This Valentine’s Day, Editorial Intern Sophie Abbott reminds readers that this Hallmark-branded holiday is about more than just romantic love: call your friends, plan your next in-person or virtual coffee date, and send a Valentine in the mai!

In this essay, writer Zofia Rose explores the evolution of obsession and fan culture from the nineties up until now!

In this essay Editorial Intern Marion Johnson talks about how exhausting hot girl burnout can be, and how important it is to follow their heart because the payoff will always be worth it. Read more now!

In this essay, writer Mia von Vacano writes about the vintage shop ID Vintage, a place she became obsessed with during her current exchange in Seoul. Starting from a fascination with the store and its clothes, the piece reflects on girlhood, self-expression through fashion, comparison, and the desire to both fit in and stand out.

In this essay, writer Kira Salter-Gurau blends personal narrative with a sharp, playful taxonomy of lesbian archetypes, mapping the patterns of queer desire and the irresistible it-factor that keeps pulling so many of us back to short butch women with commitment issues and soft brown eyes. 

In this personal essay Staff Writer Erin Norton walks us through their unique fashion journey and emphasizes the importance of individualism. Read more now!