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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Hi everybody! I am incredibly happy to announce that I have moved on over to Wordpress, another blogging server, after spending 3-4 years slaving over blogspot.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I am so pleased that my blog made the big move (which was incredibly easy) and I would recommend it to anyone thinking of switching as I did so for far too long.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Founded in 1978 by Renzo Rosso, an Italian designer, Diesel is a retail clothing company which sells casual luxury items to a main audience of male consumers, and a smaller proportion to female customers; a huge sacrifice they had to make after the women's department was failing to succeed. However, as they take further steps into catering for Generation Z their clothing is moving to a genderless category which we should all be very excited about!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">After a LOT of pestering I was accepted for the placement along with my friend Liz (an aspiring designer who you can read about <a href="https://lizllewelynart.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">here</a>) and I could not be more grateful for the time I spent there. Not only did HQ have an amazing, familiar atmosphere to it but the people who work there are so passionate about what they are doing, it inspired me to do whatever I can to find a home in the fashion industry. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">One of the most inspiring people who I met during the course was called Nigel Sam. Previously to working for Diesel full time he worked there for free on the side for 10 years until they persuaded him to work there as their facilities manager after he took over a sales event. The event usually sold £8,000 worth of stock in one day, but with Nigel's help it took a huge turn in profit to £30,000 in 30 minutes! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It is impossible to explain the talent that this man possessed, but he also has a natural ability to read us according to anything from our body language to our shoe choice. This also meant that we were able to practice interview technique with him which was insanely helpful. Zara look out - an interviewee is on her way! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">During my week at Diesel, the company were preparing for 'D-Day' and the first stages of launching their new season of clothing for SS18. This of course called for showrooms to be designed and models to walk. Although I was not strutting my little legs down the cat walk I was able to design a few showrooms and dress a few handsome (!!!) models. Fortunately for Liz and myself the showroom designs were accepted and the models all walked out on time in order...who knew dressing a model in 1.5 minutes into a new pair of clothes four times could give you the same heart beat as a light cardio sesh?!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The week was inspiring to be part of and it just makes me want to get into the fashion industry as soon as I can, hence the first blog post in a while. Although there was a definite sense of stress throughout the week when preparing for 'D-Day' and the press event the following week, the adrenaline made me so excited and as though I was actually part of Diesel HQ. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Before the work experience when I was calling the office yet again to confirm everything, Nigel had picked up the phone and had claimed 'Darling, if you don't have the best week of your life by the end of the work experience, I will eat my hat!' Nigel, do not worry you will not have to eat your hat this time.</span></div>
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Although it was stressful at times having to organise the mass event and attempt to pass my GCSE's at the same time, it was incredibly successful and I possibly had the best night of my life! I know not everyone is into partying and some find it really quite challenging to their anxiety, but it was so amazing to spend a few hours with my entire year where we just drunkenly ran around hugging and telling each other how much we loved and will miss everyone when we separate to attend our own colleges.</div>
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I learnt quite a lot from Prom and I'm just going to list a few preparatory tasks that you should aim to look after and sort out as well as some photos from the night.<br />
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Prom day is always going to be stressful especially when you have to take time over your makeup and hair with the knowledge that the photos taken that day will be circulating for quite a while. <b>I personally did not have enough time to spend on my makeup</b> as the lovely lady, Keeley, who was doing my hair was taking her time in making my curls look perfect. <b>Also, if you have never attempted to put false eyelashes on before previously to prom, it's harder than it looks and takes practice and could quite easily ruin your makeup</b>. Some of my friends decided to go and get their makeup done professionally which some really highly recommend, but if you're not used to the heavy application of makeup and are aiming for a more natural look then I would suggest avoiding anyone at MAC in particular as they are not well known for their 'light' looks.</div>
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Not everyone has their 'Say Yes To The Dress' moment for Prom, I'm sorry. Personally, I picked up the dress and was not at all convinced I was going to wear it even when I bought it, but <b>with a cheeky bit of accessorising everything came together!</b> Furthermore, <b>your shoes are most likely going to be absolutely trashed</b> at one point during the night so DO NOT buy some Louis Vuitton's for Prom unless you want to happily waste your money.<br />
