I was watching E-News and was stunned at what I saw. A video of this mutant human/bird with black feathered wings curled up in a huge cage. This bird woman with sultry eyes, long bronze goddess hair and a black tight sexy body suit unfurled to reveal…. Miley Cirus! This 17-year old with black gothic eyes and donning a $25,000 corset by The Blonds in another scene, was surrounded by sexy dancers while singing “ I can’t be tamed!” in her new music video. OMG!!
At the sight of this teenager caught up in the craziness of the American music industry, this question popped in my mind – why are young teens today racing to become full fledge adults? Are they going to look back one day and think “Have you seen my childhood?”
But in all fairness, there are young adults who have successfully found a balance in what they need to do to succeed in the entertainment industry whilst being true to themselves and maintaining their individuality. They use fashion as a strong way for them to make a statement and help open up doors of opportunities for themselves.
Let’s take Emma Watson – the 20 year old has been such a favoured fashion icon. She knows how to pick a dress that makes her look like a style star yet one that allows her to show off her youth. She's pictured here in Erdem.
At the sight of this teenager caught up in the craziness of the American music industry, this question popped in my mind – why are young teens today racing to become full fledge adults? Are they going to look back one day and think “Have you seen my childhood?”
But in all fairness, there are young adults who have successfully found a balance in what they need to do to succeed in the entertainment industry whilst being true to themselves and maintaining their individuality. They use fashion as a strong way for them to make a statement and help open up doors of opportunities for themselves.
Let’s take Emma Watson – the 20 year old has been such a favoured fashion icon. She knows how to pick a dress that makes her look like a style star yet one that allows her to show off her youth. She's pictured here in Erdem.
Selena Gomez is another young fashionista who knows the perfect dress to wear for a night out. This 17-year old has clearly got her feet grounded and is in no rush to adulthood.
And then there is Twilight star Kristen Stewart. Despite playing the dark deep character Bella, on the red carpet she shines in a light vermillion shift. There are no signs of trying-hard-to-look-mature here.
The talented Dakota Fanning who is only 16 this year knows how to wear her age and in return has won the hearts of many.
So, really have the times changed without my knowledge and the young ones today are given the green light to show off their sensuous side because it could mean an express ticket to stardom? Or should Miley’s latest video be a wake-up call to put a stop to this rush for success that is robbing them of their innocence?
So, really have the times changed without my knowledge and the young ones today are given the green light to show off their sensuous side because it could mean an express ticket to stardom? Or should Miley’s latest video be a wake-up call to put a stop to this rush for success that is robbing them of their innocence?
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