The Fun Issue JUNE 2017 | Series No. 6, Issue No. 3
Unleash Femininity I N A L L I T S G L O RY
MO VE YOUR B O D Y • FI N D Y O UR FEMI N I N E • L O V E Y O UR S E LF
The PERPETUAL YOU
We believe in choosing, embracing, unleashing, and celebrating who you've always been – who you already are – who you want to be.
Be YOU...the Perpetual You.
The F UN I S S U E
|
3
LETTER from our EDI TOR
THE
THE OFFICE
The Perpetual You 101 Putnam Ave. Hamden, CT 06517
THE LIST
To receive each issue of the magazine directly to your inbox, join our mailing list at:
theperpetualyou.com/read.
T H E C O M MU N I T Y
Look for us on social media @theperpetualyou.
THE SOCIETY
Meet like-minded women in our private FB group, The Perpetual You Society.
THE S U B S C R I P T I O N
Sign up for our PRINT magazine, coming Aug 2017, at bit.ly/TPYandyou.
The PERPETUAL YOU
I
tend to resist labels. And by ‘resist,’ I mean behave however I want in pretense that expectations of others either don’t exist or are irrelevant. I learned in college, though, that knowing what you are not (which comes naturally to me) is useful when trying to figure out what you are. All of which is only useful when you are searching for your tribe, a community, the place we feel at home. Back in college, I also learned that I identified as a woman. I grew to love female authors and was fiercely loyal, for the first time in my adult life, to a select group of other women. None of us (the authors or the real women—myself included) were traditional; all of us, though, were feminine. I’ve since found, again and again, that “feminine” is everything we think it is: an unknowable concept; an oppressive label; an empowering collective; a welcoming home. And, like many other multi-facetted aspects of life, being a woman has only the amount of importance I give to it. Labels—like feminine or feminist—are most helpful when we recognize their power as much as we do their limitations. True power lies within the knowledge of what being feminine means to me, not in the arbitrary label or any given behavior prescribed to that label. I could give a flip about whether I’m feminine or ladylike or, even if I’m a feminist; what I care about, above all else, is being myself. And…I care just as much about you being who you are. Before we label each other, let’s just love each other as-is.
You don't have to be pretty. You don't owe prettiness to anyone... – ERIN MCKEAN
The F UN I S S U E
|
5
SHOP NOW
Shop the Marketplace The Perpetual You's curated marketplace of responsibly-made, small batch goods is online! theperpetualyou.com/the-marketplace
Intern with Us The Perpetual You is seeking a summer intern who has interest in publishing,
marketing, social media, and/or graphic design. Experience is helpful but more important is the alignment of your values with our professional atmosphere.
The PERPETUAL YOU
To find more at: http://bit.ly/TPYintern.
I N THI S I SSU E
Create Fun by Unleashing Femininity The F UN I S S U E
|
7
FIND US @TH E P E RP E TUALYOU
Realize Unbutton your confidence and let your energy loose; dig into something delicious— whether chocolate, poetry, or a weekend away. Wear something trendy; blush a little. Be your womanly self all day long.
13 41
Dwell Uncover the pretty things and display all of the sentimentals without sacrificing your individual style or compromising your need for balanced energy.
The PERPETUAL YOU
MO NTH LY MUSI C
Appreciate femininity? Listen to our "Women We Love" playlist.
Unleash Unleash your version of femininity; identify as the woman you are…
65
Live
because there’s no right or wrong when it comes to being a badass lady.
79
Unveil your authentic and whole self—body, mind, and soul. Listen to your core desires. Challenge yourself to be exactly who you are.
The F UN I S S U E
|
9
FIND US @TH E P E RP E TUALYOU
THE M A K ER S
Our makers consistently share their time & talents. We'd love to introduce you to the lovely ladies who contributed to this month's issue.
Myranda Lee
Kay
Cover Photography
Dwell Feature Photographer
@myrandalee_photo facebook.com/myrandaleephotography
@walkerstudiosllc walkerstudiosllc.com
Myranda Roth is a portrait photographer with five years of professional experience and a lifetime of love for the art of photography. Native to the Central Valley of California and currently residing in the evergreen state of Washington, Myranda enjoys travel, eclectic cuisine, the great outdoors, quality family time, and chasing sunsets. This is Myranda's first collaboration with The Perptual You.
Kay has always loved stories. She has a keen eye for detail and the tone of her photography has a potent vibrancy that highlights the best parts of life: from a father/daughter dance to a quirky cocktail to a divinely decorated fireplace to the engaging smile of a child who is candidly and simply enjoying her day. Kay has been a TPY collaborating photographer since August of 2015.
The PERPETUAL YOU
P.K.
Lianne
Micayla
Proofreader
Editor
Book Editor
Connect on Facebook
@hilodaisy
@uggly_mugg zucchiniontheceiling.com
Amanda Luisa Nicastro
Lindsay
Krystal
Collaborating Photographer
Collaborating Photographer
Mantra Siren
@amandaluisaart amandaluisa.com
@lindsay_stanford lindsaystanford.com
@krystalbrandt krystalbrandt.com
Nadia
Ashley
Dana
Collaborating Artist
Collaborating Artist
Collaborating Artist
@nadiahorn NadiaHorn.com
@ashleybuntendesign AshleyBuntendesign.indiemade.com
@ArtyYotty DanaAyotte.com
The F UN I S S U E
|
11
FIND US @TH E P E RP E TUALYOU
THE TEA M
Lee Lee Creative Director & Managing Editor @leeleeinp
The Lee Lee is the #ladyboss of The Perpetual You. A writer by trade, designer by heart, and mother by choice, she seeks intentional practices and a positive mindset. If you’re near Hamden, CT, she welcomes you to stop by her front porch. LEE LEE'S CURRENT TOP 3
Re-Read: Wuthering Heights Netflix Binge: Party of Five Indulgence: RosĂŠ
Kay
Jessie
Staff Photographer
Art Director
@walkerstudiosllc walkerstudiosllc.com
@littlelegendsdesign littlelegends.com
Kay Nass travels New England and beyond chasing sunsets, circling dance floors, capturing tears & laughter, all in the pursuit of preserving stories of love, friendship, and family.
Jessie Leiber is a multi-disciplinary designer striving to make her world more pixel-perfect. When she's not poring over mockups, she can be found singing (loudly) in her car or compulsively buying striped shirts.
The PERPETUAL YOU
to align your daily practices with your ever-evolving desires