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<b>Bring a disposable!</b> Disposable camera's are so fun and easy to use and they do not break or get smashed easily so you never have to worry about dropping it like you do with your phone. Not all the photos always turn out, but the ones that do are great and then you have got that collection of photos printed out forever. <b>Take loads of photos</b> too as they are always hilarious to look back on and sometimes they help you piece together the night...</div>
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<b>Do not worry if you don't have a prom date</b>, unfortunately the guy I wanted to go with has a girlfriend and so she wasn't too pleased about him going with me. <b>However, in the end I am so glad I didn't have to tag anyone along and I could be as free and wild as I wanted</b>! (There was also no one telling me I like silly or was doing something stupid which is always a perk!)</div>
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<b>Nails don't really matter.</b> In the end as I said earlier I was really struggling with timing and I didn't actually paint my nails in the end, of course some find that getting your acrylics finishes the looks, but in the photos you can't even see the tiny details. So I feel you have nice nails anyway, just put a nice clean cut of nail polish over them and you're good to go! </div>
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Finally, <b>don't get stressed about Prom!</b> It is meant to be a super fun night to remember, whether that is at the actual Prom or the after Prom, but just have a good time and don't get too caught up in the prepping problems. I hope this really helped and that if your Prom is yet to come, enjoy! and if you've been there, done that I hope you had a fantastic time.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I am a huge fan of every era of fashion, particularly the 70s, and I am completely embracing the takeover of flares, footballer jackets and to put it simply, "waaavy gaaarms". A few vintage shops that have been constantly on my browser recently are <a href="http://www.beyondretro.com/en/" target="_blank">'Beyond Retro'</a> and<a href="http://www.rokit.co.uk/" target="_blank"> 'Rokit'</a>, but it is a well known fact that anything that classifies as "vintage" has to be severely overpriced. Read a post about some previous 'Beyond Retro' purchases <a href="http://theteenagejournalblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/beyond-retro.html" target="_blank">here</a>. A moment for my very empty purse. Thank you. However, there is a solution! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I cannot express enough the importance of that </span><a href="https://www.oxfam.org.uk/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><em>Oxfam</em></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> or </span><a href="https://www.bhf.org.uk/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><em>British Heart Foundation</em></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> shop down the street. Not only does the money go to great causes, but there are some great "vintage" finds there too. Also, sometimes the items just need a bit of a push in the right direction - so go ahead and do it! The amount of times I've wanted to get out some thread from when I was 5 years old and embroider a little flower onto the sleeve is insane. However, maybe it just needs a chop or tailoring.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Controversially, I did not actually purchase this dress as a charity shop, but <strong><em>Zara</em></strong>. Hey, it looks pretty 90s though, am I right?! This denim dress originally had a bit of a weird cut not going to lie, but off that came with my handy pair of material scissors. So have that confidence to be your own designer! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To add to "them 90s vibez", I paired this outfit with some killer hoops (yes they do hurt and I have been known to take them out mid-conversation in public...no shame), my beautiful collection of rings and some black booties, courtesy of my mother. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I also cut my hair shorter! Who knows, next time I might go for a pixie?</span></div>
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After a stress filled few terms at school my parents decided it was about time for us to head out on holiday again to relax before my GCSEs kick in. After multiple discussions, we booked our flight to Naples, Florida where we would soak up sunny beams and catch up on some needed zzz's. <br />
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Not only did we bake alive under the 26 degree heat, we also made some lovely acquaintances at the hotel's 'Cookie Time' - possibly the best part of the day! Of course, it was close to impossible to ignore the current political situation happening in America, therefore we embraced their ideas and challenged them respectively. <br />
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Through those that I spoke to I began to realise a particular similarity, that being they wanted change. Some believed that though Obama did enforce dramatic changes, they needed more and at a faster rate which they trusted Trump would do. They seemed to have an understanding of the flaws that Trump has been pressed with, however, were accepting towards them, concluding to the fact that 'everyone has slip ups, everyone has flaws, but the press want to destroy his reputation and his history is where they find ease. He will listen to the people.' I still struggle to comprehend how this man became president, but it has been decided through the people of America that Trump will be the one to lead them forward to 'greatness' in his presidency. Therefore, we must not fight with weapons and anger, but if we need to with compassion.<br />
