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Custom Made:Interview with Jasmin McNeil


Rising to the Top


Hard work definitely pays off......I had the pleasure of interviewing Jasmin McNeil, Mrs. San Antonio United America who is rising to the top with her trendy and artsy shoe styles. When you think she has completed one task shes on to another!


Lala: What do you think are the current and future trends in fashion?
     
Jasmin: The current "on trend" color styles, so to speak are.... Neon, color block heels, stripes & silver!!! As far as styles- one of my FAVORITES that are not only on trend but are oh soooo comfortable & always fabulous, WEDGES!!! Mary Janes- these are also classics, mules & Cowboy boots... well... at least they are here in Texas. ;-)

As far as what the future holds... I guess we'll have to wait and see!! I DO feel that shoes are becoming more creative, however & that is VERY exciting. I see that with the perspex (see through) shoes that are popping up, toe caps & designer Marc Jacobs recently had some hightops on his runway!



Lala:  Where would you like your career in designing to lead you?

Jasmin: Man... this is a GOOD question!! I honestly didn't know it would lead me where it has. God is FULL of surprises!! ;-) And maybe it will lead me to being a "designer." : ) I consider myself as an "artist," right now. I think that title fits me best!! The things I've done since I've REALLY applied myself are amazing. If someone would have come to me this time last year & listed all of the things that I was going to do this year- not only would I NOT believe them, but I would have tried to have them "admitted," if you know what I mean... LOL!!!!!

Hopefully, it will lead me towards more opportunity to use my shoe art to help others.


Lala: What one piece of advice would you give to someone wanting to start a career in fashion? 

Jasmin: I will have to "borrow" Nike's quote & say... Just do it! : ) Focus on what you're good at, even if it is just "part time." Over time, you'll get better. I also think one should dabble in a little bit of everything. I have been surprised at how much my other hobby... jewelry design, has aided me in coming up with ideas for shoes!! 

Lala: Where do you get your design inspiration?

Jasmin: EVERYWHERE. Literally. I will be watching a cartoon, my son is 2 1/2, LOL, and I may like a color combination of one of the characters... An animal on national geographic may spark something. It doesn't take much for me to be inspired. When it comes to my shoe art, I'll try anything at LEAST once. 


Lala:  How did you go about making this career choice? What was personally important and appealing to you about this career?

Jasmin: In a way, I sort of "fell" into it. I'm anxious to see where this will take me! And as far as what is personally important... I'd say, I found ME when I started this. I have finally found that THING that makes me "tick." Something that makes me smile... Something that doesn't feel like work & I'm enjoying every SECOND of it. 


Do not discard any of your shoes, send them to her and let the trend continue with a high-octane dose of abstract colors, movie motivated styles and a host of other vibrant trendy fashions. 
YOU will not be Disappointed as you can see!

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