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What Does Your Reflection Say?
 What do you see when you look in the mirror? For millions of young women, the mirror is their worst enemy. In a culture that places so much emphasis on appearance, it's no wonder teens buy into the lie that the mirror dictates their value. |
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Don't Buy the Lie: A model's story
 Cosmopolitan sold over 4 million magazines in 2011. And that's just the print editions. The fashion industry may be booming, but studies show that for most women, viewing a fashion magazine costs them more than the amount on the price tag. 70% close the magazine feeling depressed and disgusted with their bodies. They've bought more than a magazine; they've bought a lie about their own bodies. This lie can be particularly devastating to teen girls who turn to unhealthy measures to fit themselves into the unattainable mold. The culture tells them their value and means to success is the media's air-brushed, impossible brand of beauty. It's an image no one can live up to - not even the models themselves. Jennifer Strickland knows all too well the damage a warped image of beauty can have. She began modeling at age 8 and signed with a major modeling agency at 17. She traveled the US, Europe and Australia, appearing in fashion magazines and walking runways for the likes of Giorgio Armani. Read more... |
