vive la femme

Heavens to Murgatroid! vive la femme has been inundated with a no less than three major shipments of wonderful and whimsical tops! Without further ado…

Out first round of late summer/fall preview Comfy has come in and it is just precious. Here’s Maggie in the tiered cardy, in a deep teal and lovely plum. Perfect with any basic layering piece, this versatile cardy has been going to jeans and skirts with effortless aplomb! Oh, and this slouchy vest is muted gray and heathered merlot is just delicious for a curve-friendly nod to menswear without sacrificing a womanly silhouette. Finally, this dual-layered longsleeve tee taps into an “intergalactic desert” vibe very much like what was worn in Star Wars on Tatooine. No, I am not kidding.

Gals looking to shore up their work wardrobe will love this crisp buttondown in both a power crimson and versatile ecru. Festooned with military-inspired “workshirt” detailing, this piece from NYDJ is amazing on gals with fuller bosoms, believe it or not! Pair it back with a denim skirt or dressy trousers for a sleek and sassy ensemble sure to be a go-to for professional polish! We also snagged a handful of day-oriented pieces from both Kiyonna and Karen Kane; highlights are this kelly green tee and ruffle-front sweater in dusty turquoise.

Finally, we just unpacked a romantic and dreamy ensemble of blouses and tops from Kische! These pieces are the ultimate in ladylike elegance with a vintage sheen. Here’s the softy silver hoodie paired with a periwinkle underlay for a fresh and feminine look that is both modern and classic. Check out this lace-trimmed pullover in violet for a nod to glorious color, and finally this rose beige swing top makes a sweet and sassy pop top for any pair of distressed jeans.

More Comfy is en route, as is a major shipment from Missphit! The new Kathryn Kerrigan shoe boutique is gearing up for fall with tons of boots, EXCLUSIVELY IN WIDE CALF WIDTHS! Currently, we have tons of great footwear in sizes 9 and up that is wonderful for late summer/early fall, so stop by and check us out at 2031 N Damen, or call us 772.235.7150!

Summer salutations, sassy sunshine! We are pleased to report a ton of new shipments came in this week for your weekend shopping pleasure. Without further ado…

vive la femme welcomes, Lotis Clothing, a new line out of Canada! Owned by two fabulous young ladies, this range of mix-and-match pieces is a spot-on mix of downtown and darling. Check out this faux wrap dress with a matching belt…oh, I LOVE this! And here is a darling sheath dress in a superfun vintagey pattern with all sorts of great colors to pop with jewelry and shoes. Finally, here is the same sheath in purple popped with a matching lace-front cardy in white. All of these pieces also come in black. These pieces are flying already so please stop by soon to check ‘em out!

We love NYDJ’s denim skirts, and so did the shoppers who snapped them up last time…so here’s a ton more! Amanda is modeling our two newest washes, a really chic antiqued blue and a weathered, more broken tone. We also have a signature deep indigo and a basic, rock-em-sock-em black denim as well. Classic is cut and really flattering on all sorts of curves, these skirts are a cornerstone of any versatile summer wardrobe!

A few more bits and bobs…a darling babydoll dress floated in this week! Lightweight and very girly, Maggie shows off this design with leggings and a silver Suzi ballet flat from our Kathryn Kerrigan Shoe Boutique! This piece also comes in white and is doing really well on gals with smaller chests and fuller booties. We also received another chiffon piece from Kiyonna, a buttondown blouse in a gorgeous jade green color. This blouse is all business! I paired with black trousers and gray suede flats from Kathryn Kerrigan, and I am getting it DONE.

Finally, we unpacked new cheap-n-chic jeans from our friends in LA! Superdark with a midrise and slight flair, these jeans make bottoms look like juicy peaches, as noted in the award we won this week from the Chicago reader http://www.chicagoreader.com/
chicago/best-place-to-buy-size-16-jeans/BestOf?oid=2016534)! Priced at $50, these are running 12-18 and are also loooooooong, so tall ladies should get their juicy peachy butts in here!

