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!


sara says
I like T-bar Shoes fashion because it is so growing.
Kelly { Messy.Dirty.Hair.} says
OMG!! I am obsessed!!!!! The gold glitter is aaaamazing! Seriously this design was worth the wait.
Kera @ Nugget On A Budget says
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.
Oh so amelia says
I love the new design π
Great work!
Kerry
Heather says
I think your new design looks fabulous – nice work girl!
XO
Pearls & Paws
Sarah Stanfield says
Love the new look! Thanks for visiting my blog!
The Purse Snatcher
SHOP STYLE CONQUER says
ooo im loving the new design!
x
♥ Ellen
SHOPSTYLECONQUER.COM
Stylish By Nature says
New layout is amazing … Love it π
sonia de macedo says
Love this new layout and really loving the logo design! The gold sparkles are brilliant, good work gorgeous!
SDMxx
http://www.daringcoco.com
Viola says
Beautiful!! I love it!
caughtinvogue.blogspot.com
xx
Aleksandra says
Very cool !
http://www.olastory.com/
anoddgirl says
looks great!
x
http://anoddgirl.blogspot.com.au
Shannon says
Wow! Great job! I love the new look.
http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com
Natasha xoxo says
Congrats on your new look!
xo, tasha
twenty-something blog
casper+pearl says
love this post, super cute!
lots of love from the c&p girls,
casper&pearl blog
xx
Megan, TfDiaries.com says
i love it Xo Megan, http://www.TfDiaries.com
Kristen @ KV Confessions says
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 π great job doing the design yourself! very time consuming isn’t it?!
Vittoria @ The Beautiful Things says
nice!
xoxo from nyc & http://www.the-beautiful-things.com
My-cliffnotes says
Love the makeover.
Diana Marks says
Love your new design!
Have a fabulous week!
LA By Diana Live Magazine
Rachael SparkFire says
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/
Haylee Mae says
Love the new design! I just overhauled my layout too!
xo
Haylee
http://www.dolledupdaily.com/
Andrea Bai @ Glam Hungry Mom says
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!
Maddie says
That’s a really great layout! You can definitely see the difference, now it looks more professional! π
callmemaddie.blogspot.com
Anthea F says
great!
New Post!
Anthea
Marie Annette says
LOVE the new design.
following you back!
http://www.listeningratherthenspeaking.com -marie<3
Angela says
Looks fab well done girl xx
La borsa di Mary Poppins says
beautiful pictures my dear!!!:)
Katie says
I LOVE it!! and am impressed you did it yourself! nice job!
Helene says
it looks awesome! love it!!
Kiwi Fashion Blog says
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!
Audrey Allure says
Great new look! π
Filiz @ Ligh & Sweet says
Looks fantastic! Can’t wait to explore more.
x
Anonymous says
Great layout! Looks awesome, and so practical. I love the “Hi, I am Kelly!” badge– very cute!
-Payson
http://lifewithpayson.blogspot.com/
Amy Shaughnessy says
Love it! It looks so cute.
Amy
Fashion and Beauty Finds
nancy john says
I like T-bar Shoes fashion because it is so growing.
knockingonfashionsdoor says
Great work!! Love the new look of your site!!!
Marlen says
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 π
KD says
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
Soulofashopper says
love your blog!!! and love the post about the golden globes! π xo, ALma
http://www.soulofashopper.com
Setarra says
Loving the new layout! GREAT JOB π
s says
so pretty! xO!
http://www.thehautecookie.com
Rachel says
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!
Alyssa Longobucco says
I love the new look–you did such a great job and it totally fits your site’s personality!!
Alyssa
The Glossy Life
Maddie Magpie says
Hi Kelly, yay, sparklyyy! Your banner looks wondeful, and I love the new tabs….easy shoe viewing!! π
http://modemadeleine.blogspot.co.uk/
TheTinyHeart says
Love the new blog design, especially how the word “sparkles” actually is sparkly now!
-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
Datevitation Giveaway!
Rakhshanda Rizvi says
You got a lovely blog <3 <3
http://rakhshanda-chamberofbeauty.blogspot.in/
Karla says
Ahhh! I love it! That header is AMAZZZE! =)
Janice Lunes says
Great Post!
Wow I love it ! I really need to be making a new template as well π
Love,
Jen
http://www.the-fashion-milkshake.blogspot.nl
Simona says
It looks great, fresh and welcoming!
Have a great week!
Simona
http://www.lakenmoon.blogspot.com
Miss Z says
Following you now, kisses
Sophia M says
Love the changes!!! π
xoxo Sophia
http://styleofsophia.blogspot.it
Sofies closet says
I love the new design, your header is really cool π
Frivolezze Provinciali says
I love this final result!
❤ Margherita ❤
Frivolezze Provinciali
Treasure Tromp says
Looks great!
FierceandFashionable says
Love the changes Kelly! It turned out great! π 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