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2016 has almost come too an end and well to say the least, it has been eventful. Personally, this year has been kinda insane in both good and bad ways, but I believe that what has happened/is happening is all part of a journey in self-discovery. To anyone reading this I just want to remind you going in to the new year, that you are loved. You are loved immensely and you never should have to prove your worth to anybody. Don't let anyone have the ability to control your mind and happiness. </div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Drama</span></u></b></div>
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I performed in a drama production with the seniors of my school. Not only did the cast perform an extremely moving war themed play, but I got to dress up as Father Christmas! I also received my Grade 6 LAMDA with a distinction, which of course I was ecstatic about! I have begun rehearsing for 'West Side Story' where I am playing Graziella, a Marilyn Monroe figure and it will be performed in the new year. My family and I also took the opportunity to go see so many great productions, Mamma Mia being my favourite.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Became At One With Nature</u></b></span></div>
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I mean can we just have a moment to appreciate the beautiful sunsets that we have been blessed with this year. Those colours, woah man *begins to hyperventilate*.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>CUT MY HAIR!!</u></b></span> </div>
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Possibly the highlight of 2016 for me. I have always sworn to never cut my hair short, but in March the tables turned and I was in the mood for change. Cutting 6 inches off was such a big deal to me and I do not regret going for the cut, in fact I wish I could cut more off!<br />
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I visited multiple galleries this year such as; The Tate Britain, The Tate Modern, The Saatchi, The Victoria & Albert Museum, The National Gallery and The Royal Academy Of Art. I also 'completed' (the perfectionist in me will never be happy) three out of four art sectors for my GCSE and was asked to be interviewed for an art scholarship!! Those psychotic photos of me, yeah those were for my friend's art project...I do kinda love the insanity pictured in the photos though.</div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Explored Berlin</span></u></b></div>
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As I take GCSE German, I was lucky enough to explore the bustling city with my school friends. It was such a great experience and I was forced out of my comfort zone speaking German all day, every day for a week - my German did improve though.<br />
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Over the summer, my closest friends and I headed down to Brighton where we got lost on trains and in some of the blinding coloured vintage stores.</div>
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I hope to talk about this further in a post one day as it was one of the biggest life changing events that I have experienced. For a quick low down it is a Christian Festival where 26,000 young people gather and "worship God, learn what it means to live for Jesus, to pray for one another, and to have loads of fun!" Though to some it sounds dull and not their thing, trust me it is not what you think it's gonna be like. It's definitely not your average 'Bible camp'.</div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Became The Self-Appointed Head Of Prom Committee</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It's no lie that 1970 trends have made a huge comeback that began around a year ago, but even so I have always admired with wide eyes the glammed hippie chic days that were framed in orange tinged photographs. Not only were the icons of the century performing, but the Saturday Night Fever was spreading! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="text-align: start; text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Of course we have the legendary <i>Bowie, Cher and Joni Mitchell</i>, but there's no way that this post would end without a mention to <i>Vivienne Westwood.</i> <b>The Queen Of Punk is powerfully outrageous and is never afraid of shying away from any boundaries, my respect for her is truly immense. </b>However, my favourite trend that I regularly suit up in is the 'Denim on Denim' dare, set by <i>Debbie Harry</i>. If only going to the supermarket in only denim, and killer platforms was acceptable.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">On an inspired shopping trip, I bought a bell sleeved, cropped, chiffon blouse and oh my goodness, it is beautiful. It has an orange and yellow floral design printed onto it, stamped with a 70s trademark! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A shop that I find really captures the boho chic of the 70s is <a href="http://www.glamorous.com/" target="_blank">Glamorous</a>: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>"<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Inspired by high fashion, contemporary night culture and vintage; with fabrics sourced from across the globe Glamorous will have a design to suit any mood or occasion ... We believe fashion should be individual, accessible and most of all affordable". </span></b></span></div>
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Recently, I counted how many eyeshadow palettes I actually possess and I'm too embarrassed to admit the number! I have such a great love for experimenting with different looks and colours and unfortunately have grown a tendency to not be able to stop once I start! </div>
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This eye look has been a favourite of mine for the festive season with the gold highlight in the inner corner and inner lid, and the toasted burgundy blended over the lid and into the crease. I find the gold eyeshadow brightens the eye and makes the look more of a statement. I have also lined my lid with a subtle cat eye, defining the eye further. </div>
