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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Your Daily Braid Reading a scripture followed by a prayer helps to set the tone for the day. Your daily bread is your food for the day in the form of scripture and prayer. It means to ask God to provide for your needs for the day. Not only your materialistic and physical needs but your spiritual, relational, and emotional needs. ​ Every Queen needs to be fully equipped, prepared, and armored to ward off all negativity and to defeat any obstacles that may come her way. Check here and my spirituality blog daily for scriptures that speak to you and then follow it up with a prayer. Have a blessed day and Hugs and love! Empowered Women Empower! Have Hope For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 Have Peace That Transcends you Be anxious for nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication. With thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God, and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding; will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 Have No Fear I refuse to give in to my fears. For God did not give me a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind! 2 Timothy 1:7 Be Thankful But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Cor. 15:57 Think Of Good Thoughts Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Philippians 4:8 Be Strong Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous ! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 Rebuke The Devil Submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7 Let The Lord Fight Your Battles He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he. Proverbs 16:20 Have Faith, He will Give You A New Beginning But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. Isiah 40:31 You Can Do It I can do all things through Chris who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 Click For More BACK TO HOME