Thoroughly modern millennial

Author: Ria

  • Teen Idol | Amandla Stenberg

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    *image via Nylon magazine

    I’ve been putting off this post for a while, not for any untoward reason other than I find it a bit weird that I consider someone so much younger than me a personal role model.

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    If there’s one phrase that describes Amandla Stenberg I think it’s fair to say ‘generational role model’ sums it up quite nicely. Catapulted into the spotlight courtesy of The Hunger Games franchise, Amandla won hearts as the adorable and cunning Rue. Though JLaw has obviously garnered more attention, I think it’s fair to say Amandla made quite an impression with the little screen time she had.

    Nowadays Amandla is not only making waves in her acting career but at the forefront of numerous social justice movements and is a veritable social media superstar because of it. Outspoken from the outset (her casting in The Hunger Games created ridiculous controversy as many ‘fans’ of the franchise argued over Rue’s ethnicity), Amandla has never been afraid to speak out on race and representation.
    Her viral video on cultural appropriation was praised worldwide for it’s concise and powerful rhetoric, and she’s showing no signs of stopping.

    She now stands as a beacon of hope, a symbol of what powerful, intelligent yet humble teens should be. In a world full of false idols and Insta-stars Amandla and her millennial cohorts, Rowan Blanchard, Willow and Jaden Smith, Tavi Gevinson, and fellow Hunger Games star Willow Shields, stands as an alternative option. It’s been a whirlwind couple of years for Amandla already and I can’t wait to see what she does next. Socially aware, progressive, accepting and fearless, she’s my kind of role model for sure.

    Ria

  • Wish List | The ‘Get Sh*t Done’ Stationary Edition

    So this year’s word goal is hard. Some things I didn’t factor into this goal malarkey was 1. I’d be living in house with 5 other wonderful ladies and though I do love them very dearly (we’ve already been through it in just a few short months) they are fantastic at distracting me with gossip and terrible TV sessions. 2. Busy, busy, busy full time job – go figure and 3. apparently my social life taking an upturn (I don’t even recognise myself anymore guys).

    As I mentioned in February’s round up, I’m in serious need of a kick up the butt when it comes to organisation, so what better way to do that then invest in some seriously adorable stationary to accompany my productivity at my desk – because apparently I like to kid myself that I’m being productive by looking at stationary websites.

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    Write Your Tomorrow stationary kit, Kikki-K // ‘I did my best’ pencil case, Paperchase // Aluminium pen pot, Muji // Dirty Dancing quote pencils, Dottie Rocks // ‘Thumbs Up’ sticky note set, Bando // Salmon storage boxes, Paperchase // To Do/To Get Notepad, Nightingale Projects // Escape the ordinary journal, Kate Spade // Cat post-it notes, Kikki-K // Printed notebooks, Oliver Bonas // Numbered paperclips, Tom Dixon

    Paperchase and Muji are, as always, killing the game when it comes to their collections, but I’ve also been eyeing up Oliver Bonas and the stationary section of Selfridges too. In terms of aesthetics after a run of getting really into more mimimalist design, I’ve been eyeing up anything in pretty pink pastel shades which give off that dreamy Wes Anderson/Sofia Coppola vibe to my organisation.

    Let me know if you have any stationary recs too! I’m always up for finding cool new shops to direct my lust at.

    Ria

  • #Wanderlust | Metropolis

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    There’s a comfort that lies in the heart of concrete walls
    Bright lights glitter like man made stars
    A distant hum and heartbeat drums in my chest
    The city at large never felt more like a dream

    I’m wanderlustig again guys. Though I do have my one big trip already planned this year, I have a feeling it won’t be enough to sate the travel bug brewing up inside me. I’m already promising myself to commit to Edinburgh this Summer for the Fringe, but I’m also itching to go to Dublin and I may have been looking at flights to Toronto the other day. Aside from that on the lifetime city bucket list are Chicago, Hong Kong, and Singapore. All home to seemingly familiar concrete skylines but all with microcosms of culture that I’m desperate to visit.

    Ria

    *First montage from top left, clockwise: Toronto, Dublin, Edinburgh, Second montage from top left, clockwise: Chicago, Hong Kong, Frankfurt, Singapore.