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Three Beauty Looks to Ring In 2020

Rory Mara shares three beauty looks to ring in 2020, in order to celebrate the year that’s past and all the sparkle and joy that’s to come.

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What We’re Watching, Vol. 8

Settling into hectic December activities, The Attic on Eighth gets together to chat about our favorite seasonal watches both past and present.

CultureThe Attic On EighthDecember 6, 2019Raquel Reyes, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, Rory Mara, Rachel Tay, Sam Cohen, What We're Watching, what we're watching, Christmas, winter, television, films, holidays, what to watch, popular

My First Scottish Summer: An Outfit Retrospective on Autumn Eve

As the summer season comes to an end, Rory Mara takes a look back at her first summer in Scotland, where rain jackets, dark florals, and jeans reign supreme rather than the sundresses of her native Southern Italy.

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My Last Days of Pompeii

Beauty Editor and Classics Aficionado Rory Mara takes us on journey to the city of Pompeii, first through the pages of The Last Day’s of Pompeii and then through a visit to the landmark city itself.

Travel, LiteratureRory MaraJuly 11, 2019My Last Days of Pompeii, The Last Days of Pompeii, Pompeii, Italy, historical travel, history, Rome, Roman Empire, cultural travel, Rory Mara Comments

Comforting Things, Vol. 2: Heat Wave Edition

Facing heat wave after heat wave, distress is to be expected. Hoping for relief, members of The Attic share their methods for handling the uncomfortable parts of summer.

LifestyleThe Attic On EighthJuly 10, 2019comforting things, comforting reads, comfort, summer, Raquel Reyes, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, Rachel Tay, Rory Mara, beauty, aromatherapy, fashion, heat wave, popularComment

How We Do Iced Coffee

As the days keep on getting warmer, three of the Attic Editors share their favorite iced coffee habits and recipes.

Food & Drink, LifestyleThe Attic On EighthJuly 5, 2019coffee, iced coffee, summer, summer drinks, iced coffee habits, heat wave, canicule, food and drink, cocktail recipes, cocktails, Rory Mara, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, drink recipes, Raquel Reyes, popularComment

The Attic on Eighth Packing List

Inspired by Joan Didion’s quintessential packing list, the Attic team questions what it is that belongs on a modern day packing list of the same nature, sharing their own travel essentials.

Travel, LifestyleThe Attic On EighthJuly 2, 2019packing, packing list, what to pack, what I'm taking on holiday, Joan Didion, Joan Didion packing list, The White Album, travel, Raquel Reyes, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, Rory Mara, Amy Richardson, Lauren Olmeda, popular, travel through the pagesComment

The Beauty of Love: Finding Inspiration in Botticelli's Venus

Beauty Editor Rory Mara finds inspiration in the Galleria degli Uffizi and turns to Botticelli and “The Birth of Venus” for her summer mood.

Beauty, Culture, CreativeRory MaraJune 28, 2019The Birth of Venus, Birth of Venus, how to dress like your novel, Sandro Botticelli, Botticelli, Rory Mara, beauty looks, looks inspired by paintings, style inspired by paintings, summer look Botticelli, makeup, ItalyComment

Our Summer Reads, Vol. 10 – Rory Mara

PhD student Rory Mara discusses the importance of finding a balance and making time to read for pleasure.

LiteratureRory MaraJune 21, 2019Our Summer Reads, summer reading lists, summer reading, summer read, Rory Mara, lit, literature, YA Fiction, romance novelsComment

What We're Reading, Vol. 8

With April already halfway through, Attic editors and contributors sit down to discuss what it is they’re reading this month.

LiteratureThe Attic On EighthApril 15, 2019April 2019 reads, April 2019, current reads, What We're Reading, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, Georgia Andrews, Raquel Reyes, Eliza Campbell, Lauren Olmeda, Rory Mara, G.K. AndrewsComment

Our Uniform, Vol. 1: The Camel Coat

Every coven has a uniform, and ours is less strict, but no less our own. In an exciting new series, we’ll discuss our forever pieces, and how we wear them. First up, our best spring coat.

FashionThe Attic On EighthMarch 28, 2019The Attic Uniform, Spring Coats, Elegant Coats, Light Coats, Uniforms, 1930s, Camel Coats, How To Dress, fashion history, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, Rory Mara, Aesthetic, Spring Fashion, Fashion, Raquel Reyes, Our UniformComment

Sunday Strolls, Vol. 5: Otranto

Relaxing in her native Puglia, Rory Mara walks us through the city of Otranto – past the castle we all know thanks to Horace Walpole – and onto its sunny streets.

Culture, TravelRory MaraMarch 24, 2019travel, Otranto, Puglia, Italy, Italia, The Castle of Otranto, Horace Walpole, Sunday Strolls, Rory MaraComment

Eight Books by Women

For International Women’s Day 2019, we come together and list a few of our favorite books that have shaped us, while honoring women of the world today.

LiteratureThe Attic On EighthMarch 8, 2019International Women's Day, International Womxn's Day, reading lists, popular, Raquel Reyes, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, Lauren Olmeda, Rory MaraComment

A Favourite Look: 18th Century Makeup Today

Beauty Editor Rory Mara delves into the history behind 18th century makeup practices and attempts a modern day look inspired by our Favourite Duchess of Marlborough.

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Oscars Talk 2019

With the 2019 Academy Awards upon us, Culture Editor Eliza Campbell leads a discussion on the year’s films and on film culture in general.

CultureThe Attic On EighthFebruary 24, 2019Oscars 2019, Academy Awards 2019, Oscars, Academy Awards, film, movies, films, winter, Eliza Campbell, Rachel Tay, Raquel Reyes, Rory Mara, Olivia Gündüz-WilleminComment