That record makes me nostalgic for some reason, the same way that [Bob Dylan’s] “Nashville Skyline” does. I also had an interview that day, so I wanted to be in a genuine, soul-bearing kind of mood, and there are a couple of records that I put on to encourage honesty. Because when I listen to music that I really relate to, it can almost inspire me to be the most authentic version of myself.

Wednesday Afternoon:

At the shoot, I was really inspired by a lot of the designers I was wearing. There was an amazing Versace dress that reminded me of 1960s Palm Springs, and then there was a Delpozo pantsuit with this very powerful silhouette, and a Thierry Mugler vintage-future look that was almost like “Barbarella.” I love fashion because I find it to be walking art. You put it on and it can inspire you to feel a certain way.

When I was leaving someone sent me this video of Nikki Tutorials, an amazing woman who does makeup on YouTube. I’ve been watching her stuff for years. In this video she came out as transgender. It was so brave and inspiring — it gave me full-body chills and made me cry. I’m always out there saying, “Be yourself!” but anytime I see someone else truly being themselves and seeming so free, it inspires me to continue being that way and to practice what I preach.

Wednesday Night:

That night I went to the premiere of “Color Out of Space,” the new Nicolas Cage movie. It’s based on an H.P. Lovecraft short story. I loved it. I’m obsessed with anything that’s about space. It’s the final frontier of magic. And there were also some wonderful themes in the movie about how the beautiful things or the things you chase in life can kill you if you don’t watch out. For me, that was a metaphor for fame. If you chase fame or money or success or power without ever checking in on yourself, it can lead to your demise. [Laughs] So that’s what I took away from the movie!

I had also been wanting to meet Nicolas Cage. We’ve been friendly for a while, but that was the first time we actually got to meet. He’s everything you imagine, and more. He’s just wildly funny, incredibly charismatic, super kind and so talented. Sometimes I’ve had experiences where I’ve been like, “Do not meet your idols,” but this was definitely the opposite of that. I’ve always wanted to meet certain people that come across as strange, unique, interesting individuals, and I was not disappointed.