Living

== =A New World: Teenagers Form Their Own Culture by Marion=

Where do teenagers stand in society today? You might still think that they’re a brief stage between adolescence and adulthood but in fact teenagers are forming their own world. Prior to the 1920s there was no booming teenage culture. This is due to the fact that life was more rural and people based their lives around agriculture. As you know, children did not attend school but rather helped out around the house. But now that we live in an industrialized civilization the teenage culture is squeezing itself in-between childhood and adulthood. The average teenage girl is beginning to change across the entire nation. “The teenage prom queen” or the most popular girl has shifted from a well-mannered sophisticated young lady to a wild and sexual one. For the first time, teenagers are beginning to rebel against their elders. But what has sparked the “teenage revolution?” It comes down to two reasons: the immense increase in high school attendance and a new gene pool in advertising. Read more here.

=The Cat's Meow= By Amy and Ellie

Are you a part of the latest trends? If not, we can show you the teenage ins and outs of the 20’s. Cosmetics are an important part of every girl’s life, and what’s better than having the latest lipstick or the reddest rouge. And your hemline? By now it should be hiked above your knee. Why not show off that teenage body. You know what they say: “if you got it flaunt it”. And while you’re at it, let your hair down and leave those bobby pins in the drawer. If your guy doesn’t take you to the latest Hollywood movies, then get rid of him. Find your new guy and get him out on the dance floor. What’s better than a night of dancing to swing music? If being the latest Sheik or Sheba is important to you, then follow these simple rules and you are sure to be a part of the “in” crowd.



=Trends for Dames and Dolls!= By Chloe

My how things have changed! We have left the time when hemlines were sweeping the floor and entered a new era of woman’s fashion: the rise of the hem. Hemlines have skyrocketed and are bordering on indecent exposure. The current trend in woman’s fashions are hemlines that barely cover a woman’s knees. Woman’s skirts and dresses are becoming so revealing that Ohio and Utah have passed laws requiring the hem to be no shorter than seven inches from the floor. Watch out bluenoses! But, if you’re really the cat’s meow you will forget about all that nonsense and remember to wear those new silk stockings you bought. Clearly, you have because the production of rayon has increased from eight million pounds in 1920 to fifty- three million in 1925. Read more here!
 * Hemlines**:

In a recent interview with the rising Hollywood star, Clara Bow, reporter Angelo Cardina revealed a lot of your questions about Clara Bow. Ms. Bow, as usual, welcomed the reporter with open arms and answered all of the questions willingly. I think I was chosen as the winner of this contest based on my personality. I do not think I am beautiful, and I never have. Growing up I was a tomboy and people could barely tell I was a girl. To read more of this interview, click here.
 * By Megan**
 * Why do you think you were chosen as the winner of the Motion Picture Magazine Fame and Fortune Contest?**

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