These ‘Words For Home’ Are Poetic And Powerful

Other Words for Home, by Jasmine Warga

Jasmine Warga’s middle grade novel in verse follows a Syrian immigrant girl struggling to fit in with her relatives in unfamiliar Cincinnati. It’s remarkably sensitive, and deceptively easy to read.

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7 Expiring Summer Trends I Just Removed From My Closet

I think about trends a lot (it’s my job, after all), but the truth is I’m quite picky about the trends I actually buy. The reason? The sheer number of outdated, “trendy” pieces I remove from my closet each season. Don’t get me wrong—I still invest in plenty of trends, but I prefer to wait a bit before purchasing to see if said trend will stand the test of time (no one-season wonders for me), as I hate having to donate something I only wore a handful of times. But it happens, so before I add to my closet each season, I usually weed out the expiring trends that I know I’m done wearing (for the foreseeable future, at least).

For summer 2019, I’ve been busy shopping for tie-dye, kitten heels, longer shorts, and much more, so a closet clean-out was imperative. Scroll on to find out which summer trends sadly didn’t make it into the “keep” pile and which ones sparked enough joy to stay.

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Next up, everything Who What Wear editors are keeping, ditching, and buying this season.

11 Affordable and Awesome Brands to Shop If You Have Zara Fatigue Like Me

Disclaimer: I still love Zara. But so does everyone else. It only takes so long until I run into another inevitable blue-dress fiasco or find its trend offerings start to blur together no matter how many times a week I refresh the new-arrivals page. If you’ve ever experience Zara fatigue, know you’re not alone.

The good news is Zara isn’t the only option out there delivering fresh trends for reasonable prices. And no, I’m not just talking about H&M, Topshop, and Mango. There’s a whole horde of affordable brands that continue to fly under the radar. For those who are ready to move on from Zara, at least temporarily, I’ve thrown together a list of 11 brands to bookmark instead.

So the next time you’re in search of a dress that five of your co-workers won’t already own, shop my recommended alternatives below. 

Up next: the coolest things to buy this month

20 Prada Shoes That Are Somehow Under $300

There’s something deeply satisfying about scoring a great deal on designer shoes. Whether it’s a pair of classic cap-toe flats from Chanel or a pair of metallic gold strappy heels from Manolo Blahnik, we pretty much live for the thrill of finding designer shoes at sizable discounts. Seeing as we have a penchant for consignment shopping, we decided to narrow our search and cull through The RealReal in order to bring you the best Prada shoes under $300.

Spoiler alert: The online consignment retailer currently has a next-level selection of classic heels, sandals, flats, and boots from the Italian fashion house. Spanning strappy sandals that are begging you to try out the floss-heel trend, timeless patent-leather ankle boots that you’ll wear for years to come, and leopard-print kitten heels that will go with anything, these are the Prada shoes just waiting to be snapped up.

Psst… since coveted vintage finds tend to sell out quickly, we suggest clicking “add to cart” on these finds sooner rather than later.

These embellished slingbacks were practically made for your next evening event.
Style these tangerine mules with jeans and a simple white tee.
A case for bringing the snakeskin shoe trend into summer.
Ideal for a summer date night.
On the other hand, these platform sandals make a compelling case for ditching the floss-heel trend altogether. 
Leopard kitten heels? Say no more.
Found: the slides you’ll wear on repeat this summer.
Perfect for 9-to-5 and beyond.
Wear these with structured jeans and an oversize blazer.
Floss heels, but make them Prada.
Whoever scores these patent-leather boots is very lucky.
The dainty strap is undeniably elegant.
The block heel makes this classic pair feel more contemporary.
We love the hourglass-shaped heel detail.
These aren’t your ordinary mule slides.
Add these to your strappy-sandal collection.
Slingback kitten heels = major ’90s vibes.
Classic Prada loafer pumps.
For the shopper searching for pretty flats.
The square-toe silhouette is poised for a comeback in 2019.

Next, shop 20 epic Prada bags that all clock in under $250.