vive la femme

MAJOR SALE ANNOUNCEMENT! vive la femme is marking down all seasonal items on a progressive promotion…first item is 40% off, second item is 50% off, third item is 60% off, all the way down to 90%! We are making room for lots of new shipments and quite simply need more hangers! Tons of fabulous items are on the sale… rack and more are being added today. The sale continues until the end of the month, or it’s all gone…whichever comes first! Cash is preferred, please. Also, all summer sandals at our new Kathryn Kerrigan Shoe Boutique are 40% off, so gals who wear size 9 through 13 should be sure to swing by and snap up a few pairs!

vive la femme has flipped for fall and our latest shipments reflect the new season’s most stylish silhouettes, flattering colors, and girly detailing. It’s not a week at vive la femme unless a new dress shows up, and here she is! Check out this darling wrap dress in soft silverlight and flirty periwinkle. Cozy against curves and popped with a girly ruffle detailing, this versatile frock is an easy go-to for a late summer/early fall wardrobe. Pair with kitten heels and a clutch and smile like you mean it for maximum fashion impact!

We just unpacked a hella major Comfy shipment and we’re loving on it! Here’s Maggie is a slouchy layering jacket in their signature periwinkle and muted gray paired with a swing tank with a supacute butterfly print!

We also are layering this tie-front jacket with all sorts of pop tanks, as the soft dusty green and rich wineberry colors are nothing short of autumnal exuberance!

We also brought in a series of mix-and-match bottoms, as shown here with the new long tank and menswear-inspired pinstripe jacket.

Comfy is a true “woman’s” line and is cut both beautifully and generously. Our range for this shipment is L-3x — feel free to call or email with any questions about sizing!

Junior plus shoppers will love our latest arrivals from Missphit, a vive la femme favorite for gals size 12-16! This tunic-style sweater offers a delightfully retro-inspired cut in a gorgeous range of modern colors: soft lilac, dove gray, and antiques turquoise.

We also brought in this mod-licious black and white tank top that could not be any cuter for a soul/mod dance party, or wearing with oversized black sunglasses and pink lippy — very Mary Quant!

I broke my own rule about reorders and brought in this black and gray hoodie again, because it is awesome…that is all. Fashion factoid: a smart, structured topper jacket can easily go from denim to dresses and work to weekend for optimized style mileage!

vive la femme’s newest round of “fall preview” shipments feature this exact type of coat in city-chic cream and street-savvy black. Made from a midweight twill, these jackets add ladylike panache to any fall ensemble! Junior plus shoppers (sizes 12-16) are doing best in these foxy fitted pieces.

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.

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.

Start your engines, ladies! The spring season is here with a vengeance and we are inundated with a slew of seasonal styles sure to please!

Just in from Kiyonna, a Mod Squad spring sweater sure to make lots of new friends and get things done. Fitted through the waist with a strategically placed cut-out in the décolletage area, this sweater needs some big earrings and cat’s eye makeup for the perfect homage to the Swingin’ Sixties! Currently available in sizes 0x-4x in this jawdropping turquoise as well as sleek bitchin’ black.

Dresses are the name of the game at vive la femme! We just unpacked a new silhouette from Zen Knits with a grecian bodice and full swish skirt. There is a tieback detail to ensure a snug fit to the bust and then it falls out in a gorgeous full skirt. We also have the classic babydoll tunic dress in a new color, a pale shimmering lavender. Both silhouettes come in these colors, as well can’t-go-wrong black.

And here’s a stunning maxidress in a statement pattern sure to be a go-to for summer events and casual weddings! Cut in the same shape as our last round of ZK maxis, this piece ensures a confident entrance to any seasonal soiree!

Wanna go retro? Check out this polka dot darling made from 100% cotton! Popped with a sweet red floral detail, this adorable frock is just as delightfully throwback as can be. And behold the beauty that is this black silk number with cream detailing on the skirt! Uberfemmy with a bow on the side, this piece is perfect for a cocktail party or simple wedding. And here’s a sweet sundress in antiqued robin’s egg blue with pops of white and dusty chocolate with a sweet empire waist! Very Italy circa 1954.

More color? More pattern? You got it! Here’s a series of three dresses in fantastic floral and graphic patterns that are travel-friendly and superstylish! All of them go right back to any of our shruggies for a pulled-together look that has lots of mileage and plenty of wiggle room for fun accessories and shoes.

Finally we’re gonna wrap it up with some dressier options! Here’s a stunning tiered dress in a soft black-and/white pattern that is wonderfully bra-friendly with a classic bang-on-the-knee hemline. This dress is so comfortable and flattering and perfect a dressier day wedding or fundraising event.

And, to wrap it, here is an amazing dress in an amazing color. It even has pockets. Party pockets on a yellow dress! It’s too much. It’s just too much.

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!