vive la femme

May I entice you to visit Chicago’s curvy corner this weekend? How about a SALE!

Any purchase made at vive la femme between the 13th and 15th earns you a Passport to violette where you will enjoy 40% off shoes or $29 boots ($29 DOLLAR BOOTS!) with any full-price shoe or accessory purchase. That’s some good shopping. And no jetlag!

violette just unpacked a slew of new silk blend scarves for $16 and geode-inspired jewelry in bright and happy spring colors for $24.

Boots are plentiful especially in sizes 7-9, as are sandals and ballet flats in a range of sizes including 10s and 11s.

Questions, comments, rants, raves? Call me at 773.235.7150 or email me back.

New stylish spring suiting has arrived at Vive la femme! Crisp silhouettes, combat-style detailing, and lush detailing translate to a versatile story that can go from work to weekend effortlessly.

These pieces would be perfect for a second interview/ casual workplace/ networking event as a “soft suiting” option, and can definitely be finessed with tees, tanks, and denim for a more relaxed look.

Made in America and sourced from a woman-owned company, these pieces are doing really well on taller gals with fuller chests and booties.

Comfy crinkle is calling at vive la femme! We’ve just unpacked this American-made and locally represented boutique-favorite, and this whole black/gray/stripe story could not be cuter.

Lightweight “crinkle” material feels like pajamas, travels like a dream, and offers major mileage with versatile styling options.

Tanks, layering tees, tunic, jackets, and scarves all combine with pops of red for total crinkle cuteness!

The second color story is full of marmalade oranges and happy greens which combine with Comfy crinkle for a whimsical pop of trendy spring shades!

Fine stripes and layering pieces add depth and polish to these amazingly comfortable and street chic pieces.

Paired back with khaki or denim, this whole color story lifts off with major smile and style mileage!

Blue tanks in cornflower and royal matched with fun crinkle scarves add more eyecatching and adorable flair.

Yay, Zen Knits is at Vive la femme! We love everything about Zen Knits. It’s SOOO comfortable, the colors are bold and rich and the cut of the clothes is just a dream for curves.

The two dresses are new to vive; one is a classic tieback in ultrachic stripes, the other a sassy ombre/polka dolt pattern.

Tops and trousers mix and match in shades of deep turquoise and sparking sapphire that goes back to the trendy tangerine dreams dominating the color palette for spring.

We also have basic tanks and insta-sleeve shrugs in black and sapphire blue.

Sorry gals, no holds, but call or email for more information on available sizing!

Hey violette vixens! It’s a THESE BOOTS WERE MADE FOR SELLIN’ SALE!

All Pierre Dumas, Gomax, and Bumper boots at violette are now $39 down from $59. If you buy a full-price item, the price goes down to $29!

Stock up on lace-ups, walking boots, fashion boots, booties, cowgrrrls, and combats!

Want to buy that pair over the phone or over email? Call or email and let’s talk boot — 773.235.7150 or veryviolette@hotmail.com

Starting in April, vive la femme is once again open seven days a week, and violette is open six days a week.

We are booking private shopping events and birthday parties are both shops. Fashion and footwear, curves and cupcakes!

Our private parties are a blast and a super easy way to shop with your friends in a size-positive atmosphere. Call or email for available bookings!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!  To celebrate 10 Years of award-winning full-figured fashion at vive la femme, please join us Thursday, April 26 from 6p to 8p for a “Sophisticated Style Soiree”! Sponsored by Kiyonna and hosted by Chicago’s Plus-Size Fashion Blogger Amber from www.stylepluscurves.com.

Kiyonna’s classic and classy designs have been a curvaceous cornerstone of vive la femme’s signature look literally since the day vive la femme opened! Shape-showcasing silhouettes and timelessly trendy details translate into street-chic clothes with a ladylike twist.

Come to vive la femme and indulge in sophisticated seasonal style with the freshest spring and summer looks from Kiyonna’s latest collections!

Light refreshments will be served at vive la femme’s sister store, violette, where shoppers of all sizes can find cheap-n-cheerful footwear and accessories.

Family and friends are of course welcome!

Get ready to get dressed and get happy at vive la femme and violette this weekend!

