Queen BEAUTY The best thing about transforming is the makeover! FROM A NATURAL BEAUTY QUEEN TO AN ENHANCED BEAUTY QUEEN, HAVE FUN AND PLAY WITH YOUR LOOKS Theresa Woods Makeup Enthusiast I've always loved makeup. I was first introduced to it by my mother, a past beauty pageant contestant, and a Mary Kay consultant. I love the way makeup can transform me and I love the way it hides all of my imperfections. I've suffered from cystic acne all my life and what comes with that, is horrible acne scars. This picture captures me in a rare moment when my scars have healed. I'm makeup-free and feeling pretty confident. I'm not saying that I lack confidence but as a woman, there are times when I feel lackluster so every now and then, I can use a little boost, whether it's wearing makeup or just out and about looking my best. Glamma Thank you, Nene Leakes for introducing me to that word. I'm a grandmother of two, and I love to play dress-up, eat right and work out to preserve my youth. Some say makeup ages you, well I say, it preserves you. The secret is to wear it to enhance your beauty, not to distort it by piling on too much. See below to check out some of my favorite go-to looks. Day To Night Transitioning Look For an easy, natural look that's wearable all day and night. Not drawn on but try a natural brow look. Use concealer under your eyes for dark patches, then blend it in well with the rest of your skin. Then softly brush eyeliner and mascara on your upper and lower lids and lashes, use a medium natural skin, toned eyeshadow. Lastly, use a brown lip liner and a nude tinted gloss for your lips. Special Occasion Glam Look It's a more defined look. Apply your foundation and concealer, and then use contouring makeup to highlight your forehead, nose, cheekbones, and around your face. Next, get that smokey eye look with a deep dark brown or sparkling black eye shadow and a light shimmer eyeshadow for the inner corner and top lids of your eyes. Put on your best-bought lashes and use an extra stroke of mascara and black eyeliner on your upper and lower lids. Define your brows with a brow pencil and highlighter and on the lips, use a bold matte lip color and medium or dark brown liner. Blend it in well, and then top your face off with a makeup setting spray. Check out these beautiful looks below. From Natural with a pop of color to photo ready, bold glam, and my favorite; soft and simple, contouring. Exclusive Queen Tips 1. I say no to drawing on your brows but it's your choice. Consult a professional they do it the best. Personally, I love a more natural look, so I would suggest defining the eyebrow lightly so it looks natural and not drawn on. 2. Apply your eye makeup first so stray eye shadow doesn't mess up your foundation. 3. Softly line the upper and lower rim of your eye with a dark bold color liner. Eyeshadow highlights in the corners of the eye are cool too. 4. Add lots and lots of mascara without causing clumps or use fun and sexy faux lashes. 5. Try a slightly sheer foundation for a more natural look. 6. Use the baking technique with concealer and lose finishing powder for dark under-eye problem areas. ​ 7. Use a darker shade of contouring makeup to your forehead, the outer part of your face, the top bridge of your nose, and under your cheekbone area with a blush brush to add angles and definition. 8. To get the bright and luminous look, finish with a highlighter and blush to your cheekbone area and highlight the tip of your nose and to the top of your lip. 9. Set and complete the look with Translucent powder and setting spray. 10. Last but not least, put your best matte lipstick on with a liner or lip gloss to complement your eyes. Remember bold eyes than soft lips or vice versa. It's OK to do both bold depending on the occasion. ​ Bonus Tip: For the best pictures, perfect lighting helps too! Also, don't forget in the summer and winter, your skin tone will change too so be sure to switch up your foundation and concealers. Don't forget to take care of your skin. Click below to learn more!! MAKEUP & SKINCARE

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Keep Your Body In Motion Not only is it crucial for a Queen to be fit mentally but also physically as well. Strive to be the best version of yourself! FIT LIFE SET REALISTIC GOALS Trust me my journey to fit life hasn't always been easy. You're not always going to feel, be or look fit. It's about loving the skin that you're in and wanting to take care of it as you do with anything else that you love. It takes one day at a time, step by step. My advice is not to go hard because you'll set yourself up to crash and burn. However, stay focused and consistent. 3-4 times a week is good, just make it count. Let's Go! MOTIVATION Motivation is key. Focus on what moves and inspires you Per WebMD, exercising makes your muscles work and burns calories. Lots of activities count as exercise, like running, swimming, walking, jogging, and dancing. No matter your age, gender, or physical activity level, regular exercise can boost your physical and mental health. If you haven't exercised in a while, you may want to try easing back into it with moderate-intensity aerobics . Soon enough, you'll start feeling the positive effects of regularly moving your body. https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/health-benefits-exercise IT’S YOUR BODY You own it, take care of it! ANYTIME, ANYWHERE Get fit wherever you go! Whether you're at work, at home, on a getaway at a resort or cruise, at a park, or outside anywhere, this can be a fun way to stay fit wherever you go! Do whatever it takes to stay active and keep that heart rate pumping for at least 15-30 minutes. This is a great way to clear your head from the day's stresses and to boost your mood. Don’t forget to stretch before and after work-outs to avoid any strained muscles. GET IT IN Spend your summer's wisely! Working out over the summer, you will need to invest time and dedication. I know it’s not easy to drag yourself to a gym after a long day at work, especially when it’s so beautiful outside. Outdoor activities such as speed walking and jogging may be too much to bear when it's hot outside. If you have a local beach, try those activities there, at least you can dip into the water when you are feeling overheated. Remember the more sweat the more calories you burn and less water retention you will have. Swimming pools are also a great way to work out. Visit your local community pool or your local YMCA. If working out in the summer simply isn’t your thing, try recruiting a friend or two to work out with you. It’s much easier to stick to a workout plan when someone else is alongside you. Whatever it takes to keep going and stay fit during the summer months. VIEW MORE