Bethany: food and fashion first

What have you been up to since June?

School is busy. I mean, sorting out who said what to whom and why and who likes who and are we speaking to her, can wear a girl out. Once you have it figured out for one day it all changes again the next. I've tried to explain it all to my mum, but I am pretty sure she is not always listening. Self styling is also fairly time consuming. Mum says she doesn't appreciate all the wardrobe changes as it adds to the washing. I feel style is more important than such practical matters.

Do you have any fashion tips?

Fashion is really important to me. It's vital to make sure outfits really work and are fully accessorised. My mother is quite disappointing in this area and it is a struggle to get her out of those baby stained clothes. I mean she could put in a little bit of effort. Once in a while I manage to persuade her to brush her hair, but a dress? Forget it. For myself, I love leggings and boots. You can never have enough pairs of shoes or jewellery. I would use more make-up, but my mother says I am not old enough yet. Mothers!!!

Are you in a relationship?

Having a boyfriend will  be a difficult process for me. My mum has told me there will be an approval panel of my 3 brothers and my dad before I can see anyone. That is something I am happy to put off until much later on. For one thing, it is much more fun to wind my brothers up about their love interests. At least I am learning a lot about boys - they're sooooooo annoying!!!

Do you have any health tips?

I keep resolving to be really healthy, but it is sooooooo hard. I do love sweets and anything with sugar in it. I have my dad's sweet tooth. It's hard to fight genetics. Food was meant to be plain and simple. Now why would you bother with sauce when you can eat plain rice and spaghetti. The rule in our house is supposed to be that you can only have 3 things you don't like. I find it hard to stick to that. Dad says that 'anything vaguely spicy', almost all meat, and quiche is more than 3 things - and way too fussy.

Do you exercise?

I do try and exercise, but the resolve fairly quickly wears off. To be honest I am not a big fan of PE and games at school. Fairly often I try and talk my mum into writing me a sick note.Some people are just so obsessed with sport. I could maybe be persuaded to participate more if there was a better outfit.

What are your plans for 2013?

Planning my wardrobe for 2014 - you can never be too organised. And trying to persuade my mum to buy me more clothes. Fortunately I do keep growing, which is a great excuse to get more outfits. Although, negotiating with my dad what is and isn't an appropriate outfit can be a trial!!!!