vive la femme

Back to school and time for fall style!

vivelafemme — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:57:50 +0000

Back to school and time for fall style!

This weekend we will be open 11am-5pm Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

On with the show! We just opened 3 huge boxes of our one of our favorite brands, Comfy!!! Ready for some foxy soft suiting? In their signature ponte knit, we’ve brought in a basic straight leg pull-on trouser, a single button fit, and flare suit jacket with a gorgeous cowl collar, a super-cool smock jacket with pockets and have brought back the uber-popular hoodie! All are available in salt and pepper, heather grey, and black. And to bring a little color to the palette, we’ve got more Modal tanks and cowl neck shells in dusty rose, forest green, heather grey, and black. Last but not least, we’ve got the super soft Modal long topper jacket in dusty rose and forest green as well.

Kiyonna does it again! This week we see the newest version of the bellini in purple and black. This one has neat-o buttons and button holes to add interest to this fabulous basic.

We also have a new crop of transitional Cheap ‘n Chic pieces. First up, a pop layer with lace insert, available in berry (shown), slate blue and black. Second, a lovely ruffle front sweater in plum, grey, and black. Both pieces go back to jeans for weekends and dates! Both pieces are running pretty true. And how about this little number? In chocolate and olive, it is perfect for a late summer casual wedding.

This weekend we will be open 11am-5pm Saturday, Sunday and Monday.And there are still a few items left on the sale racks here at vive and at Kathryn Kerrigan.

Late summer sunshine, early fall layers, and LAST CALL sidewalk sale!

vivelafemme — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 23:07:04 +0000

Hello there party people and gorgeous glamazons! vive la femme is chickfull of the latest and greatest in transitional looks and styles just in time for the weekend!

But first, savvy shoppers can find all sorts of deals and steals during our LAST CALL sidewalk sale! We’ve got racks full of marked-down options perfect for those looking to score some awesome pieces for a few bones. All sale items are on a progressive markdown…first items are at 40% off, then next one at 50% off, etc, all the way to 90% off! CASH PREFERRED for sale items, please.

Our boxes are unpacked and we are chock-full of cheap-n-chic items, including cardys, foxy tops, and cutie-pie skirts! Here’s a darling round of overlays and lightweight sweaters, all of which are priced between $35 and $40. These two pieces in cream are supersoft and add lots of dimension to any tank-and-jean combo, and the colors that this flyaway cardigan come in are sooooo warm and flattering. A fun tee is a perfect piece for late summer weather, and these on-trend tops have such great color/detail combos! This stripey tunic has got it all — pencil-thin stripes, poofy sleeves, and zipper detailing for the ultimate in street style. Finally, a little bling with a sublimation print is an easy go-to for a eye-catching nightlife option.

Be a skirt flirt in Amanda’s newest Redskew design, a sweet owl! Paired here with a tank and ballet wrap cardy, this piece is the ultimate in DIY-awesome. Always handmade with love in vive la femme’s basement, of course! This darling pull-on combat skirt sits close to the hip and then pulls away from the booty in a timelessly stylish a-line. We’ve put it together with another flyaway cardy and belted it for more on-trend seasonal detailing.

Don’t mess with a great dress! Laden with rich color and a ladylike waist-defining cut, this frock has lots of options for fabulous accessories and handbags. Ruffles rule with this self-belted overlay sweater in deep amethyst and a glorious jade. Toss over dark jeans and pair with a wedge or boot for an insta-fall look!

Prints prints prints! Mesh mesh mesh! That’s the story with these just-delivered blouses in all sorts of delicious transitional colors. Perfect for travel because they do not wrinkle, these tops do well on busty gals who like the structure of a wrap top but need a little more wiggle room for their awesome curves!

KATHRYN KERRIGAN SHOES IN ALL SIZES! Yes, you read that right. Flower-footed friends will love the Last Call sidewalk sale at our new Kathryn Kerrigan Shoe Boutique, as we just unpacked a HUGE shipment of sale shoes in sizes 5-8! These are not sticking around for very long, so check them out while they are here. These kicks run from $19 to $59, and we PREFER CASH for these adorable shoes. We also have a handful more new sale shoes in sizes 40-41…so if you’ve got feet, we’ve got sale shoes for you! Call us at 773.235.7150 or stop by at 2031 N Damen this weekend.

Transitional colors and styles for late summer shenanigans!

stephanie — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 21:23:24 +0000

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.

Styleocracy: Elect Yourself President of Your United Personal States of Style
When: Tuesday September 14th from 7 pm - 9 pm (cocktails after)
Where: Kathryn Kerrigan Shoe Boutique, 2031 N. Damen
Expect: Set your inner creative genius loose to express yourself authentically in who you are, what you do, and how you dress. Receive a $20 gift cheque to use at either vive la femme or Kathryn Kerrigan (Chicago location only).
Price: $20 donation at the door (cash or check) will go directly to Girls Rock!
RSVP: By emailing to vivelafemme@hotmail.com.
Contact: Stephanie Sack at vivelafemme@hotmail.com or Melissa Thornley at mthornley@tiaracoaching.com