vive la femme

We’ve got our on fireworks happening here at vive la femme!  Stop by to celebrate the liberation of your own personal style with five new shipments!

Just in from Kiyonna, their pintuck vneck babydoll dress in black and red!  Perfect for the busty ladies among us, this dress can be worn to work with *pop* tank top and maryjanes, or on the weekends with foxy jewelry and bitchin’ heels.  Comfortable and packable, this dress is a clean canvas for many occasions!

Back from Olivia Harper, more babydolls in periwinkle or black with the front slash detailing!  These frocks work well on petites and hourglass shapes.  Super chic and very unique, our darling staffer Hannah took one and wore in with legging and sandals, and we’ve also seen it work wonderfully for outdoor weddings and business travelers.�

Got sundress?  Check out the new ruched-top tube maxi dresses from our awesome junior LA label in awesome patterns and colorways of white/floral, cream/brown/turquoise and purple/orange.  Amanda just snagged one and is popping it with a Kiyonna summer cardigan in berry, and I tried the purple/orange one with a tangerine topper and LOVE-DED IT.�

Also, just in from killer LA label Mai Tai, a sweet floral sundress PERFECT for those with small chests and womanly hips.  As usual, you know who you are!  Colorways are teal/tangerine and yellow/purple, and the straps are adorned with a funky wooden bead.  Adorable!

Finally, we have a MAJOR shipment from Missphit, including a reorder on the floaty lavender or black swing blouse in summer silk, and two new darling blouses — one a button-down gingham in black/white or red/white, the other a ruffle front button in deep turquoise or sleek black.  So cute for picnics and BBQs!

Holiday hours!  We are open Friday 11a to 7p, Saturday 11a to 3p, and Sunday 11a to 5p.  Stop by and enjoy the best of vive la femme’s summer style this holiday weekend!

Calling all junior plus shoppers!  We’ve unpacked a great Mai Tai shipment perfect for the sultry weather!

Check out the flutter sleeve ruched-waist tops in dusty navy and deep mocha for a sophisticated look that goes back to all the on-trend metallic shoes and accessories.  Soft and breezy, this top is great for people who enjoy a little more sleeve coverage or who have narrow waists and full hips.  Paired it with any denim bottom for an effortlessly Continental summer look!

We also have a new sundress with a va-va-voom sweetheart neckline and pretty flutter sleeves in deep azure blue and sleek black.  Very structured in the waist with a flirty hemline, this dress packs like a dream and can transition from daytime to evening with a quick change of shoes and purses. 

Both pieces are only $35 and are already selling fast, so hurry in if you wear between sizes twelve and eighteen!

We are still packed with lots of NYJD styles, lightweight summer sweaters from new label Real and True (which are running full, up to a size 28) and plenty of Karen Kane for gals looking to augment their summer work wardrobes. 

On the docket — shipments from bandlu, Kiyonna, and Missphit are all scheduled to come in next week.  Yay!

Greetings, glamazons! The weather is about the get warm and wonderful…and vive la femme is jam packed with jawdropping summer style!

Just in from Cennev, lots of new lightweight cropped sweaters and summer shruggies perfect for laying over sundresses and tank tops! Check out the awesome “circle sweater” that ruches up to your waist OR neckline for maximum versatility, or slip into the heather gray front tie sweater with the tone-on-tone ribbon detailing for lots of professional polish! We also have their classic button down sweater that slips into any purse or handbag for a little extra coverage in air conditioned movie theatres or restaurants.

Dresses from igigi are always bestsellers for vive la femme, so hurry to check out the boatneck sheath in hot pink, the chiffon wrap in oceanic shades of turquoise and teal, and the foxy wrap in geometric shades of green. Always chic and amazingly comfortable, igigi’s dresses are designed for the glamorous gal on the go.

Karen Kane’s summer work wear is in and looking good! My fave, the ruffle front dolman sleeve sweater in dusty rose and sleek black, is a flawless topper to any tank/pant combo for the office, and their keyhole blouson top in muted rainbow swirls in a gorgeous statement piece with lots of style mileage for Fridays and beyond. A perpetual fave among women who are looking to build their professional wardrobe, Karen Kane has been a cornerstone label over the last few years at vive la femme.

Amanda from Redskew whipped up an awesome aline skirt in black/white that is a stunning power piece for women who love to wear black with a little extra oomph! Handmade with love at vive la femme, Redskew’s skirts are limited edition pieces that are sure to get your noticed, but were designed to wear with minimum fuss and maximum *pop*. Pair this newest one with any black tee and you are good to go!

Mark your calendars! Join us Thursday, June 25th from 7p to 10p for our summer Dinner Club event! Meet other professional women, make new contacts, and enjoy a special meal prepared by Eat Well Productions. The evening is $25 and takes place at a private residence in Lakeview. Call or email to RSVP! We are also working on a meditation session to increase body positivity, as well as a networking event with bodyworkers from a variety of disciplines and modalities. So yay!

Check it out curvy cuties!  Your favorite plus-size boutique just got a nod in the New York Times.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/18/fashion/18plus.html?hpw