vive la femme

Greeting Sparkly snowflake! No snow can hold us back from having an awesome winter weekend — we’ve got the best deals, steals, and style for Chicago’s plus size shoppers!

Already jonesing for spring fresh color palette and fun silhouettes? Look no further! A round of spring teasers has rolled in, all priced between $35 and $50 in junior plus sizes.

A girly sparkly cardigan is the perfect antidote to winter woes, and this ruffle-front “2-in-1″ top is a perfect go-to for work-to-weekend options.

And we have no gripes about stripes when it comes to this fun cowl-necked pullover in a soft sweater material.

We LOVE debuting new lines at vive la femme and this label is no exception! Welcome to Perch, a cheap-n-chic range priced at $50 with a look that is dreamy, delightful, and darling!

Rich cream, soft browns, and girly lace abound to create a whimsical story perfect for going back to denim or over dresses.

The sizing range is 12-18, so junior plus gals will thrill to this affordable and adorable spring style story! But wait, there’s more!

Please join vive la femme, violette, Gigi Hill bags, and Kriss Abigail Photography for a Purses & Portraits Party on Thursday, January 26th from 6p to 9p at both shops.

Please join your fellow compatriots of style and shopping for a Winter Chic Shopping and Style Soiree!

Shop both stores for major markdowns! Nab three items for $99 at vive la femme or enjoy a Buy One Get One For $5 at violette.

Purse fiends and handbag lovers will swoon over Gigi Hill’s statement pieces. Check out the latest looks in timeless silhouettes such as totes and clutches from this fresh and fierce line of purses! http://www.gigihillbags.com/tonivanschoyck

Immortalize your visage with Kriss Abigail Photography! $25 gets you a five-minute mini-session for one look with local glamour photographer Kriss Abigail.

Come made up and dressed in your favorite retro-garb or let vive la femme dress you and strike your most seductive pose! Participants will receive one digital image — perfect for Valentine’s Day! http://kriss-abigail.smugmug.com/

Friends and family are of course welcome! RSVP s’il vous plait at vivelafemme@hotmail.com or call 773.235.7150

It’s cozy-up time coupled with holiday glam, and both vive la femme and violette have got just what the doctor ordered…a dose of darling and lots of Vitamin C–for CUTE!!!

A veritable cornucopia for all size calves await boot seekers at Violette! Gals with full calves and ankles will LURVE the ankle-boots while dames with more an average leg will thrill to the burgundy knee-high style and casual mukluks!

As usual, this entire range is priced at $59 and handpicked to be supercomfortable.

Larger sizes always sell first, so 9s, 10s, and 11s are encouraged to stroll or strut here ASAP for the boot harvest!

It’s time for a fusillade of festive frocks for chicks who rock! Celebrate the season at vive la femme with darling dresses in rich colors and feminine details, all in sizes 12 and up.

Although we will always love the LBD, we’re especially thrilled about all the shimmering teals and warm plums that abound this season for party dresses.

Ruffles and lace always perfect for holiday attire, and can go right into an NYE bash with a change of footwear and accessories.

Not one but TWO tunics rolled in this week! A trendy tile pattern of caramel and turquoise and cream make this piece a perfect foil for denim, while this sleek sweater tunic goes back to any slim black pant or legging for a fresh seasonal ensemble.

Attention all Holiday Shoppers! vive la femme is pleased to announce our month-long promotion, Darling December Dollars!

Spend $75 or more at vive la femme and earn additional dollars to spend throughout the month of January at both shops. Be sure to nab your DDD customer card at the vive la femme cashwrap, or feel free to call/email for more information.

Also, please be aware that in both January and February both vive la femme and violette WILL BE CLOSED on Mondays and Tuesdays. We will gladly make appointments for private shopping sessions during those days, so be sure to set those up ASAP.

Shoes, shoes…and SHOES! Who needs Black Friday or Cyber Monday when violette is having our first ever Becoming Plum promotion?

