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New Blog Design!

01/14/13 | blogging

WELCOME TO THE NEW SPARKLES AND SHOES! 

As my blog has grown and grown I thought it was about time for a major overhaul. I wanted to launch the new and improved Sparkles and Shoes in time for the new year but as an amateur it took me a lot longer than I thought to make the changes I wanted, however,  it was worth the long hours as I am very please with the result. Here is a little tour of the changes:

I explained to a friend at a basketball game this weekend that I was almost finished giving my blog a makeover and she had absolutely no idea what that meant. I will sum it up for you just as I did for her – at the new Sparkles and Shoes you will find a redesigned header, a navigation bar, a new blogger image and a new layout.   The content will remain the same but the aesthetics when you visit the page and as you browse through will be different.  The redesigned header to me says a lot more about what type of blog you are visiting and what type of things you should expect so the glitter and hot pink does a great job introducing you to S & S.  With regards to the navigation bar there were three elements that were relocated the home, about,and contact functions and it is also home to three new things.

The Sparkles button brings you to a page I created that synthesizes all of the clothing and accessories trends I have written about in one place so you easily can find them.  Shoes is similar in that is a place where you can find links to around a dozen posts about shoes from my closet. Finally, my bucket list contains a very extensive list of all of the places I would like to travel to and includes a few of the places I have been lucky enough to visit.

I hope you like the changes as much as I do and just as a reminder this is what it used to look like!

 

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Comments

  1. sara says

    January 20, 2013 at 12:16 pm

    I like T-bar Shoes fashion because it is so growing.

  2. Kelly { Messy.Dirty.Hair.} says

    January 19, 2013 at 12:10 am

    OMG!! I am obsessed!!!!! The gold glitter is aaaamazing! Seriously this design was worth the wait.

  3. Kera @ Nugget On A Budget says

    January 16, 2013 at 3:16 pm

    I love your new design girl! I just re-did my blog and I do love it, but then I see other designs with just the simple plane white background and it makes me want to change mine up again. I also think my sidebars are too cluttered. You did a fab job with your new design and I love how you pointed out where to find everything.

  4. Oh so amelia says

    January 15, 2013 at 2:50 pm

    I love the new design πŸ™‚

    Great work!

    Kerry

  5. Heather says

    January 15, 2013 at 7:47 am

    I think your new design looks fabulous – nice work girl!

    XO
    Pearls & Paws

  6. Sarah Stanfield says

    January 15, 2013 at 7:34 am

    Love the new look! Thanks for visiting my blog!

    The Purse Snatcher 

  7. SHOP STYLE CONQUER says

    January 15, 2013 at 7:26 am

    ooo im loving the new design!

    x

    ♥ Ellen
    SHOPSTYLECONQUER.COM

  8. Stylish By Nature says

    January 15, 2013 at 6:38 am

    New layout is amazing … Love it πŸ™‚

  9. sonia de macedo says

    January 15, 2013 at 6:30 am

    Love this new layout and really loving the logo design! The gold sparkles are brilliant, good work gorgeous!

    SDMxx
    http://www.daringcoco.com

  10. Viola says

    January 15, 2013 at 6:25 am

    Beautiful!! I love it!

    caughtinvogue.blogspot.com
    xx

  11. Aleksandra says

    January 15, 2013 at 4:01 am

    Very cool !

    http://www.olastory.com/

  12. anoddgirl says

    January 15, 2013 at 3:37 am

    looks great!
    x
    http://anoddgirl.blogspot.com.au

  13. Shannon says

    January 15, 2013 at 2:04 am

    Wow! Great job! I love the new look.
    http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com

  14. Natasha xoxo says

    January 15, 2013 at 1:44 am

    Congrats on your new look!

    xo, tasha
    twenty-something blog

  15. casper+pearl says

    January 15, 2013 at 1:19 am

    love this post, super cute!

    lots of love from the c&p girls,
    casper&pearl blog
    xx

  16. Megan, TfDiaries.com says

    January 15, 2013 at 12:30 am

    i love it Xo Megan, http://www.TfDiaries.com

  17. Kristen @ KV Confessions says

    January 15, 2013 at 12:05 am

    hehe you made me laugh when you mentioned your conversation with your friend. i try to talk about my blog with friends and family and i mostly just get blank stares πŸ˜› great job doing the design yourself! very time consuming isn’t it?!

  18. Vittoria @ The Beautiful Things says

    January 14, 2013 at 10:20 pm

    nice!

    xoxo from nyc & http://www.the-beautiful-things.com

  19. My-cliffnotes says

    January 14, 2013 at 9:16 pm

    Love the makeover.

  20. Diana Marks says

    January 14, 2013 at 8:15 pm

    Love your new design!

    Have a fabulous week!

    LA By Diana Live Magazine

  21. Rachael SparkFire says

    January 14, 2013 at 7:27 pm

    Your blog is fantastic!

    I just love it! I am so excited to be your newest follower!

    I hope you follow back so we can stay in touch!

    http://sparkfirelife.blogspot.com/

  22. Haylee Mae says

    January 14, 2013 at 7:16 pm

    Love the new design! I just overhauled my layout too!

    xo
    Haylee
    http://www.dolledupdaily.com/

  23. Andrea Bai @ Glam Hungry Mom says

    January 14, 2013 at 6:17 pm

    I love the new layout! It looks great! I have been searching for glitter font that I like for months now. The whole design looks fabulous!

  24. Maddie says

    January 14, 2013 at 6:05 pm

    That’s a really great layout! You can definitely see the difference, now it looks more professional! πŸ™‚

    callmemaddie.blogspot.com

  25. Anthea F says

    January 14, 2013 at 5:39 pm

    great!

