Monthly Archives: January 2015

…….You have already had a taste of……LINEA LEISURE……….and from the sell out of the tunic, and the reviews, it looks like you approve…….The second style I am previewing is…..THE LINEA LEISURE CARDIGAN, A262035…..First up…….It is important to discuss the FIT of the Linea Leisure cardigan…….As a group….consisting of my fit team and QVC’s fit team, we made the decision that the Linea Leisure jackets would be closer in size to what you would find in B&M stores…..What does this mean for you…….It means the fit is slightly smaller and closer to the body…..less BOXY….QVC usually likes a generous fit…..Before you say OH NO…..it is important to know we are still fitting on the same fit model we always did so the change isn’t drastic….it still has to fit you! I would say that you should read what the measurements are before purchasing. If you have certain body issues like a large chest or hips you may want to size up one size…but….before making that decision PLEASE go over the measurements carefully and compare them to things you own and love the fit of…I know from things you have said to me, some of you like a smaller fit and some an easier fit…..so it is important to read the “click here measurements” to get your ideal fit…..Why the change? because we felt baggy or shapeless Leisure clothes was not the way to go especially in leisure fabrics…….that can easily give you a sloppy look……. We think this is a more youthful fit without being tight or inappropriate…..THE CARDIGAN in the pictures above is an xxs….I usually get xs samples. The length is approx 27 1/2 inches for the xxs. The cardigan has long sleeves and a classic jewel neckline. There are eight SIGNATURE BUTTONS down the front. These are new buttons made especially for the Linea Leisure Line. They are DYED TO MATCH, and have a rim with Linea Leisure etched into the center of the button….it’s very subtle, but gives a “signature”to the pieces. The fabric of the first Linea pieces is the same COTTON/SPAN KNIT that I have been using for years , and the same fabric as the tunic that just sold out….These first Leisure pieces do have your normal labels, but we are looking into printing them on the Leisure group going forward…….The color above is………..NAVY……….Linea Navy…….The jacket has the “LINEA PATCH POCKET” with the inserted BAND for easy entry. Of course these pieces are unlined for total COMFORT and STRETCH…….Personally, I do not like this jacket all buttoned up! I would either  button the top one or two and leave the rest open, for an easy casual look……..button from the top to the waist and then leave the bottom open, which is a more dramatic look, or just button two or three from the waist area up for a more cinched in look…..anyway you choose, depending on how you feel that given day, leave some buttons open. I really don’t like the bottom buttons BUTTONED across the hips…..In the photos above I have the jacket with the matching shell [which I will discuss in a following sneak peek], and the LINEA LEISURE PULL-ON PANT….The pant will be avail in a regular length, A262070, and a petite length, A262072….The inseam for the slim leg reg. length is approx. 30 1/2 inches. It has a full elastic waist and the LEG OPENING is approx. 6 1/2 inches..There are pockets!!….NAVY, BLACK and WHITE are your choices…..With the Leisure clothes I like jewelry that is fun….such as THE FISH PENDANT….With the navy….the SILVER FISH WITH THE BLUE EYE and YELLOW EYE, J288023 looks great…..I also love the ENAMEL LINK LINEA WATCH, J277885, in the BLUE, WHITE or CORAL, which is actually a SUNKIST ORANGE!……………………………enjoy………………………..much Love……………………Louis

……………………Perfectly Perfectly PINK. which is one of my most popular colors will also be avail in the new LINEA LEISURE CARDIGAN……….The CARDIGAN, A262035, the TANK,  A262066and a great pair of jeans can easily become your new UNIFORM……These pieces are appropriate for ALL SEASONS……For staying at home relaxing or going out to do your everyday chores…..It’s all about comfortable clothes  that you put on and forget about……. Each Leisure piece will have the tonal emb. Linea Signature….The BAROQUE CROSS NECKLACE, J270119, above, is one of those pieces that easily transitions from dressy to casual without looking too much or you tried to hard…..it’s all in the attitude….and that is……CASUAL & RELAXED…………………………….enjoy………..much Love…………………..Louis

