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?
The Rundown
Sweater TJMaxx similar
Jeans Kohls similar
Cognac Quilted Leather Moto Jacket Gap
Scallop Brim Hat TJMaxx similar
Necklace Thrifted similar
Thin Gold Ring Etsy via Sweet Olive Jewelry
Love the new layout! And I love your hat in this outfit!
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Always Maylee
I really like the new layout! It definitely shows off your amazing photos.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I need that hat like stat.
Sometimes just little changes can refresh and recharge. I love your hat too!
ReplyDeleteLove it! I updated mine recently as well - it's like "fall cleaning"!
ReplyDeleteGreat blog look Lydia! I'll keep this in mind when I update in a few months.
ReplyDeleteYour neutral colors are perfect for fall!
xoxo,
Chic 'n Cheap Living
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!
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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!
ReplyDeleteAnd your outfit is stunning, of course! I adore that fun gold necklace and your white sweater looks absoutely cozy.
Love the new look of the blog! It's awesome that you did it yourself!
ReplyDelete-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
Love the new look! I've been wanting to do something with mine for ages! Crisp and clean! (and that hat is perfect too!)
ReplyDeleteChange is good, great layout. Super cute look and if only I could find a hat like that to fit my tiny head!
ReplyDeleteThe 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
ReplyDeleteLove the new blog look! and your hat :)
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Yaudy
http://yaudycristinafashionista.blogspot.com/
I love this layered look for the Fall season! That hat is so much fun!!
ReplyDeletexo TJ
http://www.hislittlelady.com
I love it!!!! And the links are so helpful! I really love this look too Lydia. It looks so cozy and sweet!
ReplyDeleteI 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
ReplyDeleteI love this look casual and this jacket so gorgeous.
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Love the details on the hat, you look lovely.
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http://pinksole.com
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!
ReplyDeleteIt looks really great - you did a killer job! I'm super impressed with your skills.
ReplyDeleteCourtney ~ Sartorial Sidelines
Loving the new look, Lydia! And that hat is so freaking adorable!
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteI 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 :)
ReplyDeleteAnd speaking of looking fabulous... that hat! It was love at first sight for me and I love the outfit you paired it with.
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Cee
omg that hat is awesome!
ReplyDeleteYour 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!
ReplyDeletexo Mary Jo
Love the new layout looking amazing as always xx
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great layout! =) Congrats on the change!
ReplyDeleteLove that hat you're wearing too. So lovely!
xo,
nancy
www.adoretoadorn.com
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!
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Code Overdressed
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!
ReplyDeleteThat hat is too cute!!
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Ashley | Raspberry Glow
Love this outfit, I've been debating buying a brown leather jacket!
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Absolutely gorgeous! I'm just loving all your accessories :)
ReplyDeleteHayfa
www.londonloafers.com
That hat is brilliant! It is really cute!
ReplyDeleteDaisy Dayz
I love this new look for your blog! It's cleaner and fresher - very nice job!
ReplyDeleteLoving 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
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Just found your blog! Love your style! Not sure which is more fabulous... the hat, the clutch or the boots! Love!
ReplyDeletexo, Kenya
www.kenyalfashionblog.com
Great outfit dear, Love the hat!! And the new layout of your blog is so great!!!
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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!
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Style-Delights Blog
Nice blog layout! I really like that hat, I had not seen one like it, with the little detail cut outs. =)
ReplyDeleteNice blog layout! I really like that hat, I had not seen one like it, with the little detail cut outs. =)
ReplyDeleteFirst 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:-)
ReplyDeleteWonderful 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.
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xoxo Ra
http://ramona-strikeapose.blogspot.ie
Such a lovely new blog layout! :) I like your casual outfit too, that necklace is so pretty :)
ReplyDeleteAway From The Blue
great new look for the blog
ReplyDeletelove that clutch you are sporting
brett
This white sweater is beautiful and looks super soft!
ReplyDeleteXo, Hannah
sweetsweetnoir.net
Love the new look!
ReplyDeleteChange can be good
I love the new look of your blog. It's such a bright, modern change!
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