1. In Britain you spent hours and hours getting your hair poker straight with your GHD or Babyliss straighteners.
In Mexico, you were an expert at straightening your hair with an actual iron.
2. In Britain, a lot of teens slathered their bodies in Johnson's Holiday Skin fake tan to achieve this sought-after look:
In Mexico, teens would try to make their hair lighter by soaking it in beer and then standing in the sun.
3. In Britain, your look wasn't complete without a generous coating of Juicy Tubes lip gloss.
In Mexico, it was all about clear mascara or colored mascara.
4. In Britain, everyone wore ballet pumps or Uggs which got soaking wet in the rain.
In Mexico, everyone wore Chinese mesh slippers (with little flowers on the top, to make them look even cooler).
5. In Britain, you bought all your clothes in either Primark or Topshop.
In Mexico, you had to go to the tianguis (market) to find the cool American brands... most of the clothes were imitation but you had an Aeropostale shirt and that was what mattered.
6. In Britain, you celebrated the end of your GCSEs by going to Reading or Leeds Festival.
In Mexico, you celebrated finishing the school year by going out of town with your classmates.
7. In Britain, you listened to Blue's albums on repeat.
In Mexico, La Batidora, Aserejé and Todavía, made you dance like there was no tomorrow.
8. In Britain, everyone was addicted to Skins and The Inbetweeners.
In Mexico, everyone was obsessed with Rebelde.
9. In Britain, everyone had a poster of Gareth Gates or S Club 7 in their bedroom.
In Mexico, everyone had a poster of Diego Luna or Gael García in their bedroom.
10. In Britain, everyone got drunk on alcopops.
In Mexico, Skyy Vodka was THE DRINK.
11. In Britain, you spent hours hanging out in Costa with your friends because there was nowhere else to go.
In Mexico, you could spend the whole afternoon hanging out at the closest mall with your group of friends.
