des moines arts festival 2013

Earlier today my friend Amy and I ventured out a few blocks from my apartment to the Des Moines Arts Festival. I've been feeling guilty for not going since it's a pretty big, weekend-long event that is hosted basically outside my front door. When I woke up this morning with a stomach ache (the result of last night's "awesome 'possum" party, which I'll talk about in another post), I was sad, because I really wanted to go to the arts festival. Luckily I was able to sleep off my hangover and we made it the Western Gateway Park at around 2:00. The weather was perfect; 80 or so degrees, coupled with a nice breeze. We made our way around all the art vendors and food vendors and somehow I ended up spending $20 and spent some time just sitting in the grass, basking in the sun.

vine wednesday: raygun edition

P.S. If you want your hot bitch to wear one of those cute shirts (or the any of the other designs we have for pooch's) you can get 'em here! We've got shirts to accomodate dogs of all sizes, and even some small enough to fit a cat, if that's your pet of choice.

vine wednesday

florals on stripes

just casually and naturally walking down the street.  

Romper: Target (on sale for $7!!) | Bucket bag: Baggu | Moccasins: Minnetonka 

speckled

Nikko top: Alternative Apparel | 'It's High Time' high-waisted shorts: Modcloth | Navy tennis shoes: Target. 

And since I forgot to take a picture of the back of the shirt during the brick wall "photo shoot", here it is. I like that the slit only goes halfway up, that way you can still wear a regular bra! 

oh you nasty boys

This week it finally warmed up, so it gave me the chance to start wearing my summer clothes! I bought this Nasty Gal dress back in January, eagerly awaiting the moment when I would finally be able to take it out of my closet. I've also acquired the help of my photographer friend/coworker. She has been nice enough to do little impromptu "photoshoots" with me after work. I'm still not up to DSLR status yet, but maybe someday. 

Dress: Nasty Gal (similar) | Bandeau: Groceries | Ankle booties: DSW

vine wednesday: pet edition

eden

On Friday Eden celebrated their 10 year anniversary. 10 years in Des Moines' East Village! I can only imagine how much the E.V. has changed and grown over the past 10 years. I love the inside of Eden. I wish I could live in there, to be honest. Everything smells so good and looks so good. Congratulations on 10 years, Jen! Here's to 10 more!

i missed vine wednesday!

Oops. This week went by so fast, it totally passed me by.

what's in your bag? round 3

In my last "what's in your bag" post, I showed you my Baggu duck bag. I also mentioned how I was lusting after this Baggu drawstring purse. Well, I finally purchased one! Even though I've used several purses since I last made a bag post, I thought it was only fitting that I make this my 3rd installation.

Baggu drawstring purse, made in NYC. Comes in black & natural. $140 at Baggu.com

I love this little leather bag! It's small, but still big enough to hold the essentials (including my phone, which is not pictured because I was using it to take the photos). My only gripe about it is that the drawstring doesn't stay pulled tight when you're wearing it unless you knot it. It's not a huge deal, but it does make it a little annoying when you want to grab your phone or chapstick really quick. Besides that, it's great! It's a simple purse, but it's unique shape can make even the most basic outfit look a little more stylish.

meow meow

tank top: american eagle. bandeau: forever 21. harem pants: alternative apparel. sandals: bass from dsw.

nick nolte MUG shot: RAYGUN