Essentials of the Week / 2

This week, I'm feeling pretty casual and have a huge need to just read a great novel. One of my favorite novels is "Jane Eyre," and when I saw this tee, I knew we had to include it in our week's essentials. On my list this week are...

Emilie M. Bag: I'm a slight hoarder, so I always need huge bags. This is one that I'm in love with and have so much use for. I'm sure you can all relate too!

Jane Eyre Tee: I've got a huge crush on 19th century literature like a big nerd (proud of it). So I'm a little obsessed with Out of Print's products. I mean... What bookworm wouldn't be?

Minnetonka Moccs: Comfort is necessary, especially for always running out of the office each day. I'm never still, and while I think I can live in heels, I really can't. So these moccs are dreamy for my feet.

Addie Skirt: Tucking my Jane Eyre tee under my skirt, and calling it a day. Dear Creatures is a favorite, so I can't really imagine ever going wrong with something from their line.

Julia Glasses: In love with these Warby Parker glasses lately. I want everything from their collection, and when they came out with a Karlie Kloss collaboration? Well, I just about fell head over heels in love.

Jane Eyre Book: I have multiple editions of this book. It's a problem. And I have it on my office desk just in case I feel like re-reading. I also finally saw the 2011 film adaptation with Mia Wasikowska and just about lost it. I. Love. Jane. Eyre.

Essentials // Lucia Tran, Editor-in-Chief Illustrations // Katie Ryan for Zooey Magazine

Like a Girl

Our latest and favorite commercial challenges what it means to be and act "like a girl." Always brings to light in their new campaign as to how you, me, and many others succumb to pre-established stereotypes of what it means to simply be feminine. Whether we fight like a girl, hit like a girl, run like a girl, we have the conception in our head that it means weak... flimsy... delicate. While we think we don't believe in those conventions, our progressive minds are hindered by what we grow up around. The multimedia, for one thing, does a subtle job of this type of infection. So how about we change the way we consume information, and open our minds and eyes to the reality of it all. Because once you do, you can learn to reject the prejudice of women and change the way you perceive our gender. And in that sense, you can change the world... It just takes one step at a time.

Challenge yourselves, challenge others. What does it mean to be like a girl?

Summer Letters & Crafts

Some days call for ice cream, these summer days especially. The latest on our radar are these ice cream stationary cards from Cute Tape, it's honestly the perfect compliment to summer celebrations. Pull out your craft box, because summer decoration is about to get even cuter and more colorful (you just need a dash of washi tape... and maybe more sweets!). Below are some assembled inspirations for you to get started.

Photography // Rustic White Styling // Juli Vaughn