Designer Haley J. on Dressing Like the Main Character and Ignoring Fashion Rules | Dinner for Shoes

<p>This week on fashion podcast Dinner for Shoes, I’m joined by designer Haley Emerson, founder of <a href="https://www.shophaleyj.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Haley J.</a>, the bold, color-driven brand known for its signature pink-and-orange palette and unapologetically glamorous silhouettes.</p><p><br /></p><p>After working in fashion houses in London and New York, Haley launched her namesake label to bring runway-level drama into real life, and she’s never played it safe.</p><p><br /></p><p>Over pink and orange cupcakes (and of course, shoes on the plate), we talk about what it really means to dress like the main character, why she refused to water down her vision to sell, and the reactions that come with designing pieces that demand attention.</p><p><br /></p><p>We also get into:</p><ul><li><p>The origin of her now-iconic color palette</p></li><li><p>Who the Haley J. girl is (and who she isn’t)</p></li><li><p>What it really means when you say “I could never pull that off” </p></li><li><p>Her take on minimalism today</p></li></ul><p>If you’ve ever wanted to dress bolder, or just rethink your personal style, this episode is for you.</p><p><br /></p><p>This episode is also supported by <a href="https://www.pointelles.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Pointelles</a>, known for thoughtfully-designed shoe inserts that smooth creases and prevent wear over time.</p><p><br /></p><p>THIS DINNER</p><p>Baked by Melissa Baker’s Dozen Cupcake Box</p><p><br /></p><p>THESE SHOES</p><p><a href="https://www.shophaleyj.com/products/katie-orange-crystal-heel" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Haley J. Katie Orange Crystal Heel</a></p><p><br /></p><p>THIS OUTFIT</p><p><a href="https://liketk.it/63wP0" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Shop my look</a> </p><p>Vintage blazer</p><p>Left On Friday tee</p><p>Levi’s jeans</p><p>Anabel Aram charm necklace</p><p>Dee Ocleppo shoes</p><p><br /></p><p>VIDEO CHAPTERS</p><p>00:00 INTRO</p><p>01:14 THE OUTFIT BEHIND THE SHOES</p><p>04:38 HALEY J. INTERVIEW WITH BAKED BY MELISSA</p><p>23:44 HALEY’S OUTFIT</p><p><br /></p><p>THIS PRODUCTION</p><p>is created, written, hosted, and produced by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/slwasz/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Sarah Wasilak</a>.</p><p>is creative directed and executive produced by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/megankaii/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Megan Kai</a>.</p><p>is tech supervised by Nick.</p><p>includes photos and videos in chronological order by <a href="https://www.shophaleyj.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Haley J.</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/slwasz/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Sarah Wasilak</a>.</p><p>is made with love.</p><p><br /></p><p>Dinner for Shoes is a podcast about style and identity, bridging the gap for anyone who has ever felt like fashion is an exclusive world. Host and shopping director <a href="https://www.instagram.com/slwasz/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Sarah Wasilak</a> serves thoughtful conversations about industry trends, personal expression, inclusivity, and real life topics. </p><p><br /></p><p>Dinner for Shoes podcast episodes are released on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple. You can follow along for updates, teasers, and more on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.</p><p><br /></p><p>Dinner for Shoes is an original by The Kai Productions.</p><p><br /></p><p>Follow Dinner for Shoes: @dinnerforshoes on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube </p><p>Follow host Sarah Wasilak: @slwasz on Instagram </p><p>Follow producer Megan Kai: @megankaii on Instagram </p><p>Get in touch: <a href="mailto:dinnerforshoes@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">dinnerforshoes@gmail.com</a></p><p><br /></p><p>To make this video more accessible, check out <a href="https://youdescribe.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">YouDescribe</a>, a web-ba