Had to share my new headshots from Stacy J Photography, I can't tell you how much I loved the backdrop and my sequin top from Karen Kane. And, I also loved how this shoot challenged my stance on photoshopping myself more than I had expected. Stacy is a very popular Portland photographer who's clientele is a roster full of models and wannabe models. When we connected, it was an opportunity for BOTH of us to show a different side of ourselves.

For her, she is sooooo used to models complaining about their body/skin in the image and begging for her to "fix" the flaws, while she can, she was excited to work with me being that I refuse to be "fixed." I actually loved her glamour edits, but knew they were not me.

My policy is - you are PERFECT the way you are. We are too bombarded by "fixed" images to realize what is real anymore and to truly appreciate it. I vow to keep my images real because I am not ashamed of one lump, bump, pore or wrinkle, and neither should you.

Real is Perfect.

xoxo
Jessica
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Two things are true. I'm obsessed with scarfs and I love a great bargain. If you too are like me, then you'll love this post!!

I've been seeing so many AMAZE scarfs on all my favorite celebs and lord knows my pocket isn't deep enough for the $700 Hermes, no matter how much I love it - it's not worth a house payment - LOL!

Then, I remembered the days my mom and I would make our own stuff, and I got inspired - so to the fabric warehouse I went! I posted a pic of the fabric, so you might recognize this scarf! Now, I'm going to tell you how I made my DIY  $5 - 5 Minute - No Sewing Required Scarf, that I must say, is already my new favorite - until I make my next one...note fabric on floor behind me ;).