Author: Louis Dell'Olio

………………..ALABASTER and Faux SILK SHANTUNG were meant to go together……………….It is so CHIC……..and a blond’s delight…..Of course it will look equally great on brunettes, and redheads………….Mix it with your BLACK separates and you have one full proof ensemble………Above, I have paired the Alabaster jacket with the BLACK WK TANK TUNIC, A287609, returning this coming Feb. For the bottom the brand new SLIM SUPER PONTE PANT, A297868……………….The jacket is……A297866…………….I accessorized with pieces you may already own….if not they are returning next year………..The AZTEC necklaces in Black and Gold, and Alabaster and Gold……..The Black and Gunmetal Seen Bead necklace isn’t returning but there is a new one just as fabulous to take its’ place………………This is definitely a season-less look, and if you add a top and bottom in Alabaster you have one sensational column of color……………………………………………….

……………..enjoy……………………much Love…………………………..Louis

…………………………….BLACK SHANTUNG……………how sophisticated is that!…………..This topper makes a wonderful SHIRT…..and though it is a woven it has wonderful stretch. As you know…one of my favorite combinations is Black with Alabaster, as shown above with the Slim Alabaster Ponte Pant, A265615…….To accessorize….the Aztec necklaces with the NEW SEED BEAD NECKLACE in BLACK/GOLD/AMBER…..It is a wonderfully African color combination……….This is an outfit that would be perfect for any occasion….any time of year……………………………………………………….

…………….enjoy…………………….much Love……………………….Louis

Please check my “Important Dates” as there have been some Nov. additions….There will be new items!

……..This is the last Sneak Peek for October and it’s a BEAUTY………………..The BLACK LEATHER/KNIT jacket will be on the Morning Show on Oct. 21st. It starts at 7:00am, but I don’t know what time I will be on the show. When it gets closer to the date I will have more info……………..Now, about the jacket………………It is LAMB LEATHER so it is very SOFT and pliable…a beautiful quality…….What it is not….is a MOTO jacket. The jacket has a crew neckline which is created by a separate band band of leather……The jacket has a TWO WAY ZIP with  Linea inscribed zipper pulls….I would suggest, right out of the package, you rub a bar of Ivory soap on the zipper teeth to avoid any sticking. The front of the jacket has FOUR body seams for shaping, and all are top stitched to emphasize the line. It is approx 25 inches long for the size 6. It is numerically sized…..There are pocket flaps that are slanted downward to elongate. They have working snaps to give the illusion of real pockets, but they are ornamental. The REAL POCKETS are hidden in the seam………..The jacket has KNIT SLEEVES and a complete KNIT BACK……This makes for total COMFORT! You can reach, stretch, do what ever you need to do in total comfort. What makes the back interesting is the Lamb leather stripe that’s like a PUNCTUATION MARK……..Remember, it’s just as important to look good going as it is coming. The contrast between the leather and the knit gives the jacket EYE INTEREST. The front of the jacket is lined, but the back and the sleeves are not so there is total stretch and comfort……There are small shoulder pads covered in the lining to give you a good line……I have the jacket over the new BLACK WK DRESS, A297856, and that makes for a really WOW outfit.., but you can wear it over everything and anything…..try it with the BLACK FLORAL PRINT shirt, your bright beads, and a short skirt. It’s OK for the shirt to hang below the jacket…..It’s a wonderful and unexpected way to add color!……………………….enjoy………………….much Love……………………..Louis

………………..The ALABASTER leather jacket, A297864, is the second color being offered in this new LAMB leather jacket. EVERYTHING you may own or intend to buy in Alabaster, like the short sleeve WK sweater above, A267882, will either match or blend nicely with the leather and knit. For a column of color the Slim Ponte pant and the Super Ponte Boot cut pant to come, are both terrific alternatives!……This is a luxurious color especially in the Lamb leather. The factory did a fantastic job of matching the leather and knit and it is made beautifully. The one thing about Alabaster is it looks great with any color. Navy, black, grey, wine, blackberry, Port, olive bottoms etc. etc. all look great with Alabaster. Pop a color like fuchsia with black pants, burnt orange with gray pants and all will look fantastic for Fall/winter. Of course all Alabaster from head to toe is the ultimate, and makes the perfect Spring outfit…….Even the new ALABASTER FLORAL print blouse worn with the jacket and a color pant of your choosing will make this a season-less look……..It time to play mixing and matching……The Spirit necklace in Desert Sand is all you need for a simple accessory, but you can jazz it up with so much more…..Perhaps you were lucky enough to get the Alabaster FACETED BEADS, or the Aztec necklace in Alabaster for a more dramatic look………………This is definitely a head turner!………………………….enjoy………………………much Love……………………………Louis