Monthly Archives: April 2024

………………I always loved to combine opaque fabrics with sheer fabrics……I created these types of clothes for all the companies I worked for including Anne Klein and QVC……From left to right……The long shirt jacket/dress had cotton poplin trims on cotton organza….She is wearing a pair of brief shorts under it…..The shirt next to it had the cotton poplin shirt collar, placket front, shirt cuffs, and two patch breast pockets strategically placed. This is worn trucked into a cotton Capri pant……Next to this is the same shirt….this time tucked into a circle skirt in cotton poplin with a wide cotton organza border………The next sketch, center top, is a shirt jacket with a cotton poplin or cotton twill top, with a cotton organza shirt tail bottom…….below that a stand collar shirt jacket with a cotton poplin top, and an organza bottom, and loose sleeves. There is a poplin draw string at the high hip and it has a shirt tail bottom……………All of these pieces which were sketched for a resort show in the late 80s……They could all be worn today.

……………….I was recently part of a panel discussion at the Fashion Institute of Technology…………One of the three of us on the panel was STEVEN STIPELMAN, an American FASHION ILLUSTRATOR…..I have known Steven for over 40 years, and was always in awe of his work…..This is just a tiny sampling…………….I’m sure you would agree………….He’s quite fantastic!

……………………The BRONZE HAMMERED DOUBLE ROUND LINK EARRING……..J435492……is now avail on my Linea QVC jewelry site…..It is a Bronze earring MADE IN ITALY, and is available in either STERLING SILVER PLATE, 18 KARAT GOLD PLATE, or 18 KARAT ROSE GOLD PLATE…….It is approx. 1 1/2 inches long by 3/4 inch wide……..This ARTISAN HAMMERED earring is made with the ELECTOFORM PROCESS, so it is hollow, and very light weight and comfortable to wear…..It has a post and clutch closing for pierced ears only………It’s a beautiful unique and sophisticated earring to add to your collection……and fun to wear!

……………..TODAY, SUNDAY, APRIL 14th there is …..FREE SHIPPING & HANDLING ON EVERYTHING……plus everything has at least 3 to 5 EZAY PAYS, and may things have a sale price!….Today would be a good day to pick up a new piece or two….A Spring treat!

……………………….When I first conceived of the CELESTIAL GROUP I always envisioned the pieces to be done with and without Diamonique stones….as plain pieces to be worn and stacked with the those adorned with clear stones…….The ring without stones looks to be sold out….but it is not and should be up on the site soon…….The cuff is still available in the STERLING SILVER, and the same Celestial Cuff will soon be avail. with the stones……………..HOWEVER, the NEW CELESTIAL EARRING with the Diamonique stones is now avail. on my Linea QVC jewelry site……The earring….J435494 is in the STERLING SILVER, and the STERLING with the 18 KARAT GOLD plate with the clear stones in two sizes embedded into the piece. It has a post and clutch closing. The HALF HOOP measures approx. 1 1/8 inches long and 1/4 inch wide. There is a LEFT and a RIGHT to this earring…..The shape of all the pieces is similar in that they curve and undulate creating a lovely movement…….Don’t be afraid to MIX COLORS!!! Wearing the Gold and Silver combined looks wonderful, and the clear stones brings the colors together……The pieces are very subtle and look very RICH……These pieces look great with other Linea pieces paved with Diamonique stones as well……Even the new ELEPHANT PENDANT looks great paired with these styles…….Everyone will think they are real diamonds!