Link Love: 7.9.09
• MTV International has traded in the bright colors and 100+ variations of its logo for a more subdued black and white palette. What do you think about the change?
• Freelance Switch has some fantastic information up for grabs in Resume Basics for Freelancers: Wording Your Resume Right with recommendations on keywords and action verbs to use.
• If you’re a photographer in need of a classy, easily modifiable blog theme, the Complex WordPress Theme may be just what you’re looking for.
• Steve Pavlina has just penned a brilliant article on overcoming cheapness and I am so happy that someone finally addressed this topic. I’d rather buy one pair of expensive shoes instead of 10 pairs of cheaper shoes that wear out within six months because most of mine are fully repairable and I plan on wearing them for the next 10 years. Give some serious thought to what you’re purchasing and if it’s actually worth buying a cheaper alternative over time. If it isn’t, save save save and buy what you really want.
• The NY Times has interviewed a handful of New Yorkers that are still obsessed with handwriting notes on custom stationery in the digital age. They claim that it’s totally worth the exorbitant cost (upwards of $500 for 100 notecards and matching tissue-lined envelopes) and are so preoccupied with doing so that one interviewee claims to have five unique colors of navy ink!
• I’ll take one of each of these, pretty please. The big shoulders that TEAMO just presented for their AW 09/10 collection are seriously awesome.
• Hundreds of scans from vintage girly magazines.
• Are you a crafter that is trying to make a living off of what you produce? Then, read this article. Dudecraft says that “The problem that I see with crafters who are overly concerned with making an income is that they have shifted their reason for making things. The lure of a monthly supplement has surpassed the desire to become a better artisan and, by association, a better person. What comes out of their studios is a product with no context that is disconnected from the maker.”
• If I could afford to buy just one design book at the moment, it would be Graphic Design, Referenced by Bryony Gomez-Palacio and Armin Vit. With more than 2,000 design projects illustrating more than 400 entries, it provides an overview of the varied elements that make up graphic design.
• Remember Chloe Sevigny’s infamous buckled sandals for Opening Ceremony that cost $700? And, Mary-Kate’s Chanel half-tint glasses? Well, Betsey J tracked down some much more budget friendly options!
What are your favorite links of the week?
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Aw, I love that photo. I’m so sad about his passing :’( His daughter speaking at the memorial made me cry!
I’m totally the person who buys 100 pairs of cheap shoes instead of one expensive pair. I like to joke that I’m a female George Costanza, haha– ‘Maybe cheapness is a sense!’ But I change my mind a lot so if my shoes wear out in a year (and they only cost $20) then I’m happy to get new ones, so I don’t see it as a waste. But I guess if you’re buying high quality things that are worth the high price it’s nice to see them as an investment
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I’m SO glad that there are still people who value hand-written notes and gorgeous stationery. I think I’m one of the only people I know who religiously writes lengthy thank-you letters.
I’m very excited to read that Dude Craft article. I’m nowhere near fully supporting myself with my handmades right now, but one day I hope to be…
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Thank you so much for the overcoming cheapness article! It was such a wonderful read and very interesting timing… I’ve just been drooling over Rick Owens boots on Luisaviaroma, saying to Boyfriend how it’s my life’s dream to own some Rick Owens boots. Maybe it’s time I buy a pair (even though I feel like I can’t afford them, even though I probably can) instead of skulking around every high street shoe store trying to find a pair that equally make my heart sing and being painfully dissapointed every time.
My only major concern is that even though I can appreciate the value in $1500 boots, no one else in my life can, and I know I’ll get judged unfavourably. How do you deal with those people who just don’t “get it” and make you feel bad for it?
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Nubby – Thanks for the link to the DudeCraft article! I also just did an interview with Sister Diane from Crafty Pod on the same subject that your readers might be interested in. You can find it here: http://www.craftypod.com/2009/07/04/craftypod-95-crafting-for-money-vs-passion-with-paul-overton/
Thanks again for the link love! Your blog is awesometown!
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Thanks so much for the link!!
You have no idea how happy that made me.
You & Gala are truly my inspiration & motivation for making blogging my full time.
xoxoxo
<3
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this is really cute / inspiring:
http://typophile.com/node/56511
people made typography out of different food items. some of them are really impressive (serifs out of corn? negative space in pepper? i’m not that patient.)
