vive la femme

Hey foxy rockers and bitchin’ kissers! We’ve got a handful of new and pretty things. Without further ado…

Weather like this is next to impossible to dress for, because one day it is sweltering and the next is moving rapidly toward fall! Beat the heat and shore up your early fall wardrobe with these grab-and-go dresses in green and purple. Perfect for sunshiney days in late summer, but also a colorful option for early fall with a layering tank and lightweight topper, this ultra-soft dresses have lots of transitional style mileage. This adorable pattern dress can also go the distance with flat sandals for the weekend, and then an underlay and structured shoes as we head toward September. Finally this little black and white number is all about late summer nightlife and memorable al fresco shindigs!

Amanda from Redskew whipped up some adorable skirt confections that are sure to add lots of professional appeal to a day wardrobe! Check out this chic-yet-neutral denim twill a-line skirt…what CAN’T you wear with this? Put together with a lightweight tee for weekend affairs, and a fitted jacket and clunky/girly shoes will work well for weekday warriors. Finally, this floral print skirt in deep red and purple translates effortlessly to an autumnal wardrobe with a longsleeve tee and black kicks. Yay Redskew! As usual, these are all limited edition so you likes ‘em, come get ‘em.

Like shoes? Got feet size 9 and up? Come visit our new Kathryn Kerrigan Shoe Boutique at 2031 N Damen and behold the footwear wonders for sasquatch peds! Here’s our newest shoe, Patti. She’s a black and white stunner sure to add drama and depth to any little black dress. Rawr! We got her in sizes 40-44, so call 773.235.7150 or email chicago@kathrynkerrigan.com should you want to meet her, and perhaps begin a fruitfully fashionable relationship.

Mark Your Calendars! Tiara, Vive La Femme, and Kathryn Kerrigan Shoe Boutique come together to Share The Love! They donate their time, energy, and passion into creating a fantastic workshop for you. You donate $20 at the door which goes directly to Girls Rock. The love is shared.

The weekend beckons with tons of new shipments and tons of NEW SHOES!

Dresses, dresses, dresses! That’s what we got, baby! Check out this new flutter sleeve style from CenneV in deep smoky wine and bright happy turquoise, as well as a classic tiered sundress in a riotous floral pattern from one of our cheap-n-chic LA labels. Both are super bra-friendly and totally comfortable!

We also have this cutie-pie ruffle from dress from LucieLu which is just precious, as well as this black dropwaist with floral detailing on the neckline!All shoes are from Kathy K, mai oui!

We also have some great new tops, including this superchic sleeveless duster vest in marine blue and juicy boysenberry. So uber-cute with denim! We also snagged a bitchin’ sleeved vest with a street chic sparkle/ tattoo pattern on the back. These are great power pieces with lots of oomph and above all feel like pajamas, which is an excellent combination!

We also unpacked this fabulous professional piece, a front tie blouse that looks awesome with any dressy dark denim or these here sleek black pants. This blouse comes in bright blue or rich berry, travels like a dream, and offers a timelessly stylish silhouette.

Finally, we have a slew o’ skirts! Here’s a naughty nautical number, which goes back to any black tank or tee for a fresh seasonal look. And we have some signature a-line skirts by Amanda from Redskew in wonderful summer colors and patterns! Pop a crisp blouse or cutesy tank with these pieces, slip into some ballet flats, and you are good to go!

Our Kathryn Kerrigan Shoe Boutique is CHOCK FULL of new styles, including a range of exclusive sandals, wedges, and pumps made just for our store! Stop in this weekend and shop latest deliveries, and keep an eye out for Grand Opening events in the near future.

Well hello. I bet you are wondering about the Kathryn Kerrigan shoe boutique that we are opening? Here’s the latest…rumor has it the first round of shoes will be here next week and if all goes well, we will be open on Memorial Day weekend! More information to come…when it comes.

Meanwhile, check out these darling shipments at vive la femme!

I have utterly fallen in love with this yellow frock from igigi! It’s so retro, so ladylike, and, even better, so COMFORTABLE! Made from a silky viscose and fully lined, this wrappy frock is all about the beach party, casual wedding, or fancy brunch! A dusty gold popped with a purple, orange, and white floral print, this piece is looking best on taller gals with a balanced frame (or, as Amanda once described me, those having a "long ass"). Currently we have this design in 0x-3x, and it is running true. I am totally going to find a white flower for my hair!

Next up is a dead sexy stretch denim dress from Maggy London! Fabulous, foxy, and fierce, the open neckline is trimmed with badass zipper. Yes, ZIPPERS. Very The Runaways-meets-Mad Men, and what’s wrong with that? Definitely a piece for those with maximum style wattage and a killer collection of shoes and purses! If this is YOU, then call or email. Sizes are 16-22 and running fitted.

Finally, hello handmade flower power! Amanda models her own design now available at vive la femme in this fleur-tastic white/ red/ purple pattern! Paired perfectly with one of our chic-n-cheap cardigans for a polished and professional pop of color, this skirt also works with a white tank or tee and a jean jacket for even more street chic style mileage. Made right here at vive la femme, we currently have these limited edition skirts in 0x to 2x.

It’s a great week for vive la femme’s junior plus shoppers, as we are chockfull of new shipments perfect for gals who wear size 12 to 18. Let’s take a look, shall we…?

We just unpacked a darling range of uber-trendy lace-backed ballet wraps and vests. Priced at $35 and versatile enough to wear with all sorts of cute underlays and bottoms, these soft and swingy pieces will not last long! If you have some favorite tanks or longsleeve tees, bring ‘em in and try ‘em on! Both silhouettes also come in black.

Ever wanted to wear a Skittle? Now you can! Behold the glorious color range of these girly and glam blouses. Popped with sweet lace-and-button detail on the collar, these lightweight shots of happy spring color are just the ticket to wear with any jeans or a denim skirt for a un seasonal look!

Curvy hipsters love stripes. So we have some! Biascut stripes are superflattering and add awesomely ironic dimension to any all-black, emo-chic ensemble. And for $35, you can still drink PBR to your dark  heart’s content. Hey, how many hipsters does it take to change a lightbulb? Well, it’s a really obscure lightbulb, and I’m sure you’ve never heard of it.

And what would a week at vive la femme be without a dress delivery? Behold vive la femme’s newest spring frocks in an ultraretro silhouette perfect for day weddings, fancy brunches, and baby showers! Adorned with a sweetheart neckline and buttondown placket, this dress would really pop with red shoes and cat’s eye makeup. These dresses are running true-to-fitted and are available up to a 3x.

Finally, our foxy model Amanda from Redskew whipped up one of her vive la femme-exclusive confections, a new floral print skirt!  Handmade with love on premises, this skirt perks up any black top and is, as usual, a limited edition in both pattern and inventory. Call or email if you likey!