it's an adobe creative suite world

and I'm just living in it (with no way to use it). Can you imagine how hard it is to create something as simple as a blog header with no design software? It's pretty hard. But I did it....kind of. You know what else is hard? Not knowing how to truly customize my layout. CSS is confusing. At one point in my life I was kind of ok at html, and had tons of webpages with in-line tables and pop up pages. But alas, I'm old and my knowledge is gone and I'm bound by the constraints of pre-made layouts.

Also, what's the point of having a graphic designer boyfriend if he doesn't make things for you?? **ahem cough cough** If you guys have any tips/advice on how to make a snazzy layout and header without paying someone to do it, let me know!

see you soon, jen

My good friend and coworker Jen and her husband Tim are embarking on a great adventure on Tuesday. They will be leaving Iowa and traveling throughout South America for a few months, and then they'll be off to England to put down some roots. Jen is an artist, a hippie, a cat lover, and an all around lovely person (among many other things), and I will miss her a lot! But I know she and Tim will have an amazing time traveling and saving the world, probably, and I'm excited to see where life takes them. Jen has a blog that she will be updating (when possible) while she's in South America, you can follow their journey too if you'd like :) Transmute and Twirl

Here are a few pictures from Jen and Tim's going away party, as well as Jen's last day at RAYGUN.

Lucy, John, and Blake did a great job streamering the place.

Most of the RAYGUN crew 

I made her sit on my lap for this picture. 

Suzanne's husband Keith just happened to stop by the store, & just happened to be wearing the same shirt as me.  We tried to make an American flag with Jen in the middle. 

The gals of Raygun, one last time :( 

maxis & headbands

maxi dress: alternative apparel. denim moto jacket: forever 21.

denim moto jacket: forever 21. screenprinted t-shirt: van holmgren. harem pant: alternative apparel. 

dress: forever 21 

wanted oxfords: urban outfitters. bass sandals: dsw.

polka dot headband: american apparel

I need to stop spending money, but there are so many spring/summer styles that I need want to buy.

ummm, hi

Blogging is really hard, guys. Especially when you're life mostly consists of going to work and then coming home to your cat and the television. I can't even blog about the clothes I wear, because I pretty much just wear leggings and t-shirts. Hopefully I'll come out of this blogging slump soon!

Although my life is pretty boring, I did manage to put up this giant rasterbation of Kate Moss . 

oh, hello

It's been a month since I last posted. Oops! February was kind of a whirlwind. I went to MAGIC Market Week in Las Vegas and also turned 27, but more on that later. I wanted to post some of the unused pictures from the Savior shoot I did. Photography by JeTim Art & Photography .

photos (unedited) by JeTim Art & Photography, hair and makeup by Lindsey Mollenhauer, styled by Lucy Shay 

savior

As I mentioned before, I was fortunate enough to be a part of a new magazine, started by my friend Lucy Shay. Last Saturday was the launch party, and it turned out amazing (both the party and the magazine)! So many stylish Des Moinians (Des Moinians? Des Moinites?) came out to support this new venture, and Lucy was right when she said that just because we're in Des Moines, Iowa doesn't mean we can't start/be a part of something cool and fashionable! Savior will soon be available to purchase at Domestica, so if you weren't able to make it to the party be sure to pick up a copy! Here are a few pictures of the spread I was in (shot by the wonderful Jen and Tim Mitchard, of JeTim Art & Photography), as well as a few other pictures from the party.

Dress: Nasty Gal. Necklace: Forever 21. Strapless lace bra: Gap Body.

Post-launch party party, downtown DSM. Photos taken by Amy (the blonde girl on the right). 

I would just like to end this post by thanking Lucy for letting me be a part of her baby, Jen & Tim (and Lucy) for believing in my ability to model, and my entourage of friends from near and far that came out to party and support me that night!

resolutions, part II

I know it's nearly February, but I'm going to add some more resolutions for 2013. I feel more accountable for them when they're written out in list form for everyone to see.

• Be creative. Don't be afraid to start something new. (The upcoming release of a fashion magazine made by my friend/coworker Lucy has inspired this resolution!)
• Be more adventurous. Like the Rilo Kiley song. 

As I come to terms with the fact that I'm swiftly approaching the end of my twenties (in the next few years, but it feels very very near), I feel like I need to work on some aspects of my personality and the way I think about certain things. I need to be open to new opportunities and situations that might scare me I'm very into my routine & not so much into change. 

Here I am, trying something new: wearing lipstick (first time in all my 20something years) and a new necklace.

Lipstick: Kiss Me Coral by Revlon. Necklace by Forever 21.