And his Latino roots definitely shone through some of the shoe designs, as they boasted high, sexy heels and bright colors, like little cabanas on a Caribbean hillside. Many of the shoes looked sophisticated in neutral tones, while others were bright and wild with flowers, stripes and appliqu s. My favorites were the striped mules, which seemed more comfortable than his hoochie high-heeled variety. That's not bad, considering sale days here and there and that a chunk goes to a great cause. Luckily, Santana is not giving up music to become a cobbler's apprentice or design home furnishings any time soon.
Art is all the same.
It all works together like a bright mosaic so it was natural for me to express my art this way. He said that if you wear his designs, you can think about his message of hope and peace. If you buy the items, you can contribute to his organization, which tries to give hope and peace to children who need it. Gina Horan's column appears Mondays in TimeOut.