Justina Sharp

Justina Sharp

Justina Sharp (born October 2, 1997) is an American fashion and entertainment blogger and journalist who gained national attention after her article "I'm A Barbie Girl, In The Real World"[1] was published by the Huffington Post in February 2014. Sharp guest-wrote a follow up op-ed piece for The New York Times[2] and appeared on the Today Show.[3]

Sharp also founded and has served as editor of her fashion, entertainment and lifestyle site A Bent Piece of Wire since 2011, when she was 13 years old. Her site is best known for its in-depth interviews of up-and-coming and established figures in the fashion and entertainment industries, including Laura Brown,[4] Rebecca Black,[5] and R5.[6] Justina is active on social media, and has been featured in Teen Vogue, as well as being a regular contributor to TeenVogue.com lifestyle pieces.[7][8][9]

Sharp has been involved in the California 4-H program since she was 11, and currently serves as a 2014-15 California 4-H Ambassador. She has defended Sports Illustrated's decision to run a feature on Barbie, saying "Barbie is the doll that shaped the childhood of millions, including mine".[10]

References

  1. ↑ Sharp, Justina. "I'm a Barbie Girl, In the Real World". www.huffingtonpost.com.
  2. ↑ Sharp, Justina (12 February 2014). "Barbie is a positive role model and a legend". The New York Times. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
  3. ↑ "TODAY show: Love Your Selfie Week". today.com.
  4. ↑ Sharp, Justina. "Justina x Laura". www.abentpieceofwire.com.
  5. ↑ Sharp, Justina. "Justina x Rebecca".
  6. ↑ Sharp, Justina. "Justina x Rydel".
  7. ↑ Rubin, Julia. "Are You There, God? Readers Open up About Religion and Spirituality". teenvogue.com. teenvogue.com.
  8. ↑ Manrodt, Alexis. "Not Your Average School Dance: Readers Share Their Alternative Prom Stories". Teenvogue.com.
  9. ↑ Lincoln, Jamie. "My Best Friend's the Raddest: Readers Tell All About Their BFFs". teenvogue.com.
  10. ↑ Zurcher, Anthony (13 February 2014). "Is a Barbie doll swimsuit spread in Sports Illustrated too sexy for a toy?". BBC News. Retrieved 23 November 2014.

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