Links of the Week: August 23rd

Who else is excited that the weekend is here?  I'm going to try to squeeze in a few summer activities that I haven't gotten around to yet and may try a new recipe.  Here is some reading material to keep you occupied this weekend.

How I paid off my student loans: 3 but true crazy stories. Don't think I'd go to these extremes but I'm always inspired by interesting debt pay-off stories.

Northeast Coast folks: Looking for something to do this weekend?  Take a trip to Brooklyn for Afro Punk Fest. I've never been but heard it was fun (and free with an RSVP!).

Sexy natural hair ideas for date night.

5 body language poses that can sabotage success.

I've been on the hunt for a blush that works for my skin tone.  I picked up this one recently and like it so far. 

One blogger got honest about financial compensation.

Non-b*tchy ways to say no. 

The bookworm in me loves this tumblr.

Have you tuned in to Al Jazeera America yet?  Read this to learn about one view of the coverage so far.

It's pretty apparent that I love wearing maxis...so I definitely want to participate in this bloggers link up. If you are a shortie like me, ASOS has cute maxis skirts in petite sizes like this one and this one.

Have a lovely weekend!

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