LOVE IS THE MESSAGE Love is more than a feeling—it’s a way of seeing, a process of uncovering, a journey of becoming oneself. For the debut issue of @notes_on_beauty_, we asked: What does it take to truly see yourself? To love yourself? To unlearn the myths we’re told—and reclaim beauty on your own terms? “Taking time off to do photos is usually done as my job. If you see me in print, it’s because it’s a job. In some cases, like this magazine, I did it because [editor-in-chief Nick Vogelson] is an old friend, and he does these projects as a labor of love. When he asked me to do this shoot I agreed, because if it wasn’t me it would have been someone else, and right now I’m currently checking the over-60 granny-artist box—which is fun and beautiful during a time that’s extremely ugly and hateful. Thank you for inviting me to participate in what was a beautiful experience.”—@kembrapfahler_ @kembrapfahler_ photographed by @inezandvinoodh with @yad1m using @valentino.beauty, Style Director @ronbreezy, and @jimmypaulhair. Kembra is wearing Colorgraph eyeliner in Rockstud Noir by @valentino.beauty. Dress by @melittabaumeister. Available for pre-order soon. Photography by @inezandvinoodh. Editor-in-chief and Creative Director @nickvogelson. Beauty Director @yad1m using @valentino.beauty. Style Director @ronbreezy. Hair @jimmypaulhair at @susanpricenyc. Manicure @theguythatdoesnails @seemanagement. Lighting technician @jodokusdriessen. Art director @makroop. Digital technician @akabriananderson. Production Director @lisaolssonhjerpe.