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What I Love About Me: Atlanta, GA

"What I Love About Me"

Jul 8, 2008

Lara Rossignol

Atlanta girls are the real blossoming beauties in the Peachtree State.

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Kori Stowe, 19 "My dad, my sister, and I all have the same nose that scoops upward. We call it 'the swoop.'"

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Debra Mayer, 30 "I'm a big believer in bridging different cultures. My braids are an extension of that."

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Amy Chen, 24 "I feel best when I don't have a lot of makeup on. I prefer to be natural."

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Erica Gibson, 19 "The shape of my eyes is perfect for applying makeup. I also love to bring attention to my face with big earrings."

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Lindsey Henken, 25 "I used to feel awkward about being 6-foot-2, but rowing crew taught me to see it positively."

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Vishali Chand, 30 "My small, gentle hands are symbolic of how I like to care for people. As a physician's assistant, it's important to be nurturing."

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Jonelle Reed, 22 "It took me a while to love my super-skinny legs, but affirmation from my friends changed all that."

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Tiffany Butler, 19 "I'm lucky that my hair isn't affected by humidity. Being frizz-free in Atlanta makes my life easier, because it gets so muggy!"