Nothing is more terrifying than avoiding your own blog because you hated the direction was going.
“What are you on about this time?” you ask. To put it simply, I had always visioned Beauty Fool to be an ‘online’ magazine because my passion since I can remember was writing, and I was (and still am) obsessed with magazine and the media. I also thought that if Beauty Fool was a bit more ‘professional’ and I wrote more ‘formal’, I can add it to my resume when I job hunt, because blogs are still looked down upon from the ‘real’ media. (Sad but true, at least for now.) The only thing is, Beauty Fool is a blog. And blogs are supposed to be fun, personal and real – the complete opposite of (most) magazines.
So: I’ve decided to rid this ‘goal’ I had of BF being an online magazine of some sorts and embrace the fact that it is a blog, because I love blogs and the world of blogging. My favorite blogs are personality-driven, so I don’t know why I wanted to go in the other direction with Beauty Fool. I guess had always been too shy with this “online thing”, but I recently had an Ah-ha! moment (thanks Oprah) and decided I should come out of my shell and make Beauty Fool more personal – at least so you can know the real me; I’ve been shy long enough!
So what changes will be happening here? Well, for starters I already wrote a more personal type of post that I hoped you liked, (and will be adding more in the future) and second I completely stripped the blog design bare. Admit it – the last design was too “high-fashion” and pretentious and I personally hate that sorta stuff! The current design is still in the works but I plan to make it completely Renee – down to my favorite colors for fonts, patterns, images, icons, and whatnot. I’ll also be adding more personal stories and pictures (where relevant, of course, it’s still a beauty blog, don’t worry!) and I really hope you’ll like this direction Beauty Fool is taking.
I would really love to hear your thoughts on this – will you still be reading if I add a bit more of a personal touch? :)
xx Renee
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Hey Renee! I do like the look of your blog tons more like this — clean, simple, and fresh looking.
I’m here should you need any help at all ;)
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Thanks so much, Mary :)
I really like the new layout! :)
And though you don’t usually post about personal experiences, etc, your personality certainly comes through in your writing! And of course I’ll still be reading! ;)
Yay, thanks Michaela. Glad to have you here! :D
Renee – I’ve always loved your blog! I’ve felt that you have always been yourself and it is very refreshing to see such a real person. I can absolutely relate with the whole being shy thing but you just have to let those insecurities go and let your thoughts flow~ :P
Thanks, Samantha! I haven’t seen you around here so it’s really nice to meat you! Thanks for reading. Yup, I am slowly starting to ‘let go’ and be myself more. :D
Yeah I discovered your blog a little while ago (maybe..a month or so?) but this is the first time I have left you a comment! Love all your posts – keep it up! ;)
AHAHAHAH I just realized I wrote “meat” instead of “meet”. I guess I was hungry when I was writing to you :-P
I’m so glad you found me, thank you for visiting and your kind words :D
Renee,
I love the new look and glad you want to be more “you” on this blog. I think your personality came through even without the personal posts. It’s all in the way you write, which is awesome, btw. :)
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Aw thanks so much, Tammy. Yeah I think with writing you can sense who the blogger is and what they are like, but I think design wise it was way too ‘cold’ and I also refrained from certain types of posts because I wanted the blog to be more ‘professional’. So no more of that!
I’m loving the new look (but then i’ve loved all of them).
We already kinda get a feel for your personality through our posts but kudos to you for being brave and injecting more of your personality into your posts.
If you add a personal touch I definitely still read. I absolutely love your blog, pretty much from the beginning. But it would be amazing to have personal accounts.
good luck with the blogging. :)
Thanks so much, Emma! :D I really appreciate your readership and thank you for your kind words, it really means a lot to me :)
I loved your blog before, so I’ll continue to read regardless! I think it’s great that you’re doing something that makes you happier and more comfortable though :)
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Thank you, Cheryl. :) I think it will definitely make me happier and also make blogging so much fun on my end (and hopefully those reading!)
I just started reading your blog a few days ago so I’m not sure how it was before, but I always like blogs that share personal information and stories. And I like the new simple layout – I love hot pink (the text links).
