New website in the works

Jan

26

2009

Posted in Tech Stuff

Hi everyone! I have a little secret that I’ve been hiding for a little while but I can’t keep it contained at the moment. I’m currently working on a new blog site for myself and will eventually abandon blogger. It’s a decent free service and all, but there are features that it lacks. I’ll be getting my own site up soon using the ever so popular WordPress, which means I will be able to use expandable posts. I realize that I like to post a lot of pictures and it must make my blog lag on Blogger. There will also be threaded comments, so that means I (and others) can actually reply to your comments in an organized manner!

It’ll actually be maybe… 70% personal blog and 30% beauty blog. It’s mostly for me. Sorry, I know that sounds selfish. I’ve started realizing how much I like writing about things that really don’t matter :P

Something that I’ve never told anyone is that I started fiddling with web and graphic design in middle school. At the time, WordPress did not exist. It was all about b2! Well, I had a good amount of fun for 2 years and got bored with it.

Anyway, this time around, I’m not going to be doing any of the designing or coding. I’m calling in the pros. I’ve commissioned an artist on Deviantart to make an illustration for me. I basically had a vision, explained it thoroughly to the artist, showed some examples, and it’s the artist’s job to turn my vision into a visual image. Well, the artist just sent me the sketch this morning and it looks AMAZING! I’m so happy so far and I can’t wait until she finishes the illustration.

After that, I have a designer who will design and code the overall WordPress template. Her work is amazing as well. She has created some popular free wordpress templates.

Everything pretty much is made from scratch so there will be no premade templates, no stock vectors that you see everywhere on the internet. Everything will be unique and 100% me! (except I didn’t actually draw, design, or code anything :P)

Things should be completely done in 1-2 months. I’m so exited!

  • Anonymous

    Yay! more unique stuff from you. You’re one of the very few youtuber/bloggers that I have found to not be annoying or trying to do what everyone else does. And that kinda makes me want to just do what I do best and keep trying if the traditional way doesn’t work. Can’t wait to start reading your creative outlet.

  • ladyrhinoa-photo

    Do you have a DA account?

  • mimiyoo

    love your youtube videos,and can you talk a little about being a vegetarian in your videos, like is it good for your skin, and can’t wait to see your new website！

  • itsliz89

    mimi, a doctor or nutritionist would be the person who can tell you whether becoming a vegetarian is good for your skin. So many people view vegetarianism as some big deal. I’m merely a person who simply doesn’t consume meat… ooooOOooooooh!

  • itsliz89

    lady, I have a DA account, but I only use it for sending notes to people.

  • Jaynie

    Liz, you are quite possibly the most refreshing blogger/You Tube makeup guru I’ve seen. Ever. Your intelligence, strength, and style are amazing to behold and I’m glad that there are women like you out there, rocking it out! Keep on keeping on!