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Happy Easter to all of our wonderful friends!

Hi everyone,

As I promised the following are the details of the reorder and new items for my May 10th shows. I will have two shows….one at 2:00am with Nancy and my second at 3:00pm with Sandra. Here we go:

The Reorders

A199799, is the medallion T shirt, The blue/green combination has been reordered. Just a heads up….I will have a new chambray weave Capri pant in a poly/rayon /span blend….. in a blue/white or a green/white that looks terrific with this coloration. The new khaki/sage/olive/straw combination goes with many things including the olive boho, the sage cotton suit from early in the season and the new cargo pants. If you have had them on wait list they may already be on their way to you. If you want either one, but haven’t ordered them yet, I suggest you don’t wait too long…..you don’t want to have to wait another whole year for them to come back!

A890794, is the printed ruffle front blouse with the short puff sleeve. The reorder color is the black/white and the new color is the Khaki/white. The khaki/white will go with many things including the new cargo pant in Chino. It also looks great under the new sand blazer from the last show……maybe paired with an ivory pencil skirt or pant. The sand and the chino are totally different colors and do NOT work together, [I know someone will ask], however, for some reason the khaki /white shirt works with both. For a totally different look wear it over the black crop pebble crepe pant with a narrow black patent belt, black patent ballet flats and black sunglasses….it’s a big city look.

A70208, The famous BOHO skirt. The reorder colors are the olive and black and the new colors are the mocha and perfectly pink. If you want any of  these….order now….you don’t want to wait another year! I suggest you get a spare black since you can wear it 12 months out of the year. There is very little for me to say about this one. It was introduced to you 6 years ago!!!! and is stronger than ever. It is, without a doubt, the most popular skirt I have ever done in my entire career! I think the reason for this is because it fits and works for many women……you can wear it black tie or to the beach….it is great for New Years Eve or the hottest days of Aug….plus it is wash and wear and it is easily packed for a trip. I don’t think you can ask for much more from one item of clothing.

The NEW

A214878, is my new trench/safari……shirt/jacket. It is made in a brand new fabric for Linea. Think of it as my “Cotton Sateen Lite”. It is 97% cotton and 3% span. It is a lighter weight version of my cotton sateen…..my summer weight. This shirt/jacket is a combination of my three loves….the trench, military, and safari. It has a zip front and a shirt collar. It has body seams for shape and is TOTALLY unlined for the summer, as it should be. You can wear it in the summer as a light weight jacket or in the fall, layered with a mock, crew or turtle neck sweater. It is loaded with fun details……on the upper left body it has a trench flap with a snap, on the upper right body it has a real zipper breast pocket and just below that a small flap with a snap…..indicating a pocket, but it’s faux. The sleeves are 3/4 length with narrow band cuffs and two snaps to make them adjustable. On the upper left sleeve there is also a vertical zipper….indicating another pocket, however this is faux also. If you open it you will see a sliver of skin….air conditioning….or the color of the T shirt you may be wearing underneath. Either way it’s a fun little detail……of course you can always leave it closed. It also has side slits and comes with an optional self fabric tie belt…..or add your own wonderful leather belt….maybe a woven one. The colors are CHINO or IVORY, both with gold zips and snaps.

A214879, is my Cargo pant. It is made in the same “cotton sateen lite” and comes in the same two colors, Chino and Ivory. As for the style….think of the piped or cuffed cotton satin pant. These are easy fitting pants. They have a full elastic back and a partial elastic front, with a zipper and snap closure. The pockets are slanted like on the piped and cotton satin pant, only this time open or close with a zipper. The thigh has the traditional cargo pocket with a flap and snap. This pant also can be converted to a Capri by rolling them up and holding them in place with a tab and snap. When they are being worn down, there is also another tab and snap which can be used to taper the leg slightly…….just another fun detail that can be used….or not. These pants look GREAT with the Cheetah print pieces, the floral print blouse from above, the medallion T and just about any outfit you want to spice up……of course a T or tank, some gladiator sandals, big tortoise sunglasses and a huge straw tote….maybe my new ribbed cardigan tied over the shoulders….. that is all you need to  look hot hot hot!

