Yearly Archives: 2019

……………………………The fourth color being offered in this top is HOT PINK………………Don’t let the name scare you…….it’s not bright at all. It’s actually a subdued Hot Pink……more like a RASPBERRY….It’s another color that looks good on anyone! Of course it looks great with white bottoms to work with the beautiful applique, but navy, black or dk. grey and jeans would all look wonderful. Around her neck the new Cascade necklace and earring set in the SILVER with White cords……………………….enjoy……………………much Love………………………………..Louis

……….The colors, at left, BRASS OX, at right….SILVER OX, both hand knotted with BLACK CORDS for a true ARTISAN LOOK……The style number J361088………If this necklace looks familiar to some, you would be right. I did a very similar necklace years ago. When the people I now work with, who had never seen this piece, saw my vintage sample they said we have to bring this back……so this necklace comes from my own LINEA ARCHIVES! There were so few that were originally produced I felt it gave so many other women the chance to own this fabulous piece…….The three rows of graduated metal beads is approx. 18 inches long with a 3 inch extender. This time around the necklace will come with a drop ball bead earring….that’s a fun earring on its’ own. The necklace has 2 slide tubes, one on each side, that you can adjust to open or close the cords to create a slightly different look…………………enjoy……………………….much Love……………………………Louis

I found out the pencil skirt is graded in length by size…..so the length I gave you was only for the size 4. Size 8 is 24, and each size up it will be a little long…..usually 1/2 inch per size. I hope this hel[ps some of you. In the future I will ask to keep it on longer length for all sizes. 25 inches is the standard length

……………………….I would guess that most of you have good memories of the silk window pane jacket, and I would also guess that many of you still have them all these years later, and are still enjoying them. I am always thinking how I can re-envision a WINDOW PANE jacket………This Black and White jacket above, A347439, isn’t silk, but there are similarities besides the pattern like shape and length……This is a woven fabric. It is a blend of 33% Rayon, 65% polyester and 2% spandex. It has a spread shirt collar, five shiny black poker chip buttons down the front, band POCKETS, and side slits. The jacket is unlined for an easy un-constructed look……….The 3/4 sleeve is adorned with a marvelous floral applique. There is dimension to some of the flowers with stamens that are 3-D. It is a beautifully done border piece that reminds me of the trims I used to get from Swiss companies…..The jacket is approx. 25 1/2 inches long for the size 4. Yes, the jacket is NUMERICALLY SIZED……….You can wear it with nothing underneath as a top, or wear it with a simple Tee shirt or one of my sleeveless pieces. Try a hit of color with a white bottom…..A pant, Capri, crop pant [yes there is a matching pant, but more about that later], Bermudas or shorts all look perfect. For a dressier look a white pencil [coming this month], with a black patent sling back with a kitten heel would look great! Even a color shoe will add a great punch!……………There are many accessories you can choose….starting with the GEO necklace and earring set in black, J354000, the Trapeze Black necklace, J331644, and the Art Nouveau pendant, J387777, are all avail now. There are also many new pieces coming in SHINY BLACK or Faceted Glass beads in Black/White and Crystal.The FLOWER POWER NECKLACE and EARRING above, will be here in Feb…….For something a little dressier All of the Black and Fireball necklaces or the torsade in PEARL/JET, and FIREBALL beads, J358186, plus the JET TASSEL, J387783, ALL work beautifully……………….So many pieces you own….the Black/White Carnival [avail NOW], or one of the Fish all work too…..so many options for so many different looks………………………………………enjoy………………………..much Love………………………………Louis

………………….In the WINDOW PANE fabric there will also be a CROP PANT, A347445, with the same APPLIQUE used as a bottom border. Remember, even though it’s a woven fabric, the fabric has stretch for comfort.. The leg has an 8 inch opening so the leg is relaxed…..still with a taper. The pant has a zip front with one shiny black poker chip button. The entire back waist band has elastic for ultimate comfort….The pant is unlined and has a lovely drape….There are POCKETS!! Since it comes in Black and White you have many options on how to put it together……I absolutely love it with a WHITE TOP…….The special White on White emb. shirt at the upper left that is coming later in the season which adds just the right touch combining the floral emb. shirt with the applique pant…..The new RUFFLE FRONT FLORAL blouse A347448…..adds that “DESIGNER MIX” you can only find on a designer’s collection. Come summer, a simple white Tee and shiny black flip flops will be perfect. One of my SHINY BLACK necklaces and earrings or just my SHINY BLACK HOOP will do the trick………..Give it your own spin by adding a color….in a top, a shoe or a bag………………….enjoy…………………….much Love………………………Louis