on the hunt for: new sneakers

Nike Free Run+ 3 ($100)

I've been told that sneakers should be replaced every 500 miles. If that's true, I'm about 1,000 miles overdue. So tell me: do you have a pair that you swear by? If so, I want to know. I'm currently debating between customizing a pair of Reebok Crossfit Nanos or just buying the Nike Free Runs pictured above.

cheap thrill: double skull bangle from UO

double skull bangle from UO ($12)

available in silver, gold, and rose gold

– for those of us who can't rationalize spending $350 on one of these –

obsessed: canvas tote bags from Society6

HEY. No one told me that Society6 now sells tote bags.

(a few of my favorites)

one / two / three

four / five / six

seven / eight / nine

cheap thrill: ASOS jeweled spike necklace

ASOS jeweled spike necklace ($17.59)

click, purchase, mine: Gap wide-brim wool fedora

wide-brim wool fedora from the Gap ($29.95)

available in navy, camel, olive, and heather gray

friday links

this paisley dress has my name all over it
how incredible is this flower installation?!
I've become slightly obsessed with this simple roasted butternut squash recipe from Jenna
I'm also bookmarking this Asian cauliflower rice recipe from Nom Nom Paleo for the weekend
PS – these canvas clutches from Samudra are finally back in stock

click, purchase, mine: faux leather skirt from The Limited

pleated faux leather skirt from The Limited

(normally $69.90, currently on sale for $41.94)

Remember when I ordered this skirt in the wrong size and then it sold out before I could get my hands on one in the right size? Be thankful that you don't live with me. I sulked for days. DAYS, I tell you. I even debated ordering this much pricier one from Zara, but I'm only 5'2" and I'm scared of midi skirts. Fortunately, after spending a little quality time with my laptop this past weekend, I managed to hunt down another faux leather skirt that fit all of my requirements: not too short, not too long, and not above $50. I celebrated with the last of my dark chocolate peanut butter cup stash.

PS -- Forever 21 also just added two more faux leather skirts to their website that look promising. I'm guessing that they'll both sell out fairly quickly and that these links will soon be obsolete, but at a mere $22.80 each, I can't resist sharing:

option A

option B

obsessed: Coach 'Casey' sunglasses

Coach 'Casey' sunglasses ($148)

How amazing are these sunglasses?! I DIE.