Author: Louis Dell'Olio

Sneak Peak #2

Hello Everyone,

Sneak Peak # 2 has two items in a georgette paisley print.

1- A221759, is the georgette top. It has a slight scoop neckline which has shirring and it is finished off with self fabric piping. It has long raglan sleeves with elastic cuffs so they can be pushed up if desired. The entire body of the blouse and sleeves are lined in georgette. The body of the blouse has side slits. The fabric is 100% polyester so the blouse is washable. It also comes with a self tie belt that is optional. The colors are Blush [a peachy pink], Lavender and Black which is basically grays, taupes and a touch of a DEEP magenta. The print comes from my archives and it originally came from Italy……so it is very detailed and intricate. It is very unusual to find such fine and complicated printing at these price points. This top goes with the skirt described below, but also makes for a terrific separate that will go with many other things. In the photos above you can see the “Black” paisely top with the black crepe blazer and sand crepe pants from Sneak Peek #1. Also, the “Lavender” top [shown without a belt], is  with the lavender crepe pant from Sneak Peek #1. Navy, black, gray, and taupe are some of the other bottom colors that will work with the prints.

2-A221794, is the paisley print 6 gored skirt. This is a pull on skirt with a full elastic waist……no zippers, no closures. The xs measures 26 inches from the bottom of the 1 inch waist band. It has a graceful, fragile shape and movement. The sweep is kept at a minimum…..just enough, but not too much. It is  proportioned to work  with the top so it makes a great two piece dress…..perfect for spring/summer occasions. The skirt is fully lined in the same georgette as the top. Again, the colors are Blush, Lavender and Black. Please do not think of this skirt as only a companion to the top. As you can see from the photos,  it will make a wonderful spring/summer print skirt. For a more casual attitude….. look at the photo with the lavender skirt, the lavender tank from sneak peek #1 and the white Kate shirt [which will be coming back in July]. I have paired the black paisley skirt with two different tops. The first is the black faux de chine classic shirt that was sold this past Dec and is still avail. It would also look great with the sand tank and the black shirt worn open for warmer temperatures. The second photo is a sneak peek of a sneak peek….LOL. The black paisley skirt is shown with a new short sleeve sweater with taupe lace…..but that will be SNEAK PEEK #3 it is a beautiful sweater which will come in three colors…….enough said.

That is all for Sneak Peek #2 but I wanted to UPDATE you about the Jan shows!!!!!!! As you already know I will be on 1/20 at 9:00am with Sandra. I will be on 1/21 at 2:00am with Rachel……my first time working with her and I’m looking forward to it. I have seen her at the Q and she she quite beautiful as well as intelligent. THEN, I will also be on 1/21 at 8:00am for AM Style with Leah!!!! I don’t know at this point what garments will be on which shows, but I do know……THERE WILL BE NEW garments on each show…..yes even on the 2am show……so I hope to see as many of you as possible…….I know it’s not easy…..except for my west coast ladies….LOL.

P.S. Remember to see a larger image of the above pictures click once on the picture…it shrinks….click again and it gets BIG…..click again and it will show some closer details.

If you have any questions…..I am, as always, at your service………………much Love, Louis

“SNEAK PEEK #1”

This is the first sneak peek of 2012. The shows will take place on 1/20 at 9:00am and 1/21 at 2:00am. I have chosen this as my first sneak peek because it is a jacket that was extremely successful last spring and now it is back as a reorder.

A213215, is the crepe jacket which has three of the prettiest pearl buttons with gold rims. It has two band pockets and a 3/4 sleeve with a split at the hem. The sleeve is meant to be turned back. The jacket is fully lined in satin. The colors are Black, which is the reorder color, Pale Sand [which does NOT match any other sand colors] and Pale Lavender, which  is also a new color. I know the question will come up, “do these colors match other Linea colors?”…..no, they do not. How does it compare with the “Frosted Lilac”? The new P. Lavender is bluer and the sand is slightly more gray than previous sand colors. The jacket runs true to size, but I would suggest you read the reviews of this jacket for fit and size guidance.

A221798, is the matching crepe pant. This is a new item. It is a zip front pant with trouser pockets and has elastic in the waist band for some stretch. It is a classic straight leg pant and is the perfect proportion and drape to work with the jacket and also works well as a separate. This pant will be avail. in regular and petite lengths. The colors are Black, Pale Sand and Lavender [for some reason it is named Lavender and not Pale Lavender like the jacket, but they are  the same].

A221797, is the tank top to match. It is in the Whisper Knit and is the same body as the essential WK tank A217627. The colors are Lavender, Pale Sand and “NAVY”. I chose to do navy as the third color instead of black because black is already avail in the A217627. The navy is going to be very important with my Feb. grouping so don’t let it slip through your fingers if you need a good dark navy tank.

There will be other pieces to work and coordinate with the jacket pant, and tank on this show…….. for instance a wonderful paisley print georgette blouse and skirt, to be worn as a two piece dress or separately. This jacket sold out in a flash the first time we presented it in Ivory, Pink and Black and we only brought back the black so we could introduce new colors……….so don’t hesitate too long if you REALLY like one of them.

I know many of you like to mark your calenders with future show dates so the following are dates I have received for Feb. and March…….of course write them in pencil because they are subject to change.

Feb.3rd,  1:00pm

March 29th, 6:00am and 11:00am

P.S. Don’t forget…..if you want to see the above picture bigger, click on it once….. wait for it to shrink and click on it again and it will grow…..like “ALICE”.

Looking forward to a WONDERFUL NEW YEAR!…………much Love, Louis

Jac and I are looking forward to all the new possibilities and adventures 2012 will bring………the girls are just looking for bunnies!

HAPPY NEW YEAR…… to one and all! As 2011 comes to a close, Jac and I are so grateful for all the blessings we have received this past year. We know, only too well, how difficult this passed year has been for many. We pray that 2012 brings us all good health and close friendships! Happy 2012 EVERYONE!!!!!much Love, Jac and Louis

Our two trees are lit, as is the fire. Much Love to All! Jac, Louis and the Girls.

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