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Thanks, Jeni! I love hot pink too! Basically before I was really obsessed with making it look professional, design wise, what topics I covered, etc, and I wanted it to be more of a ‘blog’ rather than a ‘magazine’ – a bit more personal. :)
Very nice Renee! Bravo to you for staying true to yourself, you can never go wrong! That’s the beauty of your own blog, you can do whatever you want with it!
Thank you, Nicole! Staying true yourself is #1 :) Oh and I agree, haha, it’s your blog, do whatever you please on it! :-P
OF COURSE!!!!
your personal touch is the most important, i f you make your blog what you want it to be..like how when you started it i’m sure you’re gonna like it more and so the readers =)
keep on Renee
so go on girl ;D
Aw thanks so much, Ana Laura! You’re so sweet, thank you for your lovely comment :D
Hi Renee. I discovered your blog today and wanted to say how much I love it. The layout is clean and beautifully designed (love the color palette). You’re a great writer and your voice shines through every post. Keep up the good work girl! <3
Ah all of your comments are making me grin like an idiot! :) Thank you so much, Liz, especially what you said about my writing! My dream is to be a writer. :) I’m glad you found me, it’s nice to meet you! (Your blog is awesome too, btw, just checked it out. I really like it! Hope you are recovering well from surgery!)
i dont think that this blog has ever been “cold” or “pretentious”, but its still a great idea to make your blog more personal. i have been working on that as well…haha i dont like posting pictures of myself.
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The design was a bit cold, no? :-P It was too Vogue to me and not that personal.
Oh, and I want more pictures and personal stuff on DIP!! :D See, this is what I’m talking about … I always love the personal stories and stuff on other’s blogs but I don’t know why I never did it myself. Time to change! :D
Next week is “Drooling Isn’t Shirtless” and it’ll be personal :P
Dont worry its not dirty hahaha
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Oh, i can’t wait! I hope it’s about t shirts because I loooove tshirts :D
Good for you! It will feel really nice to express yourself more!
Thank you, Ali! It really is :D
OF COURSE I’ll continue reading it no matter what!!! :DDD Love your blog!!
Aw thanks so much, Ying! :D
I would love it!!! I just comment on that topic and it´s so nice that u feel comfortable sharing ur stories with the readers, it´s really nice… and I love posts like that one, and the Inner beauty one, u know…
I already love the blog, adding personal stories will make it even better!!
I totally suport u on that ;)
xo
Deb, you are always the sweetest. Thank you So much for your lovely comments and your support! I really, really appreciate it. :D I’m excited to get a bit more ‘personal’ I really hope you will like it! :)
PS. you new pic is sooo beautiful, like all your others! You’re seriously photogenic.
haha ? u are so nice with me! Thanks, I just uploaded this picture to show my Mac snob lipstick, I just bought and it´s really the first time I wear lipstick (I mean except for when I was a child lol) haha. And it wass REALLY hard to find it, there was a waiting list with 200 people!!!!!!!
But thanks =)
Would I love it? HELL YEA!!! I love blogs which have a bit of a personal touch. That’s what makes our writing different from all the mags out there. After all, that’s what makes you different from the next blog as well, no?
Also, the reviews we write are based on our personal experience with the products, and that’s what (I hope) readers are looking for in blogs. Personal experience, and not a write-up purely due to advertisers.
You’ve got a great blog going, Renee. Keep it up and looking forward to see a lot more of you! =D
Thank you so much, Syen! :) I think your blog is a perfect example of having the right amount of personal touch. I agree, I like blogs more cos it’s less magazine and more personal. By the way, do you have a twitter account? :)
Hey Renee, I’ve been reading your blog for so long but only just started to comment (you might remember me from Teentoday and I haven’t forgotten about doing a pic of my make-up bag!).
I thought this post was really nice and I totally agree with what you say – I hate blogs that just regurgitate press releases and it’s the personal touch and being able to trust reviews that makes beauty blogs great and IMHO, often better than beauty magazines! I look forward to seeing the new layout and continuing reading :)
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