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Girl, I have also started curling my eyelashes! And let me tell you, the difference it makes to my mascara is incredible. As well as opening up the eye, mascara application is a whole load easier and less time consuming. To settle any worries you may have, curlers do NOT rip out your lashes. Honestly. Yes, some have occasionally come off with the curlers, but eyelashes do fall out and that is totally normal. The only advice I would give to newbies in the curling wold is: </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I think my biggest inspiration in terms of my style is </span><i style="font-family: inherit;">film and tv</i><span style="font-family: inherit;">. I actually did a post all about that </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My new found favourite place, well, I knew it was there but not really, is a little road off brick lane. There's a cafe called </span><i style="font-family: inherit;"><b>The Canvas</b></i><span style="font-family: inherit;"> which is the sweetest place I've ever been in. It's all yellow and they do the best food, they do self esteem classes, you can sit in a beautiful garden out the back and there's a building where you can write on the walls. They encourage you to stay as long as you want and to treat it as your living room. Also across from there is an amazing, and HUGE, vintage shop called </span><b style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Blitz</i></b><span style="font-family: inherit;">. Another one of my favourite places around that area is an </span><i style="font-family: inherit;">underground vintage market</i><span style="font-family: inherit;">, where you find the best things and not many people know about it. I buy most of my clothes there to be honest.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I'd love to be doing a number of things. I want to campaign and protest for animal and human rights, I want to pursue acting even further, I want to carry on making art every day, I want to run and meditate and do yoga every day, I want to carry on blogging, I want to work in the fashion industry (I don't know as what but I just know I need to). As long as I'm doing something that keeps me interested, that I enjoy doing and inspires me, I can't ask for any more than that.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I love this question, where do I even start. I get asked this a lot and it can be quite awkward to try to </span><br />
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<i style="font-family: inherit;">I've been vegan for four months and I honestly couldn't me happier knowing I'm not absorbing the energy of sad dead, things, I'm not contributing to any animals being harmed and I'm healthier. I've never felt better in myself or in regards to what's around me.</i><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Wow, that was a long answer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Anyway, seeing as it's been such a big year for veganism and alternatives are everywhere, id say my favourite meal is the </span><i style="font-family: inherit;">vegan pizza from <b>Zizzi</b> </i><span style="font-family: inherit;">(but get it with spinach, garlic and olives - heaven). I also love to make a smoothie with 5 dates, 2 handfuls of spinach, flaxseeds, 2 bananas, 1 cup of ice and 1.5 cups of almond milk. People think vegans eat the same thing over and over but if anything, what I eat is so much more adventurous and delicious than what I ate before.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My favourite part of Christmas... Christmas Eve. It's so magical. I light my Christmas Eve candle downstairs, we watch a Christmas film after a pub dinner and eat (VEGAN, they're amazing) mince </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">pies. We put out reindeer food and a mince pie for santa and his reindeer, and we look at where santa is in the world. The excitement and joy I feel before I go to sleep is amazing, and as I've grown older </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">"</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Edie Whitehead is a 14 year old blogger from London who has been blogging about fashion and lifestyle for close to three years. Her site, thelifeofedie.com, attracts 5,000 people from all around the world per month and encourages them to wear what they want and do what they love. </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255 , 255 , 255 , 0); font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">She posts content regularly, and as a result of this has worked with numerous brands such as TheBalm, W7, and Punky Pins. </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255 , 255 , 255 , 0); font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">Edie has attended London Fashion Weekend, acted on BBC, and once even ridden an ostrich. She believes in colour and being carefree, plants and possibilities, fearlessness and f*cking owning it!"</span></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255 , 255 , 255 , 0); font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">Edie and I met back in the summer of 2014 at a fashion design course held at the Victoria & Albert Museum. Ever since then I have been glued to her blog, with 'The Life Of Edie' always being an open tab on my screen. Though I cannot say that I know her extremely well, I have watched her develop over these 2-3 years into a beautiful human with great love and kindness in her heart. She has definitely inspired me throughout my blogging and political journey</span><span style="background-color: rgba(255 , 255 , 255 , 0); font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"> and I know for certain that she has inspired many others too, and this opportunity to interview her has been a wish of mine for a very long time. I am very excited to see what she has planned for the coming year and I hope that she continues to grow positively in her mindset.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It's all about going against the rules and drawing your rebellious side outside the box. The collection consists of some bad ass studded leather, classic rose print, frills, frays, and fishnets and the editorial is insane! All the clothes and accessories are bold and empowering and hopefully I will be able to grab a few more items from the season before Christmas. