Author: Louis Dell'Olio

…………………….One of my most favorite pieces of jewelry that I did this past fall was the Falling Leaves necklace and Earring set, J325475. It was originally offered in Gold, Silver, Gunmetal and Chocolate. All of the colors are sold out….except Chocolate……..For me these are the four MAJOR METAL COLORS and are necessary to complete any woman’s jewelry wardrobe. I understand that Gold and Silver are easy to understand and have been used for centuries, but Gunmetal and Chocolate have taken on a new importance……..They take you from the expected to the UNEXPECTED. I believe I have converted many of you as far as Gunmetal is concerned….but there are still many of you who have not given Chocolate a try. My Chocolate color is a deep COPPER. It looks wonderful on similar colors such as the coffee bean and clay above, and in my opinion no other color metal will look as good. It also looks wonderful on olives….from sage and fatigue to the deepest olives. Against, colors such as purple, and turquoise it gives them a whole different look………………Since this is the last color remaining, and it will be a very important accent with the upcoming spring/summer collections….I thought I should give you a heads up. I don’t believe, even though it is practically sold out, that these pieces are going to be reordered………Spring…….Summer……Fall……or Winter…..this delicate necklace and earring set will serve you well………….I think, if you haven’t already, you should give CHOCOLATE metal a try.

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

…………….Happy Valentine’s Day to all my Linea Ladies! I just heard on the morning news that it is ZERO degrees. Today is officially the coldest Valentine’s Day in 100 years!……….I recommend……….stay inside and cuddle!………………..enjoy………..much Love……………..Louis

…………………..The PERFECTLY PINK FAUX QUARTZ NECKLACE & EARRING set, J329550, will be on line at the end of the month or the beginning of March……….This is a three strand necklace, and each bead is HAND KNOTTED. It is a GRADUATED necklace meaning there are two size beads…..the larger are at the front, and the smaller go to the back of the neck to avoid any thickness or bulkiness. There is also a three inch extender chain. In the photo at the bottom right you see the necklace at its’ shortest length. The photo further to the left where the necklace is on the P.Pink safari shirt….the necklace is at its’ longest length. The earrings, which are a very manageable size, come pierced only………..The BEAUTY of this necklace is the BEADS. These are resin beads and are the closest thing to actual quartz beads that I have seen. Notice in the close up photos of the beads the variation  of shape and color. There are beads that are almost clear with vein markings as you would find in nature. There are beads that have a cloudy look….as you would find in nature, and their are beads that have a combination of both. Each bead has an irregular shape as if they were chiseled from a larger piece of quartz……All of these attributes gives the necklace and earring the look of authenticity………..You will keep them guessing is it or isn’t it……REAL!……………enjoy………………much Love…………..Louis

………..Here is the Pink Quartz necklace and earring set on the ever popular Safari shirt and  Pebble Crepe tunic both in Perfectly Pink……but don’t think that it always has to be matched to pink. It is also a beautiful accent to so many more colors like your pastels…mint, pale blue, pale butter, pale lilac…..and your stronger colors like purple, turquoise and parrot green……………….

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

……………….The SAFARI SHIRT, A214117, is back and ready for ordering!……………At the beginning of each spring/summer season there is great anticipation about what the new colors in the safari shirt will be. The suggestions were tallied and I made my decision. I hope you understand that not all of the colors you suggested can be chosen….so I made the decision, not only on all of your suggestions, but what is “in the air”….fashion wise…………One of the colors that received the most votes was AQUA…..This is a color that I introduced first as a Whisper Knit, and it sold out immediately. Since then it has been one of my most popular colors, and I have used it for many things….. from more Whisper Knit sweaters to a Crepe jacket and pant,A253576 [a very European look with the Aqua shirt] Denim pants, A252357, a Linea Leisure Hoodie,A262064….my personal favorite of all the colors, and the Lace, and now the BOHO skirt too! ………The skirts should be avail in March……..LIGHT TAN is also a new color being introduced in the Safari shirt, and later in the season….the BOHO skirt will also be avail with the Aqua! The new Light Tan is a great match to the slim ponte pant in Light Khaki…. that has sold out and many of you love…….It also blends beautifully with the new L.L crop pant with the cuffed bottom, A273859…………….For my newest Linea Ladies who may not be familiar with this shirt…..a little history…..The Safari shirt is a very classic shirt that I introduced about four or five years ago. It has a classic shirt collar and stand, roll up sleeves with tabs, and two front pockets with flaps. It has a placket button front and side slits……So what gives this shirt an edge? First it is the fabric. I chose a sheer crinkle georgette [the same fabric as the Boho skirt] This is an easy care fabric….easy to pack and one of the airest, coolest shirts you will put on your bodies when the summer heat and humidity sets in………The BUTTONS are REAL ABALONE SHELL. I doubt very much that you will see many shirts offered at QVC, or in retail stores for that matter, with real shell buttons outside of very expensive designer shirts. For some shirt colors I have chosen to use the back side of the shell for a sportier look, and some will be on the smooth side dyed to match…….The sleeve has a 3/4 length and is finished with a straight bottom….no cuff…………Due to the fact that the fabric is sheer….I have also provided a separate tank shell in a faux crepe de Chine. As an added detail I have provided a lingerie thread strap with a snap on the inside of the tank straps. This may seem inconsequential, but it is HAND WORK, and takes time to do….and time is money. This “minor” detail could have easily been left off, but it is these details that separates my clothes from all the others. This may or may not matter to you, but it is a sign of QUALITY………………………..enjoy………………………..much Love…………………………Louis