Coco Rocha is a major fashion icon right now but to be honest, I had never even heard of her until the Faces West Convention in November. I had the privilege of meeting and hearing her speak at the modelling and acting convention. She is just such an inspiration. The modelling industry inspired me when I was a kid. I'd watch re-runs of America's Next Top Model on the phone with friends for so long. It wasn't until I was older that I saw the industry had such a dark side. I was privileged to meet all these important people but I also met girls who called eating a cube of cheese a week a meal. Who were so thin and beautiful but struggled with body image and eating disorders. These people were all so beautiful and THIN. But at such a big cost. And not all of them were happy. It made me really question, what actually does it take to make you happy? Coco Rocha, who was so successful shared her own struggles as well. Such a positive message for young kids and asprising models. It was cool and she needs to be on Vogue again soon.
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