Monthly Archives: February 2014

EVERY SPRING….someone asks…”is lace still in?”…………..LACE IS ALWAYS IN!….it’s what a designer does with it that makes it CURRENT or not. There was lots of lace shown on the spring runways, but the newest looks were when lace was used as SEPARATES…….Yes, of course there were plenty of dresses and plenty of lace inserts, but the freshest looks, for me, were the “sportswear looks”. Lace is not only meant for gala evenings or special events anymore, but don’t the celebs walking the “RED CARPET” always look incredible in SUNSHINE YELLOW evening gowns!……This is a skirt you wear with a T SHIRT, FLIP FLOPS and a JEAN JACKET strolling on the board walk at ATLANTIC CITY…….or simply worn with a tank and sandals to a graduation, bridal shower, engagement or birthday party. It is the perfect take away skirt that can be both casual or dressy…depending how you put it all together……..Wear it over a bathing suit and go for a nice lunch at the beach…….sounds good….doesn’t it!

Above, is the SUNSHINE YELLOW LACE SKIRT, A252347, worn with the SUNSHINE YELLOW  WHISPER KNIT V-NECK 3/4 SLEEVE SWEATER with the rib bottom, A251583, and to top it off….the SUNSHINE YELLOW JEAN JACKET, A232350….. See…. there is a method to my madness……..given time….it all comes together….accessories and all! ……The skirt fabric is very SOFT! ….and is made out of a blend of Nylon and Rayon. It is LINED in the same poly stretch knit as all of my Boho skirts. It is a PULL-ON SKIRT with a full elastic waist….no zippers. The silhouette is A-LINE, and it is a SIX GORE SKIRT. The length of the skirt is 21 1/2 to 22 1/2 inches depending where you place the waist band……This skirt should NOT be any longer, we tried it, and it just didn’t look right……………………It’s time to get the TAN TOWELS out or the JERGENS MOISTURIZER ….”NATURAL GLOW”, one of Jac’s favorites. This is a hand wash item, but I’m sure if you turned it inside out and put it in a lingerie bag, washed it in cold water, it would be fine, but you didn’t hear me say that! LOL…..In the photos above, I have chosen to accessorize the outfit with my new GOLD CHUBBY HOOPS, J288005, and the GOLD CROSS NECKLACE,J270119, which unfortunate, or fortunately…..depending how you look at it….has sold out for the third time…..maybe they will get reordered for a fourth time!? However, there is a wait list being taken.. I will also be showing my GOLD PANTHER LINK WATCH, J373959, with the GOLD CHAIN BRACELET, J159966, to complete the look……….I know that there are areas of the country that are already having HEAT WAVES!!!, but for us in the north, waiting for yet another snow storm….all I can say is……………..COME ON SPRING……GET HERE ALREADY!!!!!!!….

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The SUNSHINE YELLOW LACE SHELL, A252346, is the perfect coordinate to the LACE SKIRT…or….a wonderful spring/summer separate on it’s own. The shell has a slight EXTENDED SHOULDER….not quite a cap. It has a TANK LINING in the same stretch knit as the skirt. The tank lining is only attached at the shoulder….the rest is free. In this color it is dyed TONALLY with the lace. The knit is also used to pipe the neckline and armholes. The shell has a definite shape….it is not a BOX. There are BUST DARTS as well as BODY DARTS, so be careful of the “click here measurements”.  There is definitely stretch to the fabrics, but I would not say it is a stretchy top like some jerseys are. If you are full busted, take extra care of the bust measurements….you may have to size up one….maybe not……..I hate giving fit advise, because sometimes I can lead you astray….so…..check the measurements! The top measures 23- 23 1/4 inches for the XS. It is not meant to be a long top! It is meant to be a few inches over the skirt or in the case of photos above…..a few inches over the SUNSHINE YELLOW JEANS, A252357…………..You may want to take the SUNSHINE YELLOW BOYFRIEND WK CARDIGAN, A251578, along with you for when there is a chill in the air…….a perfect resort or CRUISING outfit…………I have simply accessorized the outfit with my STATEMENT GOLD CHAIN HOOP EARRING, J267610, pierced or clip, and I will be showing my new GOLD WIRE CUFF, A288011………I have also chosen to show the outfit in the photos above….. in the SUNSHINE YELLOW, because it ALL works SO WELL, but of course, you can, and should also break it up with white, navy, gray, twig, chino. etc etc….these are SEPARATES, and are meant to be MIXED & MATCHED…………………………………………………………………………………….enjoy………………………….much Love……………………………………Louis

The NAVY LACE SKIRT, A252347…..is a natural mixed with WHITE…..in this case the WHITE DENIM JACKET, A232350 and the new ENR WHITE WK TANK, A253408…..coming in April. The NAVY skirt and SHELL are line in a contrast color to better show off the lace. The color is a lighter, almost periwinkle blue, but not as light as the close up photos show…..that darn flash again!. There are a zillion ways to wear this skirt….you can wear the PALE BLUE or WHITE COTTON STRETCH “KATE SHIRT”………My navy or white Ts with the gold piping, and the WHITE DENIM or INDIGO DENIM VESTS……I could go on and on….Remember these pieces are meant to be used as separates….so go through your closets and draws and pull out everything you think may work and give it a try…….even things you may think won’t work ….CAN!…..Those are usually the most fun pieces to put together! Once again, I have chosen the Chubby hoops in gold…..only because the denim pieces have gold buttons, but SILVER or GUNMETAL would also looks GREAT with the navy lace. I also have my LOVE KNOT necklaces on the mannequin. The 36 inch length is sold out, but the 18 inch in ALL COLORS is still avail…….perfect worn under the KATE SHIRT with an open neck……………..I know you will find tons of ways to have fun with this skirt……………………………………………………………………………….enjoy…………………much Love ……………………………..Louis

……………..I absolutely LOVE the NAVY LACE SHELL, A252346, worn with the INDIGO DENIM VEST. A252356……and ANY WHITE BOTTOM..,.,..a pencil skirt, Capri or long leggings, crop pants, dress pants, a white boho, shorts…..shall I go on?……Add some GOLD CHAINS around the neck…..my GOLD CHAIN HOOP EARRING……and this IS a runway look! This is the way I SEE LACE BEING WORN……………………………………………………………

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One of the NEWEST WAYS  of utilizing lace is in unusual colors…………AQUA LACE………is my answer to that, and I think it is so darn pretty! I hope you agree. Worn with the AQUA WHISPER KNIT SCOOP NECK sweater, A233952, and the AQUA DENIM VEST, A252356, it is the perfect thing to wear to those CASUAL/DRESSY events like a graduation, showers, engagement parties outside weddings….and this is the kind of denim to wear to church. I think this AQUA is one of the most flattering and PRETTIEST colors I have done and I know many of you agree with me, because it has become one of my most popular WK SWEATER COLORS….so I know many of you already own coordinates to the skirt…like…..the KIMONO CARDIGAN and TANK….or the V-NECK or SCOOP NECK shown above……I can’t help but think of the TROPICS when ever I see this AQUA BLUE!…………………………..

……………………………………………..enjoy……………………….much Love………………………………………..Louis