Pop colors and ladylike details are always en vouge at Vive la femme! A maxi-dress in a sparkly aqua pairs back with a happy shot of sunshine yellow; a ballet wrap in deep teal goes back to shape-showcasing jeans; and a vintage-inspired fit-and-flare dress in gray with black polka dots is just too cute.

Flirty skirts add sass and class to any urbane wardrobe! This fleur-print skirt by Amanda of Redskew is just a shot of spring sunshine in smiley yellow matched with juicy magenta, and this long and uber-soft swish skirt with girly button detailing in dusty mocha pairs back to other antiqued tones for a bodaciously boho ensemble.

MOAR DRESSES? Sure, why not?! Gray and yellow are impeccably street-chic and this flowy babydoll paired with darkwash straight leg jeans makes for such a fun and funky look. Finally… OH MY GOD. POLKA DOTS. CHIFFON. A BOW. OH MY GOD. OH. MY. GOD.

Finally, gold hoops festooned with jewel toned stones, vintage timepieces, and floral motifs abound in Violette’s latest cheap-n-cheerful accessory delivery! All jewelry is handpicked to be versatile and fabulous, and at $24 they are perfect companions to vive la femme’s seasonal looks.

All pieces are singular, so if you see something you like, let me know, and definitely stop in to see the full range of earrings, rings, bracelets, and necklaces.

vive la femme’s 10TH ANNIVERSARY season has officially launched! Keep an eye out for announcements about an upcoming event with Kiyonna and local plus-size fashion blog www.stylepluscurves.com, as well exciting details for another Chic Swaps shindig!

We are all sorts of fabulous at vive la femme this week! Behold the fashion bounty that awaits you… 

Just in and newly unpacked, out first Comfy shipment of the year! Buttery soft modal meets street chic silhouettes with pops of stripes and color for a garden of gorgeous seasonal ensembles!

Tunics pair back to the slim skirt for a sleek and sophisticated outfit, and the vests and tank dresses are perfect to personalize with all sorts of shoes and accessories.

Slip into something more…Comfy!

I feel springy, oh so springy! Soft colors, lightweight fabrics, and peppy florals combine for a fresh and fun shipment perfect for a casual wardrobe!

We’ve paired these sherbet-bright chiffon skirts with structured tops in complimentary shades for a supercute nod to the current “bright” trends, which could not be more adorable.

The floaty floral tops are doing awesome on gals with full busts and torsos, and the other lightweight layering pieces are great on gals with smaller chests and waists.

Something for everyone! This whole cheap-n-cheerful story is around $50 and runs on a bit of wacky grade. Email or call with any questions about size and fit!

Lounge wear, workout wear, and yoga wear has just arrived right in time for spring vacations and road trips, and we are luvvin the curve-friendly fit and pajama-soft feel of these mix-and-match separates in classic neutral and on-trend brights.

Tees, toppers, pants, and skirts combine for fresh ans fun ensembles perfect for weekend unwinding, any sort of travel, yoga or pilates, or just plain lounging. 

Made by our Patricia Kerr of www.bigyogaonline.com, these sweet separates are ready for all sorts of stylish adventures — just add fun!

Frock-N-Roll Please join vive la femme on March 22nd between 6p and 9p to celebrate our signature silhouette — THE DRESS!

To kickoff a series of 10th anniversary events, vive la femme is pleased to announce FROCK-N-ROLL, the official debut of the spring dress season.

Flirty florals, vintage-inspired cuts, and curve-friendly fabrics are all hallmarks of this season’s dress story. violette, vive la femme’s sister shoe store, will also debut spring sandals as well.

Located at 2031 N Damen, violette is an oasis of cheap-n-cheerful footwear and accessories perfect for both vive la femme’s customers, as well as street-chic shoppers of any body type.

Sized between 7-11 and priced at just $59 or under, violette’s seasonal shoe offerings will perfectly match vive la femme’s dress-crazy spring styles.

Attendees of FROCK-N-ROLL are encouraged to wear their favorite frock from vive la femme to commemorate the occasion. All new deliveries at both shops will be 20% off, and light refreshments will be served.

Friends and family are of course welcome! Please rsvp to 773.235.7150, or email vivelafemme@hotmail.com.