A year.

So I decided today during my well planned out procrastination 

that I'd look back at what I posted a year ago this week. 

A reflection, if you will. 

I've changed so much within the last year, 

and looking back at that post made me proud of how far I have come. 

At this point last year, I had been completely cut off by someone 

I fell head over heels for, 

and who I had in my life for about six years. 

He knew everything about me. 

And he walked out so gracefully, you would have thought he was in a ballet.

I was devastated and yet at the same time, 

I was still exploring my new city, and getting to know people who eventually

 became angels that I couldn't imagine living my life without. 

These simple little lessons are ones that carve you into your ideal self. 

"I've lost a lot, though, too. That comes naturally when you travel over 700 miles away, and I understand that now. We all grow, and like trees our roots spread and thrive where they find they are most alive. I've learned that in order to grow, sometimes you need to let the past be the past. And as much as you would have dropped everything for someone, it's completely worthless if they wouldn't help to pick that everything back up and hand it to you."

 At this point, I had began letting go of fears that had 

for a very long time dictated my life.

I walked outside in a tank top for the first time.

I started conversations instead of staying in bed.

I started to laugh a little harder,

fight a little stronger, 

and love a bit deeper.

To those of you who have followed this traveling soul for the past year, or two, 

I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Cheers to spring & laughing wholeheartedly.

C'est la vie.

xo, 

K.

The lovely bubbles.

Hello again!

So...

Have you ever been slapped with news that automatically makes you want to shop?

Kind of like hearing that the college you're transferring to has an extremely strict business dress code. Right?

I found that little bit out about two weeks ago, and being the fashion junkie I am, I began shopping.

The necklaces shown are statement pieces called rightfully so, bubble necklaces.  JCrew is widely recognized for being the original creator of these beautiful pieces. 

JCrew, though, charges around $150 per necklace. 

Me, being the college student I am, couldn't imagine spending that on anything but gas and books.

   

Don't get me wrong, I'm not bashing JCrew in any way, shape, or form. I love the idea of the necklace and I'm sure the quality of their necklace is probably incredible. The two I purchased look identical to the original bubble necklaces, but cost....drum roll please...

$5.99 each.                     

I purchased them from an Ebay seller about a week ago and they arrived today. I am so pleased with the quality. If you ebay search bubble necklace, you can find so many in all different colors. In all honesty, I truly believe you get what you pay for. I was expecting much less than what I received with these necklaces. You can find this style of necklace pretty much anywhere now, though. I've seen them everywhere from Ebay, to Etsy, and boutique type sites like Marley Lilly. 

I'm planning on styling them with a collared shirt, so that it adds a little bit of fun to a plain button down.  Once I figure out an outfit with them (which I have many in my mind right now), I'll either do a post, or feature them on my Instagram - @Kristendari. 

How do you style statement pieces?

If you have instagram, take a photo of your favorite piece of statement jewelry and tag me in it, once again @Kristendari so I can get more ideas!   

I hope you guys are having a beautiful end of May!

Talk to you all soon.

Until then,

-K.