Link Love: 3.26.09



1. Is it time to retire the black and white logo?

2. From the Small Business Marketing Guide: The Do’s and Don’ts of DIY Design.

3. A few clips from Carine Roitfeld’s long awaited CNN interview can be found here.

4. If possible, avoid the ‘power up’ symbol in your logo (via speak up).

5. YourLogoMakesMeBarf.com “is intended to be a humorous look at what can go wrong when an unskilled person (your neighbor’s brother’s uncle’s friend anyone?!) designs a logo.”

6. Six Six Sick wonders, what do we have if we don’t have our own integrity? There’s a big difference between being inspired by something and by flat out ripping it off and the people doing it the most may surprise you…

7. Hmm. What does one trillion dollars look like? I know you’re curious! (via tishon).

8. Park & Cube shows us how to DIY the Rodarte S/S 2009 cut-out leggings.

9. The Guilted Age: Spending to Keep Others Afloat (via murketing).

10. In case you’re curious, here’s a peek inside the abandoned mansion of Mike Tyson.

11. Doe Deere tackles the age of 27 and it’s a good read, whether you were, are or will be 27 soon. I’m 27 and agree with what she’s saying and the comments are also worth reading to see what others’ experiences have been at that pivotal age.




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» Crystal said: { Mar 26, 2009 - 09:03:56 }

All of these links have kept me busy & interested today….Thank you!

» Lauryn said: { Mar 26, 2009 - 09:03:11 }

I really love black and white logos. For whatever reason they speak of security to me. It gives me a feeling of timelessness, that the company will be around for a while and that buying from them is a wise investment. Whether that’s actually true or not is beyond me.

And I’m totally feeling The Guilted Age. I’m really lucky because both my parents have worked for the same company for going on 40 years now and instead of getting laid off they’re both getting promotions. Everyone comments on my “bad” spending habits and how much “useless” things I buy but I feel like since the recession hasn’t hit me (and I don’t think it will to the extent it has most people because both my parents make a lot, have very secure jobs and large retirement money squandered away) and so I should be less stingy and buy all those hand made items in my favorites on etsy and shop the small local markets even if it does cost more because it’s putting money into the pockets of people I admire. All the people that went out and started their own businesses, people who follow their own path.

» Marie said: { Mar 26, 2009 - 09:03:07 }

Once I turned 28 in October I swear something clicked in my head…like i just wrote in Doe’s post, 27 was RUFF one for Mama!!

Also omg…I want those cut out leggings.

Also also did you see this?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/misswest/3371258909/in/set-72157615703855428/

hehe
xoxox

» Ash said: { Mar 26, 2009 - 11:03:08 }

Wow, “What one trillion dollars looks like” blew my mind. Great link round up, this should keep me busy for a while!

» verhext said: { Mar 26, 2009 - 01:03:55 }

#9 is super interesting to me, since I work in Fair Trade and we look at what people need to know about FT in order for them to want to support it…same ideas, really.

» verhext said: { Mar 26, 2009 - 01:03:23 }

The copying post is interesting too, except the necklaces they use as an example I’ve been seeing since the early 90s – in Halloween boutique in Philly, for one!!

» Emma said: { Mar 26, 2009 - 03:03:15 }

I am 27. That article is like someone just interviewed me about how I feel in my life right now. Uncanny!

» Shini said: { Mar 26, 2009 - 04:03:11 }

The trillion dollars just blew me away, my mouth literally hit the floor… love your link posts, such great finds and timeworthy reads.

(thanks for #8 btw ;) )

» Nubby said: { Mar 27, 2009 - 08:03:31 }

Lauryn: I think what you’re doing is really great. Right now, a lot of independent artists and businesses are really struggling and people like you making a conscious effort to frequent them is a much needed mindset. I’m attempting to do the same thing in a way, especially with local restaurants and even the place I go to for shoe repair. Each little bit helps!

verhext: You always seem to know these things…you should be a trend scout or something!

Shini: You’re welcome, I love your blog! So much goodness.

» verhext said: { Mar 27, 2009 - 01:03:20 }

Nubby – my timing is TERRIBLE. I was just lamenting trying to sell harem pants and jumpsuits in 2006 – epic fail. I just like what I like when I like it – and it doesn’t sync up!!

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