1.11.12

this is the start of something beautiful.

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Lace blouse, H&M, £14.99 - Vest, New Look, £2.99 - Bag, car boot sale, free - Skirt, American Apparel,  £40 - Shoes, charity shop, £3.
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“I decided, very early on, just to accept life unconditionally; I never expected it to do anything special for me, yet I seemed to accomplish far more than I had ever hoped. Most of the time it just happened to me without my ever seeking it.” - Audrey Hepburn.
I thought this quote was rather apt for how I've been feelin' lately - sometimes I get a little overwhelmed by everything that has happened since starting my little blog a couple of years ago. I've always been someone who believes in letting things in my life happen naturally as all things happen for a reason, and by doing that I really seemed to have achieved more than I could have ever hoped. With my magazine features, stylist work and modelling I've made my family proud which makes me feel unbelievably happy. To think that for half my life I was bullied for my looks and felt useless to finally becoming what I am today means ever so much. Thank-you all of your lovely comments and emails recently (particularly all of your ridiculously kind comments on my Miss Selfridge shoot!), you're the best. Love, Jazzabelle.

61 comments

  1. You look beautiful - I love the auntumnal feel of these photos! x

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  2. The best part of bullying is payback time! The part when you shove in everyone's faces your happiness, I'm talking from personal experience :-D You are my inspiration, I love your style and I love your magnificent, natural beauty!

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  3. people only bully people because they are jealous - you're beautiful!

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  4. I can't say I'm not jealous ;) but you really seem like a genuinely nice person and deserve all your success. The bullies can go to hell. Imagine how they'll feel when they go to buy themselves someone from Miss Selfridge and see you!! xx

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  5. You absolutely deserve everything good coming your way, you beautiful lady!

    Gorgeous outfit, I love the blouse & skirt together :) XO

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  6. You are stunning! I just adore your style. Those bullies are such fools :)x

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  7. such a pretty outfit! and you're amazing; you deserve the success :)

    Francesca xo
    http://goingroundthemulberrybush.blogspot.co.uk

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  8. This outfit is so pretty and I am as ever in awe of your beautiful photos. Keep being you :) xx

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  9. Your shoot for miss selfridge was amazing you looked stunning you should be v proud x

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  10. Amazing quote from Audrey, and completely agree.
    You look stunning and I love your hair. Gorgeous photos as always.
    x

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  11. You know what they say about cowardly bullies. They usually want what you have, and I bet they're reading this now and kicking themselves for being so stupid! You are beautiful, and I love your blog! xx

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  12. You look stunning and you are such a beautiful girl! You deserve good things happening to you
    xxx
    Nina from little nomad

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  13. Stunning photographs and lovely outfit Jazz :) you are doing so well xo

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  14. This is such a lovely post, it has thoroughly brightened up my day.

    - Keyta

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  15. Such a lovely look!
    Carolin ♥

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  16. Absolutely breathtaking! So happy for you and your success. x

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  17. such a cute outfit and the photos are so pretty

    Mel x
    http://www.mediamarmalade.com/

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  18. Such lovely photos, you deserve to be doing so well!

    Julia xx

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  19. The silhouette is so interesting! love your hair.

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  20. You Lool stunning.. I love your outfit

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  21. You look absolutely amazing, I adore your outfit (as always), and the quote is beautiful <3 xx

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  22. love the outfit!

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  23. Lovely outfit, the photos are amazing. Also love the Audrey quote! So happy for you and your success lately :) x

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  24. Such pretty photos.. great outfit too!

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  25. hello, you have inspired me so much and i am now going to London (the V and A to be specific) with my mum for a birthday treat! I am only 13; nearly 14 but you have given me so much more confidence! thank you and youre amazing blog!!!

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    1. i hope you have/had a lovely time at the v&a, it's such a beautiful place. thank-you so much, you are so kind!

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  26. You look beautiful :)
    & you deserve all the success that your blog has brought you <3

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  27. Lovely outfit! Your beehive is incredible :) You should be proud of all your achievements :)
    Rachelle x
    http://inspiredbytheretired.blogspot.co.uk/

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  28. You look beautiful!! Such lovely pics. Do you know what's weird? As i was flipping through your pics, i was thinking how much you reminded me of Audrey Hepburn…great minds.

