mn fashion designers. . .

a few of my favorites.

emma berg

christine carmichael - carmichael claith

emily bryngelson - tender cuts

jenny carle

brianne jones - kelson

kjurek couture

arwyn birch

emily weich

ivan idland

maritza ramirez

Portfolios. . .

are hard work.

Week 3 of my senior quarter is coming to a close (less than 7 to go!)..

and, honestly, if I just had my capstone/portfolio class to worry about, I would still have a load. If going through the entirety of your student career to gather information and professionally bind it isn't difficult enough, we are using InDesign, a program for Mac, that I had NO exposure to before this class began.

These first few weeks have really flown by, probably because I have barely had time to piss, I've been so busy! ;]

This is a mood board behind some of the personal inspiration for my portfolio. We were to choose three personal attributes that, ultimately, we want our portfolios to express. Mine are 1] Innovation 2] Attentiveness 3] Versatility. I'll keep you posted, as the stress-level allows. :)

I am taking donations. . .

startinnnnnnnng now! :)

There were a couple of classes that I needed to graduate this quarter, that weren't available. So my AD asked me if I would be interested in taking a photography class. At first, I was a bit apprehensive. But, after realizing that not taking this route would mean sticking around yet another quarter for a couple classes, I decided to give it a try. I LOVE IT! ahhh, photography would be succccch a fun field to go into. Too bad it's already a pretty saturated job market. Photography has always been a hobby of mine. . .but my measly 5.0 megapixel camera is a sad comparison to the Canon 20d (digital), which is what we have been using for my Intro. to Photography for Non-Majors class. It's a little, ok, kind of a lot more complicated than what I'm used to doing though - point and shoot. The first couple weeks have been a bit intense, for an introductory course, but it's opened my eyes to what a difference having an AMAZING camera can make. Now I really have to get a good job when I gradu-ma-tate. ;] I'll have to post some pics soon.

i am in love. . .

with free people's summer looks.

gaaaaaaah, i could spend a bunch of money at this place.

lucky and unlucky for me, there aren't any local stores.

thank youuuu, internet. :)

Why We Buy. . .

The Science of Shopping.
Quite possibly the most inspirational, most eye-opening, personal favorite of all time!
If you are in retail, and have not read this book, you will not survive.

the beautiful . . .

bootie sandal.

these lovelies are all over the streets. . .

must. havvvvve. now.

Daily Whip..

Applicant video shoot for Oprah.

Inside the studio, busy day.

Me, close-up and personal. niccccccce. :/

Erika, looking fantastic - casually munching on some kale.
Dmitry Futoryan Photography
http://www.futoryan.com/

c o u n t d o w n s. . .

are fun.

1 - week since school has started.

2 - weeks that I have been battling this damn cold.

3 - prescriptions later, I believe I am finally winning.

4 - months past 3 years since Jonny and I started dating.

5 - minutes of breathe-time before I usually start coughing like a mad woman.

6 - weeks until we make the BIG move to OUR new place. :)

7 - days a week are spent thinking about what life will bring after school...

8 - the number on the Northern Lights jersey that is now retired :(- Auggies, here we come!

9 - weeks until graduation!

10 - weeks and one month 'til my boy FINALLY turns 21.

my last summer break. . .

EVER!

Consisted of the following:

Street dances.
Filling 4 cavities.
Shrimp kabobs.
Lake Stella - almost 24/7.
Pontooning.
Boating.
Jet skiing.
Water skiing - first time!!
Tanning.
Sun. Sun. Sun.
Lake Richardson.
Bonfires.
Family.
Grad parties.
Parade.
Watercade.
Garden.
Fresh vegetables.
Vegetarian tamales.
Mich. Golden.
Internship.
Sparklers.
Fireworks.
Wireless at the Durken household.
Rock Band 2.
Apartment searching.
Canoeing down the Crow.
Being sick.
Fresh potatoes.
Fresh peas.
Plumber's golf.
Fashion Forward event planning.
Star gazing.
Catching up.
Losing my voice.
Sounding like a man.
R and R.

. . . and there's more where that list came from. :)