………..You all know….Malibu is one of my favorite places to visit, so this color cardigan……MALIBU BLUE…….is named after one of the most leisurely places I know………The SHELL, A262066 is also in the COTTON/SPAN. I call it a shell as opposed to a tank, because for me, a tank has a lower neckline and a shell has a higher neckline. The shell is approx. 25 inches long for the xxs. It has side slits, and the emb. logo is near the side closer to the hem. Both the neckline and armhole are piped for a clean finish…………………….Coming soon….The GUNMETAL FISH pendant. On one side there is a PINK EYE  and on the other side a CLEAR GRAY EYE, so you can wear it with anything… The BOLD HOOP, J288005 is back in stock  in GUNMETAL….GOLD…and SILVER…..this is my go to earring when I accessorize the shows……..Are you a “BU” girl”? It is a wonderful new color……………….enjoy………………..much Love………………….Louis

…………………………….LINEA LEISURE can take you from a leisurely Sunday at home with a pair of LINEA BODY LEGGINGS, A260036…… to the office on Monday morning….it all depends on how you put it together and how you accessorize it…….Just a side note…..the LINE BODY LEGGING is back in stock in BLACK…..these are SEAM-LESS leggings. You may find a similar legging in a store from a designer brand….but it  will be more than double the price…..so take advantage of an excellent product at an incredible price while we can keep that price………In the pictures above I paired the BLACK LINEA LEISURE CARDIGAN, A262035, with the  LINEA LEISURE BLACK LONG SKIRT which comes in NAVY too, A262069, and the Ivory Silk/Cashmere TN……Add a pair of boots to create the look you want…i.e. cowboy boots or flat boots for a more casual look, high heel suede  boots for a dressier look. The skirt is approx. 32 inches long. There aren’t any pockets so the hip is nice and smooth. The skirt has a contour banded top which is approx 2 inches wide…….Remember, this is a casual leisure skirt not a WK long dressy skirt, and the drape is different. This fabric, as you know, has a lot of stretch, but is a more structured fabric than WK……In the summer….wear it with the tank  and a pair of banded sandals……….The HORSE BIT NECKLACE, J288018 and the BOLD HOOP IN GOLD, A288005  are my accessories of choice………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

…………………………………….enjoy……………………have a leisurely day……………………………………….much Love………………………….Louis.

******************Coming soon is the DEW DROP PENDANT & EARRING SET*****J320890……I know the first question is …WHEN? and my answer is I don’t know!??? With all items that are sold OLO [on line only]. I never know when it  will be processed once it has been delivered. So…it can be posted for the shows on the 30th or soon after…..I’ll try to find out………..The set is comprised of a DEW DROP PENDANT on a chain, and a set of PIERCED only SMALL DEW DROP EARRINGS earrings……The pendant is actually an ENHANCER. meaning the VALE can be opened and the pendant can be put onto many other things you already own…. to create something new. You can see in the photo at the lower left I have attached the pendant to a PEARL BRACELET. The chain is exactly the same as the FISH PENDANT with an extender and lobster claw closing. I also love the chain doubled through the enhancer to create a shorter drop as in the photo to the upper left….with the NEW PERFECTLY PINK CARDIGAN………I think the earring is  the perfect size for anyone to wear, approx 3/4 inches for the drop, and they are as light as air. The pendant is approx 2 inches for the drop alone. Both of the ORBS for the pendant and the earring were made exclusively for these pieces out of a clear resin….so they are surprisingly light….they still have some weight, which only makes them feel expensive……..The green will be called ………SAGE……but is actually a pale JADE. We are not allowed to call the color of jewelry Jade unless it is made out of Jade…….saves confusion and a lot of questions…..The pink is called…………PINK…..it is not quite my perfectly pink , but looks wonderful with it…..I love pendants, because they can easily be worn with your more casual clothes, and make an easy transition from casual to dressy….. They are also great for when you want to look a little more understated. Scroll down for some other ideas on how you can use your enhancer!……………………………………………………………………………………………….enjoy……………………………..much Love……………………..Louis