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An Homage to the Independent Bookshops of my Student Years

In an unofficial edition of “Bookshops of the World,” Jessica Armstrong pays tribute to the independent bookshop and all it can bring to one’s life while looking at the two bookshops of St. Andrews.

Travel, Literature, LifestyleJessica ArmstrongApril 27, 2019bookshops, Bookshops of the World, independent bookshops, Bookshop Day, Bookstore Day, Independent Bookstore Day, bookshops in St. Andrews, bookshops in Scotland, Scottish bookshops, Scottish Bookstores, Jessica Armstrong, contributor posts, contributor post, travelComment

Talking Spring Fashion

Swapping out winter for spring, Olivia and Raquel chat mood, inspiration, and wardrobe planning.

FashionOlivia Gündüz-Willemin and Raquel ReyesApril 26, 2019spring fashion, menswear inspired, florals, polka dots, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, Raquel Reyes, fashion, capsule wardrobe, Washington D.C.Comment

In Defence of Non-Fiction: Five Books to Make You Think

Contributor Tilly Nevin reclaims reading non-fiction for enjoyment and shares five books that made her think as she moved from Oxford to Germany to France.

LiteratureTilly NevinApril 21, 2019Tilly Nevin, contributor post, Contemporary Literature, non-fiction, contributor postsComment

A Letter of Love and Farewell to Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

Milena Le Fouillé considers what it is about Crazy Ex-Girlfriend that makes it one of the most important shows for mental health and our current day.

CultureMilena Le FouilléApril 19, 2019Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, My Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, television, musical television shows, musicals, television reviews, contributor posts, contributor post, Milena Le FouilléComment

Dear Raquel — How do I make peace with being single?

In this latest installment of our ongoing advice column, Raquel answers the question of how to accept the idea of life as a single person.

LifestyleRaquel ReyesApril 17, 2019romantic advice, Love, Raquel Reyes, advice, Happiness, love and romance, heartache, being single, comforting things Comments

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

What I’m Taking On Holiday, Vol. 3

Fresh from holiday in Washington D.C. with Editor in Chief Olivia, Raquel opens up her suitcase and shares what she used and wore throughout her stay.

Lifestyle, TravelRaquel ReyesApril 13, 2019Raquel Reyes, what I'm taking on holiday, travel, packing, Washington D.C., fashion, what to pack, beautyComment

Soundtracks to Write To, Vol.2

In the second volume of “Soundtracks to Write to,” Lauren Olmeda takes on her all-time favorites.

Culture, LifestyleLauren OlmedaApril 13, 2019music to write to, classical music to write to, film soundtracks, film soundtracks to write to, culture, academia Comment

Bookshops of the World, Vol. 5: Washington, D.C.

In the latest “Bookshops of the World,” Olivia and Raquel tour the American capital through its bookshelves.

Twelve More Books to Read on a Twelve Hour Journey

Following up her earlier piece on more classic books to read on long journey, EIC Olivia Gündüz-Willemin shares twelve books that are perfect to read on a plane.

Literature, TravelOlivia Gündüz-WilleminApril 7, 2019Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, literature, good travel books, Contemporary Literature, good books to read on long plane rides, books to read on planes, travel, Contemporary LitComment

Modern Penelopes: Crafting as an Act of Self-Care

Turning to mythology and art history, contributor Milena Le Fouillé channels the craft and textile work of Penelope into self care and a twist on meditation, through the repetitive peaceful act of knitting.

Lifestyle, Creative, LiteratureMilena Le FouilléApril 3, 2019self care, art history, Penelope, The Odyssey, The Penelopaid, mythology, knitting, textiles, Arts and Crafts Movement, Milena Le FouilléComment

Pretty, Put-Together, and Prepared: Women in the 2020 Presidential Field

Women have always been held to a higher standard than men, and this is especially true in politics. Among the candidates running for U.S. President in 2020 are several qualified, well prepared, politically intelligent women, but after the misogynistic media coverage of Hillary Clinton in 2016, Political Editor Lauren wonders if women will ever be viewed as political equals - or superiors - to men.

PoliticsLauren OlmedaMarch 31, 2019The Attic on Eighth, politics, US Politics, feminism, feminism & women's issues, Lauren OlmedaComment

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

High Heel and the Solidarity of Women

Summer Brennan’s High Heel shares history, folklore, and politics surrounding not only one of our favorite accessories, but the act of being a woman as well. A forever student of Fashion History, Raquel Reyes shares her thoughts on the title.

Fashion, LiteratureRaquel ReyesMarch 22, 2019High Heel, Summer Brennan, Raquel Reyes, aesthetics, fashion, theory, philosophy, bloomsbury, object lessons, fashion history, Fashion EssaysComment