Monthly Archives: February 2015

***************The PEBBLE CREPE TOP, A213621, is back and avail. to order…………..I think this may be one of my most popular tops. It seems to work for women of all shapes, sizes and heights….at least the great majority of women. I think this may be the fourth or fifth  reorder….that means four or five years running and still going strong. All of the fit details and info you may need are posted on the QVC LINEA site. For those new to Linea this may look like a simple little nothing top, but it is far from that. When you get it in your hands you will see all of the labor and detailing that went into this DECEIVINGLY simple garment. The neckline, sleeve hem and bottom hem are not just hemmed, but finished with SEPARATE TOP STITCHED BANDS…These bands help the garment to keep its’ shape…..There are Patch pockets with BOUND SELF FABRIC button holes set into the patch on a slight angle for easy access. These patches,  which add another layer of fabric, also help the garment to maintain its’ shape… There are also small side slits…more for look than for anything practical…as the top has a very easy comfortable fit…..The fabric is a 70%rayon/30% polyester blend. This is a woven fabric without any lycra, but there is plenty of natural stretch to the fabric due to its’ pebble crepe construction. This top has been so popular that I have repeated it in a Ponte knit version, which has also been very popular and also has reordered. It too is avail right now and can be worn now….maybe layered with a WK turtleneck for those of you who can’t yet escape this brutally cold weather!…………One of the new colors added this season is…….WHITE………I was hesitant about doing this top in white because of the possibility that it might be too see through. Then I thought….well the safari shirt in the crinkle georgette has been so popular, and is see through in every color……The white certainly wouldn’t be as see through as the crinkle georgette.. Personally, I know there are those of  you who will  think layering something under it is unnecessary, and the flip side,  there are those of you who will want to layer a little shell of some kind. For TV purposes I will be layering this WHITE top with the WHITE tank that comes with the WHITE SAFARI shirt, A214117…..it is just enough and so light you don’t feel anything……I’m glad I convinced myself to do this top in the bright clear crisp summer WHITE……………..It can’t possibly get more ethereal than this white top worn with the WHITE BOHO SKIRT…..and to add to that icy cool look….the CLEAR CLUSTER BEAD NECKLACE, J317112, the 72″ long CLEAR FACETED BEAD NECKLACE, J284043, the CLEAR FACETED GLASS BEAD STATION NECKLACE, J291535, the CLEAR FACETED DROP BEAD EARRING, J291536….and for good measure…two of the CLEAR GLASS FACETED BEAD BRACELETS, J291536…….It really, IMHO, can’t be more perfect than this…..a delicate silver sandal…..and you are runway ready….perfect for any special occasion or wonderful vacation trip…..you know me….I’ve always got thoughts of faraway warm destinations!……….Strip it down….if you must….to the top and a pair of jeans,  Carpi, cropped or slim pants…..or wide leg pants for a more languid look , and you are ready for everyday wear……………This is without a doubt….a terrific spring/summer top…………………………………………………………………….enjoy………………….much Love…………………………….Louis

********************The second new color being offered this season is……………………..SMOKE………………..Any kind or shade of gray isn’t necessarily considered to be a “spring/summer” color, but I think it is….and it’s CHIC as anything when worn with WHITE…..If you are fortunate to own my GREY FACETED GLASS BEADS [which were the only color not to be reordered….to bad because they happen to be my personal favorite], they look sensational with the gray……Other alternatives….just as sensational…..are the entire PALM FROND GROUP in the SILVER or the new GUNMETAL.  All of the CLEAR FACETED GLASS beads, the silver or GM double strand metal beads in the SILVER  or GM, the SILVER FISH, and the GM FISH which has finally arrived, will all look great……so, so many options…. as well as some of my retired favorites such as the WAVE GROUP!………….So you see Smoke isn’t as limited as you first might have thought. If you already own smoke bottoms in the BOHO, still avail, or the crepe pants, or the FJ bottoms….you are way ahead of the game……These pieces never lose their value, and only become more important as I add new pieces to go  with them…………….I know you will enjoy this very much….and for my SILVER and WHITE haired beauties…..this is a must have color!…………………………………………………………..enjoy………………………….much Love……………………………………………..Louis

**************To save some time….LOL……all I will say about the…………NAVY……..is………….it’s BACK, and looks just as beautiful this time around……so if you  missed out on it….don’t wait another year!

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

************************DITTO for the……………..BLACK……..it’s back and it’s  marvelous…..especially with the new GM PALM FROND group……All I had at the time I shot the photo was the earring so you will have to take my word for it…………………………..enjoy…………..much Love………………………………Louis

I have been posting sneak peeks not really knowing when, and for which show they would be appearing. I never really know what items will be on a show until I get the show script. That said there are many items that I have sneak peeked that will not be on this next show. Unfortunately,  I can not wait to  post these sneak peeks for the script….When I receive the script I am then too busy getting the show together, and will not have the time….so if an item you  have seen and were hoping to see  on  the next show is not there…..just know that it is coming. Sorry for this. I don’t want to get you excited and then let you down, but that’s the way it is. So I either post sneak peeks not knowing which show or even which month they will be featured or I don’t post sneak peeks at all, and have the shows be a big surprise……because actually they will be anyway.