Author: Louis Dell'Olio

…………………….The SWING CARDIGAN, A267864, is something you have all been waiting for…..and didn’t know it. Aren’t those the best surprises!! The great majority of you fell in love with the WK SWING SWEATER, A259620, and since it is totally sold out…. have been waiting patiently for its’ return….I promise it will be coming back this fall……..but………in the mean time I have this new BEAUTY to appease your appetites………This is the same body silhouette as the swing sweater. In its’ new configuration it has morphed into a V-neck button front cardigan. The cardigan is one inch longer then the swing sweater………..Here is the BIG NEWS……this is a new lighter weight WK. The cardigan is still in the ENR  [every needle rib] construction, but due to this lighter weight it has more drape. Will you be able to tell the difference between the original and this newer version?…..from looking at it probably not. They look and preform and feel on the skin exactly the same, but you will notice the difference in weight…..So many of you…especially my southern ladies have been saying you can’t wear the WK sweaters into the warmer weather. I think you will see that this weight is more warm weather friendly……Of course I’m not suggesting you’ll be able to wear it in the summer, but who needs a sweater in the summer anyway….I take that back….This summer , for some of us, a sweater was needed!……The first color I will be offering to you is the ….RASPBERRY…………This is the exact same color as A259111, the Raspberry Shawl shown above, and  A259109, the FUNNEL NECK SWEATER. This is a color you all fell in love with immediately, but it was offered in only those two styles. Now you will be able to get the Raspberry in the new CARDIGAN, and I have brought back the A237404, TANK in the matching Raspberry so you have a complete set. If you get the cardigan I strongly recommend getting the tank too. The shawl is still avail in the Raspberry, but it is very limited…………For me, there is nothing more CHIC…..nothing more SOPHISTICATED then seeing a woman walking into a room dressed like this……the TANK……the CARDIGAN….the SHAWL……the BLACK WK SKIRT, A237412……..a pair of my LINEA BODY TIGHTS…the black or grey SHEER, the solid OPAQUE, the all over LACE, the PINSTRIPE, the HERRINGBONE, and for my more daring fashionistas….the LUREX TIGHTS….. worn to coordinate with your jewelry……in this case the GOLD MULTI STRAND NUGGET NECKLACE, J321805, and my GOLD BOLD HOOP, J288005 or my GOLD DEMI HOOP, J270391….a black suede pump, shoe boot or high heeled boot and you are complete……You will love this outfit with my new tights coming this fall…..This is POWER DRESSING in its’ most feminine form. This is about swagger and attutide…..I know all of my Linea ladies have it….in spades!……This is the epitome of the LINEA WOMAN……………………………………………………………………………………enjoy……………………much Love……………………………..Louis

The second color being offered in the SWING CARDIGAN & TANK is……………….HEATHER GREY…………..I think, if memory serves, this is the first heather color in a WK  sweater? To have this classic, totally chic color in this new swing style is a MUST HAVE. Many of you already have the HEATHER GREY PONTE PANT, A237394, so you are ahead of the game. If you missed out on this pant fear not……I will have a new Heather Grey BOOT CUT pant coming this fall in a new fabric. There is something about Heather Charcoal Grey that just says CLASS, For me, it is just as important as BLACK……..Wear the cardigan with pants, leggings [my Linea Body Legging  in Dark Grey is coming back….plus a brand new tight that is to be worn with your WK skirts, it’s very exciting]. For a more casual look….black or grey jeans and boots…………..No matter what you choose as your bottom………….choose the NEW FALLING LEAVES NECKLACE & EARRING SET, J840567, coming in Aug. Wear it either in the SILVER or the GUN METAL….or layer BOTH!………………………………………………………………enjoy…………………………….much Love…………………………Louis

………………..The MARINE BLUE is a wonderful new color…… any time of year. It is a dusty, misty soft blue that will be complimentary to any skin color. Again,the TANK will also be avail in the MARINE BLUE. Wear it with you new NAVY SLIM PANTS,  A265615, or any navy, black, gray or ivory pant you may already own. Three easy pieces and off you go…………………..enjoy………………………much Love………………………Louis

…………………………..Did you think I wouldn’t do this new SWING CARDIGAN in BLACK????? Jac wouldn’t speak to me LOL!….If you are a BLACK lover, and always have your eye out for something NEW to own in BLACK…..this is not a want…..this is a MUST HAVE……….You already own the Black WK TANK,A237404…..you already own the Black WK PANT, how fabulous is that going to look!…..and hopefully you already own the BLACK WK SHAWL, A259111, or SCARF, A257914 [which is, to my amazement,  still available]…………The SILVER or GOLD NUGGET BEAD NECKLACE, J321805, is only one option avail to you to add just the right finishing touch……I know there are many of you that will be stalking the Linea site so you can get your orders in as soon as this cardigan and matching tank are posted. I’m sure this new Swing Cardigan will go as fast as the swing pull over did…………..Your biggest dilemma will be…….what COLORS to chose???????……………….. …..enjoy…………….much Love……………………………Louis

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……………….THE SLATE BLUE TUNIC/TOP, A267873, is one of my newest pieces to be introduced into my ever expanding LINEA LEISURE COLLECTION…..and it’s avail for ordering right now!…..This top has long sleeves, a Sabrina neckline, and an A-LINE SILHOUETTE, something that is not quite apparent in the QVC photo on the Linea site. There are many interesting details about this top, but what the NEWS here is…..the NEW FABRIC. First, I want to tell you what it is NOT….so if you have any preconceived notions about what it is….forget them! It is not flimsy or drapy or clingy, and it is not a light weight fabric in the sense that a rayon jersey or T shirt is. This fabric has SUBSTANCE. It is a blend of  80% polyester, 14% rayon and 6% spandex. Let me try to explain the hand of this fabric. I would call this fabric one of the new TECHNO fabrics. The feel is super smooth and soft. It does not feel like a cottony sweat shirt fabric… When you hold several layers of it…it almost has a spongy hand, though a single layer does not. It is the DOUBLE FACE construction of this fabric that gives it its’ structure. It reminds me very much of a late 60s early 70s Corregges or Cardin fabric. It HOLDS ITS’ SHAPE, so there are zero worries about showing any lumps or bumps. In that regard this is a very flattering fabric and shape for all figures. When this fabric is dyed the reverse side is solid, while the face looks heathered. The sleeve cuff and the trim around the neck is actually the reverse side of the fabric. The inside is a solid dark color……in this case SLATE BLUE, which is the actual standard that was given…..I am giving this lengthy explanation about this fabric, because it is NEW, and I don’t want anyone to be surprised, and feel it was not what you expected….I love the fabric….I love the way it MOLDS into a SHAPE, and I hope you do too….I know it will not be for everyone, but this is what is happening and the direction of all the newest fabrics….at every price level…..Prada made suits in a fabric with the same feel…The top has an easy fit that GLIDES OVER THE BODY, and there is lots of stretch to this fabric so the comfort level is high……To give the top a distinctly casual look I have used a “cover stitch” at the hem, and where the contrast cuff and sleeve are joined……Thought this top is meant for your leisure…it definitely has an edgier look”….It can also successfully be worn with a pencil skirt and tights, pumps or shoe boots, or a maxi and boots….A perfect outfit for work with a decidedly upscale casual meets office fashionista look……This is a cool weather top and perfect for when the first early fall breezes arrive……….The simple SILVER FALLING LEAVES necklace and EARRING adds just the right touch……………………………………………………………………………………………..

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