vive la femme

Spring deliveries have blossomed at vive la femme! Get ready for lots of party dresses, sumptuous colors, and funky separates!

Seasonal sweaters are hard to find, but this crochet overlay in a rich vanilla is the perfect throw-on with a pop tank and denim. Designed to collapse against curves, this sweet piece is flush to the body to showcase shape. I am proud to say this design is from a woman-owned company AND made in America!

Ready for a guided tour of Dressworld? Our dress journey begins with this bold printed maxi with swirls of happy yellow, smoky gray, and sleek black! The fabric is SUPER soft and the straps can absolutely be altered for a custom fit.

Polka dot gray lace with a pale pink underlay is precious and darling! This dress IS the party, so don’t be tardy.

Curvaceous colorblocking is one of our favorite looks at vive la femme! These dramatic vneck maxis paired back with jewel tone overlays make for a fabulous palette that can be personalized with all sorts of shoes and accessories.

Lace! Neon! Hooray! This sweet little dress needs very few accessories except for a margarita and a smile. Fully lined and super comfortable, this piece would be just adorable at all the upcoming street fests!

That’s a wrap! Office wardrobes will appreciate this shot of happy plum in what is a smashingly chic wrap dress with ruffle accessnts along the hem. This is a new style from Kiyonna and we are LURVING it with for professional polish!

Showers and brunches on your calendar? This ladylike floral frock is a total winner. Wrinkle free and super easy to pair with shoes, this dress can go right into a carryon for maximum ease of travel with effortlessly appropriate style!

Spunky separates are always go-tos at vive la femme! This summer safari top with a kickin’ zebrahead print has all sorts of street chic sass. We’ve paired it with a simple flippy black skirt for an awesome weekend ensemble!

PEEK A BOO! Amanda from Redskew whipped up this handmade op-art polka dot skirt in black and tan which could be any cuter with this reverse black jacket with a tan ribbon!

Very schoolgirly and edgy, we could not get over how wonderfully these two pieces came together.

And finally, this ubercute semi-sheer polka dot top needed the ultimate accessory, which we found in this insanely darling puppy! Who can resist polka dots, lace, and puppies?!

As part of vive la femme’s 10th anniversary celebration, Amanda from Redskew is rolling out a sassy slew of skirts this month! Her new silhouette, a “cinch and swish” silhouette, collapses in at the waist and flares over hips and curves to the knee for major ladylike appeal coupled with total comfort.

From work to weekend, strategy session to street fest, this new style slots in with any type of summer-chic wardrobe.

Handmade right here at vive la femme, they are only $50 and all limited edition, so stop in an nab this fun and funky skirt style through May. Swatches are attached, call or email for limited edition/semi-custom orders!

We’re putting the Chic in CHICAGO this week at vive la femme and violette with spring-friendly styles, foxy flip-flops, and a Chic Swaps event just for rockin’ frocks!

What’s the word, hummingbird? This adorable belted shift dress sports the most adorablest birdie pattern for maximum spring awesomeness!

How cute would this be for a summer street fest or a beach vacation…?! The answer is: very cute.

Like the dark? Gals who enjoy wearing black and-or neutrals will lurve this collection of lightweight spring tops and blouses in dark colorways and patterns that slip back to dark jeans or simple black skirts.

Nicely priced at $40-$50, these pieces are already moving out the door, stop in ASAP to nab yours.

Finally, Amanda from Redskew has launched a new line of handmade spring skirts made from a fun swish material in a full a-line silhouette.

This polka dot pattern pairs back to a fitted black top for an easy peasy ensemble with lots of cosmopolitan flair!

These are super limited edition, and at $50, will not last long. Call or email for more information.

Next week vive la femme and Redskew will launch a spring skirt event, so stay tuned for more flirty skirt updates!

Pedicure weather is beckoning, and these ultra-comfy and cute flip-flops at violette are a darling spring/summer shoe.

Made from a sturdy footbed and supersoft material, these will not rub or tug on the tops of feet and can nicely finish any maxi dress or a pair of dressy dark jeans.

