That Butterfly Effect

SPRING HAS SPRUNG, at least in our part of Southern Europe, and Flutterby greets the season in vibrant sandal versions designed by Alberto Guardiani. Satin and snakeskin straps come in a rainbow of both vibrant and neutral hues for enveloping pretty feet. Adding a 4-inch lift are the iconic butterfly heels, each hand-painted and reinforced with a central steel rod for stability.

To this day I haven't had an occasion to wear the original Flutterby pump to and yet I am already wanting to slink my feet into these!

Flutterby sandals by Alberto Guardiani, www.albertoguardiani.com

Those Wings of Design

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I'VE GOT A FAVORITE EXPRESSION coined and used by a good friend of mine, usually in reference to wasted birthday parties that relive themselves via an influx of Facebook photos in the weeks that follow. "The gift that keeps on giving." She says of the event, which makes itself and its follies ever so present even after the event had passed.

Upon finally getting a copy of my Adobo Magazine feature, a day before the issue month's end, I can't think of a more apt expression. That Cinder-thrilling encounter I had four months ago was indeed a gift that has kept on giving, long after my birthday had passed. Beyond attention, the win has given far more; with various interviews serving as a great way to introspect about the things I've learned, those I've yet to learn, my sources, influences and personal creative process. What to say, what not to say. How to better say it next time.

Thank you Adobo Mag for celebrating my triumph with me, as if I were still in the industry. Advertising has taught me much and for this, it will always be a part of who I am. Glad to know I can continue to be a part of it too.

On the Wings of Design, Adobo Magazine Issue #39 May-Jun 2012

Those Milan Moments

FROM RUBINA GUARDIANI, a most marvelous remembrance of three equally marvelous days. Leave it to the brand who creates beautiful shoes to create beautiful experiences too.

Mille grazie Alberto Guardiani!

Cinderthriller: The Finale by Alberto Guardiani, www.youtube.com

This February in an Insta

29 DAYS GONE BY IN A SNAP. Or fifty. Or more!

After four long years of waiting for a leap year, February came, saw and conquered all there is to possibly come, see and conquer in this little life of mine, leading up to a quite private finale that is -at last- my 7th birthday!

Thank you all for the constant greetings, wishes and congratulations. What I've lacked in birthdays, I've surely made up for in loving friends and family, as well as in thoughtful new acquaintances and a truly significant significant other.

Gracias, grazie, salamat and thanks. I really couldn't ask for anything more.

Except maybe some tips on getting chocolate truffle stains off my blouse.

Milan and Barcelona, February 2012. Photos taken with Instagram. Click on any photo to enlarge.