Monday, July 21, 2008

Skirts and Sweets - You're Invited!

Here's the info - check out the full evite here

Host: vive la femme and Redskew
Location: vive la femme
2048 N Damen, Chicago, IL 60647 US
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When: Thursday, July 31, 5:00PM
Phone: 773.772.7429
vive la femme and Redskew invite you to our first ever Skirts and Sweets shopping soiree!

Currently exclusive to vive la femme, Redskew is the brainchild of one Amanda Johanson. Her simple handmade a-line skirts have been a smashing cornerstone of vive la femme's street chic style!

Join us to order your own late summer and early fall skirts -- and check out the newest skirt and dress silhouettes!

Customers will choose their materials and trim, and Amanda will deliver the skirt to you in three weeks. As fabric comes in small orders, these skirts are limited edtion and made with love right in vive la femme's basement!

If you can't make the 31st, please stop by the 30th or 1st during business hours to place your order. Call or email to make your reservation.

Friends and family are welcome -- please keep in mind these skirts run size 12-24.

Sweets by Sweet Cakes!

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Tonight's Event

Host: John Flurvog Shoes, vive la femme, and Eye Want
Location: John Fluevog Shoes
1539 N Milwaukee, Chicago, IL 60622 US
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When: Thursday, July 17, 6:00PM
Phone: 773.772.1983, 773.772.7429
John Fluevog Shoes, vive la femme, and Eye Want celebrate the larger footprint with X Elle!

Wicker Park and Bucktown neighbors John Fluevog, vive la femme, and Eye Want are pleased to announced their first-ever joint event, X Elle!

Focusing on sizes too often overlooked by most designers, the shops will showcase shoes sizes 9 to 12 and clothes sizes 18-24. X Elle will pamper larger women with a dazzling array of fashion and footwear just for them.

Informal modeling will take place with vive la femme customers and staff between size 18 and 24 highlighting late summer and early fall looks paired with the perfect Fluevog shoes. Customers can also purchase clothing from vive la femme and make pre-orders for fall shoes up to a size 12. X Elle will also feature glasses from Eye Want, purveyors of the finest eyewear that expresses curvaceous customers' unique qualities.



Light refreshments and champagne will be served.

Media sponsorship provided by Newcity.

Tuesday, July 08, 2008

Florals for mid July

This week I've got a pop Black and Purple print and a pretty, vintage look tan and blue... look for them at the store Friday, July 11.


Skirts for the Fourth

I got out a sharp stripe skirt and a slick black print out on the floor for July 4th.


Tuesday, July 01, 2008

Back in the Swing

Jeff and I moved last week soI took the week off. This week, I'm expecting a HUGE faric shipment and in addition to this week's skirt order, I'm beginning preparations for my Skirts and Sweets Party at the end of the month. Be on the lookout for more pics this week.