The Joy Issue MARCH 2017 | Series No. 5, Issue No. 4
Own Your Beauty with
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Rebecca Casciano
D IG D E E P • G O B OLD • G ET I NSPI R ED
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.
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’m fortunate. I can say with complete honesty that I have never really cared what others thought of me. Having this attitude has helped me resist many dangers that women often give in to, from eating disorders to hanging around for a bad partnership to get even worse. The challenge for most of my life, though, was that I didn’t think highly of myself. Oh sure, I’ve always loved my freckles and chose at a very young age not to shave my legs or armpits, or dye my hair, or do anything, really, that I felt others expected me to do. Ironically, these actions came by way of a wall I had built around myself: I didn’t view the opinions of others as necessary because I didn’t view myself as someone worthy of being considered. My stance was reactionary more than revolutionary. I’m happy that I can make quick, intuitive decisions and act accordingly, but I have learned (am learning) that being my true self is more complicated than acting decisively. Becoming myself means recognizing my worthiness, trusting my wisdom, and sharing my voice. Only then can I glean wisdom from the worthy souls with whom I’ve surrounded myself. That’s what I want for myself, and that’s what I want for all of you.
lee lee The PERPETUAL YOU
Don't you ever let a soul in the world tell you that you can't be exactly who you are. – LADY GAGA
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IN THIS ISSUE
Create Joy by Celebrating Brilliance The J OY I S S U E
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F I N D U S @ T H E P E R P E T U A LY O U
Realize Crave the things you need; pursue the things you want. Love jewelry? Pick up a new piece. Feeling wanderlust? Plan your next trip. Hungry? Eat some French Fries and feel damn good about it. Welcome to the judgementfree zone of Being YOU.
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Dwell Create a home that exudes your true personality. Whether styling, redecorating, or making over an entire room (Hello, walkin closet!), allow your essence to shine clear and bright.
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M O N T H LY M U S I C
For inspiration + encouragement, listen to our "Do Your Thing" playlist on Spotify.
Celebrate Celebrate your inner Goddess and coax your desires to fruition. Give yourself what you need and love yourself in the
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Live
way only you can. Featuring Rebecca Casciano of Sacred Beauty Salon.
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Conserve your brilliance by deciding which voices are worth listening to. Seek uplifting sisterhoods, in which you can share—and listen to—your own truth.
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THE MAKERS
Our makers consistently share their time & talents. We'd love to introduce you to the lovely ladies who contributed to this month's issue.
Amanda
Kay
Cover Story Photographer
Dwell Feature Photographer
@amandaluisaart amandaluisa.com
@walkerstudiosllc walkerstudiosllc.com
Amanda is a photographer and artist specializing in portrait, wedding, and lifestyle photography. She grew up in central MA and recently moved to CT. She loves helping people create memories by capturing authentic, natural moments and personalities and celebrating real moments in every day life. This is Amanda's second time doing cover photography for The Perpetual 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.
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Lianne
Micayla
Proofreader
Editor
Book Editor
Connect on Facebook
@hilodaisy
@uggly_mugg zucchiniontheceiling.com
Jacqui
Maya
Lindsay
Contributing Photographer
Collaborating Photographer
Contributing Photographer
@jacquidepasphoto jacquidepas.com
@mojalvo mojalvo.com
@lindsay_stanford lindsaystanford.com
Chen
Jamie
Krystal
Collaborating Artist
Contributing Artist
Mantra Siren
@chenreichert chenreichert.com
.justmakethings.com
@krystalbrandt krystalbrandt.com
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THE TEAM
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 Craft: Making Confetti Skincare Product: Violets are Blue face wash Drink: Goddess Tea from Whole Harmony
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