Monthly Archives: January 2013

Hi everyone!! I hope you have all recovered from the Linea Marathon!

First, I want to discuss yesterday and then the jewelry “wardrobe ” above.

My TSV day is over, and we are home with the girls and they couldn’t be happier. The little one, Samantha [Sammy], is a real daddies girl, and would not leave me alone for one second. When I sat down to watch some TV last night, she was all over me wanting her kisses and to be tickled! We left Ct. on Sunday at about 1:30pm, arriving in West Chester PA. about 4:30pm. I first stopped at the hotel to drop Jac off and bring the bags in, and then off I went to the QVC Studio to bring the accessories and prop clothing for the presentations. I worked with the stylists, setting up each show and putting the TSV looks together for each appearance I would make during the day. I also had meetings with the producers of each show, explaining how I wanted the clothes presented and which models would have to make an early exit to be able to make their next change…..there is much more to this than meets the eye. Hats off to the creative team at QVC who did the wonderful photographs of the model in the TSV navy and ivory jacket…..that were used for the advertising. I thought it looked very upscale and very editorial. Then I went back to the hotel…..showered and rested for a little while before heading back to QVC for the marathon day. All my girls were there…..Kate, Angela, Chantal, Brenda, and my Italian bomb shell….Maria. They couldn’t have been happier for me to have this TSV…..I have worked with most of them for the 13 years I have been at QVC. Leah looked amazing!! and I couldn’t stop looking at her in the monitor, and thinking WOW! Then the girls got dressed, Jac gave me a BIG KISS, and the show started……the hour was over in a flash……we were all happy. I was going to go back to the hotel as I was not scheduled to be on the 3am “hit”, and when I told the girls, who were all booked as LINEA MODELS, to be there…..there was disappointment in their “puppy dog eyes” when I told them I wasn’t going to be there. Jac said ….”Oh yes we are”, and I was glad to be there with my girls. I went to the producer of the 3am show and told him …If my girls are going to be there then I’m going to be there too! He told me I really didn’t have to do it, and I should get some rest…..but if my girls were going to be there at 3am, I would be there too. The rest of the day went like clock work, and everyone more than did what was necessary. I know there have been questions asked why I wasn’t on PM Style. I received the schedule of exactly when my TSV date and show times,   as well as what time the “hits” would be during the day…… well in advance of the show day. PM Style was never planned. Personally, I thought that was a mistake, because my working ladies, if they were not up for the midnight show, did not get a chance to see a live TSV presentation, and for that I am very sorry, but I do not make these decisions. We, the vendors, are given the dates and times by the QVC planners, and that my friends….. is that. My best compliment for the day came from Mary Beth Roe, who was so looking forward to working with me. She told me, before the show started…..standing in the models room, that she had seen the midnight presentation with Leah and bought 4 jackets for HERSELF. She is a Linea Lady and one of the sweetest women you will ever meet….she is a doll! She didn’t really want to say anything about her purchase on air, because she was afraid it might not sound right, but I convinced her she had to. If she loved the pieces so much that she had to have them for herself….she got the sweaters and skirts too….then that was the best endorsement. When she said, on air, that she loved everything about the jacket and she sees it all……she meant it. That made my day!! We did not have a sell out on the jacket, but it did do extremely well, in spite of the fact that it was really too soon after Christmas o have a “Designer” apparel TSV, but that’s just my opinion. All in all it was a great success and I only have all of you to thank for your belief in me…….From the bottom of my heart, and Jac’s…..we thank you.

The picture above is my idea of what your Linea wardrobe of jewelry is starting to look like with the addition of the new pieces. The wave earrings, J274836, the wave necklace J274835, the new watch with the panther link strap J273959, [none of my watches have nickle, I double checked with the watch maker], and the demi hoop earring, J270391……along with the chain necklace, bracelet, the chain hoop, love knots, multi cross necklace and earring, and the earlier metal pieces, you are building quite a collection of essential and fantasy  metal pieces………………..with more wonderful things to come……enjoy…..much LOVE, Louis

