In 2020, I had the opportunity to partner up with animal and wild life advocate, Louise Linton, and assist her in building a shoe collection that was not only luxurious but vegan.

Orangina- the color for S/SS 22

In 2020, I had the opportunity to partner up with animal and wild life advocate, Louise Linton, and assist her in building a shoe collection that was not only luxurious but vegan.

Luxury Vegan Footwear by Linton

In 2020, I had the opportunity to partner up with animal and wild life advocate, Louise Linton, and assist her in building a shoe collection that was not only luxurious but vegan.

Sport sandal projects

I’ve been working on several sport sandal projects in the last two years. Super excited about one that is going to be launching hopefully by next Summer. Here are a few thumbnails .

Merry Christmas Eve!

Wishing you a very Christmas Eve.

The last few weeks were full of deadlines non-stop. It was nice to be able to actually have a week where I could enjoy the holidays and work on projects but still feel like I’m enjoying Christmas.

End of year studio happenings

This year has been a whirlwind of work and life changes. The pandemic continues on, but life is slowly circling back to some type of normality with mask in tow.

Shoe & Accessory Color Inspiration Board SS23

Who never loved mint as a color?

Happy Halloween!

I’ve never really been into Halloween. However, with 2020 being a bust with any type of celebration, I decided this year I really wanted to just be out even if it was sans costume.

What's inspiring me now?

t’s been a crazy few months with projects. It’s always a struggle as an entrepreneur to manage personal projects with work. When you work for yourself, the projects are either coming in at the same time, or there is a small break in between projects. I’m in the current no break for the year.

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What's on my board

Happy Dog Days of Summer!

It’s pretty crazy to me that we are soon closing out August. Time is going way to fast! Does anyone feel the same way?

This summer has been jam packed for me.

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Botanical Color Inspiration

I noticed over the last several months that being a plant mom and dad is a trend that is growing. You will find fun Tik Tok’s and Reels about plant lovers across the globe filling up their home with plants and they just can’t stop.

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Happenings in the studio

It’s been a very long time since I’ve posted on the blog. Wow, the last 30 days have been insanely busy with work. I want to say that since February of this year, it’s been pretty intense with projects.

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Feeling blue

I’ve been spotting blues in different shades. They give a feeing of tranquility. A nice option instead of black.

I’m loving these fisherman sandals by Hereu. They’re newest collection is quite amazing.

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Happy Easter!

A year ago Easter seemed like a holiday that just came and was never celebrated due to the pandemic. It was nice to celebrate Easter with the family this year socially distanced at a park.

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Bringing back the 90s

90’s themes have come around again. The pandemic, and the many challenges we’re experiencing this past year seem to keep us looking back to more simpler times of the 90’s.

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Spring 22 Color palette

Maximalism thru color and design will be our future. What will also be our future is sustainability in fashion not thru just materials but how we shop. Buying with longevity in mind, purpose, and quality. How can you do this when your incorporating brights?

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Winter/ Resort 22-23 Color Palette

Everyone is talking about how they’re itching to go out. The pandemic has us all feeling tired of sweats, sneakers, and “ house “ slides. The vaccine is here, and giving many hope that life will resume in a new light. It will never be the same as before. However, there is a feeling of a light at the end of the tunnel.

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Who's wearing espadrilles?

A few years ago, I was working on a collection for a brand, and the President of Sales was pushing espadrilles as a category to design for Spring/Summer.

I put together a bunch of sketches ( see above), and others as well that were not so basic. My goal was to add a little fashion flare to the espadrilles we see out there.

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How to give shoes an afterlife

Over the last few weeks, we’ve been in sale frenzy. Beautiful shoes marked down to 50%, then 60% and then an additional 15% if it’s not moving fast enough

Something came to me, what about finding another purpose for these shoes? Why wait to put them on sale? What if there was a way to keep your customer curious, and engaged? What about showing your customers that your brand really does tell a sustainable story that is meaningful? Teach your customers how they can also lead a more sustainable life? How to not give up and believe in you and your brand and find creative solutions to keep your momentum going during your sale period and afterwards.

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