We totally get that talking about fall trends in the high heat of July can feel a bit incongruous, but if you’re obsessed with fashion like we are, you likely are keen to look forward. So after you fan yourself off after a sweaty morning commute to work, cool down with a look at one of fall’s coolest trends that we’re excited to present to you today.

One of the more playful themes from the F/W 16 collections was the archetypal topic of back to school. Though many of us have traded in our textbooks for spreadsheets and conference calls, there’s still something about the beginning of autumn that makes us want to slip into crisp oxford shirts, cardigans, and loafers. So when we spotted not one, not two, but many collegiate-inspired blazers pop up on our favorite e-commerce sites, we knew this was no coincidence. Whether or not you went to boarding school (this author certainly didn’t), thanks to this cool jacket, you can relive your academic years in style.

See below for a look at which ones to buy right now, and a few examples of how to wear it.

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Natalia Benson is a Los Angeles–based tarot and astrological expert, designer, creative, and DJ. True to her astrological assortment (Aries sun sign, Capricorn ascendant, Sagittarius moon), she finds inspiration from a number of creative outlets, including running her namesake jewelry company and deejaying under the name Ninth Child. Make sure to follow Benson on Instagram for monthly inspiration and astral insights; you can also book an astrology or tarot reading with her. Benson will be sharing her insights exclusively with Who What Wear readers every month. Next Thursday, August 5, Benson is holding another Tarot 101 course in Los Angeles. (Not in L.A.? You can attend from anywhere via Skype.) The workshop will cover every aspect of the tarot, as well as intuitive meditation. 

Hello, and happy August! This month will feel quite harmonious and stabilizing for all of us, which is a welcome break after the intensity of the last couple of months! We find ourselves with the sun in Leo, a gregarious, open-hearted, and celebratory sign. It’s time to really get into the energy of summer and enjoy ourselves to the fullest. After a bit of nesting and resting in July (I hope you headed my advice!), you’re ready to go to town and have an incredible time this month. Break out of the norm, do something fun, and take advantage of the height of summer! 

Read on to see what the cosmos have to say about your unique sign for the month of August!

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WWW: JoJo has 1.5 million Instagram followers and counting! What role does social media play when it comes to dressing the girls? Has it changed the process over the years?

CF: It has changed my life completely. Last year, Chris Harrison made me go on [Instagram], and I was the last of the people to do it. Just with myself, I see how the comments both help and have even me worrying about what the people are going to say, and is it worth taking the chance? JoJo and all of these girls come into it knowing what people have said about past Bachelorettes. They could be beaten up or loved, just depending upon how social media is treating them. It’s made them so much more careful and so much less willing to take chances. I, on the other hand, find it even more important to push them and take a chance.

We had a dress that I wanted [JoJo] to wear for one of the events, and she said, “I will be crucified on social media if I wear that.” And I said, “But so what?” The same people who hate it will love it. You can’t rule your life by what others are going to say on social media. Once in a while, [the girls] embrace it or choose to be in on the joke with me. I remember Michelle Money (she was one of the contestants years ago) coming to me, and she had a really beautiful, normal dress, and then she had this sheer dress that she had gotten, and I said “Listen, I can tell you this—you will be the talk tomorrow. Now whether or not you want the talk is up to you. You can’t really allow the people who are going to hate it to signal to you what you should do.” And she wore it and she was a sensation in it. The Bachelor loved it, I thought it was amazing, and social media and the press loved it. So it’s a huge part of it. It just depends on how frightened you allow it to make you.

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Hi guys! I hope everyone is having a great weekend. Things have been a little chaotic at our house prepping for our Europe trip and trying to get everything ready for back-to-school season once we get back. (Hello August! 🙂 I am a just a little bit of a procrastinator haha but as long as everything gets done it doesn’t really matter if its last minute..right?

Speaking of last minute, I have found some of the yummiest and quickest salad recipes that you can prep in a mason jar. It is literally the best and is so fast, mess-free, and easy to take on the go – it’s the perfect healthy (and cute!) lunch. Below are a few of my favorites and you can find more that I have pinned here.