Sizes 7-11 currently available and for just $29 they are a total steal!

Want shoes? Like a sale? Then let’s clean out violette to make room for spring and summer styles with an (in)sidewalk sale!

Prices range from $19 to $59 on boots, flats, pumps, and wedges!

If you wear between a size 7 and 9, now is your chance to adorn your feet with all sorts of footwear goodies for a song, and we still have a slew of size 10s and 11s, with a few 5s and 6s thrown in as well.

The entire shop is set up by size so you can easily see what styles are available. Sale is ongoing through May.

The weekend is once again encroaching, hooray! Happily both shops are full of awesome happenings.

vive la femme is chock full of a new Kiyonna shipment, modeled by yours truly! Hello foxy new purple frock! Wouldn’t you be perfect to wear to a casual wedding?

Oh, classic black maxi! Shall I compare thee to a summer festival? Thou are chic and more fabulous.

We are LOVING these timelessly flattering dresses for all sorts of seasonal activities, and please note they are doing really well on tall gals.

Well sure, I’ll have another helping of this bitchin’ print top. And please, just admit it. You’ve always wanted a lovely blue top from Kiyonna AND a lunchbox with a Jolly Roger insignia.

Kiyonna has definitely nailed the versatile vneck tee and this round of colors and patterns is perfect for all sorts of professional wardrobes.

Polka dots! Cerulean blue! Stretch mesh! A darling bow! I swoon, I swoon! These vintage-inspired are just delightfully ladylike and really highlight an hourglass figure.

Want shoes? Like a sale? Then let’s clean out violette to make room for spring and summer styles with an (in)sidewalk sale! Prices range from $19 to $59 on boots, flats, pumps, and wedges!

If you wear between a size 7 and 9, now is your chance to adorn your feet with all sorts of footwear goodies for a song.

The entire shop is set up by size so you can easily see what styles are available in your size. Sale starts this weekend and runs through May.

Mark your calendars! It’s a DRESS DISCO for the next Chic Swap! Calling all dress loving plus-size women in Chicago! You gotta check out Chic Swaps!

Chic Swaps is a brand new take on the traditional clothing swap. These unique events were designed exclusively for stylish curvy women like you.

Our next Chic Swaps event is a Dress Disco on May 6th at violette!

Our events are curated by size (currently sizes 12-28, or the equivalent 0X to 4X). Each event is built around a clothing theme and all swap items must relate to the theme. Also, all potential swap clothes are previewed and selected for style, size, and quality prior to the event.

At a Chic Swap event, you’ll be able to leisurely peruse a hand-picked selection of swap items, try on the promising pieces, and choose 5 to take home with you.

Go to www.chicswaps.com for more information and for the most updated information about available tickets. Questions? Feel free to email or call.

Hey, check out Vive la femme’s advice column, “Whatever Shall I Wear?”. Debut edition by Stephanie and Perry, our newest fierce fashion femme!

“Whatever Shall I Wear to…a bridal shower?” A floral frock topped with a sweet shrug is all sorts of pretty and perfect for a ladylike shower!

“Whatever Shall I Wear on…a first date?” Foxy and fitted dark denim pairs back to a sassy semi-sheer lace-inspired blouse for a flawlessly flirty first date ensemble.

“Whatever Shall I Wear to…a casual office?” Structured trousers and a graphic striped jacket pair nicely with a red tank for a polished ensemble that’s authoritatively fashionable!

Got a “Whatever Shall I Wear?” inquiry? Send ‘em my way!

New spring wedges at Violette have arrived with plenty of size 10s and 11s! Adorable black with leopard detailing and a fun pop purple with tone-on-tone patent. Yay new shoes!

APRIL JEWLS! No joke, fun and funky jewelry is happening this weekend at Violette!

Bold stones and sunny colors pair back to all the seasonal options at Vive la femme.

These pieces are all $24, and only one of each is available, so stop in or call 773.235.7150 and let’s do the jewels.