Sketching All Day...

I've been sketching all dang day and will continue to do so tomorrow and I'm pretty burned out.

Sometimes I like to sketch things that I know won't get made, like this spiky boot with metal toe. It's nice to kind of doodle mindlessly to keep from wanting to shoot myself.

Anway- I rarely post sketches so I thought I would.

When I'm designing shoes I pull inspiration from shoes I like. For this boot, I thought of these types of shoes and pulled elements from them.

... Just an example of how it works for me in case you wondered. I think it's always interesting to see people's process.
I love when I'm out shopping vintage stores and then months later I see a shoe "inspired" by a shoe I liked in the store, only on a runway with another designer's name on them. You may be surprised at how often it happens. ;)

Now back to the drawing board...

Bunnies and Kitties and Unicorns!

While online shopping for my Fifi Lapin top at Forever 21, I came upon this sweet little satin dress. I can't believe the quality of it for a mere $29.00!! It has this great vintage silhouette and adorable print. I love it.

(dress- F21, shoes- Christian Louboutin, lips- NARS)

Ahhh so cute! I love cutsie little animals!

Oh, and hello! Have you met my friends Maggie? Officially the coolest shoes on the block. Plus if someone gets out of hand I can REALLY hurt them with these toes! (including myself by the way) They are definitely NOT comfortable, which really bums me out... but they're pretty enough to save for non walking special occasions. ;)

How dumb is that? Haha.

By the way... do you guys like the new layout???

xox

Fifi Lapin at F21!

I was so excited when my friend Jen told me about these adorable Fifi Lapin tops at Forever 21, I had to have one!

I also busted out these Betsey Johnson oxford pumps. Oldies but goodies! I can't believe I almost forgot about these!

Fifi makes a girl want to spin...

Look at my crotch Stella!? Haha.

I'm going to make an updated version of these in my upcoming Betsey line. Girls always love a good oxford pump!

NYC for FREE??

I love contests and giveaways and frankly, wish I got to do more of them (hint hint to whoever is in charge of those!) so I'm happy to share this pretty amazing one with you guys :)

The people at Rowenta are giving away a trip to New Your for Fashion week in February 2010!! Including airfare, 3 nights in a hotel, plus meals and a makeover package worth $1000!! Yippee!

This prize is valued at almost $5000. Awesome.

Just go here and enter!! GOOD LUCK!