Link Love: 1.27.11

January 27, 2011

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• If you’re still wondering (and asking) how to get freelance work, please read Jessica Hische’s article.

• The new Nordstrom Hoisery packaging is absolutely perfect. Makes me want one of each!

• The Case & Point has a great overview on the redesign of Oprah’s O Magazine. I’m loving the new type treatments.

• 7up Just got a fresh new look. What do you think?

• I think I need a one-way-ticket to Hotel Boca Chica!

• When does a freelancer need a CPA? Personally, I’ve had one for years and wouldn’t do it any other way.

• Jane of Sea of Shoes shares her must-have makeup products.

• The 50 most loathsome Americans of 2010.

• I’ve really been enjoying stylist Marian Kihogo’s blog as of late. I love her unique take on fashion, overflowing with bright colors and textures galore.

• The sorrows and joys of being a misfit.

8 Responses to Link Love: 1.27.11

Amanda says:

January 27, 2011 at 1:04 pm

Hi Nubby!

I always really love your Link Love posts but I thought the 50 Most Loathsome Americans of 2010 link seemed kind of uncharacteristic, from what you typically share. I love witty, acerbic writing as much as the next person, but the list was just… mean. I don’t normally read The Beast, and I don’t think I’ll be reading it ever again. I mean, overall, the list was pretty accurate. I realize it’s meant to be bringing to list some downright nasty people. But it’s also not accomplishing anything. It’s just adding to the mudslinging that everyone is getting really, really good at. I get tired of seeing it and sometimes I’d love to read some actual, thoughtful answers to the problems…rather than another slew of complaints.

Just thought I’d share my thoughts .. thank you for always sharing interesting stuff
~Amanda

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- Nubby says:
  
  January 28, 2011 at 2:19 pm
  
  Amanda: I doubt that it’s meant to be taken at face value and if anything, while some of it was harsh, some of it was downright funny (and true). As with anything on the internet, take it with a grain of salt. Not everything I share necessarily reflects my personal values — it’s meant to round out the list and more often than not, balance educational links with those that I find entertaining.
  
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grace says:

January 27, 2011 at 3:20 pm

The 7up logo looks cool! The article said this version of the logo was introduced in Germany late last year though. Sadly, I don’t know if it will ever make it to the states at this point! But I like it a lot!

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- Nubby says:
  
  January 28, 2011 at 2:16 pm
  
  grace: Ah, I missed that part. Sad! I hope it infiltrates our shores eventually.
  
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Lola says:

January 27, 2011 at 3:55 pm

I love the illustration work of Jessica Hische. It’s my goal to be as good as you and her, combined! I’d be like some sort of european-cyborg-adorable-type-designing machine! I would totally buy those tights and save them for 40 years, only to pull them out to show the grandkids what vintage type specimens were from the 2010′s…The loathsome post was kind of rotten…especially number one (it was only offensive because they called me out on the fact that I skipped down to the bottom of the list…and were sort of right)!

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- Nubby says:
  
  January 28, 2011 at 2:16 pm
  
  Lola: I adore her work though she’s definitely a pro at illustration and I don’t dabble in that area. Which makes me appreciate what she does even more! I was amazed at how right on the Nordstrom packaging was as a whole. It’s rare to see that kind of restraint and classiness in these overdone, over-commericalized times where marketers view more as…more. I actually didn’t skip down to the bottom of the Loathsome link until you mentioned it! Haha! Got me. As with anything on the internet, it’s not meant to be taken at face value – people need to lighten up a bit!
  
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Kelly says:

February 1, 2011 at 12:52 pm

Jessica Hische is so great – have you seen her diagram of working for free? It’s excellent and me laugh at how many jobs I’ve been asked to do for little/no income. Sometimes it’s all right, most of the time, you know, I need to eat!

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t says:

February 16, 2011 at 3:07 pm

Great links!

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