Somethings... different

Different is good. I went about exacting one, very small change in my life; I updated the look of this blog. It has been the same for years, and while it's not the most drastic of overhauls, I think it's just a bit fresher and cleaner.

I'm not a web designer, nor a graphic designer and I don't have photoshop. Here are a few links to the resources I used to get the look I wanted.

Social Media Icons - Designed by Carrie Loves, in an array of colors (glitter too) and completely free!
Hover Navbar - find simple instructions at BTemplates blog.
Hover Pin Buttons - Pinterest has code available, super easy to install, and if your blog header gets a pin button too, find code to fix it at Code it Pretty.
Welcome Image - Free online photo editor Pixlr is easy enough to work with, and lets you save transparent images.
Font for Welcome Image - Dawning of a New Day, free download and check out that 'L' - it is exactly how I write my 'L's in real life.

That's it!
What do you think?

fall neutrals again-2.jpgfall neutrals again-6.jpgfall neutrals again-5.jpgfall neutrals again-4.jpgfall neutrals again.jpg
The Rundown
Sweater TJMaxx similar
Jeans Kohls similar
Cognac Quilted Leather Moto Jacket Gap
Boots Chinese Laundry similar
Leopard Clutch Gap similarsimilar
Scallop Brim Hat TJMaxx similar
Necklace Thrifted similar
Thin Gold Ring Etsy via Sweet Olive Jewelry
Ring Lucky Brand Gifted
Sunglasses c/o Hobie Harper

46 comments

  1. Love the new layout! And I love your hat in this outfit!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

    ReplyDelete
  2. I really like the new layout! It definitely shows off your amazing photos.

    Also, I need that hat like stat.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Sometimes just little changes can refresh and recharge. I love your hat too!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Love it! I updated mine recently as well - it's like "fall cleaning"!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Great blog look Lydia! I'll keep this in mind when I update in a few months.
    Your neutral colors are perfect for fall!

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

    ReplyDelete
  6. Loving your new layout and chic outfit!! I've been wanting to change the layout of my blog for yeeeaaars and never seem to get around to it. Thanks for the tips on how you got yours done!

    www.thejoyoffashionblog.com

    ReplyDelete
  7. Aw aw, I love your new blog layout, Lyddie! I'm feeling the need for something a bit cleaner, too, so maybe I'll get some time over the holidays to mess around with it a bit. Your blog does appear brighter, though!

    And your outfit is stunning, of course! I adore that fun gold necklace and your white sweater looks absoutely cozy.

    ReplyDelete
  8. Love the new look of the blog! It's awesome that you did it yourself!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

    ReplyDelete
  9. Love the new look! I've been wanting to do something with mine for ages! Crisp and clean! (and that hat is perfect too!)

    ReplyDelete
  10. Change is good, great layout. Super cute look and if only I could find a hat like that to fit my tiny head!

    ReplyDelete
  11. The blog looks really wonderful! I know you mentioned a couple of months ago that you wanted to make a change and so happy that you went for it! :D

    ReplyDelete
  12. Love the new blog look! and your hat :)
    xo,
    Yaudy
    http://yaudycristinafashionista.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  13. I love this layered look for the Fall season! That hat is so much fun!!
    xo TJ

    http://www.hislittlelady.com

    ReplyDelete
  14. I love it!!!! And the links are so helpful! I really love this look too Lydia. It looks so cozy and sweet!

    ReplyDelete
  15. I love that you didn't use the other programmes, because I have been wanting to change up my design, but I like simple layouts. Great job and thanks for the links. xx/Madison

    ReplyDelete
  16. I love this look casual and this jacket so gorgeous.
    http://freedmode.blogspot.fr/
    Thanks for your comment.

    Very soon.

    ReplyDelete
  17. Love the details on the hat, you look lovely.

    xo
    http://pinksole.com

    ReplyDelete
  18. Change is Good and I like that you included references for people like me to use, since I do not have photoshop. Also, you wear a hat like no one else. . Kudos!

