A portrait of Laurelle for Marie Claire Taiwan to celebrate women aged 25 around the world. “I saw a quote recently which I thought was completely spot on; “Instagram has men forgetting what real women actually look like.” The expectations of women can be challenging for women who don’t fall into this category of being a woman. It saddens me that females have to keep up with trends, or else they’re not trophy-wife worthy.”

A portrait of professional dancer Hannah Amin who’s from the North of England. Photographed for Marie Claire Taiwan to celebrate young women around the world. “As a child I always dreamed of being a ballet dancer, however I studied ballet and decided I preferred Musical Theatre much more. I feel like my dreams have come true because I’m performing for a living and that’s something I have always imagined myself doing!”

A portrait of Laurelle for Marie Claire Taiwan to celebrate women aged 25 around the world. “Erykah Badu is a woman I absolutely love. This neo-soul artist is such an individual, so eccentric and she doesn’t conform to society’s expectations. I remember seeing her on TV as a kid and wanted this mad mixture of fashion sense, creativity and spirituality. The music she has created was/is still very much relatable to women and that’s one thing I respect her for. The more energy you use on feeling negative, the more negativity you’ll attract. Spread good vibes and good vibes will come your way!”⠀

A portrait of Roxana Rotila for Marie Claire Taiwan to celebrate women aged 25 around the world. Roxana is an aspiring Jazz and Blues singer who lives in London and is originally from a small town in the Sub-Carpatian mountains of Romania.

A portrait of Laurelle for Marie Claire Taiwan to celebrate women aged 25 around the world.

A portrait of Roxana Rotila for Marie Claire Taiwan to celebrate women aged 25 around the world. "My greatest inspiration will forever be Edith Piaf. She is one on the strongest most talented women that has ever walked this earth and has pursued her dream at all costs. I admire how she always believed that she will make it even when she was dirt poor and singing on the streets. It reminds me that anything can change if you believe in it enough (and work hard of course)."