…………………..COMING AT THE END OF THE WEEK!!!!! I have been told that this new Sterling Silver and Gold Plate necklace will be posted on QVC by the end of the week…..Keep your fingers crossed!!!!………..The “ALL YOU HAVE TO BE IS WONDERFUL” necklace was the last piece I designed with this inscription, but it was never produced…..until NOW!……..Many of you who know these pieces, the ring, the bracelet and the coordinating earring [no inscription on the earring], also know the meaning behind the saying. If you don’t I will retell the story…..Jac loved Marilyn Munroe. She was fascinated by her story, her life, her loves, her intellect, and her crippling insecurities…….She read many books and articles about her. One thing that captured Jac was when Marilyn was preparing to go out onto a movie set. She would sit in her dressing room in front of the mirror, sometimes for hours. She would put on her makeup and transform herself into “Marilyn”, and say to herself in the mirror…..”all you have to be is wonderful”. She would say this over and over until she got the courage to open the door and go out to the many people waiting for her……I think as a 17 year old girl Jac suffered early on with some of the same insecurities. It isn’t easy for a young inexperienced girl to be thrown into a room with a bunch of competitive barracudas…It could be a snake pit……Once you made your group of friends that all changed, but it could be a nasty business….I think Marilyn’s story hit home to her……..When ever I was ready to go on set at QVC, I would be standing in the wings with Jac. She would take my hands, look me in the eyes and say “all you have be be is wonderful!”. If I had any nervousness or jitters they disappeared. I would go out on set with these words in my ears, and all was good……I canb’t tell you how many times I have said to myself “all you have to be is wonderful”……This new necklace completes the “AYHTBIW” series. I also call it the “SMILE” necklace for short. It’s a crescent shape that hangs from two chains. The length is adjustable……….The piece is once again in Sterling Silver or Sterling Silver with Gold plate, made in Italy. It can be worn where the inscription is showing, or reversed to keep it secret and private. It has a slightly twisted shape like the other pieces……..This is a very discreet necklace and can be worn by anyone, any age, any time of day. It can be very casual on a Tee, or it can add just the right dressy touch to a simple outfit……..This would make a fabulous present for someone that you want to know just how WONDERFUL THEY ARE!………………….Happy Holidays!…………………much Love………………Louis
I love this necklace in sterling silver. I own the bracelet as well as earrings – so this necklace is a must for me. I also like the length.
On another front Louis I am sure I speak for all your Linea Ladies – I miss not being able to buy new Fall clothes from you!
I love this necklace in sterling silver. I own the bracelet as well as earrings – so this necklace is a must for me. I also like the length.
On another front Louis I am sure I speak for all your Linea Ladies – I miss not being able to buy new Fall clothes from you!
Oh, Louis! This is a must for me! And I love the longer length! On your FB post I couldn’t tell and it looked liked it could be a collar. I have all the other pieces in this suite in both finishes, and they have become staples for me. This just made Ray’s Christmas shopping for me much easier LOL!
Glad to help my buddy out!
I have all your silver pieces except for the anniversary pendant. I love the length. This is perfect. I love that I can just slip in on and layer it with other pieces. I like a thin chain but hate to deal with the clasp. Your other piece was adjustable, I believe. Would like to see that come back in other designs as well.
The necklace looks perfect. Can’t wait.
Hooray! This means a new video from you with a model wearing the necklace (and other Anniversary pieces still for sale on QVC)? I am another one who reads each of your blog posts — please know there are a legion of Linea Ladies waiting for each installment 🙂
CGee…it’s always good to hear from you and get some feed back. It’s good to know that you are all hear with me, but when I don’t get feedback, I sometimes wonder if there is anyone looking at my blog anymore. So I like to hear from all of you….even if it’s a quick line.
I can’t wait for this necklace! I have the silver earrings and bracelet. Like Sylvia, the earrings have become a staple in my jewelry wardrobe. I wear the bracelet with most everything-even my precious jewelry (I like stacks of bracelets). It pairs beautifully with the precious jewelry bracelets because it is SO WELL MADE! These silver pieces are substantial.
I had no idea that was a Marilyn Monroe quote. From now on-it is a Jac/Marilyn quote-stellar!!
I have the plum (English rib?) sweater on today. It is so perfect! Perfect length, perfect shape, perfect weight…
Louis,
I felt compelled to comment on this as I was so hoping for this piece to complete my sets (in both colors). I’m so pleased to read this news!
I have so much catching up to do on your blog. I am so anxious to read of your adventures in Africa! Just been crazy busy – lost a dog in June, another one of our dogs had his cancerous kidney removed in August, and we lost yet another dog last Friday, in addition to all the usual rigors of life.
My point is – keep posting! Even if I don’t comment all the time, I so enjoy reading your posts. I so miss looking forward to your new collections, but am thankful that I do have so many of your designs in my closet to look forward to wearing.
I am heading into work in a few wearing your espresso safari shirt (I have this classic staple in too many colors to count). Have a blessed day!
Melissa
Dear Melissa that is terrible news about your fur babies. I’m so sorry
Beautiful! I have the bracelet and ring in silver, and the earrings in gold and silver. I find myself wearing the earrings almost every day.