For a long time, I was a die-hard country fan. I celebrated the likes of Shania Twain, Jason Aldean, and Miranda Lambert. I loved country music so much that I would receive side eyes from a lot of my friends because so many thought it was odd for me to not only listen to country music, but also enjoy it. But I didn’t care what anyone thought of me, it was my safe place. Then I started noticing a pattern of behavior.

This week on the Fluf we’re disrupting identity. Stay with us as we delve into the process of growing up between cultures, discuss expressions of love across language, and tackle country music’s slow burn toward inclusivity.

I was walking hard and suddenly / the wind picked up

To inspire your month ahead: everything we wore and bought and did last month!
Created by: Sarah Crawford, Sydney Bright, Marco Martinez, Tavis Gray, Hannah Hopkins, Chichi Offor, Katie Lipsiner, Maddie Newton, Sabrina Benmoha, Heana Park.

Some people dream their whole lives of moving to New York City. I am not one of those.

With a name like Jomaree Fernandez, I’m still asked to this day “what nationality are you?” My answer of “American” is typically met with faces of confusion followed by, “well, where are your parents from originally?”

I spent a long weekend with friends exploring one of Mexico’s most glorious, mysterious, and beautiful cities. I wish we had stayed longer. I wish I understood more.

A Seven Year Itch by Mollie Bowman: “In the two-way street of our relationship, I feel an obligation and a yearning to give to this city just a fraction of what she has given me; to serve her citizens and ideate on her principles and fulfill the dreams she’s helped me imagine.”

Sabrina Benmoha has learned a thing or two about what works—and what doesn’t—on a gals-only romp across the world. Follow her tips and travels from London to Paris to Amersterdam and finally to Tel Aviv.

by KT Lipsiner of sadgirlco.com || A city celebrated for its DIY creative community and southern eclectic charm, Atlanta is a true east coast stop for finding sustainable and slow-fashion goods. Here are a few go-to sustainable shops in the city, vibrant with hand-picked products and amazing individuals that have brought these stores to life.

Keep this in mind: carbon sequestration. Hold it there, bring it to a simmer, then reduce heat. I mean that. Reduce heat.

Sarah Crawford has spent literal years perfecting this recipe and she wants to SHARE THE COOKIE LOVE. No dairy or gluten needed!

Love letters: a series where members of our team share one piece of relationship advice. First up is Hannah, who tried to convince her wedding reception that she was Very Cool in under three minutes.  (Image by Gabbie Burseth)

To kick off our theme of Love + Friendship, Sarah discusses the importance of platonic love. Photos by Michaella Jelin Till of Yellow Bird Visuals.