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Our Uniform, Vol. 5: Prints and Patterns to Brighten our Cold Weather Blues

In our latest look at The Attic’s personal wardrobes, we visit the favorite cold weather prints, patterns, and cozy textiles that break us free of the hum drum dark days of the season.

FashionThe Attic On EighthFebruary 17, 2021Our Uniform, Zoë G. Burnett, ZGB, Annie Jo Baker, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, autumn, winterComment

Five Things to Do This February

The five things we’re doing to make the most of February 2021 to reconnect with both ourselves and our loved ones after a long winter.

LifestyleOlivia Gündüz-WilleminFebruary 6, 2021winter, February, Olivia Gündüz-WilleminComment

Perfumes to Face the Festive Season

In a new holiday perfume guide, Attic columnist and writer Mishka Hoosen shares a scent for every need, along with encouraging words of moral support.

Beauty, HolidayMishka HoosenDecember 24, 2019Mishka Hoosen, Perfumes, perfume column, perfume, seasonal perfumes, winter, A Christmas For Our Own, Christmas, Raquel Reyes

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

Five Things to Do This December

Welcoming the final month of the year (and decade!!), Creative Director Raquel Reyes shares an easy to-do list for kicking off the most festive time of the year.

LifestyleRaquel ReyesDecember 1, 2019winter, winter at the attic, things to do in winter, things to do in December, winter activities, holidays, Raquel Reyes, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, popular, New Year's EveComment

Cold Weather Outfits For All Seasons

In a new outfit post, Raquel chronicles her cold weather style living in a moody climate, and discusses ways to bring her favorites into the spring.

FashionRaquel ReyesMarch 19, 2019Raquel Reyes, winter, spring, fashion, outfits, seasonal outfits, looks, faux fur, Aesthetic, preppy, academic fashion Comment

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.

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What We're Reading, Vol. 6

Midway through February and most of the way through winter, some of the Attic’s writers discuss what it is they’re reading this month.

LiteratureThe Attic On EighthFebruary 15, 2019winter, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, Mishka Hoosen, Eliza Campbell, What We're Reading, current reads, literature, Rory Mara, Lauren Olmeda, Raquel Reyes Comment

Comforting Films, Vol. 1

Halfway through winter at the Attic, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin shares a few of her favorite comforting films.

Culture, LifestyleOlivia Gündüz-WilleminFebruary 9, 2019comforting things, comforting films, winter, Notting Hill, Mona Lisa Smile, Pride and Prejudice, High Society, Set It Up, The Philadelphia Story, Julie & Julia, Nora Ephron, Jane Austen, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, film, Valentine's Day Comments

Subverting Sleeping Beauty: How My Year of Rest and Relaxation Deconstructs the “Woman Who Sleeps”

Milena Glicenstein explores the oddly familiar yet unsettling aspects of My Year of Rest and Relaxation, looking at literary influences and the subversion of fairy tale tropes.

Another Winter Reading List

Though January is coming to an end, winter is nowhere near over. Olivia Gündüz-Willemin shares her picks for this year’s winter reading list, along with the stack of books she’s going to tackle next.

LiteratureOlivia Gündüz-WilleminJanuary 29, 2019winter reading list, reading lists, winter reads, winter, popularComment

Our Year in Fashion: 2018

Closing out 2018, a few of us look back on our personal style growth, setbacks, and favorite moments. We talk trends, meaningful purchases, and what we hope to bring to our way of dress in 2019.