vive la femme

Enjoy yourself at vive la femme and violette this long holiday weekend with a slew of fresh new deliveries perfect for transitional weather and beyond! Please note we are open all weekend from 11a to 5p on Saturday and Sunday, and Monday’s hours are from 11a to 3p.

Dresses dresses dress are yesses yesses yesses! Our latest dress looks revel in womanly shape and ladylike silhouettes.

This mocha pullover style is the perfect nod to the bitchin’ seventies trend right now, and this marvelously mod fur-trimmed black sheath works for gals who love the retro look.

Nabbed the second interview or something for an upcoming presentation or conference? This silk shirtdress in jewel tones means major business without sacrificing one iota of ladylike loveliness.

Low voices and the clink of cocktail glasses in your fabulous future? Nab this timelessly chic black lace number for any upcoming after-six event or semi-formal soiree, and may I have a martini, please.

Finally, this sweetheart neckline and glorious hue translate into one of our prettiest pieces that can be work almost year round with a switcheroo of accessories.

Cooler weather is right around the corner and lightweight layers are an easy way to move toward winter. Don’t count out fresh color this fall, as brights have been dominating the pages of all the fashion rags.

This lightweight raspberry vneck tee pairs nicely with a tank for a bit more coverage or for an on-trend colorblock look.

We love this black swing sweater, as it is festooned with pockets (PARTY POCKETS! on a SWEATER!) and goes right back to jeans for a fabulous fall ensemble that is both chic and practical (the best combination ever).

Need a jacket upgrade without breaking the back? These $50 jackets/hoodies are gonna be your best friend this fall. Choose from a form-fitting peacoat cut or this adorable buttondown hoodie with a fun belt!

Finally, this stripey overlay at $35 could not be any cuter, and the fabric is supersoft to boot.

Will the fabulously frugal please pay attention! As participants in Wicker Park and Bucktown’s Last Call Sidewalk Sale, we are offering major markdowns this weekend at both stores, including the continuation of vive la femme’s storewide progressive sale.

Snap up Comfy, Zen Knits, Kiyonna, Igigi, and all of our other signature labels at guilt-free discounts!

violette is getting in on the action with a can’t miss $12 shoe sale! All summer sale flats, flats, espadrilles, and heels are $12 with the purchase of ANY fullprice item, which includes $24 jewelry or $29 shoes!

Want more hot markdown information, check a size, or purchase something over the phone? Give us a call and let us illuminate you as to all the deals and steals. Email works nicely too!

Shipments are still rolling at both stores, and vive la femme freshest range is a lovely story of early fall goodness — AND is included in our progressive sale!

Gals who are headed to their second job interview or work in a creative office will love this pullover gray/cream/pink silk dress in an oh-so-trendy seventies style.

With cooler nights rolling in, this tank and capelet couple is the ultimate in autumnal adorableness! The topper, nicely priced at $65, can be worn as either a jacket or a blazer substitute, and the tank is nicely bra-friendly with a darling pattern on the back (as modeled here by me and my bootie).

Who loves polka dots and lace and navy? This girl does, and this semisheer belted tank is all those things and more!

Your swashbuckling fantasies will all come true in this gorgeous and girl cream belted blouse, paired here with jeggings some BADASS knee-high boots with hardware on the pulltab (please note I have average calves).

Boots boots boots! Yeah, I like all that ladylike and girly stuff. Makeup, dresses, kitten heels? Yes please! Nevertheless, every now and then a girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do, and that may involve total asskicking.

May I suggest these brutally chic ankle boots newly at violette if boom-lowering footwear is needed? Sizes 7-11, doing AWESOME on a thicker ankle and wider feet, $59, not for the soft-spoken.

Want more? violette just unpacked another $59 BADASS pair of fall boots with…get this…a THUNDERBIRD on the side. Like, a BITCHIN’ thunderbird. Seriously, this bird relief is like Pink Lady worthy, like tough chick oh hell yes Rizzo-chic. And there are worse things you could do then come in and check ‘em out.

Finally, our accessory options are proliferating rapidly with this wonderful scarf shipment! Amanda and I sourced these recently and we are very impressed with the color, quality, and feel of the fabric, and we also have some darling polka dot options as well as smashing peacock pattern.

