Author: Louis Dell'Olio

What’s a day in the city without stopping by Rockefeller Center and looking at the magnificent tree? We walked up and down 5th Avenue, [tons of people], looking at all of he Christmas windows. Unfortunately, I have to say I was not impressed. Saks has a series of window with White Yettas, but after seeing two windows my impression was after you’re see one Yetta….you’re seen them all. Bergdorf had a front window in all BLACK devoted to Halloween? A pagan Holiday on Christmas??….The meaning of which  went right over our heads…..we obviously missed the point. The winner, for us, was Harry Winston….or was it Van Cleef. don’t remember…..whichever it was beautifully done. Lots of greenery covering the entire building and all shapes of huge “diamonds” outlining the buildings window and doors………….Lot’s of shopping………………all in all a fun, but tiring day.

The PONTE KNIT MAXI SKIRT,  A239318, is coming at the end of the month, scheduled for Dec 27th ……The color above is HEATHER GREY. The shape of the skirt is known as a TULIP SHAPE……meaning it fits over the hips, gliding over the body and then flares out to the bottom….not TOO MUCH…..enough to give walking room and comfort. This silhouette is perfect with all shapes of jackets and a variety of tops. This is a pull-on skirt….no zippers or buttons. The top of the skirt has a wide contour band similar to the band and construction of the slim ponte pant that sold out and everyone loved…..fingers crossed that it will be reordered for next fall…….The top of the skirt is flat and smooth…..great for over tops and great for tucking in.  Above, I have the skirt shown two  ways….on the extreme  left….it’s with an ivory MOCK NECK , 3/4 SLEEVE WK with ribbed sleeves and bottom band……It’s coming this spring. With that is the LINEA PONTE HOODED BLAZER, A237551, also in the HEATHER GREY. This skirt is a great companion piece to the hooded blazer….the two were meant for each other!………………….The second way I’m showing the grey skirt  is with the POSH KNIT TANK, A238525, and the POSH KNIT CARDIGAN, A238520. I accessorized this look with the new FACETED GLASS BEAD NECKLACE, J278125, and the matching DROP BEAD EARRING, J278127, both in the GREY……………….it really can’t get  more simple than that……or more CHIC……………Unfortunately, this skirt is not avail in petites, but don’t despair…..it is easily shortened without ruining the silhouette……………as a matter of fact there are many lengths I can see this skirt at……2 to 3 inches below the knee….mid calf or anywhere in between mid calf and maxi…….This silhouette works for all lengths. I really think this skirt can become a work horse in your wardrobe, especially with the winter months still looming  a head of us…………..scroll down for more……………….much …………….Love………………………….Louis

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Here is another close up look of THE HEATHER GREY PONTE KNIT SKIRT, J239318……………Just think of every jacket…..from a jean jacket to a fancy boucle jacket…… and every sweater and shirt/blouse you can wear this with. As I said before……it works with everything…………..The highlighted HOOP EARRING is NEW for LINEA and coming this spring…..in…….SILVER as shown above…………………….scroll down or more………………………….

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If you own anything in the  FOREST GREEN PONTE KNIT, you know what a marvelous rich color it is! Worn as a suit with the LINEA PONTE TWO WAY ZIP JACKET, A237387, looks just as good as any runway look I’ve seen, and no one…..absolutely no one will believe were you bought it…….Worn with the multi strand gold Linea necklace and the new LINEA GOLD HOOP, coming this spring….. it is a million dollar look…..sophisticated and timeless. Speaking of the FOREST GREEN two way zip jacket. This jacket was “born” from the A230025, two way zip ponte jacket in what I call the TORTOISE pattern jacquard [QVC calls it animal. but my inspiration for the pattern was from the markings on tortoise’s shells]….. 53 out of 54 women highly recommended this jacket, and this was from women of ALL SIZES. YOU asked me to give you the Tortoise jacket in solid colors……and A237387 is it. It has the same silhouette, fit, two way zipper and invisible zippers in the seams where the pocket are. This jacket, due to the two way zipper can be worn many different way…..it’s comfortable and practical…..it works as a suit, shown above or as casual as you want to get…..Worn with  jeans it’s a zillion times better looking than an ordinary zip front sweat shirt…….I digress….. When buying this skirt the important size to look at is the HIP. There is enough stretch in the fabric so you don’t have to worry about that….but you do not want the hip measurement to be too big or the skirt will lose it’s sleek effect. I would say this skirt fits like most of my other Ponte skirts so order accordingly. One of the best things about this FOREST GREEN is….it goes with everything…..it’s actually a very neutral color…. If you want to go for the Town & Country look mix it with warm earth tones……camel, sienna, caramel, topaz, walnut, burnt orange etc…….or………jewel tones such as VIOLET, FUCHSIA, RUBY,  MALLARD BLUE,  etc…. will give the FOREST GREEN a glamorous spike. I know my “GREEN’ gals will want to give this a try…………….scroll down for more……………………………………………………………………………..enjoy………………………….much Love……………………………………….Louis

Of course, you knew I would have to make avail. such a classic yet dramatic skirt like this in the most important color………………………BLACK…………………………..It works with EVERYTHING….. I just put it with one of my most popular WK sweaters….the A210360….in CADET BLUE and piled on the HAMMERED LINK & MULTI COLOR BEAD NECKLACES in the GUNMETAL COLOR, J284043, and the matching drop bead earring J284042. I really can’t think of any jacket or top this skirt wouldn’t look good with…………..I also think it will be flattering on MOST body types…………..your only decision is ….what length…..don’t let that deter you from a fabulous skirt!….. Let’s talk about the “LINEA PONTE KNIT”. Almost every style I have done in the ponte knit is made from the same Linea Ponte fabric. The TSV ponte jacket with the peplum, the drawstring skirt and matching jacket in Limoges Blue, White, Black and Tangerine, all of the pants and all of the OLO pieces are all made in the same cloth. The only pieces that are a different ponte are one or two dresses, that because of their style, are made in a slightly lighter weight, and of course the jacquard fabrics.. This particular ponte fabric has gotten very good reviews by the majority of women. It is a fabric that travels well and washes well. As long as it keeps getting good response…..I will keep bringing it to you……………………………………………………scroll down……………………………………………………………..enjoy……………….much Love …………………………………………..Louis