Who knows how long this will last with my day job and horse keeping me busy, but I’d like to add a few entries discussing my personal inspirations and/or reflections of style and the daily practice of getting dressed, when I can.

Of course, most of what I post here is inspiring in some way or another to me, but I oftentimes draw inspiration from things completely separate from clothing, and ‘fashion’ itself.

I’m currently in the midst of completing 10 pieces for a little local fashion show. This has been very good for me in a multitude of ways, but the presence of a deadline and audience has had the largest impact, namely on my motivation to complete what I start! Pattern drafting has also been quite the challenge, but again it’s been an excellent experience.

Anyways, as far as my personal creative process goes, I find that the things that I am attracted to at a specific time, or that feel particularly relevant are purely the product of a visceral reaction. Suddenly something feels ‘right’. I cannot think of a rational reason for why something suddenly becomes appealing, and I think for many creative people this is the case.

Moving right along! For the past few years I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect pair of moccasins. Comfy, not too granny, not too granola, and not designer. Driving mocs have been around for a long time, but I didn’t want something so WASPY traditional. I was amused to see A.P.C.’s $250 moccasins, which frankly I find pretty silly considering the large selection of comparable versions for far less. We are just talking about suede and a gum sole here!

Moccasins seem to have been popping up quite a bit in recent years, especially with the whole earthy vibe that has been dominating a lot of collections lately. I mean who hasn’t seen the marc by marc jacobs S/S 07 versions?

Really, regardless of whether or not they’re present on the runway or on the fashion radar, moccasins are plainly, classic.

Personally, I decided to go with minnetonkas. They’re inexpensive, comfortable, and easily replaceable. Well, and let’s not forget that they’re damn cute, too.