Monthly Archives: January 2019

……….The colors, at left, BRASS OX, at right….SILVER OX, both hand knotted with BLACK CORDS for a true ARTISAN LOOK……The style number J361088………If this necklace looks familiar to some, you would be right. I did a very similar necklace years ago. When the people I now work with, who had never seen this piece, saw my vintage sample they said we have to bring this back……so this necklace comes from my own LINEA ARCHIVES! There were so few that were originally produced I felt it gave so many other women the chance to own this fabulous piece…….The three rows of graduated metal beads is approx. 18 inches long with a 3 inch extender. This time around the necklace will come with a drop ball bead earring….that’s a fun earring on its’ own. The necklace has 2 slide tubes, one on each side, that you can adjust to open or close the cords to create a slightly different look…………………enjoy……………………….much Love……………………………Louis

I found out the pencil skirt is graded in length by size…..so the length I gave you was only for the size 4. Size 8 is 24, and each size up it will be a little long…..usually 1/2 inch per size. I hope this hel[ps some of you. In the future I will ask to keep it on longer length for all sizes. 25 inches is the standard length

……………………….I would guess that most of you have good memories of the silk window pane jacket, and I would also guess that many of you still have them all these years later, and are still enjoying them. I am always thinking how I can re-envision a WINDOW PANE jacket………This Black and White jacket above, A347439, isn’t silk, but there are similarities besides the pattern like shape and length……This is a woven fabric. It is a blend of 33% Rayon, 65% polyester and 2% spandex. It has a spread shirt collar, five shiny black poker chip buttons down the front, band POCKETS, and side slits. The jacket is unlined for an easy un-constructed look……….The 3/4 sleeve is adorned with a marvelous floral applique. There is dimension to some of the flowers with stamens that are 3-D. It is a beautifully done border piece that reminds me of the trims I used to get from Swiss companies…..The jacket is approx. 25 1/2 inches long for the size 4. Yes, the jacket is NUMERICALLY SIZED……….You can wear it with nothing underneath as a top, or wear it with a simple Tee shirt or one of my sleeveless pieces. Try a hit of color with a white bottom…..A pant, Capri, crop pant [yes there is a matching pant, but more about that later], Bermudas or shorts all look perfect. For a dressier look a white pencil [coming this month], with a black patent sling back with a kitten heel would look great! Even a color shoe will add a great punch!……………There are many accessories you can choose….starting with the GEO necklace and earring set in black, J354000, the Trapeze Black necklace, J331644, and the Art Nouveau pendant, J387777, are all avail now. There are also many new pieces coming in SHINY BLACK or Faceted Glass beads in Black/White and Crystal.The FLOWER POWER NECKLACE and EARRING above, will be here in Feb…….For something a little dressier All of the Black and Fireball necklaces or the torsade in PEARL/JET, and FIREBALL beads, J358186, plus the JET TASSEL, J387783, ALL work beautifully……………….So many pieces you own….the Black/White Carnival [avail NOW], or one of the Fish all work too…..so many options for so many different looks………………………………………enjoy………………………..much Love………………………………Louis

………………….In the WINDOW PANE fabric there will also be a CROP PANT, A347445, with the same APPLIQUE used as a bottom border. Remember, even though it’s a woven fabric, the fabric has stretch for comfort.. The leg has an 8 inch opening so the leg is relaxed…..still with a taper. The pant has a zip front with one shiny black poker chip button. The entire back waist band has elastic for ultimate comfort….The pant is unlined and has a lovely drape….There are POCKETS!! Since it comes in Black and White you have many options on how to put it together……I absolutely love it with a WHITE TOP…….The special White on White emb. shirt at the upper left that is coming later in the season which adds just the right touch combining the floral emb. shirt with the applique pant…..The new RUFFLE FRONT FLORAL blouse A347448…..adds that “DESIGNER MIX” you can only find on a designer’s collection. Come summer, a simple white Tee and shiny black flip flops will be perfect. One of my SHINY BLACK necklaces and earrings or just my SHINY BLACK HOOP will do the trick………..Give it your own spin by adding a color….in a top, a shoe or a bag………………….enjoy…………………….much Love………………………Louis

………………………Jac and I had so much joy and satisfaction surrounding ourselves with things we loved….Beautiful things that made us happy. It wasn’t just the things themselves…..it was the memories they gave us………..As a designer, my wish is to surround you with beautiful things. I will never offer you things that I would consider mediocre………they must say something…..even the simplest things………Things that make you happy…..things that make you smile…………I think the ORGANIC BEAD NECKLACE and EARRING SET above is just that. It is unusual, unique and IMHO beautiful. It is the uniqueness that I love. I know you will never find anything like this in any other store or boutique…….For me, its’ rarity is just one of the things that make it beautiful………..Some of you already own last year’s BOLO necklace. This new version has the same beads and knotted with the same waxed rayon cords, and the fine chain some of the beads are strung with……It’s the CASCADE design that makes it totally different, and has a very different look on the body…….For Spring 2019, I have decided to not only use BLACK cords, but I wanted to introduce something NEW and FRESH…..WHITE CORDS. Since this season I am offering it in two colors, SILVER and RUSSIAN GOLD, the way to avoid confusion is to give the style number according to the cord color. Whether you order Gold or Silver with white cords the style number will be the same. You just need to indicate what metal color you want………J360767 is the style number for the WHITE CORD NECKLACES…….Again, I offer the necklace as a set with a drop metal earring with two organic beads on a lever back. The necklace is 18 inches with a three inch extender………..This season we will be offering the matching BRACELET, with the WHITE cords, J360769…..The bracelet measures approx. from the lobster claw to the first ring….8 Inches……to the last ring approx. 9 inches. When you are wearing it the beads may take up room so the length may be a little shorter when wearing. This bracelet should NOT BE TIGHT on the wrist. It should be able to move and fall gracefully over the hand……………….I know you will appreciate the unique quality and beauty of these new pieces…………………………….enjoy……………….much Love…………………………………..Louis