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1. Let’s begin by finding a good clear image to work from. 2. We’re going to draw guidelines of where everything is in the frame to make things easier for us. This is the top of the hair. 3.

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I am secretly sensitive. I get my feelings hurt easily which is why I keep my guard up around people I hardly know.

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They drive to work, even when they feel like oversleeping. They smile, even when they feel like they are falling apart inside.

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Women are strong. Women are fierce. Women are badass. They deserve names that sound as tough as they are, so the world knows not to mess with them.

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You learn from a young age that you should never rely on a man to bring you peace, stability, and happiness. You decide that you are going to take care of yourself.

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Anything from Lush: She cares about animal rights and fair trade. She also has a remarkable tolerance threshold.

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I might come across as clingy or desperate or overly dependent but I do not care about that anymore. I would rather risk coming on too strong than risk having someone feel unloved and unappreciated because I kept my kindness to myself. 

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Girls with soft hearts can see the beauty in others from a mile away, but even when they are standing inches away from their own reflection, they struggle to see the beauty in themselves.

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Loving yourself is messy. It is flawed. It is a work in progress. 

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I have untagged unflattering pictures of me before. I have had breakdowns inside of dressing rooms when I failed to find an outfit that looked good on me. I have cried while staring into the mirror more times than I can count.