Why Twitter reset the @Twitter account

On Friday morning, Twitter posted a single word to its Twitter account: “The.” Average users began replying, telling a story one word at a time. When it was done, the first thread read: “The beginning of the end is near. Yay.”

Had it been posted a month or so, it’s likely the world would have written off Twitter’s “the” as a pocket-tweet. But if you’ve been paying attention to @Twitter for the past few weeks, you’ve noticed an undeniable transformation. An account best known for posting almost comically remedial education to its user base — it was still instructing followers on how to retweet as recently as 2016 — suddenly felt a bit more alive.

In recent days the account started a service-wide conversation around the meaning of users’…

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How 12 Under-$200 Mango Picks Look in Real Life

As someone who is not a model (I’m 5’4″ on a really good day), I sometimes find it difficult to imagine how my online purchases will actually look IRL. I’m also not necessarily trying to become a regular at the post office anytime soon, so to avoid as many returns as possible, I scroll through Instagram to see how pieces fit other women before buying. Sidenote: This is also a really great way to get outfit inspiration.

One of my favorite brands to shop online is Mango, and I frequent #MangoGirls on Instagram more often than I’d like to admit (for other brands, I just check their tagged photos). There are hundreds of new posts a day, so chances are I can source at least one or two images of any new item I’m considering buying. Since I’m officially knee-deep in fall shopping, I did a recent search to see how these 14 Mango pieces I’m eyeing fit on other non-models. Spoiler alert: they look even better than I’d hoped.

5 Things Girls in Paris and NYC Both Wear

As I hope you’ve gathered from the title of this story, today we’re in for a roundup of epic proportions. After reading this, not only will you be able to emulate the styles of the ever-elusive French girl and always enviable NYC girl, but you will be able to cover both bases at the same time—because 1. why choose one if you don’t have to, and 2. what could be better?

To make it as easy as possible, I’ve combed through Instagram and rounded up the five pieces both demographics wear, just in time for the start of fall. From the classic animal-print dress to fashion’s It item of the moment, bike shorts, simply continue on for the five items both groups have in common, to see how they each style them, and, of course, to shop them.

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Up next: 22 things I wore (and think you should buy) this month.

6 Fall Jewelry Trends Our Readers Are Loving

Welcome to #WhoWhatWearing, a series where we highlight you, our stylish community of readers. Each of the following looks came straight from the photos you tagged us in on Instagram. Want to be featured next time? You guessed it: Use #WhoWhatWearing on the outfit posts you want us to see.

When I was younger, jewelry was always an afterthought—something you threw on right before you walked out the door as the finishing touch to an already well-thought-out look. But with age comes wisdom, and I’ve realized that jewelry should not only be part of the equation from the beginning, but it can also be the focal point of a standout outfit. The right pieces can level-up even the most basic outfits. Simple jeans and a tee can suddenly become a look.

Fashion girls are already proving that this theory rings true by pairing the season’s biggest jewelry trends with outfits on all ends of the spectrum. From the ’80s earring trend making a major comeback (the most extra of accessory trends, in the best way) to the seashell trend carrying over from summer, below we’re breaking down the six biggest fall jewelry trends we’re already seeing all over our most stylish readers. We’ve also shopped out each trend, you know, in case any or all of these really speak to you.

Pair these beauties with everything from polka dots to a white tee.
PSA: Your favorite heart earrings are now a thing again—and no, you haven’t grown out of wanting to wear them.
Yes to everything going on here.
You can keep all your other jewelry simple and let the earrings do the work.
They work well for daytime. 
They work even better for the evening.
Gold earrings and slicked-back hair are a match made in heaven. 
We love that this shape can be worn day or night. 
A vintage-looking pair is always a good idea. 
How pretty is this layered look? 
One and done. 
Also pairs well with gold hoops. 
Casual enough to be worn during the day. 
This is what we want to be wearing all day, every day. 
A gold chain makes everything look sophisticated.
Silver collar + leopard = very fall 2018.
A little bling never hurt anybody. 
Is it just me, or does everything about this look feel so directional?
We love the addition of a simple necklace layered with this piece.
Seashells, but make it fashion. 
The classic shell necklace isn’t going anywhere.
We love these shell earrings as a fun twist on the trend. 
Shells are the perfect complement to florals. 
Okay—how fun is this outfit?
Pairing shells with neutrals looks so elevated.
This feels polished yet has so much personality.
The perfect neck party. 
Two delicate chains are always better than one.
Plays well with others. 

Ready to show us your looks? Tag @WhoWhatWear on Instagram and use #WhoWhatWearing for a chance to see them end up here! Oh, and if under-$100 jewels are your thing, we’ve got the 47 best pieces.