A Life Unexpected:”I spend my days travelling”
At age 23, Lauren Metzler quit her job to travel the world as a comic book artist-turned-traveller. 4 years later and Lauren is still travelling, drawing comics about her experiences abroad. Lauren spoke to StyleAble about her wanderlust and her love of art…
“I shopped in the men’s department…”
When I went out to buy the correct running gear I couldn’t find anywhere on the high street that sold women’s leggings long enough for me. I’m 5’11” with a 36 inch leg length but the average length is 30-32 inches. Then there were my running shoes. If you have size 9 feet like I do, your choices are really limited...
Beyond Beauty: “I Won’t Let Psoriasis Stop Me From Modelling”
I remember one day when I was at Thorpe Park and a child pointed at me and said loudly to his mum “what are those things on that girls legs!” It was a hot day and for a change I didn’t want to cover up. Usually I would feel too self-conscious wearing anything that didn’t cover all of my arms and legs, even in hot weather. This is because I had psoriasis. By Luissa Burton
An Awakening: “My Journey from Prada to Prayer”
Now, I mostly wear the same clothes, (Buddhist maroon robes), spend zero minutes on my hair (my head is shaved) and any designer handbags that may come my way, are either hand me downs or gifts from family and friends.
Why? Because I am now an ordained Buddhist Nun.