THAI CHOPPED CHICKEN SALAD

| Makes: 1 Serving|

Ingredients:

• Chopped Lettuce
• 1-2 Spiced Grilled Chicken Breasts: 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp garlic granules, pinch of sea salt
• 1/2 cup Spicy Broccoli: 1 tbsp chili paste
• 1 cup Mango and Cabbage Slaw: 1/2 cup sliced or cubed mango, 1/2 cup finely chopped cabbage, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup Roasted Red Peppers & Tomatoes: 1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers, 1/2 cup chopped grape tomatoes

• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp coconut aminos
• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, avocado oil, or sesame oil
• 1 tsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp chili paste
• 1/2 tsp freshly grated ginger

See instructions on layering in the jar here.

GREEK SALAD

| Makes: 1 serving |

Ingredients:

• 1 small zucchini or cucumber, peeled, seeds removed and cubed
• ⅓ cup kalamata olives, cut in half
• 1 can chickpeas, drained, rinsed and patted dry
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• ⅓ to ½ cup crumbled feta
• 2 – 3 vine ripened plum tomatoes, chopped or ½ pint grape or cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• 3 tablespoons pine nuts
• 5 – 6 cups chopped romaine hearts, washed and dried well
• 2 – 3 cups fresh baby spinach, washed and dried well

Dressing Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
• ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 clove minced garlic
• ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• coarse salt and fresh black pepper

Instructions here.

recipe via pinterest

CHEF SALAD IN A JAR

| Makes: 1 serving |

Ingredients:

• 1 C. (1 whole) diced Roma tomato
• 1 C. (¼ whole) sliced English cucumber
• 1 C. (1 oz.) cooked lean ham, sliced into strips
• 1 C. (1 oz.) cooked lean turkey, sliced into strips
• 2 hard boiled eggs, peeled and cut into wedges
• 2 oz. cheddar cheese, cut into thin strips
• 2 oz. Swiss cheese, cut into thin strips
• 4 C. chopped Romaine lettuce, bite sized pieces

Dressing Ingredients:

• ¼ C. (2 small) freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 3 Tbs. finely grated parmesan cheese
• 1 ½ tsp. coarse grain mustard
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
• 6 Tbs. light olive or canola oil

Detailed instructions here.

recipe via pinterest

BURRITO BOWL MASON JAR SALAD

| Makes: 5 servings |

Ingredients:

Quinoa-

• 1 cup quinoa (I used a combination of red and white)
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• juice and zest of one lime, or 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Chicken-

• 2 large chicken breasts
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil or ghee
• For the bacon: (optional)
• 2 pieces of thick cut bacon

Sweet Potatoes-

• 1 large sweet potato, washed with both ends cut off
• 1 tablespoon residual bacon oil or coconut oil

Other Ingredients-

• 3 cups chopped lettuce
• 5 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
• 3/4 cup shredded cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

See instructions on how to make the salad here.

recipe via pinterest

ARUGLA AND WATERMELON SALAD IN A JAR

| Makes: 4 servings |

Ingredients (per salad):

• 1 cup seedless watermelon, cut into 1.5 cm cubes
• 1 tablespoon feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 tablespoon almonds (slices)
• 1 teaspoon mint, torn
• arugula (as much as will fit)

Dressing Ingredients:

• ¼ cup white wine vinegar
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 4 teaspoons sugar

Check out the instructions here

PIN FOR LATER!

Let me know if you guys get a chance to make any and what you think. Happy Sunday!

XX,
Christine

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It wasn't until recently that I became aware of the fact that people with really tiny feet (i.e. any size smaller than a 6) have a particularly hard time finding shoes in their size. Call me ignorant, but I had always assumed that it was the people with larger feet (i.e. anything bigger than size 9) who had the difficult time. Sadly, both are true, but this story is focusing on the teensy-footed people of the world, and we are here to solve all of their problems (as far as shopping goes). 

My co-worker (and friend) falls under the category of "small feet," coming in hot with a solid size 5. I am always sending her links to shoes I think she would love, and time and time again, I manage to disappoint her, as I forget to check to see if they come in her size. While I have gotten slightly better at being considerate of her tiny-feet problems, I am still shocked at how few retailers actually sell shoes in sizes smaller than a 6. With a little research and a few tips from my friend, we were able to nail down a handful of incredible retailers that sell the small sizes you have been searching for in the cutest styles possible. Use these as your guide the next time you are in need of a new pair of shoes, instead of getting let down by a style you cannot have. 