A214007, is my new “essential” tank, and, for me, it is ESSENTIAL. It has a V-neck and a ribbed body. It is a cotton/rayon blend, so the touch is wonderful. I did a V-neck tank a few years ago that was VERY successful for all women of all sizes…..it really should never have been dropped……so that is why I brought a similar one back. It is a VERY STRETCHY RIB!!!!!! So if you go by the measurement sizes it will seem small…….if you do not want a baggy tank…..go by your normal size. If you are a larger woman and have some specific body issues, you can go up ONE size if that makes you feel more comfortable……no more than one size. This is the perfect layering piece for under everything, whether its a causal or dressy jacket. The colors are Ivory and Navy……

A214008, is the matching cardigan. All of the suggestions I made for the tank, I am making for the cardigan. I had Jac try these two pieces on in size XS. She can wear both a small and an XS depending on the shoulders and how nipped in she wants it. She said she would definitely want the XS in both, but could understand some women wanting to go up a size, again no more than one size in the cardigan. This is truly an “Essential” piece….it’s a classic. I had the tank and cardigan on my mannequin with everything from the Bohos to the Hydrangea print to the blue Cheetah jacket….. with the cargo pant and the pebble crepe crop pant and the new long pebble crepe pant version coming in June….they just work with every single thing. I LOVE the ivory tank worn over the black/gray mosaic tiered skirt, a black patent belt, black sunglasses, big hoop earings, my essential cardigan tied over the shoulders and a big black mesh bag….this is a chic look for anywhere in the world.

That is it for the apparel…….now for the jewelry! Unfortunately I do not at this time have the “J” style numbers, but I will get them for you.

I will be offering two new “ESSENTIAL” chain pieces. Why essential….because they go with anything….any time of year. They are BOLD and BEAUTIFUL! Both the necklace and the bracelet have THREE bold rows of exactly the same links. Each individual link is comprised of two matching finer links…..linked into the next two links… into the next two links, etc. This keeps the pieces light , but gives a bold effect. They, of course, are plated with multi layers of GOLD…..not just one layer… like many, so called, better fashion jewelry is. This is FINE costume jewelry, as all of my jewelry is. Both pieces have lobster claw closings. I will be showing it on many models so you can get a GOOD LOOK. Remember, it can be purchased on line  only. Wait until you see it with my June “Status Chain ” print…..WOW! The chain print will be in a Blazer, a Pencil skirt and something new…..a printed cotton “Lawn” short sleeve shirt( lawn is a light cotton fabric)…..you will get a sneak peek on my May show at 3PM…..along with some other sneak peaks.

That is all the info I have for you about the up coming shows. Jac and I look forward to “seeing” you….and maybe, if we are lucky, speaking with each other! My next show is in June and it’s a whopper! Eleven new and two reorders for a total of Thirteen pieces in multiple colors!

I have noticed that “Godfreako” has struck again! Please ladies, do not go crazy from this list. Some of these pieces are scheduled for months down the road and I will give you plenty of advance warning as to what is coming up. Let’s not get too far ahead of ourselves…….it takes some of the fun out of it…………new pics of Samantha coming soon!

Happy Passover  and a Happy Easter to all of my dear friends………much LOVE, Louis

I received the info on the question…comparing the sizing of the “Robyn” shirt with the “Classic” shirt, A214116. The classic shirt is a little smaller in the chest…the waist and bottom sweep are almost the same. If you liked the size of the Robyn shirt I would think you should stay with the same size….especially if you thought it was a little roomy….this will be less so in the chest…..that’s what I was told. It will be on my 10am show, which is packed with new…..much Love, Louis

First, I must thank you all for making my shows a huge success. Congratulations all around. Everyone was very happy!

Here I am back again to give you another list of new and reorder clothes…all to be shown on the 8th of April! I also  think it would be helpful for you to know what is in store for you for the rest of the season.  The April 8th show  will have 8 new items and 4 reorder items. The May show will have 2 new items, 3 reorder items, a new essential ribbed cardigan and V-neck ribbed tank, plus a fantastic gold multi chain necklace and bracelet [on line purchase only]. June, my final spring/ summer show of the season, will have 10 new items and 2 reorder items. Then I will be entering my 11th Fall season on QVC, which starts in July.

