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Been avoiding Instagram and focusing on the real world. Here is a new pair inspired by some of my recent travels out West, can you tell where? These are apart of a new collection that will be released at the One of a Kind Show @ooakchicago next weekend and @westcoastcraft in San Francisco June 8-9 *in-person only*
For my birthday, I made my dad a pair of black calf hair dress shoes that he's always wanted. Gift giving has always been something I find rewarding for myself, even on a day where it's supposed to go the other way around. Love yourz
💫 Some of my favorite people and moments of 2018: Traveled a LOT, drove across the country with my favorite human, opened my first solo studio/storefront in Chicago, visited my BEST FRIEND in Madrid, taught a bunch of people how to make shoes(& both my grandmas!), participated in my 4th annual @renegadecraft show, made and sold out of a buncha new shoe styles, met & worked with insanely talented hard working females shoutout @thiefandbandit @darbyannewalker @rubyjune @toritracy @yarbarwashere @pantone1505 @oonalayne @compositedrawing @wildartichoke @thewayfaringstranger I love you all & more, made more time for family and my plants and cooked lots of food 🌱 And finished off the year with a full page spread in the Chicago Reader! Still growing, still learning, still exploring and ready to bring good vibes into the new year. Happy 2019 to all 💐 Live every day the best you can 🌻 #2019
EXTREMELY honored to have a FULL PAGE spread in the @chicago_reader this week 🙈 wow... Isa, the writer, is the most magical, encouraging human I have ever encountered. And now my studio is on the second page of a city-wide printed newspaper... crazy... thank you thank you thank you ALLLLL who have been apart of this crazy journey ❤️ Please grab a FREE copy before they are all gone! Any of the yellow Chicago Reader boxes throughout the city 🙏 Dream big fam
Taught a soap making workshop to a group of 8th grade Girl Scouts over the weekend. Turns out they all go to Lil Lincoln and are going to Lincoln Park for high school next year - where I graduated from hah. It was a special day for me to connect with these girls and think about who I was at their age. Looking back on the years that didn’t make any sense at the time and connecting all the dots in the future. Keeps me from worrying too much about who I am now because I know it will all make sense one day. Enjoy your life, spread love, and be happy. 🐣💕
Thanks for the flick @d4y5on 📸 I love the natural light that shines in my studio throughout the day 🌞 Spending the next few days in nyc at meetings and supply hunting, hmu if you’re around!
Sometimes, my studio looks like this 🤔 This year I took a break from the typical “holiday rush” I decided to focus less on art shows, producing tons of product, and more on individual designs. I find it most important as a creative to take a break from the madness, reflect on the years and how far I’ve come, and just get back to my roots. Lots of great things have been coming out of this exercise and I can’t wait to show all of you 😎 Also, shoemaking workshop Dec. 15! Sign up on my website! 👣 All feet welcome
💕New sale items are now listed on my website for all you lovely people! Thank you for being apart of my journey 🙏 I hope this helps some of you who have been watching and loving what I do but unable to afford handmade prices! All items will be live until sold out, Happy Holidays! 🎁 alexandriawills.com
🙌 Black Friday Sale 🙌 This year has been quite an adventure - from opening up my first storefront in Chicago to teaching workshops & hosting my 4th Renegade Craft Fair show. Wow. So much dreaming, learning and doing. I’d like to give back to all you homies for supporting me in any way, I think about & love you all. These are products that I have made throughout the year at different times. Some are lightly worn and others brand new! I will be selling ALL of this & MORE not pictured at huge discounts and ready to ship so you can treat yourself or someone else for the holidays with a handmade present made by one human 👽❤️💕 Going live on Friday, sign up for my email list 🤙🤙🤙
“This is your life. Do what you love and do it often. If you don’t like something, change it. If you don’t like you job, quit. If you don’t have enough time, stop watching tv. If you are looking for the love of your life, stop. They will be waiting for you when you start doing things you love. Stop over analyzing, all emotions are beautiful. When you eat, appreciate every last bite. Life is simple. Open you mind, arms, and heart to new things and people, we are united in our differences. Ask the next person you see what their passion is, and share you inspiring dream with them. Travel often; getting lost will help you find yourself. Some opportunities only come once, seize them. Life is about the people you meet, and the things you create with them so go out and start creating. Life is short. Live your dream and share your passion.” - Holstee Manifesto 📸: @d4y5on #tgif
“There’s a bluebird in my heart” Furry blue shoes for Kate, only had enough to make one pair with this leather 💙
For the first time in 3 ish years? I’m experiencing a real (in my opinion) Chicago Fall and living on the west side watching all the beautiful trees and gardens change colors has made my walk to the studio quite therapeutic. Just like we never wanted summer to end, I wish that all the colorful leaves would stay on the trees so I can enjoy them just a little bit longer 🍂🍁🍃Here are some new Fall styles that are now available on my website and you best believe they have rubber soles on them for winter!
This gorgeous lady wore my golden shoes on her wedding day 🤗💕 Thank you @stephsopresspata YOU LOOK STUNNING 💗
New @thiefandbandit collaboration is now LIVE 💝 Go check it out alexandriawills.com 🙏💕 Check your emails for extra goodies!!
Feeling like a bubblegum cloud in these sneaks 🍭 One of one, with Nike Free bottoms ✨ Don’t forget tmrw we will be releasing a new collection with @thiefandbandit at 12pm 👽 !! Check out the designs in my previous posts 👀 pic by @datdudejm24
🐎 ‘Wild Horses’ on Dusty Rose & Black suede leather, by @thiefandbandit X @alexandriawills 💕 We will only have a few of these available Friday, 12pm (CST) 😽 Sign up for my VIP list to hear first👆👍🤙✌️🖖
✨Excited to launch a new collaboration with @thiefandbandit 🖤 Limited release will be NEXT FRIDAY 🖤 These wonderful leathers have been hand drawn and printed by Amie: 'Wild Horses' print is an ode to the wild horses that live on Sable Island off the coast of Nova Scotia, CA 🤗 Sign up for my email list to have first dibs! 😽💕
🍃🍂I really enjoy running my own business 🍁 Every aspect of it. Although it is a full time adventure ... nothing compares to spending every day doing what I love. Thank you Bev for ordering this custom purse. Included are a few cool attachments: clutch made with the same bottom leather and attached by a leather cord/brass clasp, key loop with another matching keychain/clasp for her keys 💕🙏🤗 just a reminder that everything I make is made-to-order and customizable! Also teaching another workshop this weekend 3 spots left hmu 🤙
💕Been super busy cranking out custom orders and here are a few ready for their new homes! All made to measure, some even have cute monograms on the bottom ☺️🙏 Also, I’m teaching a workshop today if you’d like to follow along in my story aka the matrix 👽 or stop by my shop and say hi in the real world!
🔨New Fall workshops posted! Check out the available dates on my website, only 4 seats per class 🤓 And if you’re planning for the holidays, look no further 🎁@toritracy is coincidentally rocking her shoes today that she made in class 💕🤗 alexandriawills.com
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