Author: Louis Dell'Olio

………………………The TRAPEZE NECKLACE, J331644, is returning this month. Black and Shiny Silver are repeat colors. I think Black is a wonderful unique accessory color. I find the more women who try it find out for themselves how much fun it is…………..The SHINY GOLD is new. They have the look of real……..For those of you who are new to this style each bar swings freely. It is not a solid piece which would have been an inexpensive way of making it………………….The best testimonial for this necklace are the reviews…..There are 23 and all are FIVE STAR……………………………

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

……………………………BLUE FOG………is the first color I’m presenting in this new FUNNEL /ROLL NECK sweater, A297861…………….The colors I chose for this sweater are romantic, and remind me of  Botticelli paintings……………”The Birth of Venus”, and “Primavera”………..This is a fully fashioned sweater done in an English rib…….The approx. length for the xxs is 25″….The yarn is a soft blend of 75% acrylic and 25% polyester. It does have texture so some who are super sensitive may  feel it. For most it’s going to be nice and cozy!…… I think the acrylic is soft, especially in these med range colors which do not absorb a lot of dye. There are small side slits as you can see in the photo at the lower right. I have the sweater paired with the Heather Charcoal Grey WK long skirt and WK scarf, at the upper left, and the new color of the Super Ponte Boot Cut pant……SMOKE…….I think those two colors together are a dream…….This really is a sweater for ANY AGE, and would make a great Holiday present……..The FLOWER and CRACKLE BEAD necklace and Earring set is new in the Aqua Mist and Antique Gold. J350152 is the style number and will be avail soon! It looks wonderful doubled and fabulous LONG if you can carry the length……….OK…I know you are wondering about the matching Beret…………….Actually, I bought doubles of the colors….one to cut up to use as a color standards for the factories to match, and one to show on the models……..I figured it would be easier to dye the yarn to match the beret instead of trying to find a beret to match the sweaters!…..They are from a company named……..Jedrzejko…….They are sold on ebay or you can order direct. I prefer ebay because if anything goes wrong they stand behind you…….The color name is……..Dark Grey……It really isn’t a dark grey at all…..It is more of a soft blue grey…………..Now you have all the info I can give………..off to the next color……………………………………………enjoy…………………much Love……………………………Louis

…………..LILAC MIST……………is a BEAUTIFUL soft color……a true winter pastel…….It has the look of dried flowers or potpourri…..there is an undertone of a dusty pink……I think these SMOKEY PASTELS are a welcome break in the dreary winter months…………..You can wear the FUNNEL NECK straight up or rolled down, and it stands AWAY from the neck creating an open neckline. Due to the fact that the acrylic yarn is very light these are not heavy sweaters, even thought they look warm and cozy…..which they are……..I have used the Taupe Super Ponte Boot Cut pant, A268216 which is a beautiful balance to the Lilac Mist……Charcoal Grey, Smoke, Tan, and Navy would all look beautiful with this Lilac color…The new FLORAL and CRACKLE BEAD necklace in the PINK and ANTIQUE GOLD, J350152, adds the perfect DELICATE touch to this very feminine color…..PLEASE take a good look at the earring that comes with the necklace. It’s a beautiful earring on its’ own. Again, I love it doubled or worn LONG……………..The color of the sweater was dyed to match the BERET, which if you like is avail. to you on ebay. Jedrzejko, is the name of the company, and the name given to this beret is…….DIRTY PINK…..It’s not a name I would have chosen, but who ever translated the Polish name [the company is in Poland….yes French berets made in Poland!] didn’t have the romantic chip……LOL……..These sweaters are ageless and would work for ANY age………….I think the sweater, the necklace and earring and the beret would make a fantastic Holiday present for someone very special………………………………………..enjoy…………………………..much Love……………………………Louis

…………………………….CASHEW……………….is the third and final color being offered in this beautifully made sweater. If you love your neutrals this is for you. Cashew is a very European color, and one you would find on an Armani runway. It is a color that is often used for expensive natural fibers like cashmere and alpaca, because they don’t over power the fiber with a lot of dye. They let the fibers breath and show their best qualities……..Again, I have chosen the new FLORAL and CRACKLE BEAD necklace in the AQUA MIST to play of of the Cashew. The pant is the new TAN TROUSER, A278303………………….The beret is called…….LIGHT BEIGE, and is also from Jedrzrjko……………………..When you want to look very sophisticated, and somewhat understated, Cashew is the right choice…..Make no mistake, the total look may be subtle, but it speaks volumes about the wearer………………enjoy………………………much Love…………………………..Louis

………………………VIOLET HAZE………….is a NEW Linea color, and the blouse is made in a NEW Linea fabric…..A298459 is the style number…..I wanted a color that was not in your face. By that I mean a color that wasn’t too bright or too harsh, or too dark, but still gives you color………..I wanted it to look VEILED…..as if someone took a sheer grey chiffon and placed it over a more vibrant violet. The veil of gray tones the violet down. That is what I wanted to achieve with this VIOLET HAZE, and I think it came out perfect………The fabric is new, but it is very similar to the flounce blouse, A294604. This fabric has natural stretch……..What is natural stretch? This occurs due to the specific weave or finish of the fabric. No spandex is necessary with fabrics with natural stretch…..it’s redundant……The previous blouse mentioned had spandex, but the two fabrics have the SAME stretch. The hand of the fabric has a slight sand washed finish, which gives it a SMOOTH DRY touch…….The blouse is approx. 26 inches long for the size 4. These blouses are NUMERICALLY sized. The sleeve has a trumpet bottom which continues to be a strong trend, and will continue all the way through next Fall 2018!….The shape is easy and follows the lines of the body, and the front has bust darts for a proper fit……………The SURPRISE of the garment is the PEEK A BOO BACK! It has a scoop which is not TOO deep and is VERY bra friendly……Trust me….we made absolutely sure about that. We even raised it more than necessary just to be on the safe side……….It’s a detail that takes the blouse from day to night. It can just as easily be worn with dress pants or a skirt….as a pair of jeans…….The top strap in the back holds everything in place and makes it very comfortable to wear. With this scoop back there is no possibility that it is too tight across the upper back area…….For you working gals, it’s perfect to wear with a jacket, or not, and then out to dinner or drinks with friends……I know the question will come up….”can I wear it back to front”. Due to the bust darts the answer is no……………..The new FLORAL and CRACKLE BEAD necklace and EARRING set, J350152, in the LILAC MIST is the perfect accessory. As you know I love BOLD jewelry, but there is a time and place for fragility……for delicacy, and for that purpose I think this is the perfect necklace. Do not be mistaken……this is not a necklace that will fade away. It has a strong presence without being bold……..The necklace and earring are due this month…………For another surprise…….look closely at the NEW SLIM LEG SUPER PONTE PANT, A297868 for reg. and A297874 for petite…..the color is………………..BLACKBERRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The fit is very similar to the A265615 slim pant, only this is in the SUPER PONTE……I hope my petites are noticing more petites are being offered, and there are more to come! These pants will be part of my Nov. deliveries…..I think the pairing of the VIOLET HAZE and the BLACKBERRY is a spectacular UNEXPECTED combination…………With all the Holidays approaching, I think this will be the perfect choice……………enjoy…………………….much Love………………………..Louis