps and one shoulder styles.

A little bit of something for everyone- if you will.

All these styles and more can be seen at chantal. and shopchantal.com.  See our new LOOKBOOK for some inspiration too.

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With the Summer sale in full swing, we are loving that everyone is taking advantage of great styles we can (FINALLY) wear now that the sun is out and shining bright.

Speaking of bright, the Shoshanna Cascading Ruffle top is in the most gorgeous bright blue we’ve ever seen. The style is a v-neck cami with a great t-back making it really sexy.  The front ruffle literally cascades.  This is not one to miss.

Orig: $295.00 SALE: $206.50

For those not wanting to wear a top in such a bold color there is another Shoshanna option.  This one has a  bit of this bright color but has a black background.  We love the halter neck style on this top and it’s great fit.

Orig: 275.00   SALE: $137.50

Now available for you to wear all summer long.  Great with a linen pants, cropped denim or your favorite skirt.  The only question is: do you go bold or do you go black?

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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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Whether it is a work meeting, a weekend event or a night out, you can’t deny the beauty and ease of a “Little Black Dress” (LBD). The right fabric, the fit and the fashion of an LBD are important.

We love that each season our designers can still amaze us with the most gorgeous, new and always fresh styles of the LBD.  There is a time and place for the basic shift (sans pearl choker, please), but we want our LBD to be more current and with some style that speaks to today’s trends.  That is why we want all the new styles out now. They are modern classics and wearable in so many different ways. Here are some of our favs.

Shoshanna is a master.  A bit of pleating here, a little ruffle there.  These are dresses that you can most definitely wear from day to night with a change of shoes and handbag.

Joie has the talent to take the most simple of silouettes- the t-shirt into something special.  Turn the t-shirt it into a dress made of washed silk and it becomes the perfect throw on for a night out.  We love it worn alone and also accessorized with a belt and some long chains. Whichever your mood or event, this LBD is a blank canvas.

Our newest designer, Beau Soleil, has a great, slouchy dress called. . . yes, the Beau Slouch. Full sleeves and a mini style make it modern and fresh with a level of comfort we can’t resist. This is a great piece for wearing on the weekend around town doing some shopping or our for brunch with friends and family.

So, whatever your need or event, take another look at the LBD.  We suggest pairing it up with some color for day and neutral for night.

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With only 2 more days until the official start of Summer 2009, we thought we’d celebrate the season with a 20% off promotion on all our summer shoes & handbags and our wonderful selection of swimwear.

Choose from great designers such as Shoshanna & Ella Moss for swimwear.  For men, we have a great style from Penguin that should not be missed.  All 20% off.

And, it really is time to switch out your winter handbag and carry something more seasonal.  Foley + Corinna  & Donald Pliner did amazing summer style bags that are perfect for all the summer essentials.  Now is the time to get one.

Summer sandals in a heel or flat, whichever your style (or passion) are a must for hot weather events or just the daily grind.  Pour La Victoire, Rebecca Taylor and Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent are all comfortable and stylish choices.

Visit shopchantal.com and use promo codes: bags20, shoes20 or swim20 and receive 20% off all these items.

Or stop in and see us in Portand Maine @ 195 Middle Street.  We look forward to your visit.

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We all have our vision of the perfect summer dress.

A Short Style for those hot days.

A Halter to show off our tan.

A Maxi Style to wear with our fav flats.

A Strapless Style to show just a bit of skin.

Or the Classic Style because it is what looks the best on us.

Whatever your vision is of the perfect dress, it is has to be easy to wear and accessorize. That is what summer dressing is all about.  Pair with great heels or the hot gladiator sandal, a selection of bracelets and a large handbag to complete the ideal summer outfit.  It really is that easy, but it all starts with a great dress.

Our must have designers for Simple Summer Dresses are Splendid, Ella Moss and new arrival at shopchantal: Beau Soleil.  Each of these designers works with soft, drapey, comfortable fabrics including Cotton, Modal and even Bamboo to design dresses that fit the body and flow in all the right places.

So, whether you have a picnic for work or play, a beach party or just a day strolling around town, you need to have the must-have simple summer dress.  It will be your go to dress so much that you may need more than one.

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