Chantal Hughes

Wedding Season

Chantal — Fri, 10 May 2013 23:42:27 +0000

It’s wedding season! I am in 3 weddings this year. One of my dearest friends is getting married in Mexico, another lovely friend in Santa Barbara and my little sister is getting married as well! This Acne dress is what I’m wearing as a bridesmaid in Santa Barbara at The Presidio. Can’t wait to see all my lovely ladies on their special day.

Perfect Summer Bag

Chantal — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:31:55 +0000

There’s something about warmer weather that makes me want to toss aside anything cumbersome. But, alas, I’m still a 9 to 5 kind of gal and need to carry all sorts of oddities around. Hence, my newest obsession. Sturdy cotton canvas bags from WANT Les Essentials De La Vie.

These bags first entered my world when I bought the O’Hare bag in black. It fits everything and doesn’t break your back. Then I went for round two with a khaki smaller bag called the Orly bag (found at one of my favorite stores Maison Kitsune). Understated, simple and did I mention LIGHT?

Paris Vogue

Chantal — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 23:22:43 +0000

These looks don’t feel entirely new, but it’s what I crave come warmer weather. Now, if the weather could be a balmy 60-75 F we’d really be set!

SXSW 2013

Chantal — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 19:15:11 +0000

My first time to Austin and to SXSW. Went for work and couldn’t have asked for a better place to capture fun summer trends. Great music, people watching and food! Saw some bands including Solange, Chvrches, Alt-J and Vampire Weekend to name a few. All in all a fun week of work + play.

Saint Laurent

Chantal — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:24:24 +0000

Saint Laurent (still getting use to the fact that Yves was dropped out of the timeless brand now helmed by the one and only Hedi Slimane) is making some very chic accessories. Anyone who knows me knows when it comes to shoes I go for chunky and ugly, but these are just so minimal and pretty.

Everlane

Chantal — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 23:11:52 +0000

When I stumbled across this brand Everlane I was thrilled. Great basics, everything from scoop necks, to cashmere sweaters and silk button downs. Based in California (my birth state!) and currently only selling online, their clean clear-cut website could not get better! Finally, quality basics at prices that make sense.

Valentine’s Day

Chantal — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 23:38:40 +0000

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I thought I’d blog some cool paper goods that will surely warrant a smile, if not a big wet kiss!

Cards from The Hungry Workshop (in Australia) and Tokyo Milk.

Can’t Stop Dreaming of Dries

Chantal — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:14:42 +0000

We have moved long past Spring-Summer 2013 in the world of fashion, Pre-Fall shows have come and gone and now we are going to be in the middle of Fall 2013 at Lincoln Center again! However, I can’t get over these looks from Dries Van Noten. Perfection and what I hope to be wearing come blue skies and sunshine.

Even the shoes, makeup and hair felt on point.

images from: vogue.com

Ad Dreams

Chantal — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:09:52 +0000

Well, it’s little wonder why I like this ad. But I’m a true sucker for the new ad season and I’m pleased to see that Ms Moss is in at least two campaigns (Givenchy here and Rag and Bone)

Happy Fourth of July

Chantal — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 15:48:37 +0000