Author: Louis Dell'Olio

………………………HUNTER GREEN is a LINEA color I have used before and a rich green color I love. Hunter Green, as opposed to a Spruce or Evergreen, has a little more yellow and less blue. It is a deep saturated color that is often used in KILTS, so it always reminds me of Scotland……You can see in the photos above how well it matches two Linea items from the past…..the Whisper Knit pant and the WK Scarf. It makes for a beautiful COLUMN OF COLOR………..I know the “fashion” of today is mix mix mix to somewhat of a dizzying effect………..Sometimes clownish if you ask me. Chic it will never be, and this new “mix” is far from the definition of SOPHISTICATED. A “column of color” never looks wrong or out of date……If you don’t own the Hunter Green WK pant there is always the new HUNTER GREEN LINEA LEGGING, A260034….A pair of boots, shoe boots or flats will complete the look……Other colors that look great with Hunter Green are NAVY, CHARCOAL GREY, BLACK, CAMEL, DK. UMBER and DEEP WINE, and lets not forget JEANS!. These are all bottom colors that look wonderful with Hunter Green. Even the Scarlet skirt can look great worn with the new HUNTER GREEN LINEA TIGHTS, A260016. The GREEN STONE DROP “SLIDE” NECKLACE will be avail next month…On her ear the BOLD HOOP in GOLD, J288005…..just in time for Holiday gift giving……….Sometimes the best gifts you receive are the ones you give yourself!……………………..enjoy………………much Love………………………….Louis

………………………………DARK……………..DEEP……………….RICH………………..ESPRESSO BROWN…………is a color that had many requests!………I have to say the color came out superb, but that’s what I have come to expect from WHISPER KNIT. For the bottom the matching ESPRESSO NEW SUPER PONTE STRAIGHT LEG PANT, A282511 for regular lengths, and A285547 for petite lengths……..Remember the WK is a rayon/nylon, and it not the same as the Super ponte so they are not exactly the same. The pant is slightly lighter, but the colors are very good together. Espresso also looks great with….BLACK…..NAVY and CHARCOAL GREY. For the more adventurous…..a deep wine. The matching WALNUT WK skirt, which is  on clearance [walnut is the only color left], is the perfect match….A dark green would also look terrific. I think that so often women don’t experiment enough with a color pant. Many just don’t know what to do with them……If you fall into this category….you’re thinking too hard…..just play…….If you already own the LINEA BODY WALNUT LEGGING….it works wonderfully with the ESPRESSO…….I could have easily accessorized the sweater with any one of my Chocolate pieces, but I have chosen to accessorize the sweater with a necklace I’m afraid many have forgotten about. The 72 inch faceted glass bead necklace, J284043, in the BRONZE  is still avail at the very reasonable price of $48. Many of you own this necklace in the jet,  [also avail], or the clear crystal and the gunmetal. I can’t begin to tell you how beautiful this Bronze is. Each bead is separated with a tiny Chocolate bead so the Chocolate Demi hoop or the Chocolate metal stud make a perfect combination. Maybe it’s time to give this very special necklace another look…………………………enjoy…………………….much love ………………..Louis

……………………….For me, there just isn’t anything that says “CLASS” more then a woman in head to toe HEATHER CHARCOAL GREY………….nothing!…..Maybe it harkens back to Katherine Hepburn in her grey flannel trousers or one of the golden age of Hollywood legends like Cary Grant in a grey flannel suit. There is just something about the richness of the DARK Heather Grey that can’t be compared to anything else…..and no other heather color is its’ equal……………Above, you see the new HEATHER CHARCOAL GREY WK SWING TN, A269137 worn two ways. First, to the upper left is the NEW HEATHER CHARCOAL GREY WK PENCIL SKIRT, A284113 [now avail to order]. The model will also be wearing the MATCHING HEATHER CHARCOAL GREY LINEA BODY TIGHTS, A260016. You really can’t get more custom then that! For those who think they can’t wear a short skirt then you must try this skirt with the matching tights…..it truly levels the field. The other option is the matching HEATHER CHARCOAL GREY BOOT CUT PANT, A268216………If you want to add the illusion of inches to your height there is no better way to achieve it than wearing these two pieces. To complete the look add my new PINSTRIPE TROUSER SOCKS, A283073, in black with grey stripes……….There are limitless ways to accessorize this sweater with jewelry, and I chose the SILVER RIBBON NECKLACE, J331643. I love the presence it makes yet it is delicate and picks up light beautifully bringing attention to your face. The Demi hoop or Bold hoop earring both in silver work perfectly……The TWIRL button silver earring will look great too. The H.C. Grey is deep enough to work on almost all complexions, and for those who feel drained in black this is your answer to a rich dark color…………………………enjoy…………………much Love……………………..Louis

………………Additional pictures of the HCG SWING TN. Dresses can be a difficult fit for women who aren’t the same size top and bottom. This swing sweater and skirt gives you a dress look but can be so much more comfortable…….The SILVER TRAPEZE NECKLACE, J331644, in SILVER adds a uniqueness that becomes your signature of the season…….enjoy………much Love…………..Louis

………………………..Another NEW color that was in demand was my……..LINEA NAVY……..There are many women who appreciate the fact that this is a TRUE NAVY…..dark and saturated……For a true sportswear look pair the NAVY SWING TN with the HC GREY WK SKIRT, A284113. With the navy and grey you have a choice of my NAVY or HCG TIGHTS, A260016, to complete the look. For your more casual wear pair the top with your jeans. If you already own the NAVY WK SKIRT you have an instant dress look…………………The TRAPEZE necklace in SILVER or the RIBBON LINK necklace, J331643, in GUNMETAL are perfect options to pull it all together………..In the spring wear the Navy top with ivory or white pants. Gold will give it a nautical look without being too obvious…………………………enjoy……………..much Love…………..Louis