They are all irresistibly priced at $16, so feel free to stock up for the change of season! Want some pointers how to wear a scarf? Just ask!

How I loathe to be the bearer of bad news…oof, fall is gonna sneak up on us lickety split! Never fear, the team at vive la femme always has a few tricks up our (gorgeous and new) sweater sleeve just for you.

Just in, flattering and feminine wraps and overlays perfect for end-of-season layering.

This teal blue color is fresh and warm, and while the sleek gray add a polished layer of professionalism. Can’t you just see these on a long plane flight or in an icy-cold movie theatre? I’ve paired them back with a pop tank and BRAND NEW dark denim trouser jeans from NYDJ for total street chic appeal.

These cropped wrap sweaters in foxy and fun shades add major style mileage to any basic bottom, including black pants or a denim skirt. I love the magenta, how cute is it with the yellow underlay and leopard print flats?!

Jewel tones such as these work well on all shades of skin and are super fun to accessorize!

Speaking of accessories, a few fun flats from violette top off the look with urbane panache, and at $29, won’t break the bank — or your feet!

We know you like it on top, so check out this sophisticated semi-sheer mesh pullover in muted tons of blue, caramel, and black. Classy and sassy, this piece is super low-maintenance and is delightfully wrinkle free! I love when that happens.

Got a fun night out or road trip coming up? Need something super comfy and cute? This “owly” top could not be any more adorable…it has a bookish bespectacled owl on it, and it says “Smart Date” on it! All you smartypants better get over here and nab this ASAP.

And, as usual…we got dresses, yes we do! We got dresses, just for you!

This babydoll-swing skirt number in a moody and mysterious print would be just perfect for a second interview or dinner date, and truly feels like pajamas. Nothing wrong with that!

These tank dresses in black and gray have become cornerstones of the vive la femme summer shopper’s wardrobe, and can go right into fall with leggings and a jean jacket! (That’s how I am gonna wear mine, anyway.)

Finally, this navy buttondown shirtdress with pockets is AWESOME. It is awesome. It is AWESOME!

Things are really cooking at vive la femme and violette this weekend!

First things first…both shops are on sale all this weekend for the Wicker Park and Bucktown Sidewalk Sale…so we’re prepping BOTH shops today for Saturday and Sunday’s major markdowns, dirty deals and serious steals…

BUT if you come in tonight or tomorrow you can have first dibs on clothes and footwear at “please take me home prices!” violette will have a “3 for $59″ rack where you can have any three pairs for only $59, and vive’s sale section is progressively marked down starting at 40% off, then going to 50%, then to 60%, etc!

CASH PREFERRED for all transactions, please expect a $5 surcharge for all debit and credit cards. Call or email for more information!

Speaking of violette, have you stopped by our newest member of the vive la femme family?

violette is full of nicely priced footwear between 7-12 chosen for specifically for their wonderful comfort and eyecatching style!

Sandals, wedges, flats, and kitten heels abound from $29 to $99. We also have a fall preview of cowgirl boots for $59 and menswear-inspired lace-ups for just $29 here as well!

Need a fun lightweight scarf or a kicky new purse? violette’s accessories are all handpicked to reflect a street chic vibe perfect for gals on the go, and for only $12-$36, definitely easy on the wallet as well.

Got a request or need a specific size or style of shoe? Let us know and we will rustle up a whole trousseau just for you.

And please stick around for another introduction…our newest line, valentine! valentine is created by the vive la femme staff to accommodate you, our curvy customer!

This debut babydoll in midnight blue and black is only $65, has ruched sleeves and can go year round with a quick change of footwear and layering pieces.

This is PERFECT for gals with a smaller bust and larger hips! We have a limited amount of this design, so definitely let us know if you are interested in this style.

Want more dresses? Okay! Check out this beach-chic maxi in rich amethyst or a sunny tropical print in yellow and gray. Perfect with either stacked heels (Amanda, you go girl) or Grecian-inspired flats, this is a seasonal piece in a timelessly on-trend silhouette.

Finally, this zipper-festooned pullover is all sorts of darling in these whimsical colorblocking combinations. Fresh and fun, this piece is a great go-to for upcoming fests and other outdoor soirees!