The New New

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Oh hey! Bet you’re wondering why things look a little different in my little corner of the internet, huh? Well friends, for a few months now I’ve been scheming with Whitney, owner of Heart and Arrow, for a little rebranding of AliciaTenise.com. Why the heck did I decide to redesign my site you ask? I thought my previous layout was fine and functional, but after switching over to WordPress and having so much more freedom to customize my website, I decided to go big or go home and do a complete overhaul. I also wanted something a little grown up and sleeker, as the gold glitter was getting a little juvenile for me to be honest!

Whitney was absolutely fantastic to work with. I’m not just saying this because she’s my friend, but she’s a ridiculously talented designer who actually listens to your vision, as crazy as it might be, and brings it to life. I had a lot of insane ideas floating in my head about this redesign and I had a difficult time articulating what I wanted, but somehow Whitney was able to read my mind and come up with a design that I’m obsessed with. Another thing that I love about working with Whitney is that she is a pro at communication. She gave me a timeline and stuck to it, was incredibly responsive to any revisions I requested and she even gave me a comprehensive guide on how to navigate my new WordPress site after the design was finished. She’s the first designer that I’ve worked with that really showed that she cared about me and my site in the long run. Working with Whitney was easy, she’s a total professional, and you won’t be disappointed! I highly, highly recommend her.

Anyway, I hope you love the new site as much as I do! Happy Friday, y’all!

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31 Comments

  1. I love your little overhaul! I like that the little splashes of purple got to stay too. Great job ladies! and Congrats on your new “home” 🙂

    xo! Jordan Taylor | petiteMODERN

    Posted 8.14.15 Reply
  2. Gina Alyse wrote:

    I am in love!! You all have done such a great job! I love the new branding and the sleek feel! And the instagram feed at the bottom! So fun! 🙂

    Posted 8.14.15 Reply
  3. I love it! It’s so you!

    Posted 8.14.15 Reply
  4. Sarah wrote:

    It looks beautiful! I love the header space. I do have trouble seeing the links because the color is so light, but I don’t have the best eyesight in the first place!

    Posted 8.14.15 Reply
  5. Love the new look!

    Posted 8.14.15 Reply
  6. Nina wrote:

    Love it girl! Whitney did a great job <3 Your website looks perfect!

    xo, Nina
    Law of Fashion Blog

    Posted 8.14.15 Reply
  7. Gentry wrote:

    Beautiful!! The new design looks fantastic! Congrats!

    Posted 8.14.15 Reply
  8. Amanda wrote:

    Love the new design! I hope my blog can look half as good as yours one day.

    Xoxo,
    Amanda
    trulyyoursa.com

    Posted 8.14.15 Reply
  9. Courtney Dunsmore wrote:

    It’s so beautiful, and definitely looks professional. A new design makes you feel so instantly good, doesn’t it? love that feeling! 🙂

    Courtney// As We Stumble Along

    Posted 8.14.15 Reply
  10. The new site looks great! And Whitney definitely is an incredibly designer.

    Josh | The Kentucky Gent
    http://thekentuckygent.com

    Posted 8.14.15 Reply
  11. Mikayla wrote:

    Your new design looks amazing! I absolutely love all that Whitney did for you!

    Mikayla | A Seersucker State of Mind.

    Posted 8.14.15 Reply
  12. I love your redesign, it all looks amazing! Love your inspiration pieces, so cute!
    xx, Mikkaela
    The Southwestern Prepster

    Posted 8.14.15 Reply
  13. LOVE your new site! So professional and sleek!

    Posted 8.14.15 Reply
  14. Jenny wrote:

    I definitely am loving the redesign and will definitely have to keep Whitney in mind for future redesigns.

    xoxo, Jenny || Breakfast at Lillys

    Posted 8.14.15 Reply
  15. I love it- seriously! Everything about it screams professionally and modern. Congrats!!!

    Posted 8.14.15 Reply
  16. Lauren Ashley wrote:

    Whitney is the sweetest. I love her planners! She did a great job… I love it!

    Lauren

    The Fashionista’s Diary

    Posted 8.14.15 Reply
  17. Miss ALK wrote:

    Your new site is SO you!! I can totally relate to how big of a deal rebranding is- I did it this past winter and it took such a long time to bring my vision to life, but so worth it in the end!

    xoxo A
    http://www.southernbelleintraining.com

    Posted 8.14.15 Reply
  18. Tara Simone wrote:

    The new site looks great! I”ll have to bookmark Whitney for future referrence!

    Posted 8.15.15 Reply
  19. Ashley Vickney wrote:

    LOVE it! I am going to rebrand my blog come January, so I’m bookmarking Whitney for the future!
    xoxo

    Posted 8.15.15 Reply
  20. Katie wrote:

    Looks amazing! Congrats, lady!

    Posted 8.15.15 Reply
  21. You are moving up in the world, girl. This looks so clean & chic! Great work, Whitney. 🙂

    Hannah | The Outfit Repeater

    Posted 8.16.15 Reply
  22. Erica wrote:

    I. Am. OBSESSED. Absolutely love it. As much as I love gold glitter (and always think I will!), this change is so perfect.

    Coming Up Roses

    Posted 8.16.15 Reply
  23. Elana wrote:

    The site looks beautiful CONGRATULATIONS! I love how simple and sophisticated your branding is.

    Posted 8.16.15 Reply
  24. I love the layout, fonts, & accents. They are very sleek & elegant. :]

    // ▲ itsCarmen.com ▲

    Posted 8.16.15 Reply
  25. I’m obsessed with your rebrand! It looks gorgeous! I’m feeling inspired to start my own rebranding process 🙂

    XX, SS || A Little Seersucker Sass

    Posted 8.16.15 Reply
  26. I love love the gorgeous new site! You picked a fabulous color palette!

    Nicole // Chronicles of Home

    Posted 8.16.15 Reply
  27. Congrats on an amazing blog design! Love it lady!

    XO Corbin Tate
    Classy South Blog

    Posted 8.16.15 Reply
  28. Allison Ellzey wrote:

    I love Whitney and your site looks awesome! She did mine too and I’m still obsessed !!

    Posted 8.17.15 Reply
  29. Ally Gagliardo wrote:

    I love your new site! It looks amazing! I love love love the colors!

    Posted 8.17.15 Reply
  30. Your new site is stunning! Literally so so so obsessed 😀

    Annie // Annie N Belle

    Posted 8.19.15 Reply
  31. Your website design is FABULOUS. Whitney did a fantastic job! I need to contact her because my blog could definitely use an update!
    <3 Ashley from Ashley Brooke

    Posted 8.28.15 Reply