L.A. Shoegirl

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L.A. Shoegirl Nalini Arora is a Los Angeles-based footwear and accessory designer and illustrator with over 18 years in the industry.

Footwear and Accessory Designer, and Fashion Illustrator

Had so much fun in Nashville. Research trips like this make me forever grateful that I have a job I love. Here are snaps...
09/18/2026

Had so much fun in Nashville. Research trips like this make me forever grateful that I have a job I love. Here are snapshots of shoes, food, and bits and bobs I saw that made this city unique. I hope to go back soon. Also check out the cowboy boots I bought my nephew with some fun branding.

Sneakers, moulded footbed sandals,  bohemian details, footwear jewelry & hardware maxxing were strong trends in Hong Kon...
07/14/2026

Sneakers, moulded footbed sandals, bohemian details, footwear jewelry & hardware maxxing were strong trends in Hong Kong. Many retailers such as Joyce HK and Lane Crawford carrying Puma’s Speedcat. Always fun to see lots of color and details in Asia.

What’s up with LA humidity and weather? Monsoon weather? I felt like I was in Hong Kong. Snaps of some pics from last we...
07/13/2026

What’s up with LA humidity and weather? Monsoon weather? I felt like I was in Hong Kong. Snaps of some pics from last week. Next up… another trip to Minnesota, Nashville, and back to Spain!

China diary
07/02/2026

China diary

When you are a shoe designer, getting excited over a brand or new shoes is a challenge. Our eyes are so critical as we s...
05/22/2026

When you are a shoe designer, getting excited over a brand or new shoes is a challenge. Our eyes are so critical as we see shoes in a different light. Last year thru instagram doom scrolling, I found a brand called .madrid. I was very fond of her style, and how she styled her shoe designs. I trusted my instincts in placing an order without trying them on . I don’t know why but all week I was anticipating these shoes, and yesterday was beyond excited to find these oxford beauties on my doorstep.

With deadlines, I normally work from home. However, this morning, all I thought about it is wearing my new shoes. I packed my bags and headed to the Soho House to work.hahaha.

I’ve seen similar styling before but the last was maybe off, the shoe too stiff or even too soft. This has the perfect shape and comfortability. The leather is soft and luxurious . I found my perfect little summer shoe.

Can’t wait to go to Spain this fall, and Madrid will be one of my stops, and definitely to Renate’s showroom to add another one of her beautiful shoes to my footwear collection!

I highly recommend if you’re looking for a pair of beautifully made shoes!

Love when I can hand   ✍️
05/01/2026

Love when I can hand ✍️

Color paletting with little Lisbon. 🐶
03/20/2026

Color paletting with little Lisbon. 🐶

Enjoying crisp and cool mornings, warm beverages and designing into Fall. Looking at plaid prints and autumn colors. Whi...
10/27/2025

Enjoying crisp and cool mornings, warm beverages and designing into Fall. Looking at plaid prints and autumn colors. Which plaid is your fave? Swipe to comment. 🍁

Which western boot are you?
09/19/2025

Which western boot are you?

Went to Austin and Dallas this week for an inspiration trip. Saw a whole lotta western boots but also ventured to my fav...
09/19/2025

Went to Austin and Dallas this week for an inspiration trip. Saw a whole lotta western boots but also ventured to my favorites Kickpleat and By George. Disappointed I didn’t find myself a cowboy 🤠

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Austin, TX
78701–78705, 78708–78739, 78741–78742, 78744–78769

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