vive la femme

the looks

Aren’t these outfits smashing?! With so many fabulous clothes to choose from, ensembles like these are always available at vive la femme. We’ve put together a classy range of darling dresses, sassy suiting, and sleek separates for the confidently curvaceous customer that can easily translate from work to weekend, boardroom to brunch, and professional to play. Please note that all of the pieces are $175 or under! Affordable and adorable!

iAmore mesh print blouse $75 Alpaca ruana wrap $125 NYDJ trouser jeans $135	ComfyUSA dress $125 ComfyUSA two-pocket jacket $165 ComfyUSA scarf $25

igigi black cocktail dress $150	Neyelle all-weather anorak $165 Karen Kane mint green blouse $100 GT Jeans $50

ComfyUSA crinkle underlay $65 ComfyUSA knotfront jacket $100 ComfyUSA chevron stripe skirt $100 Ruffled-edge alpaca ruana $125	bandlu Marisol dress $65 Toto shruggie $35

Kiyonna Bellini wrap $65 Monsherry ruffle sundress $50	Redskew handmade skirt $65 Karen kane white lacetrimmed tank $75 Kiyonna Bellini wrap $65

Zen Knits tank $40 Fashion Overdose skirt $65	Kiyonna ruched front dress $125 Zen Knits tank $40 Nicelena earrings $16

Karen Kane cotton blouse $100 ZCavaricci pintuck trouser jeans $75	Kiyonna wrap blouse $50 Kiyonna work trousers $100 Zen Knits underlay tank $40 Nicelena earrings $16

Zen Knits sundress $75 Zen Knits ruffle shrug $65	Classic kimono blouse Gayla Bentley $125 Dark denim handmade skirt Redskew $75

Woolblend peacoat, Komitor $150 Pink & brown pop top, Sweet Pea $100 Chocolate corduroy trousers, CenneV $125	Pour Vous alpaca wrap $125 Sweet Truth tank $65 ZCav jeans $75 Shoes by Kathryn Kerrigan

Black & white leopard print cardigan, Karen Kane $125 Black dressy trousers, Kiyonna $125	Black lace party frock, Olivia Harper $175

Igigi fauxwrap dress $150 Missphit tiger print jacket $65	Diane Kennedy top $100 Diane Kennedy skirt $150

London Times dress $100 Shoes by Kathryn Kerrigan	Topper coat ECI $135 trouser jean ECI $100

Missphit bubble trench $75 bandlu top $35 Sweet Truth tank $65 Zcav jeans $75	London Times print dress $100 Trentacosta brushed sateen jacket $125

Karen Kane blousson top $75 Redskew ‘bustle’ skirt $100	Olivia Harper Milly dress $150

Kiyonna Luca dress $165

We’d like to introduce…Chic Swaps!

Well, Chicago-based plus-size fashion bloggers, Amber
of Style Plus Curves and Jaye of Curvatude, have partnered with vive la femme clothing boutique and violette shoe salon to create a brand new take on the traditional clothing swap. We'd like to introduce…Chic Swaps!

Crowded free-for-all clothing swaps are usually not…well…chic.

At a Chic Swap event, you'll be able to leisurely peruse a hand-picked selection of swap items, try on the promising pieces, and choose up to 5 to take home with you.

Our events are invite-only (Get on the Invite List!) and are curated by size (currently sizes 12-28, or the equivalent 0X to 4X).

Each event is built around a clothing theme and all swap items will relate to the theme. Also, all potential swap clothes are previewed and selected for style, size, and quality prior to the event.

There will be tasty treats and beverages, and all guests will receive a 20% discount at vive le femme boutique and violette shoe salon during the swap. Oh…and did I mention the goody bag?

Mix and mingle with other full-figured fashionistas, shop the swap while getting pampered, and leave with new-to-you clothing items and several new friends!

Excited yet? Vibrating with anticipation? Wiggling and giggling with delirious glee? Us too! So, without further ado...

Our first event in the 2012 Chic Swaps series is a Sweater Swap on February 19, 2012 at violette shoe salon, located in the heart of Bucktown. Get ready to swap cuddly cardigans and sassy shrugs!

These are invite-only events, tickets are $15, and admission is limited by clothing size.

Visit www.chicswaps.com to add your name to the invite list today. Once you have signed up for the invite list, you will receive an official invitation with specifics about sizing, clothing drop-off, and event attendance.

To ensure a great group of swappers, this event will be capped at 30 participants so be sure to RSVP ASAP! Questions, comments, rants, raves? Send 'em to chicswaps@gmail.comor call violette at 773.235.7150.

Offering the latest looks, trends, and clothing exclusively in plus sizes 12-24 for Chicago’s stylish women of size.

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We’d like to introduce…Chic Swaps!

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