improving your design skills?
PhrosTT: learn C.R.A.P.    * Contrast
      Elements that aren’t the same should be very different so they stand out, making them “slightly different” confuses the user into seeing a relation that doesn’t exist. Strong contrast between page elements allows the user’s eye to flow from one to another down the page instead of creating a sea of similarity that’s boring and not communicative.
    * Repetition
      Repeat styles down the page for a cohesive feel â€” if you style related elements the same way in one area, continue that trend for other areas for consistency.
    * Alignment
      Everything on the page needs to be visually connected to something else, nothing should be out of place or distinct from all other design elements.
    * Proximity
      Proximity creates related meaning: elements that are related should be grouped together, whereas separate design elements should have enough space in between to communicate they are different.


...and ask girls for feedback.  they're better with color for some reason.