………………………….For my first BIG DEAL of 2019 I am presenting my BOTANICAL PRINT FAUX DE CHINE TOP, A347495, and the matching SCARF, A347497………..This is an extraordinary placement print. The center floral panel and leaves are executed superbly, and the signature border frames the print beautifully….This print can easily be on any European runway…..that’s how beautiful the print is……The ground of the print is IVORY, and the borders are NAVY…..Due to the intricacy of the print I kept the design of the blouse simple. You might think that the scarf was designed first and then the top print was taken from that, but actually the opposite would be correct……First I designed the border print for the blouse, using the border to finish the 3/4 length sleeve, and again as a top yoke for the blouse…….Then we designed the 36 inch square scarf…..a classic size….which is fabulous on its’ own….What a beautiful present it would make!…….The top has a ballet neckline, because I wanted it to be uncomplicated for when you wish to wear the matching scarf.. There are side slits for an easy flow. The fabric is a WOVEN FAUX DE CHINE, and is 92% polyester and 8% spandex, so it has very good stretch for maximum comfort. It has a very SILKY hand, and even with the 8% spandex is very light weight……The top is approx. 27 inches long for the size 4. The blouse will be NUMERICALLY sized………The NAVY CROP PANT, A302601 gives the blouse a casual look…..With each Big Deal I always do a special piece of Linea jewelry……This time I have done a MULTI COLOR FACETED GLASS BEAD necklace and EARRING SET to coordinate with each print, J360760. The BLUE MULTI was done to go with this print color, but actually I like them all layered with each print. They will also work with so many of the things you already own, and with many more things coming this Spring 2019 like the WILD FLOWER ruffle skirt and peasant blouse……..When I look at this outfit with the Botanical floral blouse and crop pant….I can’t help but think of the “Swans of 5th Ave”, a wonderful book that takes you into the inside world of the Cafe Society women such as Babe Paley, C.Z. Guest, Slim Keith, Gloria Guinness and Patricia Buckley. I can see any one of them in this complete outfit with the scarf wrapped around their heads Grace Kelly style, BIG SUNGLASSES and Ferragamo flats. A little something they picked up at Hermes for a quick weekend get away to Palm Beach, Jamaica or Antigua………..This is a timeless classic blouse that will never go out of style, and will be admired for years to come…………………………………….enjoy………………………….much Love……………………………….Louis
