vive la femme

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.

The sun is shining, the pleasures of spring are blossoming, and vive la femme’s got new clothes to take advantage of the new season! Come and take a tour of our freshest styles…

Oh, joy! It’s wedding season! vive la femme’s got plenty of frocks and outfits perfect for casual weddings, showers, brunches, and travel.

This adorable dresses popped with a cardigan is perfect for an afternoon ceremony or cocktail reception, and this top-and-trouser ensemble packs like a dream and can go from a brunch to bachelorette bash.

Off to the chapel!

Welcome to my world, Planet Dress. It’s lovely this time of year!

Comfortable fabric, girly details, and ladylike hemlines are part of the lovely landscape? Come take a tour of this adorable orb at vive la femme!

This gray number is soft and smokey, and who can resist lace and ruffles?

Florals, sheaths, sleeves, colorblocking… it’s all good! Non-wrinkle, timelessly chic silhouettes, and fun details add immeasurably to the awesomeness of these dresses.

Our tour of Planet Dress is nowhere near finished! These classic wraps are a fabulous option for your cubicle-to-cocktail attire.

A vibrant print or color in a classic silhouette, these designs accentuate the waist and draw attention upward to your décolletage.

Whoo-hoo color! How can you resist the lure of bright and bodacious hues full of voluptuous vigor?

These tunic dresses in glorious spring shades are too cute with any floral or stripey accessory, and this rad combination of a purple overlay and super trendy colored denim in curvaceously kissable red is just too cute.

I will spare you no details…it’s time get graphic! Trendy silhouettes meet spunky shapes and prints for a colorful fusillade of wonderfully whimsical colors and droll dimension.

Tumbling owls, color clusters, and geometrical patterns are all sorts of cute for maximum seasonal sass!

It’s a banner week as we head into spring’s major shipment month! Clothes and shoes are here and we are ready to dress and finesse you for all your seasonal activities and adventures!

Pop paisley pieces and pretty pink pullovers are perfectly proper! A rich paisley story in a classic babydoll dress and tieback dress are flawless “throw-and-go” options for gals who travel or have busy mornings, without sacrificing one iota of style!

This soft and sweet heathered pink henley layers over all sorts of fun tanks for a weekend-chic look that is just darling with denim.

This just in: Amanda Johanson is adorable in vive la femme’s latest spring shipment of stripes and ruffles. The stripey dress is popped with a foxy red belt, and the precious cardigans can be worn open or closed for maximum girly appeal.

To repeat: Amanda is adorable!

Flats and floral, what could be cuter?! The rounded toe and soft rubber sole mean a comfy fit and good city street traction. $29 and currently in sizes 7-11, wha-whoo!

Mary janes, florals, AND flats?! Helloooooo chic and sweet! Pair these $29 goodies with swingy dresses and flippy skirts, or a bootcut jeans/swish pant. These are AWESOME for wider feet, yep yep.

These $39 ankle strap sandals in black and gray and cutout slingbacks in black and wine are so cute and kicky with a vintage twist of urbane glamour! The pyramid heel is really fierce and actually extremely comfortable.

Sorry gals, NO HOLDS on anything new. If you would like to purchase any of these items over the phone, give us a call at either shop. 

Spring hours are kicking back in and both shops will now be open Tuesday-Sunday. Shopping appointments at either store are available on Monday, and private style soirees are always welcome! Call or email for more information about store hours or shopping events.

As promised, new spring shipments have arrived at vive la femme! Come to the Curvy Campus on Damen and Dickens this weekend and enjoy style for miles with a twist of passion for fashion!

We’re on top of the world with this new top story! Rich teals, foxy purples, happy turquoises, and gracious greens are all versatile colors and perfect for a transitional wardrobe.

Need a lil more coverage? All of these look awesome with a *pop* tank, and my goodness how about some sparkle from Violette as well?

Let’s get smiley and sunshiney with a sprinkling of happy dots! These semi-sheer butterfly sleeve blouses are great for any sort of splashy soiree — Vegas, anyone?

Plus they fold up to the size of a Kleenex, so throw them in your carry-on…and carry on!

Shades of gray…we LURVE gray at vive la femme and these recent dress shipments tap into this chic color story.

Wrap dresses are always awesome and this sleek pattern is sharp and sweet. A bandeau-type bustline meets an on-trend maxi hemline for a comfortable and curve-friendly frock option, and the gray shrug finished the look for maximum polish.

Be(e) lady(bug)-like in polka dots, stripes, and lace, all at Vive la femme! Adorable details, shape-showcasing silhouettes, and comfortable fabrics make this cheap-n-cheerful story a perfect pop to a new spring wardrobe.

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 vivelafemme@hotmail.com.