I don't believe there's an afterlife - but I don't believe there's an end to life. Consciousness goes beyond the bounds of your body. Lily Cole afterlifebodybound Change image and share on social
The narrative of so many fairy tales are timeless in so many different cultures, and they have been since the dawn of man. They represent escapism, but they all feature themes that have such poignancy in a modern world. Lily Cole culturedawnescapism share on social
I found going to school when I was modeling very grounding. It's really kept my perspective on bigger things in my life. Lily Cole bigfindground Change image and share on social
I don't personally follow trends; I don't even like the idea of trends. I think it's kind of absurd that you have to change every six months, so I always try and buy things that hopefully I'll like forever, and resonate with me. Lily Cole absurdbuychange share on social
I usually have a lip balm in my bag and mascara as well. I don't really wear much make-up, but I like mascara because I've got fair colouring. Lily Cole bagbalmcolour Change image and share on social
I have to admit I've always had quite a complex relationship with modeling and with the idea of advertising: not always knowing what I'm advertising and selling. Lily Cole admitadvertisecomplex Change image and share on social
The average Londoner knows just one neighbour. I travel a lot, and I'm always surprised by the strong sense of community in some countries. We've lost something fundamentally human, and we don't even realise it. Lily Cole averagecommunitycountry share on social
I part-own a bookshop for some strange coincidence of reasons, and it is one of the best things I part-own in my life, or own in my life. I do not know, it just feels great. Lily Cole bookshopcoincidencefelt Change image and share on social
I love beautiful things; I like having nice clothes, and I can appreciate why other people do - but I've also started to learn more about the impact of what we buy: how things are made, how much you buy and the quality of everything. Lily Cole beautifulbuyclothe share on social
I don't think of myself as a role model for others, but I like to live my life by my own integrity. So, in that sense, I might be a positive influence. I do believe you should get over your insecurities and just try to be the best you can. Lily Cole influenceinsecurityintegrity share on social
