Author: Louis Dell'Olio

Along with the TSV Ponte knit jacket. I will be offering two additional PONTE KNIT piece.

The SKIRT, A231138. The skirt is available in all six colors………….BLACK…..NAVY……IRIS……SEA GREEN……CORAL…….IVORY………… The Ivory skirt is the only skirt that is fully LINED! The skirt has a two inch wide, CONTOUR waist band, which IS the most comfortable for the majority of women. There is no shirring or gathering or gores in this waist band…….it is totally flat, but still has plenty of STRETCH. There is a two button closure on the waist band, and the buttons are dyed to match. The skirt also has a zip front, for a sportier, trouser look. There is also a back vent for easy walking…..DO NOT FORGET to snip the back thread in the vent that was put there for shipping purposes only!!!! You would be surprised how many women forget, or don’t realize it’s there at all…..well maybe you wouldn’t be so surprised…..I’ve certainly done worse! I think you will find this skirt has a lot of uses as you find other things in your closets to put with it…..maybe a printed peasant blouse that you have been looking for just the right pencil skirt to go with it. MIX YOUR COLORS!!! Do not be afraid to wear a SEA GREEN SWEATER with an IRIS SKIRT…..have your accessories pull the two together…..I always recommend a scarf with the colors in it to pull it all together….or multi color beads that have the two colors is a sure way to make it all work…..then throw on the IVORY TSV JACKET and you will look like a million dollars…….I promise.

The PANT,A231139. This is a slim leg pant. Many many of you have requested I bring back my slim leg pant that seemed to be flattering for you…..this is a new version. Again, the waist band is like the skirt…..a 2 inch wide contour shape, which should sit approx from the waist down…..of course, that depends wear your waist is……for some it may sit lower and for some it may sit at the waist……like water…it will settle at just the right position. The same two dyed to match buttons and front zip are the details of this pant. This Ponte knit pant is UNLINED. You can wear it now, and straight on into the spring and summer. What makes this pant unique is the BACK SEAMS! There will be NO BAGGY butts here! It also is a wonderful way to alter the pant for the exact perfect fit for your individual body……only if you need to. The colors of the pant are more limited……IVORY………. NAVY………..BLACK. Again, these pants were fit by my team and the QVC fitting department and we are both happy with the final result. I know if you are…..you are going to want every color and two of each….especially the ivory…….Both garments are hand wash…..the instructions are inside………………….I will suggest, and this is only my opinion……..however you decide to clean the jacket…..hand washing or dry clean…..I would do the same with the matching bottoms so they always look the same………………….Enjoy…..Enjoy…..Enjoy…..Much  LOVE……..Louis

The last collage of photographs is the A230883, the WHISPER KNIT SWEATER. This sweater is available in ALL of the colors that the TSV JACKET comes in…..IVORY…..BLACK….NAVY…..CORAL….SEA GREEN…..IRIS……. I really don’t have to tell you the virtues of Whisper Knit……you know them all already!!….the comfort, the easy care, and the glorious colors have been spoken of many times. The only question was…..what would be the right style to go with the TSV jacket. I chose a scoop neck short sleeve style that I felt can be something you can wear all year long, casual or dressy, and mix with many things you already own…….a great neckline for showing off your jewelry……and don’t be afraid to mix your metals…..it’s a happening look! The sleeve is a short sleeve, but not too short, and hits above the elbow…….of course,depending on your arm length and proportion. There is a tubular finish at the neckline, and the sleeve has a 2 1/2 inch ribbed border. The sweater measures 23 inches long for the xs. It also has an 8 inch rib border…..or as some call it…… “a waist whittling border”. I know this will be a welcome addition to your already bulging collection of WHISPER KNITS…………..I sincerely hope……. all that I have shown you for my first TSV in years and it’s companion pieces …….. is something you might consider………………………………………………………

