Author: Louis Dell'Olio

……………………………Glorious citrus LEMON will brighten any summer day. Again, wear it matched as a two piece dress or split the pieces to extend your wardrobe…..This makes for a simple way to pack for any trip you may be planning…..Chose White and Black as you basic colors in pants, skirts and Tees…..then add your shot of COLOR….in this case LEMON…..Add some fabulous accessories like those above………The WATER FALL necklace and earring set in BLACK or WHITE, J321804, will coordinate with your basic colors and accent the lemon. For a wonderful alternative the MARDI GRAS necklace, J335211. I love it with the Gypsy drop earring, J270116. Don’t feel that because the necklace is gold and the earring is gunmetal that they don’t work together. It’s the COLORS of the beads that pull it together. You have to let it go that things must match to work. That is a very old way of thinking, and simply does not apply to dressing today. If you take anything from what I say that would be a very important lesson not only to learn, but to live!…………A BLACK WK TANK, such as A237404 or A253408 will work perfectly. Above, I have used a vintage Linea black bodysuit……………For my more adventurous try a color top, and or a print to work back to your Yellow pieces…………….Have FUN!………………………………………………………

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

………………………………….Last but certainly not least is my new BRIGHT PINK…………….As I was searching for new colors for the Safari Shirt and Boho skirt, Jac brought this color to me, so I really should have called Jacqueline Pink…………This is a brand new color for me and I LOVE it. I hope you do too…..It is bright and SOFT at the same time…..It has a wonderful glow, and will give a blush to your complexion…….It says SPRING…….It says SUMMER……….For my BLONDS, REDHEADS, BRUNETTES and SILVER haired beauties….rejoice…..this is a color to revitalize your spirits after a long winter…..To this new color…..I say yesyesyes……JUMP out of your comfort zone, and experience and “feel” something fresh. I know you will be surprised by how much you love it!…………..WHITE and BLACK are always the two key colors to pair with any bright….MARDI GRAS color, but  navy, olive, khaki, tan, natural linen and gray are also good options………Pulling it together is all about accessories………..The BLACK BARREL NECKLACE and EARRING set, J329558 is perfection, but fair warning….there are only a few left. Of course anything GOLD, SILVER or GUNMETAL will look great too….Of course to go with a Mardi Gras color….the Mardi Gra necklace, J335211, is coming this month……..Whatever you choose…just make it BOLD. Anything dinky will not hold up to the color…..Now, Bold doesn’t mean heavy……It is about balance, and shouldn’t disappear against the color…..for example…..if you already own the falling leaves necklace set……it is delicate, light in weight, but still makes a statement, and holds its’ own……PINKS of all shades, from the palest to the most shocking, have become “the” color on the runways………I hope you will give in to this wonderful new color ……………….enjoy……………….much Love…………………………………Louis

……………………………….I didn’t think one sneak peek was enough for this glorious color…………………enjoy……………………….much Love…………………………Louis

…………………………..The newest addition to the LINEA LEISURE COLLECTION is the PEPLUM TOP, A287610………Yes, this is a LEISURE top. As I have said over and over Leisure as a category is far reaching…………..The 100% cotton fabric of this top is the same fine cotton rib as, A279520, the HIGH/LOW SWING HOODIE , which has been reordered for next season, and that is why we have put this top in the Leisure category……………This new peplum top has a TWO WAY ZIPPER with two SIGNATURE ZIPPER PULLS…………….The top has a JEWEL NECKLINE………In the photos above the collar is turned back with the EGYPTIAN NECKLACE, J329563, laid on top……The top is approx. 26 inches to the center front……The bodice of the garment , front and back, has body seams, which gives the top a figure flattering shape gliding over the body…The PEPLUM, which is the main feature of this top, hangs from a curved seam that creates a slight HIGH/LOW hem………The ripple or “cones” that are created are subtle, and add just enough swing to make it feminine, and wearable for most. I say most, because there will always be some who feel any silhouette is not for them……”not everything is for everyone”……………..The BLACK, above can easily go to the theater or the office worn with trousers or a pencil skirt like the IVORY WK above, A273880……..It can also easily be worn to the soccer field or super market with a pair of leggings and sneakers. Dress it up or down for whatever the occasion calls for. It can be a wonderful addition to your Linea wardrobe…………………………………..

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

………………………COOL and REFRESHING and FUN, are three words that come to mind when looking at the IVORY PEPLUM TOP, A287610, worn with the NAVY LINEA BODY CAPRI LEGGING, A274374…….and the amazing NANTUCKET BEACH GLASS NECKLACE and EARRING SET, J335577, due in MAY………..A GOLD ZIPPER and ZIPPER PULLS decorate this Spring/SUMMER top……The weight of the fabric gives you assurance that there will be no see through. You can wear it with confidence that it will be figure flattering. White and Ivory tops are important pieces for a woman’s summer wardrobe so washable and EASY CARE are are very important……..especially when deciding what to pack for a trip!………………….I know this will be a fun top to wear….especially with my new NANTUCKET BEACH GLASS NECKLACE and EARRING SET, J335577, which comes to you right from my Anne Klein archives! Each piece was molded from actual pieces of beach glass I collected….even the broken bottle top……All you need are some sunglasses, a large tote and fabulous espadrilles………..Push up the sleeves and go…………………

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