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The photo shoot was a bit of an experiment inspired by multiple artists, including Nan Goldin and Juergen Teller, however, </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255 , 255 , 255 , 0); font-family: inherit;">they do also kind of remind me of 2000s MySpace!</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Nan Goldin has regularly used vivid reds throughout photo shoots, producing fiery image and then has continued to edit each photo with tinges of other colours, such as brown or pink. Unlike Goldin, Juergen Teller's use of colour is delicate and he chooses to decrease the saturation, remove the brighter colours and replace them with subtle tones, emphasising a greater contrast between the lighter and the darker tones producing again a vintage effect.</span></span><br />
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The top in the post is from the Pretty In Punk collection, and the trousers are from Tommy Hilfiger, a recent ethical purchase. One of my favourite bloggers, <a href="http://tollydollyposhfashion.com/" target="_blank">Tolly Dolly Posh</a> has really influenced me to shop outside the usual market and to instead hunt elsewhere, in charity shops. And I have become obsessed. Not only are you making great ethical choices and often donating to brilliant causes, but there's so much variety for such a great price. I have also started taking my charity shop finds and adjusting them to suit my style, whether that's giving a pair of denim jeans a frayed trim, or adjusting the waist line with my grandma's sewing machine.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In the photos I wanted to express a vintage punk vibe with a hint of side eye stares, and daring colour. I actually found it really hard to edit these photos however, as I wanted the bright colours without incredibly flushed cheeks, but also a disposable camera filter effect, but not so much that it would drain the image(!!) Nightmare.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I am always on a hunt for a new mascara, so whilst I was on my monthly drugstore haul I found the</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">'Wonder'full Mascara with Argon Oil' by Rimmel</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">. </span></span></h2>
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<span style="text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Who could resist it's golden charm? </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">For <b>£7.99</b> it also promised to lengthen and give volume to my lashes, and it does just that! Unlike many mascaras it does not have a tendency to clump my lashes together into spider legs, but coats each lash separately creating an <i>au naturel</i> look, which I personally prefer. The addition of argon oil helps the smoothness of mascara application resulting in an effective light weight coating. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The only thing I would criticise the mascara on is the size of the wand, though it effectively paints each lash, it is large and would not have as clean an application to my lower lashes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You can purchase the mascara <b><u><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Rimmel-London-Wonderfull-Mascara_1505292/" target="_blank">here</a></u></b></span></div>
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<b style="font-family: inherit;">P.S. My loves, it's almost Christmas! </b><span style="font-family: inherit;">And you know what that means for bloggers? BLOGMAS!! I am already enjoying so many blogmas posts, I cannot wait for more! Sadly, I didn't get my act together in time for the beginning of blogmas due to the stress of mocks arriving, however, I am hopefully going to be beginning my blogmas as soon as I break up for the Christmas holiday. I've got lots of exciting posts to share, so keep posted! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I as a makeup lover regularly get asked the questions, 'Why do you wear makeup?' and 'Why do you wear makeup to school?', questions I also ask myself quite frequently. </span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Of course, I have no fear in answering back, informing the listener that I find it fun, or relaxing, or that it simply just begins my day. However, it saddens me that they do not believe me and continue to delve into the often personal half, demanding a 'real' answer. Yes, it's true, I do also wear makeup to enhance my features, to cover up and 'improve' the 'flaws' that I scrutinise myself on, and yeah I guess you could say that I feel more confident and beautiful with paint on my lashes, but why do you not believe me when I say it's for my own enjoyment?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My makeup routine would normally consist of a light BB cream base or no base at all, with a statement eye and a neutral lip. Naturally, it's the 'statement' eye look that causes the comments, but how can a rosy eyeshadow cause any harm? Those of you who know me, or have been around for a while understand my passion for dressing for yourself; using materials to express your personality, emotions, or creativity and feeling awesome through what you have chosen, whatever that might be. I choose to do the same with my makeup. I am not dressing to impress, I am dressing for my love of fashion and to feel amazing in my own skin.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Beyond Retro is a trend-led vintage fashion shop which using beautifully crafted</span> reclaimed materials, produces a growing line of apparel and accessories. </span></h2>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">To emphasise their passion for original design, the company take inspiration from all eras and guess what? Through the process of reusing old charms, they manage to take care of the planet at the same time! Each item of clothing is boldly individual whether it's lace hemmed, chopped and cropped, or purely 90s. You will never be in fear of someone matching you in your silk, suede, or leather attire.