I am a designer based in Los Angeles. I design shoes. Yes, can you believe it? I am happy to say that I get to spend my days sketching shoes, shopping, looking at materials, magazines, etc. I design both women’s and kids’ shoes. I also have dabbled in designing accessories since my return from Spain...Archives
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Quick inspiration when you don’t have much time to create!
As a designer, whether it be fashion, shoes, accessories, companies think that you can create at a drop of a hat! Please design 10 shoes in one week…oh yeah, and we want original concepts…uh, hello, sure, I will just sit at my desk, and plug away, and you will have the most beautiful ideas in [...]
I heart Terra Plana..but, where are my boots TP?
Fall is just around the corner. It’s funny to even think about that right now when it’s like an oven in the city of angels. However, I feel at ease thinking soon I will be cooling down, seeing rain fall, cool brisk weather mixed in with beautiful California sunshine. Amidst that, wearing warmer clothing, and [...]
Posted in Illustrations Also tagged footwear, Footwear Designer, Shoe Designer, Terra Plana 2 Comments
Inspiration..where and how?
I was speaking to the design director of one of my clients and we were discussing inspiration. What really is inspiration ? Where do you get it? Can you really be inspired to design a shoe based on a beautiful landscape or an ocean scene? Are you moved by an art piece that brings you [...]
Caged Heels in Downtown L.A.
I recently had a photo shoot at a loft in Downtown Los Angeles. This loft was beautiful with views over looking the Staples Center on the eleventh floor. Every time I go to Downtown, I am tempted more and more to move there. It’s so inspirational to be in a city that has so many [...]
Free Arts
Philanthropy has always been an interest of mine. Since I was 14 years old, I remember going to senior homes to play board games with senior citizens. It always touched and inspired me to make someone smile. Three to five hours of my time was so well worth that smile. Today, during my work day, [...]
Posted in Uncategorized Also tagged art, children's shoes, community service, www.freearts.org Leave a comment
Shoe of the month club….brilliant!
Being an entrepreneur, I am always thinking of new ways to build my business or even create a new business for that matter. I have worked in fashion since I was 16 years old and so I feel most passionate about businesses in fashion and primarily in the shoe business. Also, what girl would not [...]
Posted in Uncategorized Also tagged Kim Kardashian, Michael Antonio, Nalini Arora, www.linkedin.com, www.shoedazzle.com 2 Comments
Adopting a pet is the only option.
This week is National Picture Book Week and I decided I would continue to explore a story I wrote a few months ago about an adopted dog and his human dad. This is based on a true story. Originally the story was about their relationship but I decided I didn’t want the story to just [...]
Undeniably Stylish Summer
I have been in search of an open toe boot this summer. Being the shoe snob that I am, I dare not to just buy any boot. I have been following LD Tuttle’s SS09 collection, and found these amazing boots. They are slightly understated but edgy and undeniably stylish. The architecture heel/wedge is a brilliant [...]
Things to do to inspire you this holiday season! It’s not just about shoes….well maybe!