vive la femme

Prints prints prints! Mesh mesh mesh! That’s the story with these just-delivered blouses in all sorts of delicious transitional colors. Perfect for travel because they do not wrinkle, these tops do well on busty gals who like the structure of a wrap top but need a little more wiggle room for their awesome curves!

KATHRYN KERRIGAN SHOES IN ALL SIZES! Yes, you read that right. Flower-footed friends will love the Last Call sidewalk sale at our new Kathryn Kerrigan Shoe Boutique, as we just unpacked a HUGE shipment of sale shoes in sizes 5-8! These are not sticking around for very long, so check them out while they are here. These kicks run from $19 to $59, and we PREFER CASH for these adorable shoes. We also have a handful more new sale shoes in sizes 40-41…so if you’ve got feet, we’ve got sale shoes for you! Call us at 773.235.7150 or stop by at 2031 N Damen this weekend.

Hey foxy rockers and bitchin’ kissers! We’ve got a handful of new and pretty things. Without further ado…

Weather like this is next to impossible to dress for, because one day it is sweltering and the next is moving rapidly toward fall! Beat the heat and shore up your early fall wardrobe with these grab-and-go dresses in green and purple. Perfect for sunshiney days in late summer, but also a colorful option for early fall with a layering tank and lightweight topper, this ultra-soft dresses have lots of transitional style mileage. This adorable pattern dress can also go the distance with flat sandals for the weekend, and then an underlay and structured shoes as we head toward September. Finally this little black and white number is all about late summer nightlife and memorable al fresco shindigs!

Amanda from Redskew whipped up some adorable skirt confections that are sure to add lots of professional appeal to a day wardrobe! Check out this chic-yet-neutral denim twill a-line skirt…what CAN’T you wear with this? Put together with a lightweight tee for weekend affairs, and a fitted jacket and clunky/girly shoes will work well for weekday warriors. Finally, this floral print skirt in deep red and purple translates effortlessly to an autumnal wardrobe with a longsleeve tee and black kicks. Yay Redskew! As usual, these are all limited edition so you likes ‘em, come get ‘em.

Like shoes? Got feet size 9 and up? Come visit our new Kathryn Kerrigan Shoe Boutique at 2031 N Damen and behold the footwear wonders for sasquatch peds! Here’s our newest shoe, Patti. She’s a black and white stunner sure to add drama and depth to any little black dress. Rawr! We got her in sizes 40-44, so call 773.235.7150 or email chicago@kathrynkerrigan.com should you want to meet her, and perhaps begin a fruitfully fashionable relationship.

Mark Your Calendars! Tiara, Vive La Femme, and Kathryn Kerrigan Shoe Boutique come together to Share The Love! They donate their time, energy, and passion into creating a fantastic workshop for you. You donate $20 at the door which goes directly to Girls Rock. The love is shared.

MAJOR SALE ANNOUNCEMENT! vive la femme is marking down all seasonal items on a progressive promotion…first item is 40% off, second item is 50% off, third item is 60% off, all the way down to 90%! We are making room for lots of new shipments and quite simply need more hangers! Tons of fabulous items are on the sale… rack and more are being added today. The sale continues until the end of the month, or it’s all gone…whichever comes first! Cash is preferred, please. Also, all summer sandals at our new Kathryn Kerrigan Shoe Boutique are 40% off, so gals who wear size 9 through 13 should be sure to swing by and snap up a few pairs!

vive la femme has flipped for fall and our latest shipments reflect the new season’s most stylish silhouettes, flattering colors, and girly detailing. It’s not a week at vive la femme unless a new dress shows up, and here she is! Check out this darling wrap dress in soft silverlight and flirty periwinkle. Cozy against curves and popped with a girly ruffle detailing, this versatile frock is an easy go-to for a late summer/early fall wardrobe. Pair with kitten heels and a clutch and smile like you mean it for maximum fashion impact!

We just unpacked a hella major Comfy shipment and we’re loving on it! Here’s Maggie is a slouchy layering jacket in their signature periwinkle and muted gray paired with a swing tank with a supacute butterfly print!

We also are layering this tie-front jacket with all sorts of pop tanks, as the soft dusty green and rich wineberry colors are nothing short of autumnal exuberance!

