Author: Louis Dell'Olio

“Sneak Peek #8″,

This is the last sneak peak for the Fall 2011 season! There are three items which will be presented on Monday, Dec. 12th on the  PM Style show.

1- A219796, is the faux satin back crepe de chine blouse. This is a new fabric I am introducing. It has the look and hand of a silk crepe de chine but it has a satin back, so the side that is against the skin is satin….like a satin charmeuse. Imagine how wonderful that is going to feel on…..like expensive lingerie. It has a classic shirt collar and stand, a one button cuff, body darts so it isn’t boxy [just skims the body], a curved bottom and the all important fly front. I chose to do this shirt with a fly front to keep the shirt perfectly clean so your jewelry really shows up. This is the perfect shirt for tucking in or wearing out, belted or not. The colors are Ivory, Perfectly Pink, and Black, which is a deep Black! An essential blouse in three  essential colors. This is a piece that has no season and a blouse you will wear the entire year. Of course, it is washable for easy care.

2-A219797, is the vest front cardigan. This is a TOTALLY full fashioned piece. What does that mean? There are many sweaters that are fully fashioned but are finished off at the neckline, sleeve and bottom hems with linked on tubular bands. The shape and finishing of this sweater is entirely knitted on the machine so there are no tubular trims. This cardigan is made just like the V-neck tunic A217985. You can see in the pink photo how the bottom has the drop stitches to create the perfect V. The V neckline is done the same way. This is how many expensive Italian sweaters are made. Is one way better than the other?…..no, it’s simply a matter of which will work better for the design of the garment. I have said it before and it is worth repeating……”if this sweater cost $600, it couldn’t be make any better”. It is in my acrylic/wool yarn, the same yarn and knit as the pencil skirt to come. The colors are Black, Perfectly Pink and Fawn. YES, the  fawn and p. pink work  with the fawn and p. pink pieces you already own…..i.e.. the fawn pant and riding jacket. The black blouse with the fawn cardigan, belted or not,worn under the fawn riding jacket and the black riding skirt or black pant is pure class. Notice in one picture I have the fawn cardigan with black pants and in the other I have it with fawn pants. Also notice the belted black cardigan photo. I left the ivory shirt out, not tucked in, so the bottom V of the cardigan is highlighted. This is the perfect cardigan for wearing right now and  into spring and early summer. For me, it’s another essential, lifetime piece. I can’t emphasize enough the superb quality of this cardigan.

3-A219798, is the 26 inch pencil skirt. This has been a long time customer request!…..and it’s finally here. It is the same acrylic/ wool as the original skirt and in the same every needle rib construction……the only difference is the length. It is something that my tall gals have been pleading for and I think it is the answer for my petite gals who are looking for the perfect boot length longer skirt…..one they won’t have to shorten. I really think it’s a perfect length for all. The colors are the Black, Perfectly Pink and Fawn. If this skirt is as successful as the original skirt….hopefully, I will be able to bring it back in more colors. The care of this skirt is the same as the original skirt. Add this to the “essential list”.

My inspiration for the total “Look”…… the blouse, cardigan and skirt, came from “Hitchcock Heroines”. I can picture Tippi Hendron in “The Birds”, or Eva Maria Saint in “North by Northwest”,  Kim Novak in “Vertigo”. or Grace Kelly in “Rear Window”, wearing these three pieces and looking their famous “Cool Chic”. It’s a timeless look that never looks out of style or dated. It always looks effortless. When I see a woman dressed like this, my first impression is….this is a woman who knows how to look understated and elegant….it is surprisingly sexy……….a few very good pieces of jewelry, beautiful shoes and bag…… and a lot of attitude is all you need.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………..Enjoy…………………… Much Love to you, Louis

