, i hate that too. I'd rather load ../wp-load.php, but it might not work for everyone and it has its risks: http://ottopress.com/2010/dont-include-wp-load-please/ After some research i've concluded this is the best way to do it. Convinced by: http://vatuma.com/tutorials-tips-and-tricks/for-developers/creating-dynamic-css-for-wp-theme.html */ $css_out = ''; echo $css_out; } /* * Turns off the default options panel from Twenty Eleven */ add_action('after_setup_theme','remove_twentyeleven_options', 100); function remove_twentyeleven_options() { remove_action( 'admin_menu', 'twentyeleven_theme_options_add_page' ); }