January Sneak Peek # 8 is the A213621,the  reorder PEBBLE CREPE TOP. As a matter of fact, the proceeding avalanche of Sneak Peeks are ALL reorders. Sorry for the “avalanche”, but I’ve been a little cramped for time. Anyway, most of you are familiar with the following sneak peeks, and some of you have already ordered them and have received them…..a smart move avoiding the last minute phone calls to QVC. …..and getting the size you want. Back to the TOP. The new color is ……CHILI PEPPER……and as you can see in the photos….it’s a great match to the CHILI PEPPER BOHO, which is also avail. to order. The returning colors are……NAVY…….COFFEE BEAN……BLACK…..There may be one or two other colors in very broken sizes…..you can check on line and see what’s avail. The VIRTUES of pebble crepe……4 seasons wear [great in hot weather], wash and wear, easy to pack and since it already has a texture [hence the name PEBBLE] there is very little wrinkling. If you own pebble crepe, I’m singing to the choir, if not, I suggest you read what the ladies have to say….they own it, they wear it and they LOVE it….Yes the jewelry is coming! Please take note on the chili pepper….. the wine beads [I think they are called wine] and the wine drop earring, which look great with the chili pepper….also the multi color chandelier earring looks fantastic with it…..Enjoy…….much Love…..Louis

January Sneak Peek # 9 is A214114, the BABY CHEETAH PRINT TOP. The fabric is a polyester jersey that I have used many times for both tops and dresses, and 90% of them have been reorders. The new colors are the…………………. CHILI PEPPER……&…….OLIVE. Repeating colors are the natural [pictured above], the blue and P Pink are also avail on the site. Ladies…….If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it……….ANIMAL PRINTS are here to stay…..some seasons they may look fresher than others but they ain’t goin’ anywhere soon. It’s a great top- to spice up a little black suit that need a pick me up, or on it’s own with a great skirt, Capris or trousers. Notice the olive with both the olive and natural herringbone faux linen trousers from last July…..they look GREAT together, and naturally under the matching herringbone jacket is a fabulous way to look. What does it say about you…..”this is a women who knows how to pull it together.” Again, it’s WASH & WEAR, great for travel and another item you can wear all year long……….For those of you who saw “GREY” listed…..that’s is coming latter in the season…………………..Enjoy, much Love………………… Louis

January Sneak Peek # 10, A213626, is the POET SHIRT. I actually call it THE ENGLISH GARDENER’S SHIRT, but some how it got tagged POET…….tomato……tomata. The new color is…….NAVY………..the returning colors are WHITE…..KHAKI…..AQUA…………. [not show in the pictures, you can see it on line]. This shirt is made in my EXCLUSIVE…… FINE COTTON/SPAN TWILL. It has long sleeves that can be rolled up and held with a tab, it has POCKETS, and a tuxedo BIB FRONT…..It’s a TUNIC with side slits and is to be worn with leggings, Capri pants, slim trousers and YES….even a PENCIL SKIRT for the office. This is the fourth reorder of this tunic, so I guess, in the words of Sally Field, “you really really like it”. PLEASE NOTICE [as if the picture isn’t BIG enough} the FISH PENDANT and EARRINGS!!!!!!! They are coming. They are both DOUBLE SIDED and they have different color EYES on each side. There will also be a FISH BONE BRACELET..,…lot’s of FUN……….Enjoy, much Love…………..Louis

January Sneak Peek # 11 is A222265, the FAUX CREPE CHINE KIMONO. The new color is ………..NAVY…………the repeating colors are …….SAND………CORAL.. Next question….”can the coral TSV skirt be worn with the Coral Kimono?’……they are VERY different. The skirt is very deep compared to the kimono, which, if you know “Angel Skin ” coral beads……they are very pale and have a pink cast……I would stick to black as the accent color. I love this piece either very dressed up, over a little black dress as the V-neck, invert front pleated dress show in the pictures, or super casual and some what bohemian…..over the white KATE skirt or a tank…..and JEANS. For going to the office or a dinner out…….or for what ever occasion….a wedding , engagement, a graduation…..a simple tank, trouser or skirt will do the trick. I happen to LOVE my new super long BLACK JET and CRYSTAL beads with the kimono…..it gives it a chic, yet some what eccentric look that appeals to me….again, it reflects a woman  who knows how to pull it together. The kimono is  unlined which makes it suitable for year round wear…..perfect for your upcoming cruise! The embroidery is spectacular….and no photos will ever do it justice…..I tried, but it is so much more beautiful in person…………..Enjoy, much Love…………….. Louis