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.

Black and blue and Karen Kane All Over! Our most recent Karen Kane shipment has arrived, including these foxy dresses as well as jeggings and 2 styles of black work trousers; a full palazzo pant and a straight leg pull on pant.

The black faux wrap dress is great for work, and the blue maxi (also available in black), and the classic KK silhouette print dress are sure to become staples in your spring/summer wardrobe

Classic black with ladylike details are always in style. This gorgeous grecian cut dress with lace straps and back yoke is perfect for weddings and fancy date nights.

And the bold floral print sheath, flattering on a range of body types, is just right for a day-to-night look.

The newest print from Redskew features a bold floral in magenta and yellow.

Hot Tops! Cheap and chic tops from Perch and Freeway feature ladylike details- florals, ruffles and lace in all the right places.

These pieces, ranging from $35-50, are great go-tos for all your weekend affairs.

You’re Invited! 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!

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!