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In a natural beauty update, Raquel talks summer hair care and her favorite low-damage, easy to do hair styles!

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Our Summer Reads, Vol. 1 – Olivia Gündüz-Willemin

In the first of a series, EIC Olivia Gündüz-Willemin shares her summer reading list for 2019 and kicks off a favorite season for books.

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Dear Mishka – What Perfumes Would the Bennet Sisters Wear?

Perfume Columnist Mishka Hoosen addresses the very important question: what perfumes would the Bennet sisters wear in real life?

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Living with Mostly Dead Things

Jumping into our summer reads, Raquel shares her thoughts on Mostly Dead Things, the debut novel by Kristen Arnett.

Literature, Book ReviewsRaquel ReyesMay 27, 2019Raquel Reyes, Kristen Arnett, Mostly Dead Things, Tin House Books, Summer Reads, summer reading, literature, florida, tw, cw, death, grief, popular, summerComment

Twelve Things I Learned From My First Year of Therapy

After having spent twelve months regularly going to therapy sessions, EIC Olivia Gündüz-Willemin shares twelve of the most valuable lessons she’s learned.

Mental Health, LifestyleOlivia Gündüz-WilleminMay 25, 2019mental health, mental health awareness, therapy, Mental Health Awareness Month, mental health stigma, popularComment

A Day in the Life, Vol. 1 – Mishka Hoosen

In the first of a series, Perfume Columnist Mishka Hoosen shares a day in his life, as she is currently completing an artists’ residency in Paris, working on a book exploring the cultural history of perfume and desire.

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Comforting Films, Vol. 3: Fairy Tales Edition

Continuing our Comforting Films Series, contributor Milena Le Fouillé shares her favorite classic and updated fairy tales.

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Dear Olivia – Uplifting Reads Featuring Female Friendship or Family

EIC Olivia Gündüz-Willemin recommends books about female friendship and family to help a reader deal with a recent heartbreak.

LiteratureOlivia Gündüz-WilleminMay 16, 2019books about female friendship, Heartbreak, readmorewomen, reading lists, Happiness, uplifting reads, Advice, children's literature, comforting things Comment

What We're Reading, Vol. 9

Midway through May, the Attic writers share their current reads.

The Attic City Guides, Vol. 2: Washington, D.C.

What makes a great guide in our eyes in not necessarily a round-up of the top, unchanging spots in a city but of the places that make it dear to people who live and travel there. Here, Olivia shares favorite spots in D.C. that she and the other Attic editors visit time again.

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A Spring Reading List

Olivia Gündüz-Willemin shares a list of her favorite springtime classics to read, dedicated to tired students.

Five Things To Do This Spring

As flowers bloom bright and sunshine fills each crevice, new contributor Katy Lagden shares her favorite things to do during our new favorite season.

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What We’re Watching, Vol. 1

In our first television roundup, Olivia, Lauren, and Raquel chat their latest binge watches and give a few more watching suggestions for the weekend.

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Coffee Shops of the World: Washington, D.C.

Traveling is nothing without some energy, and in the first of our highly requested coffee shop series, Raquel shares our favorite Washington, D.C. stops.

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Dear Mishka – What Would Anne Shirley Wear?

Perfume Columnist Tariq Hoosen answers a reader request, sharing honeysuckle perfumes that Anne Shirley might wear.