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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.

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.

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.

It’s a spring fashion explosion this week at vive la femme as we are finished unpacking a delightfully seasonal round of polka dots, cardigans, and birdies!

How cute are these lightweight tops in a pink/cream and cream/brown polka dot pattern? Detailed with the world’s cutest ruffle collar and self-adjusting pulltie at the waist, this top is absolutely adorable with any denim bottom including skirts, capris (so girly and Sixties!) and trouser jeans. Here’s a sweet shot of sunshine in a banded bottom tee in a delicious shade of summer yellow! Super comfortable and bust-friendly, this is an easy piece for a sweet swath of color.

And here’s another round of what has become our signature seasonal skirt, the Flippy! Behold it in an awesome turquoise color, paired with our newest shipment of leggings. Love the ultra-trendy minifloral patterns?

Check out this supercute babydoll dress/tunic in this hot graphic. Finally, here is a fantastic yoga-inspired hoody/balletwrap in a two-tone combination of black and gray. All these items part of our Cheap-n-Chic collection and are ALL $35! Come and get ‘em!

We also unpacked a wonderful lightweight cardigan that’s perfect for work and weekend! Nicely fitted to showcase curves and a perfect match to any professional pants or fitted skirt, this cardigan comes in sleek black, deep purple, or dusty yellow. Throw it over a little black dress or with dark denim for a sweet weekend option, or pair it with a pencil skirt or structured trousers for a retro-esque work ensemble.

Need an easy dress for upcoming vacations, cruises, or local festivals? Check out this maxidress in punchy tropical patterns! Super comfortable and at only $50 a perfect treat to yourself this weekend. Pair it with any of our shrugs for an easy ensemble or bring you own!

Finally, check out the latest Birdie Skirt in bright buttery yellow! Handmade with love right here at vive la femme, this is one of the edgiest color combinations we’ve ever seen in this vive-exclusive design. Want more information about available sizes? Please call or email!

Mark your calendars! We are about three weeks to the opening of our Kathryn Kerrigan Shoe Boutique! Stay tuned over the next two 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.