    ReplyDelete
  19. It looks really great - you did a killer job! I'm super impressed with your skills.

    Courtney ~ Sartorial Sidelines

    ReplyDelete
  20. Loving the new look, Lydia! And that hat is so freaking adorable!

    ReplyDelete
  21. I like it and might just check out the links you provided. I am terrible at doing anything on the blog i have fear that I will "break it" if you know that i mean.

    ReplyDelete
  22. I think your revamped online home looks fabulous - there's something so refereshing about a design update, I always think. But then again, I'm a bit of a graphic design nerd, albeit a totally self-taught one. There is no limit to what you can learn on Google and YouTube :)

    And speaking of looking fabulous... that hat! It was love at first sight for me and I love the outfit you paired it with.
    xox,
    Cee

    ReplyDelete
  23. Your blog redesign looks great. I had to do one recently too and it's a lot of work! I love your hat too! It just makes your outfit!

    xo Mary Jo

    ReplyDelete
  24. Love the new layout looking amazing as always xx

    www.fashionjazz.co.za/blog

    ReplyDelete
  25. great layout! =) Congrats on the change!

    Love that hat you're wearing too. So lovely!

    xo,
    nancy

    www.adoretoadorn.com

    ReplyDelete
  26. Congrats on the new look Lyddie. The simple design is really chic, I agree with you change is good! You are adorable in that hat!

    Cee. ♥
    Code Overdressed

    ReplyDelete
  27. I love it! A perfect little update that makes it look so fresh! Well done. Also thanks for the link to the Pinterest buttons... I've been meaning to figure out how to do that, but reluctant because once I go down the web design rabbit hole, I've suddenly lost my whole day!

    ReplyDelete
  28. Love this outfit, I've been debating buying a brown leather jacket!

    http://simpleeasystyle.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  29. Absolutely gorgeous! I'm just loving all your accessories :)

    Hayfa
    www.londonloafers.com

    ReplyDelete
  30. I love this new look for your blog! It's cleaner and fresher - very nice job!

    ReplyDelete
  31. Loving both your outfit and the new layout! :D Good job for not having photoshop :) I should give mine a little spruce but I don't want to change my header so there's not much I can do, ha ha
    www.closet-fashionista.com

    ReplyDelete
  32. Just found your blog! Love your style! Not sure which is more fabulous... the hat, the clutch or the boots! Love!

    xo, Kenya

    www.kenyalfashionblog.com

    ReplyDelete
  33. Great outfit dear, Love the hat!! And the new layout of your blog is so great!!!


    www.plogstyle.com

    ReplyDelete
  34. This is the perfect fall outfit!! I just took some pics in similar pieces for nest week's posts! You look so chic! Hope you are having a wonderful day!
    -Jyoti
    Style-Delights Blog

    ReplyDelete
  35. Nice blog layout! I really like that hat, I had not seen one like it, with the little detail cut outs. =)

    ReplyDelete
  36. Nice blog layout! I really like that hat, I had not seen one like it, with the little detail cut outs. =)

    ReplyDelete
  37. First of, I loveeeeeeeeeee your hat:-)!!!A really beautiful piece!!!Second, I love the new layout of your blog and thank you for all the useful links and info on how to make some changes:-) !!!You'e got a new fan and follower:-)

    ReplyDelete
  38. Wonderful new layout. Thank you for sharing how to change it. I have been thinking a lot about layout on my blog yet never been ready to do it.Your Fall outfit is so pretty.

    xoxo Ra

    http://ramona-strikeapose.blogspot.ie

    ReplyDelete
  39. Such a lovely new blog layout! :) I like your casual outfit too, that necklace is so pretty :)

    Away From The Blue

    ReplyDelete
  40. great new look for the blog
    love that clutch you are sporting
    brett

    ReplyDelete
  41. This white sweater is beautiful and looks super soft!

    Xo, Hannah

    sweetsweetnoir.net

    ReplyDelete
  42. I love the new look of your blog. It's such a bright, modern change!

    ReplyDelete