Cleaning out my "closet"...

I'm in China and super busy between working hours but the down time can be tough when I'm not bringing back samples to correct in the hotel room. The first week in the hotel is nice, super nice, I mean who doesn't like a little housekeeping and room service in their life?! However, after the first week or so when you've watched all the movies you hadn't seen and caught up on your favorite series box set you find things to do like cleaning out your camera or iPhone....

Well lookie here at what I found! Some great-- if you ask me even though the quality is not so great-- old sketches. I might try to lighten them up on my way to Hong Kong this weekend since it's a 2 hour drive from where I am. Enjoy and I'll be back stateside next week. 

xoxo

Lady-like luxuries...

Photo: Tommy Ton for Jak & Jil blog, behind the scenes at Proenza Schouler F/W 11-12

Started sketching this beautiful lace and jewel encrusted gem but now its time for my walk home while i have enough light. I won't keep you waiting long before I ink her in, promise! Have a great weekend, over the bridge I go ( these shoes were not made for walking...). Xo... sent from my iPhone

Spring is upon us...

I'm so sorry guys it has been exactly one month since my last post. March is a busy busy time in the footwear industry! We're waist high in Spring development and even though it's still snowing in NYC I've been inspired!

Now, that all work has been submitted to our development team in Asia I have just a moment to breathe.
Unexpectedly this Spring some of my favorite things so far are the 70's inspired "flatforms" and chunky heels, new wedge coverings, and although there is tons of color everywhere I've taken special note of all the nudes and blush tones out and I'm loving it. It's only just the beginning; like that one 70 degree day last week :-)

Chunky wood heel w/ double platform in wood and raw stacked leather.
Upper all raw edge leather, heavy hand waxy stitches, and antique finish hardware.

Natural cork wrap w/ flashes of metallic on platform/heel unit.
Soft nappa twisted upper over instep and raw edge vachetta straps w/ contrast stitches.

Ra Synclair for Shoes n Booze...

Check out the full size images over at Shoes n Booze inspired by some of our favorite cocktails!