Friday, April 8th, 10am, will be hosted by Sandra and  the 11pm show will be hosted by Lisa…both shows should be quite lively!!….we should have a terrific time, and it will be the last time you see me in a sling! Now, for the clothes:

The Reorders:

1-A78354, is the poly/rayon/ span jacket with the french cuff. The new colors are navy with white buttons and aquamarine with white buttons. The aquamarine is a new color…. a light [not pale or washed out] aqua with a tint of green. In the  June show,  I will also have aquamarine separates in crinkle georgette and pebble crepe that will work back to this jacket.

2-A199262, is the cotton sateen floral print jacket. The new color is the red/white and, yes,  the new ivory pant with the red piping. does work with this jacket  The red/ white floral print short sleeve blouse with the tiny ruffles  works beautifully with this jacket, too. The red  short sleeve shirt with the mesh yoke is another alternative. Any of these tops combined with the pant and jacket would make  a wonderful outfit.

3-A199266, is the cotton shirt with the curved mesh yoke and the cotton stripping. The new color is olive and it works with everything. I love the olive with the olive mesh it’s…. safari…but not literally. It’s a great little top in any color.

4-A199801, is my cotton /span legging. I brought the legging back to QVC years ago…way before the craze! My buyer, at the time, didn’t even want to buy them, but I convinced her! The quality is great. The new colors are  coffee bean and olive…black, of course. Wear them with the anorak, the pebble crepe sleeveless tunic and the faux de chine safari jacket  from the last show. There will be lots of new things to wear them with, too. One suggestion…read the womens comments about fit. They fit close to the leg, as a true legging should….. If you like them super close….get one size down..they have lots of stretch. If you want the look, but you don’t want them snug…get your normal size….you don’t want a baggy legging!

The NEW items:

5-A214116….GET READY! THE CLASSIC MENS SHIRT……Same exclusive fabric as the Robyn shirt, same collar with stays [please remove stays before washing, ironing or dry cleaning]. It has a button front placket, one breast pocket, a two button cuff with a sleeve placket and single button and a curved bottom. This shirt is shorter than the Robyn shirt and it has body darts front and back for shape. The colors are the same white as the Robyn shirt and a new solid fabulous chambray blue, [if and when the boho gets reordered next year this will be one of the new colors]. The navy blazer with this chambray blue shirt, my winter white pant, an Hermes scarf and my gold chain jewelry [to come]….PURE CLASS!  If you belong to the “white shirt cult”, you must get more than one.

6-A213624,  is a wonderful new shirt in a beautiful new fabric. First the fabric…this is my faux de charmuese….97% polyester/ 3% span. If you loved my faux de chine,  you will love this. It is the closest thing to real silk charmuese that I have ever found, plus it’s washable and no wrinkles. It is very light weight.  If you live in a humid climate and you don’t wear poly….save it for the fall/winter…it’s that pretty. The style: it has a classic shirt collar with a stand. Below the stand is a working drawstring which gathers the front of the blouse for softness. It has a button front and side slits and I would say it is the approx. length of the Robyn shirt. It has a 3/4 length sleeve with an elastic. I will be showing it tucked into the boho skirt  with a wide belt, worn out over a pencil skirt and a narrow belt, and worn out and loose over capri pants. It would look great under jackets…like my new crepe jacket with the pearl buttons. The colors: champagne, frosted lilac and pale aqua, which looks great with the aquamarine reorder jacket. I love the look of pale charmuese in the spring. The fabric has a wonderful sheen and lights up the face.

7-A214119, is my faux de chine safari shirt dress. It is the exact fabric as my safari drawstring jacket…so, if you loved that fabric…you will love this….likewise, if you didn’t like it…then you should pass this. It looks very much like my equipment shirt from seasons ago…only long. It has a classic shirt collar and stand, placket button front, long sleeves with a 2 button cuff which can be rolled up with a tab and button,  two breast patch pockets with button flaps, a shoulder yoke, POCKETS, double row top stitching all over, side slits and a self tie belt. The colors are: olive and khaki, which are the same as the safari jacket and,….. aquamarine. I love it belted with the self belt or your own, unbelted  with the buttons opened a little more and a color tank underneath…….I also like it completely opened with a tank and capri pants……..lot’s of ethnic jewelry, a woven straw bag, great sunglasses and flat sandals, wedges or espadrilles to complete the look. For fall wear it with tights, boots and a complimentary turtleneck. For me this IS an ESSENTIAL.

