30 | November | 2009 |

Alright readers, I’ve managed to come down to two different possibilities for a new blog name. As I mentioned last week, I want the new name to somehow incorporate the word “smiles” to reflect both a positive outlook on life, and the amazing difference a smile can make in one’s appearance. Several variations were already taken, but I’ve come up with two that I love, and that both have .com addresses available.

Smiles Go With Everything – (I’ve actually already bought this domain, but I haven’t decided if I’ll use it for my blog yet). This was one of my earliest ideas and is still one of my favorites. I like how it captures the philosophy so beautifully. It does create a somewhat long address, but it’s also very memorable.

Diana Lynn Smiles – I like the idea of incorporating my name, and I think it makes for a sweet title. It makes for a slightly shorter address, which can be useful. There are other blogs out there with Lynn in the name, but I don’t think that would be a serious problem.

So readers, help me decide! Which is your favorite?

Generally, I am not a big fan of bohemian styles. I went through a “hippie” phase in my teens, and such styles generally make me think of the awkwardness that was those years. Yet lately, I find myself drawn to flowing silhouettes and earthy shades of brown. However, I don’t think I’ll ever go “full-hippie”. What I do like is mixing bohemian accents with modern colors. Thus, this outfit is born.

This beautiful blue tunic is a twin of the purple one you’ve seen before. For some reason, I often find twin Target items at my favorite thrift store, Second Image. I don’t usually buy both colors, but I couldn’t resist with these. I removed the ties off this top, since they made it look too much like a maternity top for my liking. Pairing it with my favorite belt gave it plenty of waist definition, although it looks fine unbelted as well.