Be your own fantasy
with this month’s cover star Cariline Jaquish / @carolinejaquish
Photographer is Greg Woodson / @gregwoodson
Do you feel more powerful when you’re glamorous, playful, or raw and natural? All of the above. I’m a chameleon. Glamorous is the fantasy, playful is the invitation, and raw
is where you fall in love. My power is that I can be all three in one breath.
What do you believe makes true beauty: appearance, confidence, or soul? Soul, always. Beauty without soul is decoration. When your energy is contagious and your heart is open, people feel you before they even look at you.
What’s the best “wardrobe malfunction” story that you can now laugh about? During a beach shoot, a wave and a bikini bottom had a little disagreement. For a split second, I froze, then I just laughed it off. And to be honest, the laughter made the photos even hotter. It reminded me that desire isn’t about control, it’s about flow.
If you were stranded on a deserted island with only one accessory, what would it
be? My imagination. It’s my sharpest weapon, my safest place, and my favorite form of company.
What are some of the things that attract you to a man? Intelligence, humor, and emotional depth are everything. I want someone who makes me feel safe being soft.
3 ultimate deal breakers when it comes to men? Disrespect, arrogance, and lack of purpose. I don’t need a man to complete me, but I can only love one who’s complete within himself.
How do you nurture your self-love and mental strength? By being gentle with myself. I used to romanticize the hustle; now I romanticize peace. I treat my body, my home, and my mornings like rituals.
What is your life motto? Or a quote that means a lot to you? “Appreciation makes what is great in others belong to us as well” – Voltaire. This quote sums up life for me. I used to work as a hospice caregiver, and in those sacred final moments, holding the hands of patients, I felt nothing but appreciation. For life, for death, and for the fleeting moments that seem to bring us real purpose.
What message do you hope women take from your journey? That femininity isn’t weakness. You don’t have to be loud to be powerful. The women who know how to move with grace, intuition, and sensual self-respect are the ones who change everything.
What’s the most daring photoshoot you’ve ever done, and did it push your limits? A shoot where the photographer and I were far into the ocean, pitch black night, nothing guiding us, but the flash of a camera.
Which is more thrilling for you, the moment the camera clicks or the reaction
from fans? The click. That sound is my heartbeat these days. It’s the second I step fully into character.
What message do you hope women take from your journey? Stop waiting to be chosen. Choose yourself first, and the right person will resonate with you. Trust that love is waiting for you.
Lastly, if you had to give your followers one piece of advice for leading a fulfilling
life, what would it be? Be your own fantasy. Give yourself the freedom to be whoever you want to be in this life. It is too short to be another carbon copy of the people on your feed. The world doesn’t need another imitation. It needs your version of wild, soft, and alive. The moment you stop trying to fit in, you become unforgettable.
