Have you ever stumbled across an article of clothing or pair of shoes that made you wonder how it is you were able to live before you knew that piece existed? It’s an exaggeration, of course, but I kind of feel like that today. If asked to select ten items that perfectly summed up my personal sense of style, the pair of shoes above would make it into my top ten. These shoes, produced by Osborn Design Studios, are fair-trade and hand-made  in Guatemala City from locally sourced materials — huge selling point for me. To learn a little more about the company’s production standards check out their website. It’s a rare occasion when I LOVE every style that a company puts out but that’s currently the case with Osborn Design Studios’ shoes! Are you with me?

Check out Osborn Design Studios at their website or at Brooklyn favorites OAK,  Alter, and the Brooklyn Flea.