…………………….November 09 had some beautiful “designer’ pieces. Why do I refer to them as designer?…because these are garments with very special details that are very recognizable to that designer, and not easy to copy……The jacket at the lower left was in a beautiful new Boucle……It had texture, but the pile was much lower so that the fabric was flatter. The DETAILS were plentiful! There was satin trim, tulle and jet faceted glass buttons. As you look at the sketch all of the black banding down the front and bordering the tulle on the cuffs was black satin. Also down the front were sewn down satin, what looked like button holes, were actually very small satin bands with the tiny jet buttons. The jacket had hook and eyes down the front to close it. What made the jacket even more special was the TULLE RUFFLES bordering the whole jacket. The neckline in the back and at the side neck was slightly raised so the tulle went up and the neck and framed the face. There was something very period look about this jacket….like something you might see in a Jane Austen or Charlotte Bronte movie…..It was a very romantic jacket in the Blush Pink and Black, and very sophisticated in the Black with Black……The next sweater had beautiful RIBBON swirling emb. with sew in faceted stones….all tonal in the sweater color. Unfortunately, the sketch was done quickly and you really can’t see the actual design. A detail of the pattern of the ribbon and beads accompanied the sketch..it was really pretty in the Turquoise and Purple……….The next top was in a RAYON/SPAN jersey. This was not your typical rayon jersey….it had weight, body, substance and came in a heather grey. The tunic top had a scoop neckline and raglan sleeves which had elastic at the bottom of the full sleeve. It was the center section of elastic ruching, front and back, that held the fabric in and gave the top shape. There were also pull-on easy leg pants. This outfit in Magenta and Heather Charcoal Grey, would have been perfect for today’s at home Zoom meetings!……..The top at the bottom right was in a unique fabric. It was a sort of pucker fabric, but it was in a zig zag and cable pattern. It came in Pink and Black. It was a fun and unexpected top to wear under the Tulle trimmed jacket…………The next jacket was in Black Ponte knit. The jacket had princess seams, an open jewel neck and 3/4 sleeves. The entire jacket had 2 1/2 inch bands of sequins. We didn’t sell the skirt according to the CAD. We substituted it with a pant. There was loops and faceted buttons down the front of the jacket. The two pieces came in all Black or Steel Grey with clear sequins and DTM grey buttons……….The last jacket on the top row was in a new crepe fabric. It was a stretch woven with a satin back. It had a beautiful weight and feel. All of the black in the sketch was SATIN dyed to match the color of the jacket it also had satin small covered buttons. The addition of the satin shaped pieces around the armhole gave the jacket that something extra special….that detail that made this jacket “DESIGNER!”……..09 had been a very successful year. 2010 promised to continue that success, but one never knows what’s on the horizon!
Oh this particular eyebrow is a very good thing! But I do get the “bad eyebrow” once in a while!
I was going to ask about makeup as you have said that we just need to adjust our makeup with different colors. I really appreciate the tips and will make a note of them for next time I wear pink. The sweet thing was that I was only wearing a bit of makeup at the time my husband gave me the compliment. As I near 50 at the end of this year it makes me feel especially wonderful!
I am going to read your pansy post now. I had a feeling pansy day was coming! Hugs!
Oh my, another beautiful jacket. I would want this one in black. Elaine must be an angel! I laugh every time you say that she shook her head or started speaking in Chinese!
I have been getting a few things from EBay and one of them was the gathered magenta top that you show here. I just wore it yesterday for the first time and I kept thinking what a wonderful fabric…so soft! It is such a flattering top. I wore it with the slim gray ponte pant and your gray crystal and pearl necklace. I got the eyebrow, again, from my husband. It really was the most comfy ensemble. Thank you! I also got what must have been the reorder pearl and ribbon trim jacket in black and white. I was very happy with it so I can’t imagine how much better the original was. You really have designed the most wonderful, feminine clothing Louis.
Karen….is the “eyebrow” a good thing or a bad thing….an admiring glance or a disapproving look???
Karen I think pink on red heads or women with Auburn hair can look beautiful….I think blue pinks can be tricky, but pinks with peach undertones should look wonderful. Add a little warm pink/peach blush to you cheeks….even on the eyelids with a soft warm brown blended well can make a big difference…..Try a new lipstick color or stain in a pretty berry [not dark!] and a little lip gloss with a tint to give light to your face…..pretty happy colors….spring colors