Yearly Archives: 2015

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……………….THE SLATE BLUE TUNIC/TOP, A267873, is one of my newest pieces to be introduced into my ever expanding LINEA LEISURE COLLECTION…..and it’s avail for ordering right now!…..This top has long sleeves, a Sabrina neckline, and an A-LINE SILHOUETTE, something that is not quite apparent in the QVC photo on the Linea site. There are many interesting details about this top, but what the NEWS here is…..the NEW FABRIC. First, I want to tell you what it is NOT….so if you have any preconceived notions about what it is….forget them! It is not flimsy or drapy or clingy, and it is not a light weight fabric in the sense that a rayon jersey or T shirt is. This fabric has SUBSTANCE. It is a blend of  80% polyester, 14% rayon and 6% spandex. Let me try to explain the hand of this fabric. I would call this fabric one of the new TECHNO fabrics. The feel is super smooth and soft. It does not feel like a cottony sweat shirt fabric… When you hold several layers of it…it almost has a spongy hand, though a single layer does not. It is the DOUBLE FACE construction of this fabric that gives it its’ structure. It reminds me very much of a late 60s early 70s Corregges or Cardin fabric. It HOLDS ITS’ SHAPE, so there are zero worries about showing any lumps or bumps. In that regard this is a very flattering fabric and shape for all figures. When this fabric is dyed the reverse side is solid, while the face looks heathered. The sleeve cuff and the trim around the neck is actually the reverse side of the fabric. The inside is a solid dark color……in this case SLATE BLUE, which is the actual standard that was given…..I am giving this lengthy explanation about this fabric, because it is NEW, and I don’t want anyone to be surprised, and feel it was not what you expected….I love the fabric….I love the way it MOLDS into a SHAPE, and I hope you do too….I know it will not be for everyone, but this is what is happening and the direction of all the newest fabrics….at every price level…..Prada made suits in a fabric with the same feel…The top has an easy fit that GLIDES OVER THE BODY, and there is lots of stretch to this fabric so the comfort level is high……To give the top a distinctly casual look I have used a “cover stitch” at the hem, and where the contrast cuff and sleeve are joined……Thought this top is meant for your leisure…it definitely has an edgier look”….It can also successfully be worn with a pencil skirt and tights, pumps or shoe boots, or a maxi and boots….A perfect outfit for work with a decidedly upscale casual meets office fashionista look……This is a cool weather top and perfect for when the first early fall breezes arrive……….The simple SILVER FALLING LEAVES necklace and EARRING adds just the right touch……………………………………………………………………………………………..

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

……………………………Beautiful…….PLUM…..is the second color that is avail in the top/tunic. I love the Plum top with anything GREY…..like the ponte pieces above or my Linea Body Grey legging and tights coming this fall…For a very of the moment look wear it with a grey pencil skirt  or leather pencil skirt….. high  heel pumps or shoe boots and my new…..TUXEDO STRIPE TIGHTS coming this fall……trust me it doesn’t get much better than that……….Anything GUNMETAL will be perfect including the Falling Leaves necklace and Earring, and many new exciting pieces to come………………………………….enjoy………………………………..much Love………………………………Louis

………………………………The third and final color is called……..DARK CHOCOLATE….but it is actually closer to the WALNUT……………….Above, I have the Walnut Ponte legging….. The Walnut Linea Body Legging will also be perfect ………….To finish it off I have added the Chocolate Falling Leaves set…….the GUNMETAL looks perfect too……………I’m sure this top will keep you nice and cozy come fall….and in the winter months you can add a sleeveless Turtle neck or one with long sleeves depending how cold you get!!! Burrrr……………………..enjoy………………………much Love………………………..Louis

………………………..Every season of every year there is always a need for a new LBD. It’s the cut and FABRIC of the dress that makes women gravitate to it and say….this one I have to have. This dress, A265606,  is not  another ponte jersey dress…….this has something a flat jersey can’t offer……………..a wonderful TEXTURE……..The dress will be NUMERICALLY sized. It is fully Lined and has a back zipper. The size 6 is approx. 39 inches long…..I would say it has a semi fit through the waist area……….This is what is called an ACCESSORY DRESS……A dress to show off your personality by the way you put it together. Jewelry, belts, scarves, hose and footwear will create as many different looks as you can come up with………The possibilities are endless. I have chosen one of my favorite necklaces….the METAL BEAD NECKLACE, J296893 in the special LINEA finish, and the BOLD HOOP EARRING, J288005, to create the look I wanted………….However, it all starts with a very special dress in a wonderful new fabric…………………………….enjoy…………………..much Love………………………..Louis

…………………………..The LBD….the “Little BLUE Dress”, A265606, will also be avail in this new textured fabric. If you purchased anything in the “Braided Knits” in the FLAG BLUE then you are already acquainted with the color. It’s a rich color that easily transitions from summer to fall….from fall to winter, and from winter to spring. An all purpose dress that you will be happy to have avail to you when the need arises!……………………………enjoy………………..much Love……………………..Louis