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">From my summer expedition to Brighton, the girls and I hunted down Beyond Retro. After at least an hour of searching through the masses of wavy garms, I came across a line of sport shirts where I picked out the top pictured above. The quality is very high for secondhand material and definitely has that funky edge which could be easily tucked into your favourite pair of jeans, paired with a thick leather belt.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">I am definitely planning on heading back to continue my journey through the (sometimes blinding) padded shoulder shirts, and I always like to recommend a visit to anyone passing through. The only thing I would be wary of however, is the prices which have a tendency to range quite dramatically. Just be careful to not break your bank account which my lovely friend Daisy was very close to doing! You can find Beyond Retro in Brighton, Brick Lane, Dalston, and Soho in the U.K.</span>The Teenage Journalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00317215751908318051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5109279415924212027.post-55487805738315736032016-10-25T14:09:00.002-07:002016-10-27T08:19:31.470-07:00'UNDRESSED' V&A<br>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255 , 255 , 255 , 0); font-family: inherit;">Some of you may be aware that during August I took the opportunity to participate in a 'Fashion Journalism' course with the Vogue news-editor, Scarlett Conlon. During the day, not only did she give us a talk on her job sector, but also accompanied the group to the exhibition, 'Undressed' at the Victoria and Albert museum. </span></h3>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255 , 255 , 255 , 0); font-family: inherit;">Afterwards, we took our scandalous tinged</span><span style="background-color: rgba(255 , 255 , 255 , 0); font-family: inherit;"> ideas back to the group and typed up an individual piece about the exhibit. My idea for the piece was to describe the scene and then talk about the provocative (or not so) history of underwear and whether the display was perhaps too racy? Here is a section of my writing that I produced during the day.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255 , 255 , 255 , 0); font-family: inherit;">Fashion has shaped the world of underwear, forcing the sector to adapt the lacy layers in a way which would present the male and female body accordingly to fit the model standards of the time. Unfortunately, a Kim Kardashian hourglass does not come naturally to all of us and neither does a 70s flat chest and limited curves, but 'Undressed' comforts us in underwear that can offer such assistance, even it pains us. Beauty has in fact previously meant pain and not a practical one either. See corsets, or the current 'Waist-Trainers'.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255 , 255 , 255 , 0); font-family: inherit;">Boxers, briefs, and bras were consistently presented with style, but was the exhibition a little too racy for the Victoria and Albert Museum? We are all familiar with the concept of undergarments however, some have suggested that a sugarcoat on the more sexy displays was necessary, or at least an age limit. Moreover, should it not be more important in culture to be knowledgeable in surprising topics, rather than take an immature approach. Though it may have been the alluring thongs that encouraged parents to guide their young children away from particular rooms, is it now not fashionable to see underwear styled as a surprising outerwear garment. Designers of this style include Antionio Berardi and his Close Trompe L'oeil corset monochrome dress from 2009, delicately worn by Gwyneth Paltrow. Therefore are the new generation already comfortable with lingerie through the assistance of media and fashion? </span></div>
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My gorgeous friend, Zoe, who used to also run this blog and now assists behind the scenes, turned 15 in August. To celebrate her belated birthday, we travelled up to London to spend the weekend there. </div>
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The Teenage Journalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00317215751908318051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5109279415924212027.post-78311586846391245772016-09-11T06:00:00.000-07:002016-09-11T06:00:17.704-07:00I SPENT A DAY WITH THE VOGUE NEWS EDITOR AND THIS IS WHAT I LEARNT<h3 style="text-align: center;">
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On the 12th August, I was fortunate enough to take part in a<b> 'Fashion Journalism'</b> course held at the <a href="http://www.vam.ac.uk/" target="_blank"><b>Victoria & Albert museum</b></a> where <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/profile/scarlett-conlon" target="_blank"><b>Scarlett Conlon</b>, a VOGUE News Editor</a>, would be talking to a group of us about herself and what it takes to become a journalist in the fashion industry. Scarlett spoke to us on a variety of subjects that were incredibly interesting and informative; inspiring me and so many others to continue our dreams of one day working for such a company as <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/" target="_blank">VOGUE</a>.</h3>
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As an account of the day, I thought it would be worth blogging my notes, to help not only myself in the future, but others who wish to pursue such a career. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1.<b> Read Absolutely Everything You Can Get Your Hands On!</b> </span></span></div>