    New Post!
    Anthea

  26. Marie Annette says

    January 14, 2013 at 4:52 pm

    LOVE the new design.
    following you back!
    http://www.listeningratherthenspeaking.com -marie<3

  27. Angela says

    January 14, 2013 at 4:47 pm

    Looks fab well done girl xx

  28. La borsa di Mary Poppins says

    January 14, 2013 at 4:33 pm

    beautiful pictures my dear!!!:)

  29. Katie says

    January 14, 2013 at 4:17 pm

    I LOVE it!! and am impressed you did it yourself! nice job!

  30. Helene says

    January 14, 2013 at 3:53 pm

    it looks awesome! love it!!

  31. Kiwi Fashion Blog says

    January 14, 2013 at 3:51 pm

    Good work on editing this new blog look! I can see your blog improving everyday! Keep up the great work and I will be keep coming back for more of your awesome pictures!

  32. Audrey Allure says

    January 14, 2013 at 3:13 pm

    Great new look! πŸ™‚

  33. Filiz @ Ligh & Sweet says

    January 14, 2013 at 2:34 pm

    Looks fantastic! Can’t wait to explore more.
    x

  34. Anonymous says

    January 14, 2013 at 2:34 pm

    Great layout! Looks awesome, and so practical. I love the “Hi, I am Kelly!” badge– very cute!
    -Payson
    http://lifewithpayson.blogspot.com/

  35. Amy Shaughnessy says

    January 14, 2013 at 2:14 pm

    Love it! It looks so cute.

    Amy

    Fashion and Beauty Finds

  36. nancy john says

    January 14, 2013 at 2:05 pm

    I like T-bar Shoes fashion because it is so growing.

  37. knockingonfashionsdoor says

    January 14, 2013 at 1:23 pm

    Great work!! Love the new look of your site!!!

  38. Marlen says

    January 14, 2013 at 1:11 pm

    You did a LOVELY job, your blog is looking fantastic! And you did it all by yourself, very impressive. I did mine alone too, and I can totally feel you on how time consuming it was. It took me hours! It’s looking very spiffy over here now though πŸ™‚

  39. KD says

    January 14, 2013 at 12:58 pm

    Loving your new banner, girl!

    You have an adorable blog, missy! Following you now. Hope you can share the love back and visit and follow my blog too.

    Much love from Canada~
    KD

  40. Soulofashopper says

    January 14, 2013 at 12:50 pm

    love your blog!!! and love the post about the golden globes! πŸ˜‰ xo, ALma
    http://www.soulofashopper.com

  41. Setarra says

    January 14, 2013 at 12:19 pm

    Loving the new layout! GREAT JOB πŸ™‚

  42. s says

    January 14, 2013 at 12:07 pm

    so pretty! xO!
    http://www.thehautecookie.com

  43. Rachel says

    January 14, 2013 at 12:04 pm

    I love it! I personally love when bloggers do their designs themselves vs. paying $500 for someone else to do it, so I applaud you!

  44. Alyssa Longobucco says

    January 14, 2013 at 11:09 am

    I love the new look–you did such a great job and it totally fits your site’s personality!!

    Alyssa
    The Glossy Life

  45. Maddie Magpie says

    January 14, 2013 at 11:03 am

    Hi Kelly, yay, sparklyyy! Your banner looks wondeful, and I love the new tabs….easy shoe viewing!! πŸ™‚
    http://modemadeleine.blogspot.co.uk/

  46. TheTinyHeart says

    January 14, 2013 at 10:37 am

    Love the new blog design, especially how the word “sparkles” actually is sparkly now!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
    Datevitation Giveaway!

  47. Rakhshanda Rizvi says

    January 14, 2013 at 10:35 am

    You got a lovely blog <3 <3

    http://rakhshanda-chamberofbeauty.blogspot.in/

  48. Karla says

    January 14, 2013 at 7:53 am

    Ahhh! I love it! That header is AMAZZZE! =)

  49. Janice Lunes says

    January 14, 2013 at 5:50 am

    Great Post!

    Wow I love it ! I really need to be making a new template as well πŸ™‚

    Love,

    Jen

    http://www.the-fashion-milkshake.blogspot.nl

  50. Simona says

    January 14, 2013 at 5:48 am

    It looks great, fresh and welcoming!
    Have a great week!
    Simona
    http://www.lakenmoon.blogspot.com

  51. Miss Z says

    January 14, 2013 at 5:01 am

    Following you now, kisses

  52. Sophia M says

    January 14, 2013 at 4:47 am

    Love the changes!!! πŸ™‚
    xoxo Sophia

    http://styleofsophia.blogspot.it

  53. Sofies closet says

    January 14, 2013 at 4:46 am

    I love the new design, your header is really cool πŸ˜€

  54. Frivolezze Provinciali says

    January 14, 2013 at 3:31 am

    I love this final result!

    ❤ Margherita ❤

    Frivolezze Provinciali

  55. Treasure Tromp says

    January 14, 2013 at 2:21 am

    Looks great!

  56. FierceandFashionable says

    January 14, 2013 at 1:57 am

    Love the changes Kelly! It turned out great! πŸ™‚ I’m working on updating my blog as well & am in the process of getting it moved over to wordpress.org which is difficult for a newbie! lol.

    xo Michelle

    Fierce & Fashionable

Hi, I am Kelly and welcome to Sparkles and Shoes, a fashion, travel, and lifestyle blog.Β  I am a New York City girl at heart but I moved to London in the Spring of 2018!

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