Our Kathryn Kerrigan Shoe Boutique exclusively for sizes 9-13 is open this weekend and full of gorgeous colors and comfortable shapes! Check out our range of ballet flats in colors we picked just for us, including the “kerrigan” blue and grass green! These are truly all-day shoes, as I have been running around town in them for weeks now! We also have a gorgeous range of professional kicks in rich colors and timeless shapes. The foxy blue pump is one of the styles we ordered just for our store! Come visit us all day today, Saturday, and Sunday at 2031 N Damen, or call 773.235.7150 for more information on available sizes.

Hey summer sassies! The weather is warm, the fest season is picking up, and we are ready to make all your seasonal clothing dreams come true!

First thangs first…TWO THREE FOUR! Calling all savvy shoppers who wear 2x, 3x, and 4x…we are having a major rock-n-roll sale on sizes 20-28! It’s one of our kickass progressive promotions…first item 20% off, next item 30%, next item 40%…all the way to 90%! Check out the items on the sale rack… TONS of stuff from Zen Knits, Comfy, and Kiyonna are ready to get the hell out of here and into your closet! Sale starts this weekend and goes through end of month. Sing it loud and help spread the word!

vive la femme is definitely on a roll with new shipments and this week is no exception! Gals looking to punch up their professional summer wardrobes with love the new summerweight trousers from Kiyonna, shown here in chocolate with a new twistfront tee in a gorgeous jade green. A perfect combination of silhouettes and details, this ensemble can make all sorts of magic happen with creative accessories and fabulous shoes.

We also unpacked a fantastic shipment from Comfy in their featherlight crinkle fabric! This is the softest, most comfortable material EVAR and basically feels like pajamas. And if clothes feel like pajamas, then you will wear them! Here I am showcasing three of our new styles, a topper vest, the long sleeve underlay tee, and the a-line swish skirt. We also received an actual tee shirt with shorter sleeves for more seasonal options, and the color palette focuses on violet, kiwi, and mocha.

Got a bachelorette party or need a little something new for an upcoming vacation? Then check out this retro-chic tunic dress with split sleeves for an edgy nightlife look! I popped it with a thick belt for more structure around the waist and slapped on some sleek heels. I basically felt like a voluptuous badass superheroine. I highly recommend this feeling.

To wrap it up, the Kathryn Kerrigan shoe boutique is open all weekend and we are featuring three new ballet flats! We got raspberry! We got leopard print! And we got butterflies! We also have a TON of styles in sizes 12 though 15 already majorly marked down so if you wear these sizes, then please come in and stock up on great shoes! Stop by 2031 N Damen or give us a ring at 773.235.7150.

Okay everyone! The time has come to reveal our big news.

Local entrepreneurs Stephanie Sack and Kathryn Kerrigan are pleased to announce the upcoming opening of Chicago’s first Kathryn Kerrigan Shoe Boutique, specializing in high-end, on-trend footwear in European sizes from 39 to 45.

The shop will open right across the street from vive la femme at 2031 N Damen sometime in May! Here are a few pics of the styles we have ordered to come in for spring! How fabulous are these shoes?! Opening dates and events will be announced a bit later this month. If you have any questions in the meantime, fire away!

Now on to the clothes! We unpacked a gorgeous round of dresses this week, including this print masterpiece in pale champagne and black! It’s amazing on women with full hips and busts and looks great finished with a strong black shoe. This piece is already sold out in smaller sizes, so right now we have 20, 22, and 24. We also received this sleek sheath which is really working on gals who can wear bold colors and are more comfortable in a conservative.

We also have a fabulous new range of mix and match skirts and blouses as modeled by vive la femme’s best model, Amanda! Here she is in a gorgeous new softy jacket in pale sage green from Kiyonna and a smart denim pencil skirt from NYDJ. Perfect for daywear at a casual office or a fun weekend getaway! Here’s another option that is wonderful for work — a black structured blouse with an army-green pencil skirt. Neutral colors and classic shapes mean this outfit is perfect for…I don’t know, new shoes?! And check out this smashing blouse in a blue snakeskin pattern with a simple black skirt. What a great date ensemble — the top features a fantastic “knot” detailing under the bust for cleavage-friendly shenanigans!

Finally, in between posing for these foxy photos, Amanda whipped some springy Redskew skirts in classic Redskew patterns! Designed in her signature a line shape, these skirts are always handmade with love right in vive la femme’s basement! We have tons of tops to match them, so why not come on in and try one of ‘em on.