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We are ignoring the current Roman calendar and making up our own this week at vive la femme! Welcome to the lovely month of FROCKTOBER, where dresses of all cuts and colors are a daily occurrence!

Our first round of dresses is a glorious partnership of color and cut! Amanda models our newest range of fun frocks from igigi. We got flowers! We got polka dots! We got colorblocking! Perfect for day weddings, any fancy brunch, or summer travel, these dresses are easy seasonal styles with lots of pop, fun, and sass. Three of the dresses have a nicely structured sleeve, and the sleeveless piece comes with oh-so-bra-friendly straps.

How about some vintage-inspired looks? Check out our most recent delivery of sundresses in lightweight cotton. We have a great range of little black dresses for alfresco cocktail soirees and a few floral options for more causal affairs. Very unique with lots of moxie and flair, these pieces are adorable with classic jewelry such as pearls and clutches for a sleek homage to ladylike retro-metro appeal.

Oooooh, a few more snuck in…how cute is this bandana-print babydoll as modeled by the always-adorable Stephanie 2.0? The range of colors is such to please any preferred color palette and what could be more summary that this picnic-table print? This piece is just too cute. Too cute, I tell you! We also unpacked a few empire-waisted/a-line dresses in throwback florals with ruffled sleeves and a longer hemline. And to top it off here’s a fabulous maxidress with a bandeau top that is doing really well on gals with smaller busts and fuller booties.

We’re not done yet! vive la femme just brought in the first range of Gayla Bentley’s new diffusion line, one of her Traditional Wrap blouses perfect for the workplace! The turquoise/gold would be very smart with any dark denim bottom or brown skirt, and the black/white is wonderfully crisp and clean with any clean black trouser. These blouses are running full and really are working for gals with full shoulders and bustlines.

A few more details…the Kathryn Kerrigan Shoe Boutique is open this weekend on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday! I am now the owner of a shoe store exclusively carrying the Kathryn Kerrigan line of handmade footwear, so come check out our range of shoes in sizes 9 and up! We have a ton more ballet flats in all sorts of darling colors, including a shimmery pink, bright green, and deep lapis blue. These flats are FLYING as they are truly some of the most comfortable footwear you will ever have the pleasure of wearing!

We also just brought in a superpremium sandal, the Maribelle. The Kathryn Kerrigan Maribelle is a hip, California-cool boho thong sandal. The butterscotch camel suede brings this shoe to life! Cuffed collar and cut-out detail around heel is funky and stylish, and the slightly angled sole is the epitome of summer chic. We also have a slew of year-round flats in brown, black, and a magnificent sapphire blue, the Melinda comes in either a kitten hell or menswear-inspired flat.

Finally, we are having a TWO THREE FOUR! sale…we are closing out sizes 20-28 with a major progressive promotion…your first items is 20% off, your next item is 30% off…all the way through to 90%! Tons of marquee labels are on the sale rack…Zen Knits, Kiyonna, and Comfy, to name a few. Tanks, tops, dresses, skirts are all included so if you or someone you know wears this size range, please send them our way for all sorts of steals and deals!

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.

We are ramping up for spring’s sunshine days and al fresco evenings with tons of new clothes perfect for all your seasonal adventures!

Behold the joy that is Zen Knits! We are so pleased to unveil a fresh new round of patterns and colors with some well-loved favorites thrown in as well. I adore all of these dresses, don’t you? Here I am in the fit-and-flare silhouette in the ultragroovy Feather pattern popped with spring’s happiest color, light blue! And here’s the vive la femme-favorite watercolor print in a new ruffle-edged shape topped with a bright red shrug for maximum adorable-ness. Finally, here is the maxidress in another debut pattern, a graphic black-and-white. All of these dresses come in each silhouette and pattern, and all the shrugs have major mix-and-match appeal!

We just unpacked our spring/summer Trentacosta shipment and are loving on his structured design and timeless attention to detail! Amanda swiped a time machine and is headed to 1964 for the chicest cocktail party ever in these swanky sheath dresses! Classic and classy, these fierce frocks can be dressed up or down with shoes, scarves, and shimmer. And here is his amazing shirtdress in the same clean red and deep intriguing teal! This piece is looking best on women with longer legs and hips. Perfect for work but definitely a go-to for weekend affairs as well, this dress is a flawless showpiece for fancy shoes and a dazzling purse!

Pop top fever has hit vive la femme with the newest shipment of all-weather mesh tops from iAmore! Maggie looks bandana-licious in this picnic-perfect faux wrap in a precious red-and-white pattern! Here she in an op-art curvy print that highlights blues and greens in a deep range of color and dimension. To wrap it up, we brought in another feather-esque option in deep purples and greens for a nightlife-y piece that rocks out with dark denim.