Jac and I want to wish all of you and your families a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
It’s hard to believe the Holidays are upon us, but that seems to be something we say every year. This has been quite a year! I know many of you had to deal with some very difficult things this past year….losing loved ones, health issues that many of us have had to deal with and all kinds of pressures that this unrelenting world has thrust upon us. The good news is…………. …………………………………………………….we are all still here!
Thanksgiving has always been a very special Holiday for Jac and me. It’s so much more that sitting down to a sumptuous meal, though that’s never a bad thing. It really is a time for closeness with each other, family and friends. I look forward to all the preparations and the talking and the working together…..though Jac may tell you I’m always in the way…..LOL. It’s a time to be thankful. for giving of one’s self and to be forgiving. I have a very dear cousin who has a very simple philosophy for life…..”what’s a hug and a kiss”……these are words Jac and I find ourselves repeating quite often. It costs nothing to express gratitude and love, and so often we forget or hold back from doing this simple thing….”what’s a hug and a kiss”.
If I have managed over the past years to bring a smile to your faces and a little joy and beauty to your lives, for me, it doesn’t get better than that. Again, we want to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving and to send each and every one of you lots of………” hugs and kisses”……………………much Love, Louis

This photo will give you a better idea of what exactly the jewelry looks like. Remember the cross is double sided as is the square stations of the Byzantine necklace. The pearls are long enough to be doubled, tripled and quadrupled……………they are truly beautiful……………Love, Louis

Yes, it’s true, the jewelry has been posted and is ready for ordering. I will warn you the photos aren’t wonderful on the QVC site, so I have posted the pictures again………they are avail NOW!
J264035, pearls in wine, green and dark gray
J264036, the Byzantine cross
J264037, the Byzantine necklace.

Quantities are limited so if you want them don’t wait too long…..Happy Holidays, Love Louis

SNEAK PEAK #7 is the A219799, Python jersey surplus top. The jersey fabric is the same as my medallion, cheetah, and floral print jersey tops. The colors are Blue, Green, Black and Raspberry [which should have been called Cassis because it matches perfectly]. The top drapes from a neck band, around the neck and down across the body on both sides. The drapes are controlled at the side seam by a series of pleats. The neckline can be worn as high and conservative as you like or as low as you would like. Once you adjust it to how you want it…..it will stay without worrying about it shifting. The fit on this top is very important. I strongly feel this style of top should be FITTED! There is a lot of stretch to this fabric, and because of the amount of fabric, due to the draping,  going down a size is something I recommend. I know some of you will  quickly think….”my lumps and bumps will show”, but the print and the draping it is very concealing. You don’t want to be wearing a SAGGY jersey top. The top in the photos is an XS…..remember you want it to stretch across the hip….not just sit there. I happen to think it’s a great top for women with hips. If you have small hips DEFINITELY size down. It really is a top for ALL size and shape women. About the print: it is a Python print which is trending stronger and stronger in the market at EVERY price range. I HATE snakes too, but this is a very pretty one! Gucci did EVERYTHING in Python print this fall and this print is just just as beautiful at a fraction of the price. They will also be strong for next spring/summer. When I saw the first strike offs of the print for my approval, they were horrible. They looked like one muddy blur and they had no definition at all. I had them do them all over until I was satisfied…..I am more than satisfied….I think they look terrific. All of the color ways can be worn with black. The black combination has a lot of taupe in it so it looks great with not only black, but taupe and espresso brown. I have it shown with the new longer knit pencil skirt in black, A219798. The blue has  different shades of blue, from very pale to navy, so it is a natural with jeans as well as dress pants or skirts. The green works beautifully with everything SPRUCE GREEN, as you can see in the photo to your upper left. I have it paired with the A210358, Spruce Green suede jacket and the S. Green knit pencil skirt. It works just as well with the new green pucker skirt, and all of the textures together are incredible….PURE designer. The “Raspberry” is photographed with the Cassis knit riding skirt…..throw the Black, zip front suede jacket with the knit trims over it and WOW…….”who wouldn’t want to look……….”. This is also a great top to wear under jackets and v-neck cardigans. This top looks wonderful with the new pucker suits. Accessorize or not….it really needs very little…..a belt looks great if you are so inclined…….it’s up to you. Again, this top has no season, it’s packable and easy care……..a terrific and sophisticated addition to your wardrobes…….Attention!!!!!!!…….this top will be on the Morning Show, Dec. 12th!!!!!!…………….much Love, Louis