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!

Good afternooon! It is a glorious day today…the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, and our new Kathryn Kerrigan Shoe Boutique is having a soft opening all holiday weekend! Stop by and peruse our twenty-or so styles available in sizes 9 - 13, at 2031 N Damen. Amanda and I will be here all weekend! Call us to say hi at 773.235.7150 or email us at chicago@kathrynkerrigan.com

We have unpacked a ton of new clothes at vive la femme, including a small crinkle order from Comfy! Hoodies, scarves, and tanks have made an encore, as well as a new swish pant perfect for weekend looks and vacation styles. Fun mix-and-match colors make this shipment a delightful excursion into colorful comfort!

We also have a slew of dressier Comfy options, a range of mix-and match tank dresses and flowy jackets that have maximum professional appeal. Here is a sleek gray/red combo, popped with pewter peeptoes from Kathryn Kerrigan! And here’s the black tank dress with gorgeous overlays in deep emerald green and rich royal blue, again with matching shoes!

Love funky tops? Then you will enjoy our latest Kische shipment, full of lace detailing and vintagey colors. This pale lavender blouson tee has gorgeous lace detailing along the neckline, and also ties in the back for a fun summertime flourish, and this silver shrug is totally Old Hollywood with its retro silhouette and gray ribbon belt. Finally, here’s a power tank in dusty lilac with adorable bra-friendly straps and a sweet bow detail on the neckline! So cute with jeans or even a floral skirt. We also received a cheap-n-chic printed blouse with a slouchy cut on top and a fitted hip - -perfect for hot summer nights! And to wrap it up, a new Karen Kane shipment came in - -here’s a sampling of the current colors and shapes, a deep lush turquoise with a flutter sleeve detail.

Finally, I got free tickets to a hot summer show! FUERZA BRUTA: LOOK UP is a non-stop collision of dynamic music, visceral emotion, and kinetic aerial imagery. Featuring mind-blowing visual effects that must be seen to be believed, FUERZA BRUTA: LOOK UP is a theatrical experience that floods the senses. Experience a 360 degree heart pounding theatrical event, filled with flying dancers, pumping beats, engaging dream sequences and a multidimensional swimming pool above the heads of an audience who is standing on stage in the middle of the action. First gal to stop by the new Kathryn Kerrigan store and say “Bruta” gets six FREE tickets for a performance at the Auditorium Theatre on June 2nd at 7:30p!

Weekend hours for both shops! Friday until 7p, Saturday and Sunday 11a to 5p, and Monday 11a to 3p.

New shipments are here and life is good! Check out our newest range of vive-approved looks.

Splash in rain puddles with aplomb in one of our new raincoats! The cropped color series is absolutely precious, utterly charming, and just darling. These colors are just adorable, and the a-line shape offers touches of classic trenches. And here’s a zippy jacket in a soft champagne with the sweetest polka dot lining EVAR! We have very limited sizes available, and they are running a bit full, so call or email if you want us to pull one for you.

Do creative black-tie events and dressy cocktail parties await your presence? Dazzle your adoring crowd in the newest dress from Kiyonna, this gorgeous number with a sweetheart neckline and a truly astonishing back cut-out. Shown here in the deep dusty ruby, this stunning piece also comes in sleek black. We love this piece because it timeless, unique, and, above all, COMFORTABLE. If you want to try it on, bring your shoes and jewelry and let’s put it all together and then we will ask you for your autograph.

Have a groovy day in these NAAAAASSSSTY new flares from NYDJ at vive la femme! Hot damn I luuuuuh-uuuuurves these jeans. Deep indigo rinse, lightweight denim, midrise waist, fitted through the hips, slender to the knee and then HOLY KUNG-FU FIGHTING it’s a bad ass bitchin’ flair. Like a bitchin’ Camaro, only they’re jeans. Far out. I am wearing them right now and feeling wonderfully Brady-esque.

Delicate details and a girly rosette make this new buttondown blouse at vive la femme delightfully darling. Pintucking along the front and a ruffle-edge finish add professional polish and vintage charm. Pair it with a black pencil skirt for the ultimate merger of classic daywear and a foxy bosslady who asks you to work afterhours. MA’AM YES MA’AM!

BITCHIN’ SALE! Play time is over at vive la femme. Here’s the breakdown: Three items for $100 and ten items for $250. CASH MONEY. Labels include Comfy, Pure, Kische, and Karen Kane. All sales final. From now until month’s end. Want more info? Call or email. You know I live for your love letters.

Mark your calendars! vive la femme is pleased to welcome a new line of fabulous plus-size clothing, Lotis! Designed to effortlessly translate from work to weekend, this cosmopolitan line represents the epitome of sleek, chic, and sophisticated. Please join the owners and designers of Lotis Clothing on March 18th from 6p to 8p as we celebrate their new Spring Collection 2010, arriving at vive la femme in May. Samples of the line will be available for preview and pre-order. Delightful nibblies and swanky cocktails will be served, and as usual friends and family are welcome! www.lotisclothing.com.

We’re all aflutter and aflame with our latest colorful and cute shipments! Behold, your lovely model will now showcase the latest and greatest. Muted colors, a femmy babydoll cut, and a sweet scoopy neckline make this new tunic dress a fabulous transition piece! Now known as the FemBot Tunik, the juicy teals and greens of the pattern are just delicious against the cool neutrals of gray and brown, and the cut is perfect for leggings and boots. Add a long necklace and a rich brown purse — and then do whatever comes naturally!

I totally love blouson tops! Here’s a new one at vive la femme in a lightweight knit with a sweet asymmetrical rosette row detail and an uber-girly peplum. The neckline is further festooned with a stripe of mesh and sequins for further retro-esque charm. Pair it with dark jeans and a sparkly clutch and you are delightfully vamp-chic!

Over the river and through the woods! Here I am prancing about as I model one of vive la femme’s awesomest deliveries, a lightweight cropped caplet with adorable button detailing. It makes me feel like grabbing a basket and skipping somewhere. This wacky piece also comes in a dusty brown.

Ooooh, who doesn’t love a sleek and chic sweater? Here’s a wonderful piece with a super sophisticated reverse-balloon sleeve. I popped it with a structured tank from Comfy (which is on sale…) and loved the way it looks with dark trouser jeans, or a sleek pair of black trousers. Great for the office and clean and sleek canvass for all sorts of colorful accessories and jewelry.

Finally, here is an uber-retro blouson top in a shimmery fabric trimmed with antique-y lace! It’s also topped with lace in the back for a flirty pop of vintage glamour. Check out the range of colors — all of them are nicely dusty and have such a great sheen that they can read dressy or nightlife-y no problem. Priced at $35, they are ready to get outta here and hang out with YOU!

So that’s our story this week! We’re still keeping shoppers happy with our progressive sale which is still in full effect until month’s end. Enjoy markdowns of 10%-90% off on Comfy, Kische, and Zen Knits. Not too shabby!