Easy going

what i wore: Diva jeans from Old Navy, black knee high Jenette boots from Blowfish Shoes, lavender floral mesh top from Express, striped cardigan thrifted, and hat and ring from Forever 21

So, almost everyday last week I wore jeans, and specifically these jeans to school, but I was too busy, I didn't get to take any photos but these. These Diva jeans (in short) are seriously the only jeans I have that fit me the right way, so I decided to order a couple more pairs, one in black and the other just in a darker wash. I'm excited to wear jeans again, maybe after a while I'll start wearing those gorgeous colored jeans I have been seeing absolutely everywhere!

Tell me about your favorite pair of jeans!

The Continental

what i wore: tan shearling jacket from Target, cat eye sunnies from OC Shades, rose pink skirt thrifted, printed top from Delia's, lace-up gray peep toe wedges from endless,  and ring from Forever 21

These photos are from last Sunday! I cannot believe how nice it was outside. I decided to go without tights for once in so long! My boyfriend accompanied me to the East Village where I could take pictures of buildings to create mock-ups for a design project. Then we had a lovely late lunch at Jimmy John's and took some outfit pictures in front of The Continental, I don't know what is was but this olive green paint drew me right to these doors . I wore the makeup I had bought from MAC the day before, you can view that post here.

What draws you to some of your favorite backdrops for photos?

Guest Post - Joelle and her wedding

I asked the lovely Joelle to write this guest post about her beautiful wedding. All these pictures are so lovely, and I thought you all would love to see and hear about her wedding. Who doesn't love weddings?! Check out her photography as well.

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What made you fall in love with Jake?

It is pretty evident that he is good looking-- so I wont lie and say that didn't have SOMETHING to do with it but he has always been my greatest challenge. He didn't come easily to me and I stuck it out and it was so incredibly worth the wait. He would do anything for me (and me, in return, of course) and he continues to support and cherish me every day and that means so much.

Why did you choose your venue?

We looked at only a few places, but everywhere had so many rules, and we wanted to break all of them! We walked into the West End and both looked at each other and said "this is it!" It is such a great atmosphere in there. We wanted a casual, cocktail style reception. What was even greater is we didn't have to put too much effort into it!

Where did your inspiration for your decor come from?

We chose an antique circus theme because it incorporates all the things we wanted in the wedding. It gives it a good feel-- lots of stripes and fun music. We love the look of antique things and who doesn't love elephants and balloons!? We just wanted people to just have fun!

Can you describe some of your favorite moments as you look back on your wedding day?

It began as a slightly chaotic day.. Jake lost his bowtie, I forgot the important reception music and had to run back to our house to get it.. and I was feeling a little stressed from running around, but the moment that I tapped Jake's shoulder for our first look, I immediately felt relieved. Not to mention our officiant was so perfect. I loved our whole ceremony. It was intimate and strictly family and just very touching and true. Probably my favorite part of the day.

Credits and thanks to:


Photography: Ben Blood Photography// Venue: West End Architectural Salvage// Invitations: Liz Designs Things// Wedding Dress: Ouma// Makeup: BeautyMarked- Katie & Bopha// Shoes: JCPenney// Headpiece: David's Bridal// Groom's/Groomsmen's Vests: Fossil// Bowties: Divine Domestication// Shoes: Dillards// Videography: Thai Luong// Tuan Phan// Flower Design// myself// Music: ASensation- Tim// Catering: Palmer's Deli, Fong's, Appare Japanese Steakhouse// Event Coordinater: Diane Sherman// Wedding Programs: Zak Sheeder

Black, brown and mustard

what i wore: fair isle brown cardigan, black speckled knee high socks, black dress from Target, mustard tights from Forever 21, and cat eye sunnies from OC Shades

I love this combination. I wore this about a week or so ago on one of my studio days - days in which I have three, three hour classes consisting of painting, printmaking and drawing. I have a love hate relationship with Mondays and Wednesday right now. Nine hours of classes makes me pretty tired! I almost miss this snow on the ground. It made for such a pretty backdrop, but I am so excited for spring weather, and the ability to wear long skirts with bare legs. As much as I love tights, I'm excited for tight-less outfits!

What is your favorite thing to wear in the Springtime?

Body By Svec + Raygun Part 2

"My experience with RAYGUN has been nothing but positive. They are one of the most fun and yet professional companies I've worked with. I would, without a doubt, work with them again and would highly recommend anyone else working with them. I look forward to seeing the supporters of Body by Svec and RAYGUN come together at the launch party and have a great time! Painted ladies will be in attendence and the culmination of the prints will be on display and for sale. It's bound to be a wild time." - Emily Svec

If you are in the Des Moines area, be sure to stop by the launch party at RAYGUN tomorrow night from 5-8! Support this local artist and this local business. I wish I could go, but I have to work, but I still can't wait to buy a print or two! Oh and here is a link to the facebook event page.

Happy Thursday!

PS: You can win a free ad space from me AND two others on Eternal Optimist, be sure to enter here!

Us and Arnold

Told you yesterday, you'd being seeing a lot more photos of Arnold! Finally, the both of us decided to take photos with him. I love these pictures. I'm so glad we have Arnold in our lives. He's made us very happy! Why we didn't take pictures of the three of us is beyond me, but that will happen one day soon, I hope! I wish we could get Bella in the photos. We might try! She's just terribly camera shy. Stay tuned for the whole outfit post from this day soon!

Do you have pets? Tell me about them!

Arnold through a fisheye

Can you believe that Arnold is already 16 weeks old today!? It's crazy that we brought this little guy home about 6 weeks ago on my birthday. He's growing so fast and I'm loving ever minute of it. I finally found my fisheye lens yesterday and decided to take some photos of him. I've been photographing him so much lately, I think it's to make up for all the photos I cannot take of Bella because she's so camera shy and will always look away. Anyways, you will be seeing a lot more pictures of this little guy, like tomorrow...

Do you like the fisheye effect?