What is "investment dressing?" You hear this term bandied about and people tend to use it in different ways. Some people mean investing in something expensive. Some people think of it as investing in specific high-end designers. Still others think of it as buying a few smart pieces for a trend. I think "investment dressing" is investing in things you will wear for years to come, but yet, they look fresh now. Luxury that is timely, beautiful, you can afford it, and it doesn't bore you. That’s "investment dressing.”
This week on the premier of The Lisa Robertson Show, we cover the "investment dressing" angle with the perfect pieces to transition you into the fall season. This Fall you’ll see an emphasis on luxury, rich fabrics, layering, and finished looks. We've got you covered. 
A beautiful blouse is something you will wear now, into fall, and beyond. Investing in one that has a noticeable twist but is still a classic style is smart shopping. The new G.I.L.I.(TM) blouse with bar hardware on the collar and cuffs is perfect for "upping your game.” It’s noticeably new, but definitely not boring. This piece covers the luxury look that’s trending and the blouse continues to reign supreme as one of the key pieces going into fall. This blouse makes your skirts and pants look fresh and screams for a simple hairstyle and a finished make up look. Wear it with your lighter-weight fabrics now, then ratchet it up with velvet, suede, leather, and wool, when it’s time for fall. (Note: this fits closer in the bust.)
The new G.I.L.I.(TM) skirt is so good! It’s much more flattering than a pencil skirt, and much more tailored than a full skirt. The peplum on this skirt goes up in the front and the back, is slightly lower on the sides, and the result is "right on.” (This fits more closely in the hip/tush area, just to let you know.) It’s the perfect way to bring the ladylike look into your wardrobe that we’re seeing coming in for fall. It’s also going to be a new silhouette for most of us in our skirt collection which is a "Godsend!” Wear it right now with a blouse and a heel, then layer a jacket with it and possibly tights or hosiery when it gets colder.
One look that is a bit of a challenge for me this fall is layering with a sleek result. If you put the same blouse with your jackets, skirts, and pants, you’re going to get the same look you had last year. The key is a new layering piece. And, the new G.I.L.I.(TM) sleeveless blouse is it. This is a piece that again, doesn't look like everything else in your wardrobe, yet it goes with everything you already have. This is something you’ll wear now with a skirt as a blouse on it's own, and then layer it under your jackets in the colder seasons. From a business suit to a leather motorcycle jacket, this blouse makes them all look new and right on trend with the sleeker look. (This is our "Designer Fit," which is closer in the bust, but the fabric has give, so it’s more forgiving.)
We’re seeing a huge influence of "exotics" coming in this fall, as well. That can be anything that looks like an exotic animal--including the look of leather. Marc Bouwer has a jacket in one of our “Looks” that’s gorgeous, fresh, and has just the right edge to bring a little exotic into your wardrobe.
We also have a beautiful, new Dooney and Bourke Florentine handbag, the premier of the new fragrance from Fresh...wow, I’m exhausted just thinking about it! I think with the beautiful new things we have this week, it will be worthy of being a "Premier"!
See you Friday night at 10pm ET! Don't forget--the blouse with the hardware will not be available until the show, so make sure and be there!
--Lisa
P.S. Thank you so much for all your support last weekend for QVC Presents Super Saturday Live! I don't know for sure yet, but thanks to you, it may be the best "Super Saturday" ever!