link goodness

I just got a very sweet email from the always stunning Erin at calivintage telling me that she’s going to put a link on her page too!

I got this idea a few days ago for a blogger gift dissemination of sorts, and I absolutely cannot wait to set it in motion and thank all these lovely ladies for being so sweet and supportive!

Also, my friend Amanda Lee did a fantastic post today about de-cluttering your closet in a productive way, and I definitely recommend you check it out!

inspired by

Like I said a few days ago, whenever I’m in a wardrobe funk and I spend some time cruising other style blogs, it always helps me get back into it. So I have to credit the always lovely Keiko Lynn for most of the inspiration on this outfit; it’s a lot like her January 6 post. And the cool scarf loop was an idea I got from Orchid Grey. I love the way she’s been rocking her new scarf, and with the help of some safety pins I achieved the same thing!

WHAT: navy dot earrings, thrift

poppy scarf, chicken lays an egg

ruffle shirt, target

orange belt, chicken lays an egg

tweed skirt, thrift

green tights, forever 21

brown booties, chicken lays an egg

WHERE: work at the library and hangin with my boys

WHEN: tuesday, january 12

music that totally makes me dance

I usually try to keep my blog about style and such, but these two records are so damn funky I just had to pass along the word!

First up, you should mos def check out the new Metric album, Fantasies. The single, “Help, I’m Alive” is dark and sad and kind of makes me want to kick someone’s ass. I also absolutely love track 10, Stadium Love; the concept is based on crazy National Geographic animal fights. Emily Haines is the shit.

And I really think anyone who digs hip hop in any capacity absolutely must listen to Blakroc. It is the collaboration of a bunch of hip hop and R&B performers (including Mos Def, RZA, Ludacris, +) and The Black Keys, produced by Damon Dash. It’s basically so hot that your ears might melt right off your face.