accidental industry fashion show summer 2013

A few weeks ago some friends and I attended the Accidental Industry Fashion Show, which took place at the Fleming building in downtown Des Moines. The AIFS is a semi-annual event created by some talented ladies, two of which are Lacy Brunnette and Lucy Shay. During the previous 2 shows I interned backstage, leading the other interns behind the scenes. It was a great learning experience to get to be backstage. I realized how quickly the show goes, and how hectic it is with models running in and out, helping them dress and undress, making sure they're wearing the right items and that they're styled correctly, etc.etc. I saw a lot of boobs and butts during those 2 shows, but it didn't matter, because that's the name of the game. This year I decided not to work it, though. I wanted to be able to sit in the front row and watch the magic happen. It was a great time and I can't wait until the next show!

vine wednesday

I'm starting this new thing called "Vine Wednesday", where I will post 1 or 2 of my Vine videos every Wednesday. If nothing else, at least it will make me update my blog at least once a week ;)

So, without further ado....

pre-summer things

jeans: gap

green bangle: sequin nyc. gold & black bracelets: f21. watch: rumba time. 

new deathly hallows tattoo!

dress: f21. wedge booties: target. 

racerback maxi dress: alternative apparel. denim moto jacket: f21. 

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 .