Ciara continues her publicity campaign for her new album “Ciara.” The R&B/pop star graces the cover of PAPER Magazine’s September 2013 issue. Rocking a custom custom fishnet top by Natalie Joos, shorts by Marc Jacobs and Louboutin heels, Ciara reminds the world of her beauty.
In her cover story, Ciara talks about her style, her new album, being open, her relationship with Future and more. Read excerpts from the cover story below.
On her style…
“I don’t wear a dress regularly,” Ciara tells me after the shoot, “but even if I do, you have to put some attitude into it. I like a leather skirt, which gives you some toughness, but a feminine touch too. I like the androgynous thing with a hard edge: I make things rock ‘n’ roll — but still pretty.”
On her new album…
“The album is light and upbeat,” says Ciara. “There’s a lot of love in it — a lot of heart and passion. It reflects the spirit and energy that I’m feeling right now. What people are hearing is my true self-expression and the energy I’m living.”
On opening up…
“I thought it was better to be private,” admits the 27-year-old. “But self-reflection helped me to say, ‘You need to live more. If you worry so much about things, your head is going to explode. Just live. Something has to give.’ I was holding back so much that I wasn’t letting myself explore and live.”
On Future…
“He’s very understanding,” she tells me, “and he’s my best friend. It’s important to have a feeling that you can talk about anything and know a person’s going to be there and support you. When we’re together, it’s not about who we are. I feel very normal, very safe and loved.
See photos from Ciara’s cover shoot below.
