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Inspiration trip.. Part One…Greece

By Nalini Arora | Published: September 17, 2010

It’s been a while since I have blogged. I have been fortunate enough to be working on several amazing projects this year  & have been traveling all over the world. Thus far, I have been to Europe three times, China (will be leaving again next week to review Fall samples) and I’ve been to various [...]

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Tribal prints…from start to finish

By Nalini Arora | Published: February 16, 2010

Working as a designer has so many facets. It’s not just drawing but also extensive trend research, intuitiveness, and  working with great people to make things happen. The one thing I enjoy about working as a footwear designer is how much ahead we work. I have already designed for Spring 2011 for some of my [...]

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Things to do to inspire you this holiday season! It’s not just about shoes….well maybe!

By Nalini Arora | Published: December 3, 2009

While everyone is out having holiday drinks after work, shopping in advance for holiday gifts, attending work parties and potlucks, or taking extended vacations, whether it be shoe designers or apparel designers, we are slammed with work. During the holidays, we are rushing to get sketches, trend boards, trade show revisions or tech packs submitted [...]

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One of the reasons why I design shoes….

By Nalini Arora | Published: August 18, 2009

Why do you like shoes? What shoe would you design right now? What shoe are you dying to own? Right now, I am in love with Ld Tuttle Shoes and Finsk shoes. Super edgy, sexy, and unbelievably stylish!

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Under Construction

By Nalini Arora | Published: August 10, 2009

The last few weeks have been a whirlwind of projects, new additions to the design team ( which I will post soon), writing of a children’s book, marketing materials, and meetings. I feel fortunate to stay busy during these economic times. I have not been able to post anything in the last few weeks and [...]

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Caged Heels in Downtown L.A.

By Nalini Arora | Published: June 16, 2009

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 [...]

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Free Arts

By Nalini Arora | Published: June 5, 2009

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, [...]

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Little Bow Shoe

By Nalini Arora | Published: June 1, 2009

When I was a little girl, I loved shoes, my life hasn’t changed much. I used to love wearing glitter shoes, patent shoes (especially my red ballerinas that I used to wear hot pink socks with), and  I loved bows. I wanted bows on everything, my hair, my clothes, and my shoes. I even learned [...]

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Shoe of the month club….brilliant!

By Nalini Arora | Published: May 10, 2009

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 [...]

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Adopting a pet is the only option.

By Nalini Arora | Published: May 2, 2009

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 [...]

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