……………………………………………….Enjoy…………..MUCH LOVE……………………………Louis

January Sneak Peek # 6 is J273959, my PANTHER LINK WATCH. This is the third watch I have presented and it is a beauty. As Lisa Robertson says…..”this is old money”. This watch is all about CLASS. There are SEVEN ROWS of high polished “panther” links. The band measures 3/4 of an inch wide and the case is 1 1/4 inches wide. It will be available shortly, in either gold or silver. It also has an added clasp link for you to adjust to fit you perfectly. I love this watch in gold paired with my gold chain bracelet, of which there are still a few available. There is nothing like a wrist LADEN with gold! I also love this watch with my very simple, but very chic, DEMI HOOP EARRING. There still are some in the gold and silver available in the pierced style only. This watch, worn with the new TSV jacket, is the icing on the cake.  When you are at work or out with friends….. have some fun…..wear the TSV  jacket with the sleeve turned back …….take a seat and put your hand nonchalantly up to your chin with the watch on your wrist……and watch all of the eyes go right to your watch…..you know you are going to be asked  “where did you get that”. Wear it casually with a white shirt and jeans, or dressed in black tie. It truly is a wear anytime, anywhere piece. This is the watch you would find in Cartier or Tiffany, in a glass case on a velvet tray. In solid gold it would have a 40, 50, 60 thousand dollar price tag ….or more. It definitely has the look of a time gone by. Just let them stare and wonder……………….is it…or….isn’t it……………………..Enjoy…..much Love…..Louis

January Sneak Peek # 5, is A231146, a TUNIC SHIRT. The fabric is  new, for me……… a FAUX CREPE DE CHINE. It is very fluid and feels like real silk…..it prints like it to…..very bright and saturated colors. The print is a digital type abstract print, which is the strongest TREND in prints around the world. It’s the type of print that everyone will interpret in their own way. The body or silhouette of the tunic is very similar to the A222272 tunic from last year….with a difference. The length [28 1/2 inches to center front, dipping longer in the back] is very similar to the last tunic , but the necklines are totally different. The new tunic has an open notch collar and has a  button front to the bottom ruffle. Where as last years may have been, for some, a little restrictive across the shoulders……this one….. due to the open neck….is not. This is definitely something you can wear all year round and it is washable too…….great for travel ………easy to pack. The colors are…………..LIMOGES BLUE/BLACK………………..NATURAL/BLACK……..which is almost an ecru. It’s a top that flows, and is very feminine. It’s flattering to all……it conceals all!

…………………………………Enjoy……….much Love…………………Louis

January  Sneak Peek #3 , is A231145, the BODYSUIT!!!! First I want to say….I absolutely LOVE this piece and the companion skirt that will be sneak peek #4. This body suit fits the way a body suit should, and for me it is perfect. If you are a body suit lover you will want this in every color and if you are on the fence…..JUMP OFF!! I can tell you this looks amazing on ALL body times, but make no mistake about it….it IS sexy!!! For my voluptuous ladies….you are going to look dynamite! For those less so, this will make you look more so!! For those of you who have been asking for a lower neckline……I’m sure this will satisfy you. For those of you who think my ballet necks are too low, this IS lower. All kidding aside, this is one fabulous top…..great with jeans and great for any dressy occasion…..depending on what you wear it with and how you accessorize it. For those of you that wear very low cut pants….. this is the top for you…..nothing pops out and you don’t ever have to keep tucking the top in. The colors………..RUBY…………….BLACK…………..TRUFFLE……………I hear you now….what color is truffle. Well, it’s one of those hard to describe colors…..it’s not olive, it’s not quite brown or taupe. It is totally neutral and works with the color you are wearing. It works with dark olive, walnut, dark navy, black. ivory, sand light taupe….I think you get the idea. In the photo above I have it paired with the natural faux linen herringbone pant from last spring and they are great together. It is a very NEW COLOR…..one of my woodsy , from nature colors. This body suit, as all of my body suits, has a double row snap crotch for different torso lengths. There is lots of stretch to this fabric so that really shouldn’t be a problem. This also looks amazing under jackets. All of the jewelry is Linea except or the red necklace, but that will be on the drawing board. I warn you…..you will get whistles so be ready!………..Enjoy, much Love……….Louis