Author: Louis Dell'Olio

…………………DARK GREY……….is NEW and was also high on the list of requested colors………………..Why three dark colors? Because each is figure flattering, and each has its’ own character. Dark Grey is the SOFT BLACK……it’s COOL, SOPHISTICATED, and always CHIC……It’s a nice break from black, but still has all the positive aspects of a black top. There are many women who feel black is too harsh for them, but grey is soften enough for it to be flattering……… People will respond to a woman wearing a Dk. Grey top as being unique, and certain accessories against grey look amazing and very different than they would against any other color……GUNMETAL against Dk. Grey is fabulous…..and were made for each other. It’s a very custom……designer look. Above, I have my SHORT PALM FROND necklace, J290362….the LONG PALM FROND necklace, J290364….and the PALM FROND EARRING, J290363, to be worn all together or separated as you choose…………This particular shade of grey looks wonderful with my Dk. Grey Linea Body Legging, A260034, any of my Heather Grey Ponte pants or skirts [great for transitioning into fall/winter], and White or Black are always options…………………enjoy…………………much Love…………………..Louis

……………………The COTTON /SPAN KNIT TUNIC, A255145, is back, and I am introducing  it a new color………..LAPIS BLUE……….this particular shade of bright clear blue is probably the most popular color of the season……It wasn’t on any list, but it’s the color you see in every fashion spread……whether it’s clothing , accessories, make up and for the home. Designers rarely use the colors on the “lists”…..we like to choose our own! This is a color that will flatter anyone no matter skin, hair or eye color. If you say it’s not a color you can wear….I say you haven’t given it a chance. Two examples of how I see it worn are with STARK WHITE like my vintage White Denim skirt, or my L.L. Pant or my new WHITE DENIM CROP PANT, A265539. For some fun I love the Lapis top with my Blue/White print crop pant, A253573. I have been promoting print pants for a few years now, and now you see them ALL OVER. These happen to be in the lightest weight cotton imaginable. Some, mistakenly think the thinness of the fabric makes them inexpensive, on the contrary…..that’s what makes them FINE, and the most comfortable pant you could possibly wear on the HOTTEST most HUMID days……You will be so thankful you have these……Black, Indigo Denim and Navy are also perfect bottoms to wear with the Lapis Blue, and if you got the ZIG ZAG SKIRT in the BLUE…..it’s perfect with this Tunic…..that’s an easy way for my plus ladies to wear the Zig Zag skirt and feel comfortable……..THE WHITE WATERFALL BEADED NECKLACE will be avail. mid to end MAY, and what fun it is. It’s hard to find a WHITE necklace that doesn’t look frumpy…..The combination of WHITE BEADS and GOLD CURB LINKS makes it anything but that. Picture it on a simple black sheath dress……KNOCKOUT!………….The tunic will be presented on FEW, May 15th at 6:00am, but you don’t have to wait….the last time I showed it it sold out!…………………………………..enjoy………………….much Love………………………….Louis

Great WHITE Spring/Summer tops are like GOLD…..What constitutes a great WHITE top. First, it can not be see through…….unless it was meant to be. Second, it has to be flattering to the body, and not show every imperfection one might have…..It’s ALWAYS important to look at yourself from the back! Third, it has to be easy care, because most white tops have to be laundered after each wearing, and they have to hold up to many washings without looking worn out. I think this WHITE TOP does all of that and more…..and it has POCKETS that aren’t see through either! For my real shorties 5 feet and under…you may get away with this as a dress…if not a Capri legging will work beautifully……For something with a looser fit my DENIM CROP PANT, A265539 in WHITE or NAVY……A heads up to my nurses…….you may want to try this with the matching white Linea Leisure pant….. but you don’t have to be a nurse to wear it this way…..just JAZZ it up with some fun accessories and some wonderful sandals or wedges!……………My GOLD FISH PENDANT, J278128 worn with my new….SCHOOL OF FISH NECKLACE, J321801, for me, is just the answer. Some may think it’s too much…but…….as Iris Apfel says….it’s NEVER TOO MUCH!…….I’ve chosen the GOLD CHAIN HOOP, J267610, which I think adds a little edge, and works well with the fish without being too matchy……………………….enjoy………………much Love……………………….Louis

The COTTON/SPAN KNIT TUNIC TOP, A255145, is avail in NAVY again in all sizes……..Seen above, with the YELLOW JEAN VEST, A252356, and the WHITE LINEA LEISURE PANT, A262070 for reg. and A262072 for petite. This pant is almost sold out in the reg. length in black and navy, and only the white is still avail, which surprises me, because there is nothing like a comfortable white knit pant with POCKETS that isn’t see through, the pockets don’t buldge and is washable! What more can you ask from a white summer pant? It is simply accessorized with the Gold Fish pendant, J278128, which many of you already own, and the Gold Chain Hoop, J267610, earring in clip and pierced….a very modern earring with a lot of edge………enjoy……….much Love………..Louis

…………..For many of you this will be thought of as a “casual” top…..but it can also be dressed up for dinner or spring and summer parties where it’s not super dressy, but more so than jeans and a T……The BLACK TOP, A255145, and a white bottom, can easily be dressed up with the right accessories. I have chosen my CLEAR GLASS FACETED SPACED BEAD NECKLACE, J291535 with my SILVER & CRYSTAL CROSS, J317110, that reverses to solid silver with a BLACK JET STONE in the center. On her ears my TAPERED SILVER & CRYSTAL EARRING, J317111………..and on her imaginary wrist my SILVER & CRYSTAL WATCH, J271864 [all 5 star reviews]…..which all adds up to a sparkly evening, but not too much …………..Remember, this top will be presented on FEW, May 15th at 6:00am………………………………………………………….enjoy…………………..much Love………………………..Louis