Skirt alert! vive la femme is pleased to announce a new range of handmade skirts from Hannah Fairley! Hannah, many of whom you have met at vive la femme, has designed a skirt silhouette specifically for gals with smaller waists and curvier hips. Check out the two fun patterns on Maggie! One is an on trend polka dot, and the other is a classic spring floral. Both skirts go back to any black top and we have tons of new tanks and shrugs to play with too if you want to pop the colors.To wrap it all up, we have a few cheap and chic deliveries available for your weekend shopping pleasure! Here’s Amanda in a fun pink floral semi-sheer tie-back blouse for only $35. And here she is a darling tiered sundress in a swirly pattern popped with the funniest pink buttons that runs $65!

Mark your calendars! We are about two weeks to the opening of our Kathryn Kerrigan Shoe Boutique! Stay tuned over the next few weeks for specific details and a VIP event.

Meanwhile, please join us on Saturday May 15 from 1p to 3p as we welcome Meera Kerr, creator of Big Yoga! Interested in Yoga, but afraid you can’t do it? Won’t fit in? Forget the images you’ve seen in the media of super-slender people doing extreme Yoga poses, in tight outfits! Big Yoga is a gentle Yoga practice that can be adapted for any body type. Visit with Yoga expert, Meera Kerr, and have her sign a copy of her new book, Big Yoga: A Simple Guide for Bigger Bodies. You don’t have to be thin to do Yoga! www.bigyogaonline.com.

Hey groovy gals and adorable angels! We have been busy bees unpacking a slew of new options for your spring wardrobes! Without further ado…let’s do it!

It’s a green scene with a twist of peony pink with our newest Karen Kane shipment! Behold this fantastic a-line dress in a fresh and fun frond pattern in shades of green with a pop of pink. Amanda took this right of the box, and I am sure you can see why! Here is a blouson top in clean white with cute flower cutouts in green and pink. The top is a bit sheer, so Amanda has layered a white tank underneath for a bit more coverage. Then, here is the bestest spring sweater in a clean clear grass green for the ultimate in seasonal color indulgence! And be sure to check out the denim capris for a neutral, bootie-friendly spring bottom! Finally, tank lovers will appreciate this tiered underlay with subtle sparkles for a nice nod to mod.

Junior plus shoppers will love our latest round of easy overlays in both neutral and *pop* colors! Here is the ubercomfy hoodie as modeled by the Martha Graham-inspired Amanda! These are running on a more fitted grade, so those with smaller tops or are short-torsoed will thrill to this piece. And here is a sweet little button-down cardy in a deep teal that can be worn button at the top as shown here, buttoned all the way down, or just tossed on and left open for a lightweight layering option. It also comes in a bunch of other colors including a bright poppy red! Both of these pieces are only $35, so call if you want more information about sizing and colors.

Who likes flowers and swirls? If you do, then you are in luck! Revel in these adorable babydoll dresses from vive la femme fave Zen Knits in timelessly stylish colorways and patterns! Toss on some leggings and ballet flats, and you, my dear, are dressed! Be skirt flirt in the newest Zen Knits silhouette, an easy skirt with sweet swish pleating along the hemline! Paired with any black top, it’s an instant shot of seasonal chic. And here is another new shape, the ultimate maxidress perfect for tall gals who like the option of a year-round dress. Wear it with a spring shruggie and flipflops for a warm weather outfit, or boots and a jean jacket further into the year.

To wrap it up, here is a structured mediumweight dress with lots of work-to-weekend mileage! Here I am in a seventies-inspired feather pattern that makes me feel like an awesome yoga teacher circa 1978! And here is the same dress in a gold/ orange/ turquoise pattern that is perfect for those who like to wear bright shades of juicy summer color! Are you a Spider from Mars? Ziggy Stardust would love this retro-rad babydoll with the MTV stripe for the ultimate in gothic glam. And to wrap all of this up, slip into this ruched-front tee for a simple top to pop any denim bottom .

Mark your calendars! We are about two weeks to the opening of our Kathryn Kerrigan Shoe Boutique! Stay tuned over the next few weeks for specific details and a VIP event.

Meanwhile, please join us on May 15 as we welcome Merra Kerr, creator of Big Yoga! Interested in Yoga, but afraid you can’t do it? Won’t fit in? Forget the images you’ve seen in the media of super-slender people doing extreme Yoga poses, in tight outfits! Big Yoga is a gentle Yoga practice that can be adapted for any body type. Visit with Yoga expert, Meera Kerr, and have her sign a copy of her new book, Big Yoga: A Simple Guide for Bigger Bodies. You don’t have to be thin to do Yoga! www.bigyogaonline.com.