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Fashion Journalism isn't just about what the current trends are, no it is much more of a greater path. For example, VOGUE may talk about what Theresa May wears, but also her political views. Scarlett suggested taking regular intakes of magazines such as:<i> <a href="https://www.businessoffashion.com/" target="_blank">The Business Of Fashion</a>, <a href="http://pagesix.com/" target="_blank">Page Six,</a> <a href="http://www.thefashionlaw.com/" target="_blank">The Fashion Law,</a> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news" target="_blank">BBC News,</a> <a href="http://www.theweek.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Week</a>,</i> and of course <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/" target="_blank"><i>Vogue</i></a>.These names have easy access websites to find out the latest news.</div>
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Each publication will have their own individual tone of writing, and in this, particular articles will have their slightly adapted ones. Sadly, this skill doesn't come easily and is <i>all down to practice</i>, so blogging about anything and everything is always a good idea!</div>
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Many companies have digital and print pages in the new age of technology. The digital versions of the articles are the immediate news of bitesize facts, which are written quickly and uploaded within a short space of time. The print versions are found in the monthly editions, consisting of 3000+ words where there is more space to be creative and indulgent. Scarlett explained that this was due to the fact that web readers were<i> 'a click a way'</i>, in want of the snappy information, whereas the print readers are willing to spend time reading the articles with a cuppa tea before bed. </div>
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Learn about the Covergirls, past Covergirls, the big names, the small names and everyone behind the scenes. <i>They're all important as they all contribute to the big working machine, no matter whether they're running from office to office or finalising details for London Fashion Week.</i> It is also incredibly important to get along with all of them too, even if you're just interning, you'll be certain to see them again in the future.</div>
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Whether you're writing for your local newspaper, school newsletter, blogging or taking courses, you are becoming further experienced in the industry. Beginning in journalism is the one of the hardest parts of the job, but with endurance and confidence, people's respect for you will grow. However, when it comes to internships, be sure to take a the maximum of a year in this sector and if it isn't right for you, that's 100% okay. </div>
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I am so grateful for this opportunity with Scarlett Conlon. Thank you.</div>
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<span style="color: #454545; text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This pair of kickers are really the <b>dream shoes</b> and are definitely made for walking, as well as standing a lil' bit taller (always a bonus). Not only are they super comfy with padded soles, the buckles mean they are easily adjustable for a snug fit and blister free comfort, which is something I often struggle with being constantly on the move.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>- Brown Eyed Girl </b></span><span style="font-size: small;">Van Morrisons</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">- </span><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Next Year</span> </b><span style="font-size: small;">Two Door Cinema Club</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #454545; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">- Snoop inside <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Snoopers Paradise</b></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255 , 255 , 255 , 0); font-family: inherit;">- Walk along <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>North Laine</b> </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255 , 255 , 255 , 0); font-family: inherit;">- Admire the crazy <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>graffiti</b> </span>in the North Laine </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255 , 255 , 255 , 0); font-family: inherit;">- Visit <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>The Lanes</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255 , 255 , 255 , 0); font-family: inherit;">- Dine at <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Choccywoccydoodah</b> </span>(aka heaven!)</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255 , 255 , 255 , 0); font-family: inherit;">- Or devour a bunch of brownies at <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Cloud 9</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255 , 255 , 255 , 0); font-family: inherit;">- Sip a cup o' coffee at <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Marwood</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255 , 255 , 255 , 0); font-family: inherit;">- Purchase a bunch of<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> <b>Cable & Cotton</b></span> lights</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255 , 255 , 255 , 0); font-family: inherit;">- Soak up the sun in the <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Royal Pavilion gardens</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255 , 255 , 255 , 0); font-family: inherit;">- Become sadly broke after excessively shopping at the multiple vintage shops, including: <b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Beyond</span> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Retro</span>, <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Wolf and Gypsy, Dirty Harry</span> </b>and<b> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Starfish</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255 , 255 , 255 , 0); font-family: inherit;">- Take a trip to the <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Pier</b> </span>and of course attempt to win a lil' something</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">- Relax and watch a classic in front of<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> <b>Brighton's Big Screen</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">- Or <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>paddle around</b></span> in the sea as the sun sets</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Read about my last trip to Brighton <b><u><a href="http://theteenagejournalblog.blogspot.com/2015/04/brighton.