Yearly Archives: 2016

…………….I though since I will not have any new sneak peeks until mid January, it would be fun to “take another look” at some of, IMHO, the seasons best. I am starting with the Whisper Knit Every Needle Rib PONCHO. This has all 5 STAR REVIEWS!…..”The Fabulous Poncho”, “Everyday Luxury”, and “Linea’s Perfect Poncho” are just some of them…………I must say I have never seen Nancy look more CHIC, more Sophisticated, and more comfortable in what she was wearing……and she thought so too. The hair, the makeup and the clothes were all perfect for her. She is not a tall women and does not have a large frame, but she wore the poncho with elan and elegance. One of the reasons this poncho WORKS for women is due to the fact the poncho comes to about the elbow, depending on the length of your arms……..Why does this make a difference? The reason is simple….it is much less fabric to carry then if the poncho came doen to the hands, which makes it very wearable and does not feel overwhelming. The only measurement you need to look at is the length….forget the size, because there really is no size. Any of the cross body measurement will still keep the “sleeve” length approx. at the elbow or just below. It is the length you really should decide on. I think this is the first poncho I have done for QVC, and I thought it would be ideal in the Whisper Knit. I also think it would be an ideal Holiday present, because there is no size to worry about…..Layer with a TN, a shirt, a jewel neck sweater or just a matching WK tank…..leggings, pants, a skirt or your favorite jeans and you are ready to go………..I think this is definitely something to “take another look” at………………………….Happy Holidays………………….much Love……………………….Louis

…………………Many of you may own this SEQUIN V-NECK TOP, A238537, already. I was browsing the Linea site and my eye stopped on this top….knowing some have asked if any new Holiday tops were coming. The answer to that was no….they keep passing over my sketches. I guess they feel they have that category covered with other vendors???? That aside, I thought I should bring this top to your attention. As you can see…it’s on CLEARANCE, but it’s also very limited…..so I think you should give it “another Look”. I have been told the red works well with the new Scarlet Red. Maybe those who own both and confirm this…………………….Happy Holidays ALL

………………………Talk about ESSENTIALS! My new EVERY NEEDLE RIB LONG SLEEVE JEWEL NECK SWEATER is a MUST HAVE……….A285546, is the style number and BLACK is the color above. You know Jac’s eyes almost bulged out of her head when she saw this little beauty. Why? because this is what she LIVES IN. Give the woman a simple black sweater, sometimes not so simple like any of the swing sweaters, and she’s a happy camper. If you should ever see us out and about in NYC….9 times out of 10 Jac will be in all black. Though I must say lately she has been branching out, and sometimes she does surprise me with a color, but that’s once in a blue moon! ……This is a classic sweater with an easy fit. By now I think those of you who own WK sweaters know your size. If you normally size down then keep to that formula. If you are between sizes, size down because it’s very stretchy. Above, are two BIG CITY LOOKS…..the sweater worn tucked in and belted with the BLACK MOSS CREPE GAUCHO PANT, A273865, on the left, and the BLACK CREPE GAUZE LONG PANT, A276294, on the right, are two fabulous ways to look…very sophisticated….very CHIC!……..To accessorize….my favorite……..GOLD…….The RIBBON NECKLACE, J331643, for a more subdued look, or full out glamour with two of the GRADUATED METAL BEAD necklaces, J296893 This necklace is VERY limited and now only avail in the Russian Gold and the Satin Silver. Yes, it is a throw back to the 80s, but the 80s are coming back! A pair of tights with the gauchos and a Fabulous SUEDE BLACK BOOT is a million $$$ look. With the long gauze pant the new LACE KNEE HIGHS, A283073,  is fabulous!……….I know Jac will just grab the sweater and wear it with her jeans and off she will go! A very happy camper indeed………This is one of the last new pieces for the Fall 2016 season…..a classic yes…..exciting? That depends on your perspective. For me, a garment doesn’t need frou and geegaws to make it exciting……..A beautifully executed classic does it for me…………………………enjoy………………much Love…………………………Louis

………………………The SCARLET RED JEWEL NECK L/S WK ENR SWEATER, A285546……………WOW……………Okay, let’s take a tally for fun. What sweater is or was avail in Scarlet red this season? The WK classic TN, A72448, the Wk TN swing, A268137 and the WK Poncho, A282513, which is getting INCREDIBLY GOOD REVIEWS!…..Of course the WK Scarlet skirt, A253411 ,Scarlet Coat, A284133 and the Scarlet Quilted jacket with the WK Trim, A267878, are all fabulous and work so well with the sweaters……So, I would say if you don’t want a TN, this jewel neck is a great alternative……..This is a new MUST HAVE …….One of the things I love about this SCARLET RED is…..it is a TRUE red, a pigment red. It does not lean torwards blue or orange. It really is the perfect RED. That’s why everyone can wear it……even red heads. Take a peek at the video of the Scarlet coat worn by Kate, a true red head. She looks fabulous in it. Blonds, this is your red. This is one color Jac doesn’t hesitate to wear…………….Once again, I love red with GOLD…..The single BAR pendant is coming back in Jan./Feb, and the RUSSIAN GOLD DINGLE DANGLE NECKLACE, J325473, is  one of my all time favorites, and IMHO, is a necklace that is very overlooked. This is something you wear out to dinner, and women will be sure to ask, “excuse me, but where did you get that?” Two earring suggestions wouls be the Gold Ball Stud, J317109, or for all out glamour the BOLD HOOP, J288005. This sweater is a very simple timeless piece, and the SCAELET RED provides instant glamour!………………………..enjoy……….much Love…………….Louis

…………………………ESPRESSO……………..is one of the new colors of the season, and browns have quietly taken their rightful place…………..I have simply paired it with the new straight leg Super Ponte ESPRESSO Pant, which will be avail in two lengths. The pants will be on my Nov. 17th, 1:00pm show. This looks fantastic with the Earth Brown Moto Leather Jacket, A267935. They were meant for each other if you want that “column of color”. The browns are all slightly different, tonal, due to the different yarns and materials, but they blend seamlessly……….CHOCOLATE, is an essential metal color, and I hope I have convinced all of you that this is so. The deep rich dark coppery color looks new against so many colors, but against this Espresso it is a standout! The TRIPLE BAR NECKLACE in the CHOCOLATE, J325472 is the last color remaining in this very modern piece, and once it is gone, well you know what “they” say. Don’t let it slip though your fingers….it’s well worth having, and this will not be reordered! The RIBBON LINK NECKLACE, J331643, in the brassy GOLD is also a perfect compliment to the Espresso. I especially like that it is subdued and not a bright gold that would compete with the Espresso color. They compliment each other in a quieter, gentler way…………………..I know there are many of you who are always on the look out for a beautiful rich brown that is neither too red or too ashy………………..here it is………………………………..enjoy…………………much Love…………………Louis