Getting everything in perspective.

I've had some crazy crazy things happen in my life in the past month and a few hours ago it all came to an end. Unfortunately, I chose to let a few people in my life go. Oddly enough, I'm feeling a huge weight being lifted off my shoulders. I made some mistakes, let myself become vulnerable to someone who I thought was a good person, and got hurt. It's an unfortunate situation with a bittersweet ending. I've been crying for the past hour, but I decided enough is enough. It's time to remember what I have to be thankful for.

1. My family. I have an amazing family, and while we're quite dysfunctional, we have each others back and nothing will ever come between us.

2. My boyfriend. I was lucky enough to find an amazing boy who loves me unconditionally. We're so different, but we compliment each other perfectly. No one can make me laugh like he does, and he always reminds me to not take everything so seriously.

3. My friends. I met my best friends when I moved to a new school in sixth grade, and after a year of discovering where I belonged in this new place, I finally met my best friends in seventh grade. That's over eight years ago! It's crazy to think that we've all grown up together and even though we are all very different people, we make a great group and I love them.

In the end, I've learned that people will come into your life, and sometimes they'll stay and sometimes they'll go. It's just part of life. It's important to realize when all is said and done, who's still standing by your side. While I'm still sad over the situation, it really helped me put everything into perspective and take a minute to appreciate the people I still have by my side.

Ra-Ra-Radiance

I am thanking the OPI Gods for this color, Radiance from the Designer Series. OPI describes it as "luxuriously rich, brilliant silver," (http://www.opi.com/), and that's exactly what it is--rich, brilliant and very, very silver.

Here's what it looks like on. Please excuse the less-than-mediocre paint job--my skills haven't improved much since I learned...17 years ago haha.

The best part about this polish: what's it looks like in the bottle is exactly what it looks like on, and with only ONE coat! I hate when I buy a bottle of nail polish and need to put 7 coats of it on before it looks like it does in the bottle. And since you only need one coat, my nails dried super fast!

The worst part about this polish: It chips. Even with a base and top coat, this polish chips off rather fast and in large chunks. Meh.

The chipping isn't enough to turn me off this polish, but that's only because I did my own nails at home and I usually redo them every 4-5 days anyway. I probably wouldn't take this color in when I get a manicure done though, because if I'm paying for it, I want it to stick! All in all, love this polish and I can't wait to try the other colors from this collection!

Spring is in the air!

While the newest spring trends are flowing onto shelves at all my favorite stores, the weather in the Midwest is still a bit too chilly to wear any of them! But the sun is shining today and I'm feeling spring is definitely in the air.

I believe fashion is an amazing way to express yourself and it's all about experimenting! I've never really been one to follow the "rules" when it comes to fashion--they totally take the fun out of it! This beautiful weather inspired me to compile a list of all of the looks I'm dying to experiment with this upcoming season. Since I'm a self-proclaimed rule-breaker, my choices may not be of the hottest or newest trends, but nevertheless, you'll find me rocking them!

I can't wait to get my hands on a pair of Hunter Original Gloss Boots in red! I've been pining for some Hunter boots since I first discovered them, but the price is a little steep and I could never decide on a color..until I found these! They're cute, classic and they totally remind me of being a little kid--all I need is a shiny yellow rain slicker. Perfect for those April showers!

Right when spring clothes were hitting the shelves, Forever 21 had an adorable black and tan straw fedora that was exactly what I was looking for. Before I had a chance to order it, sadly, it had sold out. Of course, my heart was a little bit broken and all hope was lost (so dramatic, I know). So, I have my eyes peeled for the second-best perfect Fedora. I have yet to find it, but my fingers are crossed. I think this straw Fedora would look adorable with some beachy waves or a messy side bun.

I love everything 70's, so I was pumped to see super flared jeans on the racks! The first pair I laid my eyes on were these cute light wash jeans from Ann Taylor LOFT. I haven't purchased them yet, but they're at the top of my list! They're super fun and I can't wait to pair them with a great pair of clogs and a fringe handbag.

Since I'm on the topic of denim, I have to say I've seen a lot of denim this spring. From vests, jackets, skirts, shirts or blazers, denim's everywhere! Last fall I purchased a super cute denim vest from H&M, so a denim jacket has made it's way onto my wish list for the spring. I love the look of old vintage Levi denim jackets, so I'll be spending a lot of time in thrift stores looking for one. But if my luck runs out, this non-vintage Levi's denim jacket from Urban Outfitters will do!

The list goes on and on of all the things I'm looking to add to my wardrobe for the spring, but these are just a few pieces that will most definitely be added to my closet. What trends are you dying to try this spring?