diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index f8a24c4..3860d01 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -63,7 +63,6 @@ Just include the [jQuery MouseWheel](https://github.com/brandonaaron/jquery-mous
 
  - [jQuery](http://jquery.com/) 1.8+
  - [jQuery MouseWheel](https://github.com/brandonaaron/jquery-mousewheel) plugin (optional)
- - [FontAwesome](http://fontawesome.io) (for the OK/Cancel icons)
  - A fairly modern web browser (Firefox, Chrome or Opera suggested. It should work on IE8+, but please stop supporting that crap)
  - A valid HTML 5 DOCTYPE (strongly recommended)
 
diff --git a/css/jquery.dateselect.css b/css/jquery.dateselect.css
index 6dc13a8..6d76700 100644
--- a/css/jquery.dateselect.css
+++ b/css/jquery.dateselect.css
@@ -196,6 +196,7 @@
 	line-height: 40px;
 	font-size: 18px;
 	float: left;
+	text-decoration: none;
 }
 
 .date-select .buttons a:hover {
diff --git a/js/jquery.dateselect.js b/js/jquery.dateselect.js
index 3d1b45e..e5ed61e 100644
--- a/js/jquery.dateselect.js
+++ b/js/jquery.dateselect.js
@@ -37,8 +37,8 @@
 							'<a href="#" class="btn-arrow btn-down"><i class="icon icon-down"></i></a>' +
 						'</div>' +
 						'<div class="buttons">' +
-							'<a href="#" class="btn-cancel"><i class="fa fa-times"></i></a>' +
-							'<a href="#" class="btn-ok"><i class="fa fa-check"></i></a>' +
+							'<a href="#" class="btn-cancel">Cancel</a>' +
+							'<a href="#" class="btn-ok">OK</a>' +
 						'</div>' +
 					'</div>' +
 				'</div>'