Link Love With a Twist

I am super honored and touched to have been nominated twice in last weeks addition of Beautifully Invisible’s Link Love With a Twist.

My post “Smile File-Oh These Word” was nominated by Bella of Citizen Rosebud. Bella is another huge style crush she is always eloquent and incredibly bold and brave and I really love and admire this woman.  My post “What I Wore-I Tumble” was nominated by Yvonne of Fashion RECON. Yvonne was one of my very first blogging friends; she is completely supportive and sweet and I value our friendship endlessly.

I’ve mentioned B’s Link Love With a Twist before and it’s really because I LOVE everything about it. I’ve discovered many of my new favorite blogs on Link Love With a Twist. So if you’re a blogger I really encourage you to share your favorite reads with B right HERE, this way I can read them too :).

Enjoy the below links and thank you again dearest Bella and Yvonne.

LINK LOVE with a TWIST, July 8, 2011

Link Love with a Twist is going through some growing pains at the moment. A few weeks ago I reached out to a couple of people and asked for their feedback on the series. Since then it has become clear that a general reevaluation, including some re-branding and schedule adjustments, are in its future.

This week, as you read through the great posts below, I hope you’ll take a moment to think about Link Love and share your feedback on the series in the comments below. What do you love? Hate? What would you like to see changed? What is missing?

Be brutally honest. I can take it.

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55th Street – “Faces I found”: “I’ve always been really into portraiture and she managed to capture some really great images of the people of Stockholm. They’re beautiful, and they really express the personality of each person very well.” – Cate of inkblot*photography

The Citizen Rosebud – Spin it, Spinster: “I am 41 and seeing this post makes me feel like I still have more to look forward to. I feel I have a kindred spirit in Bella. Her post showed me that someone else went through the same growing pains of trying to blend in, then later realizing it’s better to stand out. All the struggles I have had with myself internally, she has poured out like poetry in this post. It is like a private conversation as if we are the only two having it, but yet speaks to everyone. It is beautiful.” – Cyrillynn of Any Second Now

Dress With Courage – Dressing rooms, crying, and why I’m over it: “I’m new to Elissa’s blog (discovered her here), and her writing is brilliant. She always manages to strike a chord.” – Marissa of The Well-Appointed Catwalk

Dress With Courage – Guilt: Nobody’s Fault But My Own: “Elissa is quickly becoming one of my blogging heroes. Her posts are consistently thoughtful, beautifully written and flat out inspirational. I don’t know how she does it, but I swear each one is better than the last. here she tackles the subject of guilt – something that 99.99% of women are all too familiar with. I know I could certainly relate.” – B of Beautifully Invisible

The Fabulous Life of Not-So-Rich and Infamous – What’s UP?: “Commenting is always a subject of some debate in the blogosphere. To comment or not to comment? Respond or visit their blog? What if you have nothing to say? Do you force it? Feel obligated? Tanvi temporarily shut down commenting on her blog and found it liberating! Read about her experience and check out the comments too for some food for thought. “ – B of Beautifully Invisible

The Girl Who Stole the Eiffel Tower – Jewelry: Fine vs. Fashion: “This post was interesting for me, having worked in the costuming department of jewellery making and loving vintage pieces as well as others. I liked this post because, though I wear both fine and fashion jewellery Casee (along with many of the commentors) presents great points and feelings of acquiring jewellery whether on trend or not – a slight examination of the pros, the cons, and just mere preference.” – Madison of Fashion Tales

The Loudmouth Lifestyle – On keeping the glass half-full…: “I felt like Steph from the Loudmouth was speaking FOR me in her post “On Keeping the Glass Half Full…” Choosing to keep your blog positive does not mean your life is perfect, it means you are choosing to be positive.” – Jamillah of made-to-travel

made-to-travel – Smile-File: Oh These Words: “While it doesn’t surprise me one bit that bright light of the bloggersphere Jamillah would note the power of words, her post on the power of words came to me as a lovely gift. In it she shares 5 powerful statements that when used can change the world for the better. I also appreciate her proper attribution to the original blogger and post that inspired hers.” – Bella of The Citizen Rosebud

made-to-travel – What I Wore: I Tumble: “Her outfit is cute, the photos are pretty and the information she gives on using Tumblr and it’s benefits are awesome. I learned quite a bit. She gives a great mini-tutorial.” – Yvonne of Fashion RECON

Mrs. Bossa Does the Do – Charity Shopping: Mrs. B’s Mini Guide: “I’ve never been able to get into the whole thrifting thing. It’s not that I have anything against thrifting – quite the contrary. I am usually in awe of the things bloggers score, and sometimes the accessories they find leave me speechless. My problem is I don’t like hunting for things, and generally when I walk into a thrift shop I am COMPLETELY overwhelmed, so I walk right back out. Mrs B. shared some of her thrifting pointers with her readers and they actually have me contemplating a trip to some thrift shops this weekend. It’s a great read for old and new thrifters alike!” – B of Beautifully Invisible

Yes and Yes – True Story: I Survived Hurricane Katrina: “Ashe of Dramatis Personae retells her experience surviving hurricane Katrina. Heartbreaking and inspiring are the most apt words for this post.” – Jamillah of made-to-travel

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Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit their favorite post of the week!

If you would like to submit a post for inclusion in the next edition of Link Love with a TWIST, please do so here.

If you would like to publish this post on your own blog, the code can be found here.