    You deserve all you have achieved, you are one of my favourite little reads :) xxxxx

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    1. it's such a lovely compliment to be compared to audrey. thank-you so much!

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  29. Very Lovely!
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  30. that outfit looks great on you!


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  31. oh, bloody hell jaz, you've got me welling up! you really do deserve everything positive you've had come your way recently, let's hope there's plenty more where that came from. love xx (ps, i spy circle skirt!)

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    1. oh, rebecca <3

      yes, i couldn't resist buying it. i'm so tempted to get it in burgundy and navy, too!

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  32. What a beautiful outfit! I used to get bullied at school too but it certainly made me a stronger person and there's nothing better than rising above it all.

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  33. That quote fits you perfectly and the pics are amazeballs. Mum is an amazing photographer.
    Just want to say that I am very proud of all that you have accomplished. It has been a pleasure to watch over this amazing journey of yours. Love you lots cannot wait to see what else is in store.
    Shana (Tom)

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  34. I recently wore something very similar! Burgundy and black are just so striking!

    http://theoccasionalindulgence.blogspot.com/

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  35. I love it when these colours come out in the autumn, my favourite!
    The outfit looks amazing on you :)
    Kerry x

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  36. The lighting in these shots is so pretty, you look lovely, I want your outfit! :)

    lynseysliberties.blogspot.co.uk

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  37. I always thought you were an incredible beautiful and elegant person - so happy you start believing it yourself, love. xoxo

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  38. I love your outfit! You have great sense of style :)
    And great pics, btw :)

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  39. You look lovely here, that top is gorgeous. I'm glad you can see at least some of the beauty others can see in you :)

    Maria xxx

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  40. It's ALL well deserved beauts. A little star in the making xxx

    L xx

    thegirlwhostolelondon.com

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  41. Oh Jaz, I love you!!

    I'm so proud of you too you silly pumpkin ;) <3
    xxxxxxx

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  42. Love this skirt! So gorgeous! Congratulations on your amazing feature!

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  43. Great post girl...just found your blog and honestly I'm amazed...Love everything in it...Following you immediately..:)Follow me back?:P

    xxx

    Angie by

    chasingkitesbyangie.blogspot.com
    http://www.facebook.com/Chasingkites

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  44. That top needs in my wardrobe as soon as possible!! You always look great

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  45. Aww, lady. You deserve it all!

    ▲ WOLF WHISTLE ▲

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  46. Hi Jazmine. Just want to say I love this post, the picture quality is amazing and so beautiful. I am very proud of all you have achieved I was so happy when I saw you in company mag :)
    I think you have changed in the last few months for the better and I hope you're confidence is growing but I really don't want this to be taken on offence but you should tone down your eyebrows. I'm a trained MUA and work in a mac at kings road. I just think the beginning is to harsh and the colour is way to dark for your complexion, I think due to your face shape and undertones a dark brown would soften and compliment you. Also I was wondering if you would ever do a blog post on more of your personal life. Like you're family, friends,beauty section, hair care for Afro/European hair. I know it's a fashion blog but a touch of something refreshing would be good.
    Think it would be more personal and interesting, but that's just my opinion. Sorry if I offend you.

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  47. Love your outfit!
    Need that velvet skirt in my life
    http://shradhaloves.blogspot.co.uk/
    S xx

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  48. Just love the look on your face in the first photo! Gorgeous!

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  50. Found you on The Simple Things Magazine. Love your style. Go, girl!

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  51. I love this outfit!! Gorgeous :)
    LaceyLoves

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  52. Just found your blog. Beautiful outfit, love the top so much <3

    Lots of kisses, Elena

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  53. I can't imagine how you could possibly be bullied for your looks by any stretch of the imagination! I came by to thank you for commenting on my blog about the Fashion Fest; I feel privileged that such a renowned blogger would take the time to comment on my little blog :) What you helped to organise was such an inspiring event for young people aspiring to have the life you do. You're obviously a beautiful person inside and out :) xx

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