Yearly Archives: 2015

………………………………………….The final color being offered in the CASABLANCA MAXI DRESS is………………….AZURE……………Unfortunately, my photos do not capture the depth and richness of the color. It looks a little faded compared to the real thing. It is a beautiful blue green turquoise…….None the less it is a wonderful color and again captures the 40s mood…………..Dresses make life just a little easier….and in the summer isn’t that what we all want…………Remember this dress will be presented on June 5th at 6:00am………….I don’t know exactly what time I will be on, but it will be on the FEW show for sure!…………………………………enjoy…………..much Love…………….Louis

………………..Fabric is my first love, and when I find one I think is truly special I can’t wait to bring it to you………That was my reaction when I saw this knit gem. I call it “braided”, because that’s what the pattern reminded me of……..one of Jac’s Holiday breads….. This is a knitted novelty fabric of stripes that entwine to create this intricate pattern. Between the stripes is a fine mesh. The top is UNLINED, so you will definitely need to wear  something underneath. What you wear or how much you wear is totally up to you. A nude bra or cami is one way to go…….a terrific bathing suit cover up another alternative or just a terrific pullover…… To show off the pattern I have chosen a black WK tank, and the BLACK COTTON SPAN LEGGING, A255122. You can wear a WHITE WK tank for a completely different look. The color of this top is WHITE WHITE and it matches my white WK very well, but even an ivory or off white tank will work. The fabric is a 70% poly/29% rayon and 1% span blend. The tunic top is approx. 29 inches for the xs and it has 3/4 sleeves. I realize for my very  petite women this may seem long, but the 3/4 sleeve keeps it from looking over whelming. The open neckline is piped for a clean finish. This top has many uses….it can be super casual worn as shown above, a wonderful easy top to wear with your shorts, Capri, crop and slim pants. For dressier occasions a pencil skirt and heels will change the total look………………..Needless to say, but always an important detail, this garment is easy care and a wonderful take away piece……………………………………………………………..enjoy………………much Love…………………………….Louis

………………………………..Also avail in the “Braided Knit” is a pull on skirt, A265623…….With Memorial Day just behind us….it’s official……WHITE BOTTOMS can be worn…..LOL…..All kidding aside, this is one fabulous white skirt…..FULLY LINED!  Great white skirts are like white flys…..they are very rare and extremely hard to find……That was one of my fathers expressions….he was full of them…..only he was referring to the amount of men at his retirement village! A very rare commodity indeed…..The covered one inch waist band has a top stitch running  through the center so there is no chance of it twisting. The skirt is approx. 23 inches long. I have chosen to show the skirt with the WHITE POLY V-NECK SHORT SLEEVE T, A255118. Don’t underestimate this T….the front is double fabric in the white only so there is absolutely no see through….when have you seen a garment made like that!? Due to the fabric, which is the same poly jersey I print on….same as the most recent Ombre Maxi dress, it has a dressier look and not as casual as a cotton T……………….This is IMPORTANT……. because the skirt fabric has a distinct texture and pattern do not think you have to wear it with a solid flat fabric top! Please do not be afraid to mix textures. The two way zip WHITE CARDIGAN with the LACE SLEEVES, so many of you have received, looks great with this skirt. Texture on Texture can be a good look….no a GREAT look….do not be afraid. When you have self doubts….think of Iris Apfel…….no rules….a complete original!……Also….it is a white skirt so add any color you want…..Pull out all of your Linea CLEAR CRYSTAL JEWELRY….and layer it on….Nothing is cooler or more refreshing than this look…..Now you may ask….”can you wear the Braided matching tunic with the skirt”….OF COURSE you can, and I recommend you do……………If you wish you can belt it with a clear belt or a sliver of SILVER LEATHER………….Speaking of SILVER….next to the faceted crystals I think silver accessories with OPTIC WHITE may be my second favorite way to go, and that’s from a GOLD lover.. Like with Black, you can accessorize white as you wish……..Summer is approaching….have fun!………………….enjoy…………………….much Love…………………………Louis

………………The second color up…………………..FLAG BLUE………………………my favorite color of the season. I’ve said it before…..you can’t open a fashion magazine where there aren’t pages and articles devoted to this range of pure blues, and it wasn’t even named the “color of the season”! Seeing this particular color brings back great memories of the Greek Islands with their bleached sun drenched stucco white houses and bright blue shutters and doors……and window boxes overflowing with beautiful flowers. The Greek Islands are some of the most magical places on Earth……..That’s what a color can do for your spirit…….I have chosen to show the top and skirt together with a WHITE TANK. The white tank helps to show the pattern of the knit. Add the CLEAR FACETED CLUSTER DROP NECKLACE and you truly will look like you have spent four digits on your outfit…..A silver sandal or lucite sandal would be perfection. So now I have you covered for a more dressy occasion or even to work. Switch out your bottom for my WHITE CROP JEANS, A265539, or my WHITE LEGGING and you can enjoy a relaxed day……sandals or white sneakers would work equally well………………………………………………Enjoy………………………Much Love……………………….Louis

…………………The BLACK BRAIDED KNIT TUNIC, A265620 is one of those special pieces you can’t pass up. This is something you can and will wear all year…..just change what you wear with it as the seasons change. In the summer there is nothing more dramatic or timeless as BLACK & WHITE. This is a color combination that must be updated with your newest finds. Again, I love it with a contrast color under the top so you and those looking at you can really appreciate the beauty of the pattern. I know I really don’t need any more explanation than this………………..If you have nothing in your closet that looks like this…..then…….it’s a must have!………………….enjoy………………much Love…………………. Louis