All you need to do is darken the font to the content-related links. If you want to keep it stylish and a dark gray will match with the gray-ish blue you currently have. It will be a nice contrast, and will improve readability while keeping the style intact. #222 is what I'd suggest.
I made the changes to show what I mean. Please refer to: http://imgur.com/6ombpd7,IdjJn6x#0