Author: Louis Dell'Olio

Don’t be afraid to add color……Of course with the WHITE SWING JACKET, A87434, and a black bottom…..any color goes…..but when you are wearing a color jacket with a black or white bottom….don’t be afraid to add that THIRD COLOR…………….Bring it together with accessories……….For those of you who are really good with color, you can even bring in a FOURTH COLOR with your accessories….it is BOLD, but it can have a fabulous effect. Above, with the WHITE JACKET, I have the HOT PINK WK sweater A233952, and under the TURQUOISE JACKET I have the same WK sweater in LIME. My photos really don’t do the colors any justice….you’ll have to trust me….they all look wonderful together……………Here’s to SPRING!…………………………………………enjoy…………………….much Love……………………………..Louis

Are you a traveler………or a traveler of the mind???…..I would say I am both. I have never been to India, but there are many things about the country that I love…..The fabrics, the COLORS, the artisan craftsmanship are all things I admire. The easiness of the clothes….the casualness of the clothes….the dressiness of the clothes….all in the same garment…………..The beautiful  jacquard silks, that we would deem dressy, the Indian women wear for their daily dress…………Their  SARIS….their TUNICS….. are all things that inspire me. To say that the movie, “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel”, had an influence on me would be an understatement. I loved the way Dame Judi Dench looked in this movie…..casual, dressy…..all at once…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

The TUNIC above, A251587, was born from that inspiration…………First came the movie…..then the FABRIC…….The GEORGETTE JACQUARD MEDALLION FABRIC is 100% polyester, and has a 100% polyester georgette lining  [in the body only]. Look closely at the intricate pattern and design of the “clipped” medallion. It is very much a FOULARD, which came about through the European influence on the Indian culture. The body is straight and easy….this is something you don’t want TIGHT….better it should be a little bigger than smaller, but I think your normal size will be perfect…….Remember….there is NO STRETCH to this fabric……The tunic has an open neckline with a “V” notched out. Both the neckline and V are banded with a narrow piece if georgette…..which extend to create a tie….which can be tied or left undone…..both ways are beautiful. The XS is 29 inches long with 7 inch side slits in both the top and lining. The sleeves are approx. 18 1/2 inches long…………………The color above is……………….VIOLET…….and it is a beautiful saturated color……………….The MATCHING NECKLACE….is LINEA….and will be avail. soon…..I do not have the J number. The silhouette of this easy, breezy tunic is very much authentic to what you may find in boutiques or bazaars in INDIA . Of course it would look great with jeans for that dressy/casual look, as well as Capri, cropped or dress pants. Above, I have the VIOLET TUNIC paired with my HEATHER GREY PONTE PANT, A239321, which actually work with every color this tunic comes in. For a dressier occasion wear it with a WK pencil skirt………These would be perfect take away pieces….easy to pack and easy to wash….for those casual/dressy times……………I have heard though the “grape vine” that a sequel is being made to “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel”…..maybe I should send Dame Judi some tunics!….LOL…………………………scroll down………………..enjoy………much Love………………………………………….Louis

I first want to say my photos have not captured the depth of this PEACOCK color…….it truly is the color of a beautiful Peacock’s feather….very EXOTIC and very Indian. The flash of the  camera unfortunately has bleached it out………Again, the matching necklace of spaced peacock tinted beads will be avail. They are resin beads, not glass. The length is not too long so they should work for everyone. You can double them if you wish for another look, but I like them left long on this tunic…..The pant is new, and it’s a pull-on pant with a full elastic waist, and it has pockets. The fabric is the faux washed silk, as the fall lavender and pewter shirts, so it has a lovely feel and a beautiful languid drape, but not flimsy……The sneak peek of the pant is still to come…………… For those of you who are looking for something special and with a touch of the EXOTIC…..I think this will be the perfect choice for you…………………..scroll down……………………………………………………………….enjoy……………..much Love…………………………Louis

One of the things India is well know for is their EXOTIC FOODS and SPICES……..I thought it was only right to do the third and final color in this “BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL TUNIC” in the color of SPICE …..If you have ever seen the market places, which are similar to the ones I have visited in North Africa, they display their spices in piles, one next to the other, all different aromas and colors. This RUSSET SPICE color has always attracted me. Notice how I have purposely left the ties undone, which leaves the small flaps open creating a beautiful V- neck line. Around her neck are the SPICE BEADS….the perfect touch…..Once again, I have the top paired with the “SLATE” faux washed silk pant……this color seems to works with everything………………………I would suggest you take a look in your closets and see if you have anything in this color………if not………..maybe it’s time to add…….. a little “SPICE” in your life…………………………………………………………………enjoy……………………….much Love……………………………….Louis

PINK & BUTTER are the  two colors being offered in the HYDRANGEA PRINT, A213615, as well as the NAVY. These three colors have all been reordered due to their popularity, and I can understand why. They are simply pretty without being too sweet………….scroll down for more……………..enjoy………much Love…………………….Louis