[Friday Link Round Up] N.E.E.T., Rihanna, A Beautiful Mess Wedding, & Articles

1. Automatism had some great links this week that I am now relaying to y'all. I've never typed y'all before or ever used it... Weird. Anyways, the first one is on the science between al fresco dining and why food tastes better. Agh, I am so pining for summer. Also she featured a NY Times article on aging and changing social norms. This doesn't just apply to "older women," but women of our generation who are apparently starting cosmetic interventions "early and often." I mean I used night cream and eye cream like the next girl, but Botox? Hmmm, the jury's out/I don't think I would ever do it... But then again, I just found another grey hair, so yeah. Check in with me in like two years.

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2. Rihanna's new video takes a stance on sexual violence and people are reacting... Here it is plus some interesting media tidbits:

Rihanna's twitter where she has been responding to critics.

A Though Catalog Essay on misogyny in hip-hop

Jezebel's take on the video.

4. Elsie's wedding video is here! I'm in love with love. Elsie is so gorgeous and Jeremy is so adorbz. And I cried. A lot. I mean, like a lot.



3. The new N.E.E.T. Magazinee is out - more inspiration including the gorgeous "Through the Ages Spread."

[Friday Link Round Up]

1. Creating the perfect cheeseboard and a guide to stinky cheeses from A Cup of Jo

2. The Red Velvet Girls are offering another E-Course on "The Dream Job." I. Must. Take. It.

3. The Real Story on Human Trafficking from the Ms. Magazine Blog.
4. Interesting article from Jezebel on Match.com's responsibility in keeping women safe.

[Things We Adore Sunday]

1. Fashion Week! I had the pleasure of attending London Fashion Weekend - not as legit as NYFW, but still managed to snag a couple of cute designer things. Check out Rumi's coverage of NYFW for fashiontoast.


2. Elsie from A Beautiful Mess posted the most amazing 10 Things I Love Sunday today and I want everything on her list. Everything. Especially the Anthro bathing suits and the little leather fanny pack from Free People.



3. This song from Iceland band, Of Monsters and Men - I'm definitely falling in love with folk.


4. Sloths. I love sloths. I also love sloth hugs. (via mindset)

[Things We Adore Sunday]

1. Discovering new blogs:

Miss Clash: compilation of all things pretty

An Urban Routine: New songs, gorgeous photos

2. The new She & Him music video - I think its weird that every new song I listen to, I somehow viscerally relate to. Absolutely adorable.

She & Him - Don't Look Back from Merge Records on Vimeo.

3. The Red Velvet Art girls' matching tattoos - Carrie, can we do this? Please please please?

[Things We Adore Sunday] Asos, Hair Knots, Dress Guards, and Lights

1. The spring Asos fashions



2. This How-To for the hairknot


3. Adorable crocheted dress guards for your bike from Simeli


4. This lighting fixture from A Beautiful Mess' Project ReStyle

[Green Thursdays] Project ReStyle

Project ReStyle is genius project of Elsie of A Beautiful Mess and Rachel of Smile & Wave and I would love to do it if I weren't holed up in my London apartment with only four shirts and a pair of jeans ( I live a sad, minimal life in grad school.) However, my closet in California is full of unworn clothes that would be perfect for this project... maybe I'll try it when I move back in July... anywho, this is a great opportunity to get into the vintage-lover, green blogosphere world. And if you don't read A Beautiful Mess, you should start now - Elsie is like the cutest person ever and I love her - and Rachel's blog is full information and photos on the joys of vintage shopping... Really, they both inspired me to start blogging in the first place!

Project Restyle is a just-for-fun creative group focused on ReStyling damaged, unwanted or unusable goods into fresh, beautiful pieces. Project ReStyle is Rachel's and my New Years Resolution! We are going to create weekly projects to give life to used items. We'll make fashion pieces as well as home decor projects! Anyone can join in the fun....

Project ReStyle Guidelines

1. You must use unwanted, damaged or unusable vintage or used items to ReStyle. One of the big purposes of the group is that it encourages green living and is budget friendly. You can use items from your own closet/attic that you no longer love, thrifted finds or hand-me-downs.

2. Take a Before & After photo of your ReStyled project. It's that simple!

3. Share your creative work on your blogs and in our Flickr Group. If you don't have a Flickr account, it's free to join. We'll be choosing favorites each week to share on our blogs, so you'll want to be sure to join the fun.

4. You can create fashion, home decor or gift items. There are no limits on what types of items you can ReStyle! Be creative and make items you know you can really use!

We want you to join us this year! If you'd like to be a part of Project ReStyle, Here's how! Leave your name here in the comments to 'pledge' to be a part of the challenge, join our Flickr group to share your creations and post on your blog each time you make a new project. FUN.