8-A214118, is an easy fit T-shirt. It is in my cotton /span. It has a modest scoop open neckline, a short sleeve and it’s long enough to wear with leggings. The front is embellished with vertical rows of graduating antique brass discs. The center row being the largest and the discs become smaller in size as they get further from the center….It’s a fun, easy T. The colors are black, white and sage…all with antique brass.

9-A214117, is a crinkle georgette [think boho] safari shirt. It is sheer, so we have provided a matching faux crepe de chine separate tank…that can be worn on its own. It has two breast pockets with flaps and buttons, side slits and straight 3/4 length sleeves that can be drawn or rolled up and held with a tab and button. The buttons are REAL shell buttons that have the look of coconut shell. The colors are black and sage. I LOVE this piece because it’s easy and airy and yes, sexy!….and still, you are covered. It looks fantastic with my black, sage, coffee bean and natural pebble crepe crop pants. It looks equally wonderful worn loose or belted over my boho, my overlay skirt or my pencil skirts. There are many of you who I can think of who are going to LOVE THIS SHIRT. This is truly SUMMER CHIC!

Okay….what would a group be without a print!

For April I have done a  baby Cheetah print. What is the difference between this and my other animal prints? The baby Cheetah has much smaller spots and they are closer together….so the over all print is less bold, and it is a beauty that will last and be “IN” forever. For the jacket style, I revisited a very successful jacket from my Linea past. The style was A 69921, a cotton sateen jacket with 4 patch pockets and button flaps, a 3/4 turn back cuff and it came in black, ivory, brown, pink, red, navy, stone and more. It was reordered many times and I’m sure many of you have it in your closets.

10- A214115. This jacket has a classic notch collar, a 3 button front, 3/4 turn back cuffs, two top buttoned flaps and two lower patch pockets with buttoned flaps. It is totally unlined and beautifully finished on the inside with black piping on each seam. The colors are natural, which is a sandy, taupy ground with black spots, blue…which has pale to deeper blues with black spots [jean friendly] and kiwi, which has shades of green just like a kiwi fruit….again black spots. Wear it with a little black dress, a black tank and pencil skirt with the jacket closed and belted…. or any casual way you want…..the new classic white shirt and the black pebble crepe crop pant……shorts, capris, the “go with everything” black boho, the overlay skirt, the new crinkle georgette sheer safari shirt, etc., etc., etc. It’s a terrific little unlined summer throw on.

11-A214114, is the baby Cheetah print top….same jersey as the medallion and the new hydrangea print tops. The hand of this fabric has a new finish….a drier hand that I think you will love.  It has a true V-neck, 3/4 length sleeves and an easy shape. The colors are natural and blue….no kiwi. If you have never worn animal prints…this would be a good first piece. Again, great for travel…..wash and wear for sure , yet it is very sophisticated.

12-A214113, is the last of the Cheetah group and something new for me….a printed cardigan. It has a jewel neckline, and a short sleeve. The rib trims around the neckline, the button front, and the hem and sleeve bands are black. Little black buttons finish it off. The colors are natural and blue…. I will be showing the blue combo 2 ways….the first way is very classic….white tank, black capri pants. For the second way, I have belted the cardigan with a skinny black belt and the model will be wearing it over the new navy/blue mosaic reorder skirt. I LOVE the two prints together and it works because the colors are right on. This is something many would never even think to put together, but you would see it in the pages of ELLE MAGAZINE and go…”Oh, I love it this way!”. I can’t wait to hear your feed back. They are two prints that work surprisingly well together….but they do!

That’s it, folks………I hope there are some things that you find irresistible. It is very different from the things I had on my last shows , but  there are many things  that will work beautifully with your new purchases….Enjoy, Enjoy!

…………………………………………………….much Love Louis

A few more pictures of our family’s newest addition.