No one was prepared for the madness that is Miley, but let's just be clear here: she's not Amanda Bynes crazy. Homegurl knows what she's doing. Some say she's lost it, but I think she's just getting started. There is absolutely nothing wrong with figuring out who you are. In fact, we should all probably get around to that sometime.
I know people could just as easily come up with a list of 'Reasons Miley is the Anti-Christ' but I'd rather celebrate someone's triumphs than their wre-eh-ecks. Here are ten ways we can aim be a little more Miley this year:
1. Allow yourself to be vulnerable once in a while. It could be beautiful. You don't have to pour out every emotion à la Wrecking Ball, but let people in once in a while--no home improvement tools necessary.
2. Give yourself a confidence boost. Don't do it to impress anyone but yourself. We all know beauty is far more than skin deep, but sometimes a little touch up can completely change the way you feel about and carry yourself. Whether it's a haircut or some high-waisted underwearpants, wear what makes you feel like the confident bad bitch that you are.
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| When the big cut happened earlier this year, the world screamed a unanimous "YAAAAAS!" |
3. If you're in a toxic relationship - don't be. It could be a friend, a significant other or worst of all, yourself. Release that negativity from your life.
4. Be creative. Paint a picture. Write a song. Make some jewelry. Make out with a freaking doll in a pool. You might find a hidden talent in there somewhere.
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| Be sure to ask the doll for some feedback. |
5. Question society's expectations of you. Feminism is hard to define. A textbook definition is the promotion of social, economical and political equality of women. The day-to-day however, is a little more tricky. Some people argue that Miley is feeding into female body objectification. Some believe that disagreeing with any choices that she freely makes is anti-feminist. But the majority opinion is that she's just being Miley. (Here's a super interesting article about the debate.)
6. Find your Britney. Britney Spears is worshiped by, oh I don't know, everyone who has ever lived. Miley didn't follow in Britney's footsteps (okay, there was the shaved head thing... but different circumstances, people); she took Britney's game and made it better. And then she got her idol on her album. DAYUM. Find a mentor and get inspired by them.
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| Or just go HAM in the front row of their Vegas show. |
7. Get people talking. No matter what your stance is on Miley, you can't deny the fact that her name's been dropped more than the word "mullet" in 1992 (btw, thanks for your contribution, Billy Ray). If you put yourself out there, network, collaborate, engage people in conversations and make connections, people will talk. Maybe you'll find a supporter like Kanye... who's hopefully less douchey.
8. Learn from your mistakes in 2013 (i.e.: latex is probably not a good choice if you're using it as an outfit).
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| I'd still choose it over velour, though. |
9. Go off the deep end. Be admirably insane. Do something that terrifies you. One quote that I absolutely love is from the book We Bought a Zoo: "You know, sometimes all you need is twenty seconds of insane courage. Just literally twenty seconds of just embarrassing bravery. And I promise you, something great will come of it."
10. Be 100% you 100% of the time. Don't apologize for who you are (unless you're a really shitty person... then you should probably apologize and stop sucking) and don't allow yourself to be defined. Miley's been scrutinized for straying away from the Disney Grow-Up Plan. Forge your own path that's true to yourself and your goals.
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| #teammiley #teamfemaleempowerment #teamyou #teameveryonewhodoestheirownthinganddoesntjudgeothersfordoingtheirownthing |
Miley Forever
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DeleteSo fabulous SM!
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