We also brought in a series of mix-and-match bottoms, as shown here with the new long tank and menswear-inspired pinstripe jacket.

Comfy is a true “woman’s” line and is cut both beautifully and generously. Our range for this shipment is L-3x — feel free to call or email with any questions about sizing!

Junior plus shoppers will love our latest arrivals from Missphit, a vive la femme favorite for gals size 12-16! This tunic-style sweater offers a delightfully retro-inspired cut in a gorgeous range of modern colors: soft lilac, dove gray, and antiques turquoise.

We also brought in this mod-licious black and white tank top that could not be any cuter for a soul/mod dance party, or wearing with oversized black sunglasses and pink lippy — very Mary Quant!

I broke my own rule about reorders and brought in this black and gray hoodie again, because it is awesome…that is all. Fashion factoid: a smart, structured topper jacket can easily go from denim to dresses and work to weekend for optimized style mileage!

vive la femme’s newest round of “fall preview” shipments feature this exact type of coat in city-chic cream and street-savvy black. Made from a midweight twill, these jackets add ladylike panache to any fall ensemble! Junior plus shoppers (sizes 12-16) are doing best in these foxy fitted pieces.

Mark Your Calendars! Tiara, Vive La Femme, and Kathryn Kerrigan Shoe Boutique come together to Share The Love! They donate their time, energy, and passion into creating a fantastic workshop for you. You donate $20 at the door which goes directly to Girls Rock. The love is shared. Styleocracy: Elect Yourself President of Your United Personal States of Style

When: Tuesday September 14th from 7 pm - 9 pm (cocktails after)

Where: Kathryn Kerrigan Shoe Boutique, 2031 N. Damen

Expect: Set your inner creative genius loose to express yourself authentically in who you are, what you do, and how you dress. Receive a $20 gift cheque to use at either vive la femme or Kathryn Kerrigan (Chicago location only).

Price: $20 donation at the door (cash or check) will go directly to Girls Rock!

RSVP: By emailing to vivelafemme@hotmail.com.

Contact: Stephanie Sack at vivelafemme@hotmail.com or Melissa Thornley at mthornley@tiaracoaching.com.

Heavens to Murgatroid! vive la femme has been inundated with a no less than three major shipments of wonderful and whimsical tops! Without further ado…

Out first round of late summer/fall preview Comfy has come in and it is just precious. Here’s Maggie in the tiered cardy, in a deep teal and lovely plum. Perfect with any basic layering piece, this versatile cardy has been going to jeans and skirts with effortless aplomb! Oh, and this slouchy vest is muted gray and heathered merlot is just delicious for a curve-friendly nod to menswear without sacrificing a womanly silhouette. Finally, this dual-layered longsleeve tee taps into an “intergalactic desert” vibe very much like what was worn in Star Wars on Tatooine. No, I am not kidding.

Gals looking to shore up their work wardrobe will love this crisp buttondown in both a power crimson and versatile ecru. Festooned with military-inspired “workshirt” detailing, this piece from NYDJ is amazing on gals with fuller bosoms, believe it or not! Pair it back with a denim skirt or dressy trousers for a sleek and sassy ensemble sure to be a go-to for professional polish! We also snagged a handful of day-oriented pieces from both Kiyonna and Karen Kane; highlights are this kelly green tee and ruffle-front sweater in dusty turquoise.

Finally, we just unpacked a romantic and dreamy ensemble of blouses and tops from Kische! These pieces are the ultimate in ladylike elegance with a vintage sheen. Here’s the softy silver hoodie paired with a periwinkle underlay for a fresh and feminine look that is both modern and classic. Check out this lace-trimmed pullover in violet for a nod to glorious color, and finally this rose beige swing top makes a sweet and sassy pop top for any pair of distressed jeans.

More Comfy is en route, as is a major shipment from Missphit! The new Kathryn Kerrigan shoe boutique is gearing up for fall with tons of boots, EXCLUSIVELY IN WIDE CALF WIDTHS! Currently, we have tons of great footwear in sizes 9 and up that is wonderful for late summer/early fall, so stop by and check us out at 2031 N Damen, or call us 772.235.7150!