Jennifer Lawerance: Why Hunger Is Not a Game

Lovelies,

Whilst I've always been one to jump on the bandwagon and pretty much stop by and tell anyone who will listen about my next pop culture cult following, I believe my love for this Hollywood actress stems further than her lead role as (the kick ass) Katniss of Hunger Games.

Sure she won our votes (and a few prestigious industry awards too) for portraying an emotionally challenged girl in Silverlinings Playbook with Bradley Cooper, but that's not my main reason for flying the "I-heart-Jennifer-Lawrence" flag. She recently won a bucket-full of brownie points for rushing off of the red carpet toward a cryingfan, only to comfort her too.  

Most impressively, during a Q&A session with Yahoo! Media, she's spoken about how much scrutiny and pressure is held towards women in society. To be frank, she's irritated, because, well like most instagrammers, she's a full-blown Foodie at heart. 

Now, despite my obsession with clean eating, fitness and general well-being, I'm not exactly a skinny-girl hater, however I'm bloody proud to call myself an advocate for a healthy attitude towards body image. Jennifer is right, growing up a lot of the media coverage did leave me feeling subconsciously rancid, but truth be told I also had a few great magazines which helped me instil a bit of knowledge and confidence in myself as a teenager, so props to you Cosmo body love section, Cleo as well. 

However, times have changed and some girls are thinking Heroine Chic is the style to aspire to. Cue incredible role model Miss J Lawrence to put things into perspective here. 

PS a little something that irritated me was the fact that a quick Google search indicated that rather than including key words from movie titles she had been featured in, people were more interested in her weight, hence the screenshot below. 

Aghhh as horrible as it is, let's ignore Google's suggestions and focus on the message Jennifer is trying to get out, quit abusing yourself by comparing your body to the body of an airbrushed model that probably had a team of experts behind her to assist with everything from a strict diet regime, training schedule, and great lighting. 

Do you agree with Jennifer's "Screw that!" mentality? I know I do. 

Wogarella,

Xx

Image originally sourced from pmchollywoodlife.files.wordpress.com

Hair Envy: Vanessa Hudgens

Like most us Vanessa has an unfortunate case of "baby hairs" creeping up upon the front of her hairline. But really, it’s very doubtful that anyone would even notice the growth because they'll be too busy taking (hairspiration anyone?) pictures to send to their respective hairdressers. And I don't blame them! The balayage styled strands include a perfect blend of chestnut/golden hues that simply couldn't go unrecognised on the red carpet at the Season 2 premiere of The Carrie Diaries, which she attended in support of her boyfriend Austin Butler.

I hate to sound like an absolute cow, but truth be told I’ve always had a bit of a love-hate relationship with Vanessa’s Style.

However, despite the tacky belly ring (I’m sorry, I just don’t like them. Let alone the dangly ring she’s rocking), I actually adore this outfit!

Military Chic: Vee's outfit breakdown.

•  Military coat, while its officially spring in Sydney, the weather is still going from one extreme to the other, so bring your khaki coat back out to play!

• Black trousers, I recommend a pair of staple trousers from either Zara  Country Road, purely because of their fit/quality/value for money.

• Leopard print cropped tee or alternatively a shirt for those of us who don't have washboard abs.

• Glowing Tan, slip, slop, and slap, but be sure to book yourself into a tanning salon to complete this look. 

• Curling iron tong, save yourself the Google search and perfect your curls with this simple how-to video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXlgv8-ECj8

Do you have a massive case of hair envy now? That's right, I knew you would. 

Wogarella,

Xx


*Images sourced from justjared.com