5/26/11

By Chance

So I'm going along minding my own business...                      

and by chance, a red flag catches my eye...

Does this ever happen to you? 
 You're surfing along on the www and suddenly you fall madly in love. You've been searching forever and finally, you find...the most incredible denim sun hat,
or the softest stripe boat neck t-shirt...
or the classic navy espadrilles, the only shoe that I adore getting sandy...
all packed together in the most amazing advertising campaign!
This is CHANCE. 
It all started with a striped t-shirt.  It's simple & classic and like CHANCE has become a signature of great style!
CHANCE is the vision of Julia Leach. The daughter of a French writer and Midwestern potter who has spent the past twenty years working in the field of design, art, fashion, and technology.
Her confident sense of style found her at Kate Spade for eleven years, whereas EVP/Creative Director she created many of the brands most memorable ad campaigns, developed it's boutique aesthetic, and greatly influenced the company's visual language.
Her relaxed approach to living and curious spirit eventually gave shape to her own vision and CHANCE.
The striped t-shirt, the espadrille, a canvas tote, a button-down shirt - classics that can travel the world and are also just as happy hanging out at home...
Come with me & visit a line you discover by CHANCE.

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16 comments:

  1. Jessica RyanMay 26, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    her line is gorgeous and the name is even better!

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  2. JoMay 26, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    ooooh, just what I've been looking for to kick of my summer wardrobe! Love the classics ~ simple and elegant.

    Jo

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  3. Linda@ Lime in the CoconutMay 26, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Classic and lovely! Great images too!

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  4. quintessenceMay 26, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    I have been a BIG fan of Chance since it started several years ago. Not only are the clothes and accessories timeless classics but I also adore the Discoveries section on the site - so inspirational!!

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  5. Lisa PorterMay 26, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Oh my gosh Q. you are so right. The Chance short films are all about the summertime pace that I love. Thanks for stopping by and getting your feet in the sand!
    xo Lisa

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  6. Dumbwit TellherMay 26, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Dearest Lisa; Why oh why do you do this to me?!! CHANCE is my kind of shop. I've been reading Ines de la Fressange's book "The Parisian Guide to Chic". Everything you'd discover @ CHANCE you'd imagine Ines giving her French approval. Thanks for the intro lovely Lisa. I hope when you were 'going along minding your own business' you were wearing a piece of clothing'? I adore the photos you choose. Each one perfectly depicts your message, your thoughts. Wishing you and the Porter fam. a fabulous lazy long weekend.

    With love,
    Deb

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  7. Splendid SassMay 26, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Daughter Angela and I both love classic clothing and accessories. I will head over now.
    Thank you for sharing, Lisa.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  8. Lisa PorterMay 26, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Silly Deb...
    This is Kentucky.
    We don't wear clothes
    or our teeth in the summertime!
    ;0)

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  9. The enchanted homeMay 26, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Lisa...first your comment made my day. You are a riot and a great person with a wicked sense of humor...love it! Second, this is really funny because as I am typing this I just happen to be wearing my Chance boatneck tshirt! How funny is that? And I will vouch for the fact that it is ultra soft, after MANY washes and wears, looks great and is practically a uniform...the line is great and very much sums up how I like to dress. Classics, well made and constructed, good materials, affordable, just easy to wear. Great post......what are the chances that I would be wearing my Chance top reading your post on Chance? Now chance that! (wow that was corny) Have a great Memorial Day weekend.

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  10. Tales of WhimsyMay 26, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    I need more boat neck shirts. GREAT post.

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  11. Cindy @ a curious gardenerMay 26, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Hi Lisa, I too am a fan of Chance, I have ordered from her site and been pleased with the quality..great timeless, classic American clothing and accessories.

    The stitching on the denim hat is so fun...I think we all need a bright red floppy hat in our sun hat collection as well as the denim!

    stylishserndipity.blogspot.com

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  12. Cindy @ a curious gardenerMay 26, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    should have said classic French style which somehow looks all American because of the beautiful stripes, reds and blues

    you can post about shopping in the most lovely, poetic, aesthetically pleasing way!

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  13. William Arthur Blog TeamMay 26, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    A charming post celebrating a well-edited collection of summer perfection! ; )

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  14. Mel HMay 26, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    My only question I seem to ask again and again of these gorgeous and out of reach shops - do they ship to Australia??

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  15. CatalinaJune 8, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Beautiful pics!!!

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  16. KathysueJune 11, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Stripes are my fav and I have many in my closet, I have to check out CHANCE!! Kathysue

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