Juicy deals and sweet steals abound at violette starting today and going through the rest of the month:

- Buy one of anything at full price, get another full-price item at 30% off or sale shoe for $5

- Buy two of anything at full price, get another full-price item at 50% off or a sale shoe for free

- Buy three of anything at full price, get a free purse, brooch, or scarf!

Now is a great time to stock up on hostess gifts, stocking stuffers, or just a lil something for yourself!

With jewelry prices between $12 and $26 and footwear prices between $29-$59, violette is your one-stop shop for all things cheap-n-cheerful.

Gals who wear size 7-9 are definitely encouraged to take advantage of our current inventory of boots, booties, pumps, and flats; anyone who wears a size US12/ UK44 should also come in to take advantage of our $59 liquidation sale happening now.

violette is open throughout the rest of year for private shoe shopping parties as well!

Bring a girl gaggle for exclusive afterhours shopping, storewide discounts, and all appropriate libations. Partnerships with non-profits or women’s organizations are always welcome!

Enlighten your holiday wardrobe with Zen Knits! One of vive la femme’s cornerstone labels, ZK is a customer favorite due to its deliciously comfortable fabric, curve-friendly cuts, and consistently stylish silhouettes.

Waist-nipping babydolls with sparkly detail is a go-to for a causal holiday get together, and a simple black tie-back dress can go from professional to party lickety split.

A raspberry tank and gray shrug are perfect carry-on pieces to pop any back skirt or dressy denim.

Top! In the name of love, vive la femme’s unpacking a slew of new blouses and pullovers just in time for all your seasonal events and holiday travels.

Rich colors such as purple and cranberry add warmth to any basic bottom or denim; a black dressy blouse revives any black pant or skirt for an easy ensemble; and a sassy sweater slips over a range of tanks and tees for a pop of cozy comfort.

Holiday hours! vive la femme and violette are open until 7p on Tuesday and from 11a to 3p on Wednesday. Enjoy your Thursday, and we will see you at 11a on Friday for normal business hours the rest of the weekend.

The weather is looking mild and lovely, the leaves are a riotous cornucopia of color, and vive la femme’s progressive sale rolls on through the weekend!

Now is the chance to nab storewide steals and deals galore with your first item starting at 10% off, your next item at 20% off, your third item at 30%, all the way to 90%! Stock up on fall essentials and holiday finery for a song.

Want more scintillating sales talk? Call me at 773.772.7429 and let’s whisper sweet sales nothings in each others pretty little ear.

What could be better on a crisp fall day than cuddle-worthy sweaters with a dose of seasonal sass! Soft to the touch and cozy on curves, these $50 pieces go right back to dark denim for a darling weekend look perfect with slouchy boots from Violette, of course!

Holiday events beckoning? Don’t wanna wear a dress, or need some pieces that travel in a carry on like a dream? Then join the Sparkle Plum Fairy and Moody Blue Brigade!

Comfortable overlays go back to premium tank tops for a festive look that is both casual and curvetastic. Paired with dark denim or simple black trousers these “twinsets” offer lots of seasonal style mileage with a simple change of jewelry and footwear.

Gray fall days day got your down? Well, I call a YAY DAY!!! Check out these brand spanking new pieces at vive la femme in gorgeous, glamorous gray!

This tunic dress with the keyhole neckline and filmy material could not be any sweeter, and this work-chic pullover with a banded bottom goes right back to any structured trouser or dark denim. Who likes gray days? No one…so come to vive la femme and let’s make it a YAY DAY!

………aaaaaaaaand to wrap it all up for the latest edition of “What’s new at vive la femme”, may I present the charming alchemy of “Disco, Ruffles, and Polka Dots”.

Sleek and chic, this new black dress is worthy of coming on down to 54; who can resist cream ruffles against gothically romantic black; and heavens-to-Betsy it’s POLKA DOTS on a sweater tunic!

Wanna join the Disco/Ruffles/Polka Dot Party?

See you at vive la femme!