Keep reading to discover the best retailers that sell some of the smallest sizes around and to shop our picks from each! 

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While we all love the celebrity- and blogger-endorsed look of layered jewelry at the beach, if you want to be able to rewear those pieces post–Instagram shot, it’s important to know which will and won’t hold up when exposed to the elements. Well, we did some digging around, and it turns out there are some pretty basic don’ts to keep in mind.

To start, metals such as copper, pewter, and sterling silver are more likely to tarnish from salt water and sweat, so when possible, avoid those and stick to gold, rose gold, white gold, and platinum (should you be lucky enough to own an item made of the celebrity-approved metal.) Regardless of the metal though, stick to dainty pieces that have a lot of movement if you want to avoid thick tan lines you’d get from clunkier items like a cuff bracelet or statement necklace.

Once you’ve hit the beach, the overall consensus is that it’s imperative you wash your jewelry (no matter the metal) with water and a gentle soap after a beach day to get rid of any residual saltwater that can cause it to rust or tarnish.

Now, as for what you should wear to the beach, we reached out to Jacquie Aiche, purveyor of the layered jewelry look and designer to stars that include Rihanna and Kendall Jenner to get the scoop. Her advice?  Since summer is prime time to layer, she recommends taking the opportunity to accessorize your bikini with bodychains, diamond bras, and anklets.

For a boho look, consider horn-embellished accessories, and if you’re looking to bring out that tan, gemstones such as blue and rainbow opals, turquoise, green tourmaline, and rutilated quartz will help you do so. Aiche also recommends avoiding chunky pieces if you’re going for an effortless vibe.

Now that you know what to wear and avoid seaside, shop our beach day–approved picks below!

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Just when we all thought Taylor Swift was sticking with her edgy new makeover, she threw us a curveball and found her way back to the sweet, vintage-inspired style that we all know her for (at least for the time being). And it's been one brand in particular that she's worn for practically every date night across the globe with new boyfriend Tom Hiddleston—Reformation. In fact, Swift has been loyal to the cool girl–favorite brand for several years now. (Can you blame her?) And because we're happy to have any excuse to sift through Reformation's endless array of covetable dresses, we took it upon ourselves to find the ones with the most Taylor Swift appeal. Our criteria? We've found that she tends to favor fit-and-flare styles, sweet prints, minidresses, and matching sets. With that in mind, we narrowed it down to 15 of the most Taylor Swift–worthy dresses that Reformation has to offer. Shop them all for yourself below. (Having 1989 playing in the background is optional.)

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When we start spotting items from a particular brand on more than one celebrity in the span of a few weeks, we stop and take notice. Odds are that designer is about to become majorly popular with the rest of the fashion world, too. The latest brand to do so is none other than Ulla Johnson, which has a fan in many a celeb for its pretty patterned dresses.

Margot Robbie wore a top from the designer in Toronto this week while promoting her upcoming film Suicide Squad. She kept things simple and let the top speak for itself, pairing the floaty peasant blouse with a pair of AMO jeans and two-strap sandals. Even if you don't already own any Ulla Johnson items for yourself, chances are you can recreate this outfit with what's already in your closet. Simply pair a silky patterned shirt with your favorite pair of jeans, cuff the hems, and add some summery sandals. Voila! You've instantly mastered Robbie's chic ensemble.

Keep scrolling to shop the look!

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We've all fallen victim to what we'll refer to as the "Instagram spiral," when you click aimlessly through photos, tumbling down a virtual rabbit hole of #ootds and artfully arranged flat lays. But sometimes all that mindless double-tapping comes in handy, and you come across something really cool, like Korean brand Ader Error.

Consider the up-and-coming label a riff on the best the thrift store has to offer, with an almost Vetements-esque flair. For the brand, it's not about making something new, "but something special and different," and that's exactly what its doing. From statement socks, to cozy-cool jackets, you'll want to snap up these quirky pieces now before the brand really hits it big. We rounded up a few of our favorite pics from the brand's Instagram below, along with a few of our favorite pieces you can get shipped straight to your door (oh, the beauty of the internet). 

Read on to check it out and shop them for yourself. 

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