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a></u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #454545; text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My inner 5 year old's heart skipped a beat at the sight of this statement Pink Gingham Rain Coat from Jack Wills, but followed by sad drop to an almighty low when the price tag was seen. Unfortunately (well kind of fortunately), I couldn't stop my hand from reaching into my purse and pursuing the exchange. The deal was done.</span></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This coat is perfect for the British Spring and Summer time as it's both bright and beautiful as well as waterproof! It is a great length on me (considering my height), but I occasionally have to be careful that it doesn't look like I'm wandering around with nothing on underneath - I was unaware of this in the photos taken by my lovely friend. You can also tighten the waist with a lil' pink tie to shape the coat further.<b> IN ADDITION, IT HAS POCKETS!!</b> Just a necessity I was very very happy about when my purchase arrived.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Update: Currently, I am volunteering at a children's group to which I wore this coat. A girl named Isabelle happily skipped up to me and gave me a high five. When I asked what it was for she simply replied, "We're twins!". That was when I noticed that we were both wearing very similar coats, different only in size...
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hi everyone, remember me? No, of course you don't! And I don't blame you. First of all, let me apologise for nothing other than my ultimate laziness and lack of botheration for feeding, petting and generally looking after my blog. I'm hoping to get back into the run of things over the summer, and I promise by the end I'll be happily up-to-date and maybe even posting twice a week *nudge nudge wink wink*. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In all fairness however, it wasn't pure laziness that kept me from blogging, I have been super busy recently. I have had my birthday party, an emotional amount of exams, followed by a horrific parents evening, two canvas' to paint, the Duke of Edinburgh Award expedition, a trip to Wisley and the most exciting part of it all; a week spent in Berlin, Germany! Hopefully now you'll see reasons to forgive me? </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #454545; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">I recently came to the conclusion that the lovely few of you who read my little space on the internet probably don't know that much about me. This is probably due to the fact that I never uploaded a post telling y'all about myself, (sorry about that) but hey better late than never!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Hey! My name is Katie and I am a 15 year old student in England</b>. Those my age may know that these years are filled to the brim with work, new experiences, friendships and the drama with which it goes hand in hand, keeping up with the endless amounts of coursework for art and a social life (??), but in my free time I like to write these little posts and take part in the beautiful blogging community.</span></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I started this blog in <b>January 2015</b> after a blog my friends and I created. I tend not to talk about that blog (as it was beyond embarrassing), but it made me realise I love this style of writing and I would love even more so to continue doing this into the future. I blog about a variety of subjects such as <b>my current obsessions, the world of fashion, music and of course lifestyle. </b></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Not only do <span style="font-family: inherit;">I have a passion for f<span style="font-family: inherit;">ashion,<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b> I also enjoy painting, acting and running </b>whenever <span style="font-family: inherit;">I <span style="font-family: inherit;">can.<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">In <span style="font-family: inherit;">addition</span>, <span style="font-family: inherit;">I <span style="font-family: inherit;">am a <span style="font-family: inherit;">strong,<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <b>strong</b></span><b> </b>believer in <span style="font-family: inherit;">being different and</span> being yourself <span style="font-family: inherit;">no matter what any<span style="font-family: inherit;">one else says<span style="font-family: inherit;">. Th<span style="font-family: inherit;">rough this<span style="font-family: inherit;"> I am confident t<span style="font-family: inherit;">hat anyone can <span style="font-family: inherit;">change </span>the world if they have the mindset<span style="font-family: inherit;"> to do so<span style="font-family: inherit;">, whether this be in pol<span style="font-family: inherit;">itical matters, creativity, <span style="font-family: inherit;">individual</span> rights and so much m<span style="font-family: inherit;">ore.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you would like to get in touch, please make your way over to</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><u style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://theteenagejournalblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/contact-us.html" rel="nofollow">here</a></u><span style="font-family: inherit;">, I would love to chat!!</span></span></span></div>
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