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Oh god that book is amazing. That is one straight to my wishlist, and possibly my amazon cart!
Thanks for sharing nubs
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I have always been on board with spending more on better quality things, especially shoes. I remember my college roommate being so proud of her 50+ pairs of payless/target shoes and scoffing when I would pay $60 for shoes. I am willing to bet that I have far more of my $60 shoes left than she does those payless ones.
I will say that I wish I had waited until after having children (if I ever do) to start investing in shoes as I am deathly afraid I won’t be able to wear the current ones after I do. My mom’s feet went up a size after having kids.
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Ahhh I saw TEAMO in Nylon a few issues ago and fell in love. I wish they had an online shop so I could get my paws on some of their stuff
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Bunny Golightly: It’s so interesting to hear the opposite viewpoint of the cheapness argument! And it comes down to what works best for you.
Alicia – Sea of Ghosts: That IS a lot of money…I’ve never spent even close to that much but if you view them as a piece of handcrafted fine art and maybe display them when they’re not being worn, your mindset will change! When it comes to buying expensive items, it’s your money and you’ve earned it. You have the right to spend it on whatever you want. And you’ll probably have those Rick Owens shoes forever! With some of the shoes I’ve bought, I rationalize them by considering how limited the quantities are and that they will only be available for that season before disappearing forever.
Betsey J: Awww, you are so welcome! Keep up the awesome work, it will pay off big time.
Kaz: I can’t stop thinking about it, I want that book soooo bad. Haha.
MET: That is very common for feet to grow after children, at least by a half of a size. Something to think about before you invest in your dream shoes!
Liz: Same here! Why is it so hard to get ahold of the coolest brands?
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Hey Nubby! You should check this video out. It’s from two MJ tribute “flashdances” that took place in Stockholm yesterday. So fab! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=je1KOcBYGjM
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They stole our routine.
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http://www.youtube.com/v/F1_48PXSZnA&hl
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That “Overcoming Cheapness” article is gold. I posted it on my facebook to share with others, and I’ve already been thanked for a great read. So thanks for the link, extremely useful! It’s actually pushing me to buy this Michael Kors watch i’ve been drooling over. Totally worth it.
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Thanks for the link to the half tint sunnies !!! I live in Eugene, Oregon. Love Portland. I enjoy your blog ..Found you through Gala
Good wishes and sparkles to you!
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Smokey: Between my Steve Perry hair and your falsetto, we can beat them any day.
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i gotta agree with Steve on this one. i think it’s worth saving for what you really want. but it does come back to priorities. e.g. good food is important to me so i’d rather buy less clothes so that i can afford better food. that kinda thing.
i think shoes are one area where i will never go back to buying the cheaper version. even if it means i wear the same two pairs of shoes all winter!
“buy less stuff, go for top quality” seems like a very sensible mantra to me.
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My link for the week would be http://grainedit.com/2009/07/13/herb-lubalin-archives/ It’s a collection of one of the greats-Herb Lubalin.
Enjoy.
BOURGIE
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Great wp-theme thanks for the tip!
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Nubby!!!! =0)
love your blogs!!! You have so many interesting and eye catching topics!!! Wanted to ask what site can I get the betsey j Chloe knockoffs?! I clicked on the link but you couldn’t purchase from that link?any clue? Thanks a bunches!!
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Crys
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P.S. You Rock!!! Mad love from New York!
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I think Intermix had them as of a few days ago…
http://www.intermixonline.com/product/accessories/new+arrivals/potion+platform+gladiator+sandals.do?sortby=ourPicks
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“I’d rather buy one pair of expensive shoes instead of 10 pairs of cheaper shoes that wear out within six months because most of mine are fully repairable and I plan on wearing them for the next 10 years”.
Definitely.
The problem is, nowadays, the luxury goods production is subpar, so it’s possible I’ll pay a small fortune for a weird fit, hard materials, a wobbly heel and a one that’ll crack in two days (I won’t name any names)… while some of the more budget-friendly options have a great quality – they make shoes that it’s possible to wear, as you said, in 10 years.
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