fbff: rules of engagement

1. guest posts are a good way to gain new exposure. what do you think is the appropriate way to go about securing a guest spot?

waiting for someone to ask...i dont' know. there are some groups (such as fbff) that have thrown out emails about people guest posting for each other, and that's been fun. other than that, i don't really think we would ever ask someone if we could guest post. we'd love it if someone asked us, and would most definitely do it, but i don't think we'd ask.
2. leaving comments is essential to growing your blog. but how can you leave a comment without coming across as ‘follow me. follow me!’?
we only comment on blogs that we like. sometimes i read blogs and don't comment at all. but if i really like the content of the post, the outfit they are wearing, or a certain aspect of what they wrote, i will comment on it. that's not to say that if i don't comment, i don't like the content. sometimes i comment, sometimes i don't.

3. we’ve all gotten a mass email at one time or another asking for blog exposure, a link exchange, etc… but the mass emails don’t work. how do you make your email stand out from the crowd?
you have to make the content of what you are sending great. if i have an idea i want to share, or want group participation in something, or need advice, that is when i send a mass email. i would never send a mass email just asking people to follow us.
4. in interacting with other bloggers where do you draw the line between seeking support and begging for exposure?
we just don't beg. if people like our blog, they will read it. if they don't, they won't. we are well aware that the whole world isn't reading our blog, and we're ok with it. we still love blogging!

5. what’s one rule of engagement error you made and how have you remedied that?
i don't know...that's a tough one. i don't think we have done anything inappropriate in regards to our blog...but if anyone disagrees, please let us know!

if you want to read other blogger's answers, or join fbff, be sure to check out Modly Chic!

happy friday!

xoxo,

the birds

i pity the fool!

happy april fool's day!

xoxo,

megan bird

Mens Afro Haircuts In 2011

One of the most important things to understand about fashion, or good taste, is that style never goes out. What this means for mens afro haircuts in 2011 is that well done, will always look good. This may be a great time if a person has always done his own hair to find a professional barber.

Getting a great set of braids or rows in for the man who likes to keep his hair longer, but styled, is still one of the best mens afro haircuts in 2011. The important part about this is to make sure their facial hair is well groomed also, along with sideburns and edging. Also make sure to keep in mind maintenance, as this style does need to be tended to more often than fades and shorter clips.

A great fade is always a good hairstyle for a man. Going to the right barber is an important way to get this. Here they'll have the right tools, experience, knowledge and visuals to make sure the hair is even and well lined. Perhaps a person is more interested in well done designs or cuts that can be attractive. This is something that should be really discussed with the barber to see what their creative side has in mind or can provide. Bear in mind the shorter styles are much easier to maintain, both on the budget and with the day to day work life and styling. Take a little time to look at all the hairstyles possible before deciding on the right one.

2011 Funky Hairstyle Trends

We are living in a new age in all regards. Whether thinking about cars, technology, fashion or hairstyles. Because of this, why not get that 2011 funky hairstyle trend? This can mean many things to many different people.


The Mohawk is back. Some may say that this hairstyle never truly left, but really it has become more easily accepted. With stars sporting this hairstyle in all different colors it may be a fantastic time to give it a try for yourself. 2011 funky hairstyle trends don't stop here though. New colors, getting close shaves with parts that are really long, and spikes are all types of hairstyles that are being seen more and more often.

People sometimes forget that hair color is part of a hairstyle. This can mean getting a deep purple highlighted with white, black, or blond. Going for fire engine red, deep green, or smurf blue, may be a fantastic way to try something very different. Any of these bright colors should be done professionally, that way the best results are achieved. Often when going for a funky hairstyle, there will be some maintenance involved and this will include product. Consult the stylist that helps with the initial hairstyle and get good product from the beginning. Higher quality product makes for hair that has less split ends, is easier to manage, and keeps it healthier in the long run. Making sure a person knows how to get the same look at home can be key in a funky hairstyle.

inspiration for april 4th

here it is. beautiful alexa chung! how will you style it???

check out the rules here.

tag! we're it!

yes, that is a picture of chickens playing soccer. why??? because, i couldn't find a picture of birds playing tag. duh.

anyway, we were tagged by steph, over at Minnesota Maven, to play a little blog game. what did we have to do? just answer the following questions...

1.name and blog name

2. blog URL

3. write "the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog"

4. favorite quote

5. favorite song

6. favorite band/singer

7. anything else you'd like to say???

8. tag bloggers to participate

so, here you go!

wow. so tiny! can you even read that? sorry!!! well, i tagged amanda at Salvaged Strawberry (xoxoxo)! i just know she will play and come up with some great answers!!!

also, apparently robert bunsen's birthday was yesterday, not today (thanks a lot, google!). but i had already written it. so, happy belated birthday, bob!

xoxo, nora bird

1. name and blog name
2. blog's URL
3. Write, "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog"
4. Favorite quote
5. Favorite song
6. Favorite band/singers
7. Anything else you'd like to say?
8. Tag bloggers to participate

new loves and old friends: skinned knees, the new accessory

first things first. my knee. i bumped it. ok, not so much a bump as a humiliating out-of-body free fall to the ground. i was standing in a stranger's driveway, about to purchase a new headboard/footboard (can't wait to show you my newest project!), and out of nowhere, i fly into the air and land smack dab on my knee. this is one of the hazards of minnesota...black ice. i had no idea i was standing on ice, and i hadn't even moved before i fell. it was quite embarrassing. i fell, looked up at the woman watching me, and said, "that must have been pretty funny for you." to which she replied, "are you going to sue me?" well, i kind of want to sue her for the $5 pair of blue tights that ripped when i fell, but i won't. although i can't find them anywhere now. blue tights? suggestions? needless to say, it had been years since i last skinned my knee and i kind of forgot how much it hurt! some new tights and a dora bandaid later, i was all fixed. eva kept telling people the whole day, "mama has bleed." in a very sad, sympathetic voice. i was well taken care of.
so on to my outfit. as a sort of consolation for my broken knee (i know, i exaggerate), i got to buy this vintage yellow skirt. i love the fit, love the color, love the length. i plan on wearing it through all the seasons. today, i am wearing it as sort of a transition from winter to spring. yep, we are actually getting spring here. i may be speaking too soon, as i have heard reports of snow. we'll see. today, it's spring, and that's all i care about.

new loves:

shoes ~ $9.88 store

shirt ~ alloy

earrings ~ F21

belt ~ thrifted

old friends:

skirt ~ vintage, thrifted (handmade, even!)

happy friday junior (as my friend cayla likes to call it)

xoxo,

megan bird