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Cooking to Cook, Vol. 3: The Croque Monsieur

For her latest entry in Cooking to Cook, Raquel talks France in the summer and makes her favorite sandwich from the beloved land.

Lifestyle, Food & DrinkRaquel ReyesJuly 14, 2019Raquel Reyes, cooking to cook, croque monsieur, grilled cheese, france, travel, french food, summer, cooking, recipes, grilled cheese recipe, food, food and drink

The Lush, Tempestuous World of Costalegre

Combining art, youth, and longing, Creative Director Raquel Reyes describes why Courtney Maum's forthcoming Costalegre is the perfect summer read.

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Coffee Shops of the World: Savannah, Georgia

In our continuing series of independent coffee shops around the world, Creative Director Raquel Reyes finds escape in the many beloved shops of her home town Savannah, Georgia.

Cooking to Cook, Vol. 2: Peach Cobbler

Embracing food and the act of cooking, Creative Director Raquel Reyes learns how to make her favorite summer dessert.

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The Attic On Eighth's Summer Playlist

Lounging in the sunshine, cherries at every meal, linen and eyelet, romance, drama, iced coffee, literature. A lazy playlist for the warmest time of year.

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Our Summer Reads, Vol. 3 – Raquel Reyes

Continuing our Summer Reads of 2019, Creative Director Raquel Reyes ponders on her lists, emotional reads, and lets the titles choose her.

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My Summer Hair Routine And Easy Styles

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

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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.

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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 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.

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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

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.

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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.

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Our Morning Rituals, Vol. 4

Bringing back our favorite morning series, Raquel stretches, breakfasts, and reads through her weekday routine.

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Comforting Films, Vol. 2 : Valentine's Day Edition

In a new segment of our Comforting Films series, Raquel chooses Valentine’s Day to throw over her single status and indulge in the rom-com favorites that keep her loving love.

Lifestyle, CultureRaquel ReyesFebruary 14, 2019indie films, spanish films, romantic films, comforting films, Raquel Reyes, comforting things, netflix, fairy tales, Valentine's Day, french films, romantic comedies, filmComment