If you read my recap of the SCBWI conference I went to, you know that one of my takeaways was that I really need my name to be more prominent on my website. Because of that, I’ve decided to add it to my header. BUT when I added my name, I felt inspired to possibly make another little change …
What do you guys think? I thought it might be fun if my fox girl looked a bit more like me since my name is going right there next to her. And now that I have my purple highlights I thought, why not include them? (Yeah, I know, if I really wanted to capture my current look I’d shorten her hair too, but I’m not doing that.)
I’m still sort of on the fence because the yellow-blonde hair really pops, and I’m wondering if the brown blends in a bit too much. Am I losing something by changing it? Is it silly to add in the purple? Should I just go with brown?
I want your (VERY) honest opinions, so I’m including a poll. That way you don’t have to tell me in the comments what you really think. But feel free to comment too if you want to (still vote in the poll if you do so I have an accurate count)!
Try her with entirely purple hair 😉 worth a shot, right? <3
I ended up going with the brown and purple, and I think it’s a keeper. As lots of people pointed out to me, though, it’s not like I can’t ever change things!
Definitely with purple highlights!
That’s what I went with. Thanks for helping me decide!
I think the purple hair on her would look fantastic. That would be fun.
That’s what I went with. Thanks for your help deciding!!
You know me–purple forever! Yes, add the highlight!
Purple forever!! (That’s sort of how I feel right now because I love my purple hair!)
It’s a toughie. I ended up voting to leave as is only because I think you’re right- the yellow blond color kinda pops? But… you can also make the case that changing it would match what your hair is NOW, and that’s good right? Haha indecision. So that was my thinking. 🙂 I think it’ll look good either way though, honestly. And you can always change it back if you want, right?
I know, that was my dilemma! I ended up changing it to the brown and purple, though, and I love it! And your reminder that I could always switch it back really helped me make up my mind. 🙂
When I saw the purple hair, I immediately smiled. I thought it was fun.
Fun is a good word for it! I’ve realized that I really like bright colors. I could sit and stare at my rainbow bookcase all day. I even smile every time I pull out my brightly colored coffee mug in the morning. Why not transfer that effect to myself, right. I mean, if I can feel the urge to smile when I look in the mirror, that’s a big win! 🙂
I know it’s so hard to decide when you’re doing changes. But I say either stay with it how it is, or go with the purple highlights! I know, I’m not much help.
Hahaha! Yes, that’s the way my brain works too. Either leave it or change it to the purple highlights … but I kept changing my mind! I think I probably will go with brown and purple. It’s winning in the poll, and lots of people pointed out that it’s not like I’m stuck with it forever if I decide I don’t like it. 🙂
I voted for yellow. And try adding the highlights to the yellow hair and see how that comes out 🙂
As you know by now, I ended up going with brown and purple, but I can definitely see why some people voted to keep it blonde—it was a tough decision!
I think it’s nice either way and I do like the purple to match your own hair. Happy week ahead 🙂
Thanks! I did end up going with brown and purple, and I’m very happy with it!
Ahh I really like the purple highlights, I think it looks great 😀
Thank you!! Now that I’ve actually made the change, I’m really happy I did it!
PURPLE! I love your purple hair on you, so I love it on your girl! Plus it’s just fun. And hey- if you ever get sick of it, you can change her back! i say go for it!
You make a good point about changing it back. For some reason, I treat every blog decision like it’s irreversible or somehow hugely weighty. If I like the purple hair, why not try it out? I think I’m going for it! (It helps my indecisive heart that this option is winning by a good margin in the poll too. LOL!)
I agree that the yellow pops, but the purple is fun. I don’t know what to choose! Whatever you choose will look great.
I ended up deciding to go with brown and purple—I’m pretty happy with the way it turned out!
This is hard! I think the yellow hair pops, but I totally think she should look like you…maybe leave the blonde but add purple?
That’s a suggestion I hadn’t even thought of! I did end up going with the brown and purple, and I think it works, but I’ll keep this in mind in case I ever decide to go back to blonde.
I agree that the blond pops more, and that the purple is cool. However, since it seems the point is to draw more attention to your branding (blog name and your name) I would go with the brown hair. That allows the text to be the focus of the image.
You make a good point about the branding, though I love my purple hair so much, I just might make it part of my personal brand. 🙂
I love the inclusion of the purple but you do need to make the contrast a little more pronounced. Especially smaller. I think an ombre might work well. You may want to add another pop of purple somewhere else too to balance the colors a little more. Great idea!!
I do think the size makes a difference—the normal header will be the same size as the current one, of course. An ombre’s an interesting thought. Hmmmm…. It’s really tough to get the colors to look natural and match up with the rest of the header (it has to look sort of watercolory), so that’s been a challenge in itself!
I’ve clicked the leave it as is, Nicole, but I’m loving the idea of adding purple to the blonde. x
Adding purple to the blonde isn’t an idea I’d even considered. Hmmmm….
I love the purple highlights. They’re so much fun!
Thanks for your feedback! That’s the option I ended up going with!
I would love for it to have your purple highlights as well! Also did you update your about me photo? I think I am used to seeing you with long hair so it’s lovely to have a new photo!! You look great 🙂
I ended up choosing the purple highlights in the end, and I’m very happy with it. And yes, I updated my About Me photo as well. The one I was using was years old—I definitely needed an update. 🙂
I voted for brown hair with purple highlights!! Glad you added your name on your blog!
Thanks for your vote. That’s the one I ended up going with! And, yes, I think my name on the blog helps visibility a little (so many people just know me at Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction). 🙂
Hmm, is it crazy bad that I haven’t paid much attention to the little fox girl? I do love that you made your name more prominent, though! That’s the sort of thing I do notice.
Oh, funny! She’s front and center so often for me that she’s in the forefront of my thoughts. I think adding my name is a very positive change!
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I like the purple highlighted one the best!
Thanks for your help deciding! That’s the option I ended up going with. 🙂
Aaaaaah I’ve not been around much this month and I just came over to post a wrap-up and saw your photo with the shorter purple hair and it’s SO SO CUTE!
So yes to purple hair on your header too.
Thank you, Wendy!! It’s a big change, but I’m definitely loving it!