When Bobbi Brown Cosmetics approached me about their campaign ‘Pretty & Powerful’ one woman came to mind: my mother. My mother is undoubtedly a beautiful woman. As a little girl, I remember staring at my mom hoping to look just like her when I grew up. But my mother chose a long time ago to be something other than just a pretty girl. She chose to be strong, gracious and powerful.
Growing up, my mom would remind me of one thing: “be who you are.” May it have been encouraging because I was the weirdest kid on the playground, or grounding because I was the most popular girl in class, she always quietly reminded me to be true to myself. But more than her words, I followed her actions. My mother doesn’t change; she stays the same each and every year. No matter what the circumstance — be it happy, sad or downright life shattering, my mother exudes a quiet power in every situation. My mother is pretty and powerful and I couldn’t be more proud to be her daughter.
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You too can join in on the campaign, by leaving a comment below telling me who is ‘Pretty & Powerful’ in your life which also qualifies you to win a Bobbi Brown make-up palette given at random to one reader. For an extra entry, send your tweets to #prettypowerful. You can also cast a vote for contestants or submit your own video to the Pretty & Powerful campaign.
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In my life, my grandmother is pretty and powerful. She is 83, still has all her hair naturally brown, and still travels the world with my grandpa doing missionary work. In my life I can't remember her saying a single bad thing about anyone. She exudes a gentle kindness that makes her more beautiful than anything else could.
My good friend's mom. She is one amazing woman.
I love your relationship with your mother. Probably due to boarding school I'm not particularly close with mine and it's something I really feel I've missed.
Much Love
Roisin Elizabeth
xoxox
Have to say, my mom too is the one woman that comes to mind as pretty & powerful. She is so smart and creative and strong and never gives up. Love her!
A lady I go to church with, Mrs. Brenda, is quite the pretty and powerful woman. She loves helping everyone and is someone I admire so much. She loves my kids like they're her grandkids and is a great mother figure to me since my own chooses not to be.
My mom is the Pretty & Powerful woman in my life, although It would be a tie between her and my grandma if she were still alive. Both of these women showed me what a mother should be, and are amazing examples of what it means to be a modern woman. Thanks for the chance to win!
In my life it would definitely be my mom! She has recently gone through being diagnosed with breast cancer. I don't think I could have handled all that she has with do much humbleness, grace and selflessness! She is an example to be followed.
My mom is pretty and powerful! She is probably also the kindest person I know. Her power is more wisdom than physical strength. We have many family friends because of her wisdom and generosity. I love my pretty and powerful mom!
My mum is pretty & powerful too.she's the best.my dad loved her to bits & he asked us to take care of her on his last days but all she ever wants to do is take care of us, her children.We love her dearly,she's the sweetest,kindest mum,grandma & friend I know.the best part is she's my friend too & is always there for me.My mum is pretty & powerful too.she's the best.my dad loved her to bits & he asked us to take care of her on his last days but all she ever wants to do is take care of us, her children.We love her dearly,she's the sweetest,kindest mum,grandma & friend I know.the best part is she's my friend too & is always there for me.
My best friend Nikki!!
My cousin, who is also my daughters god mother. She's so string, always there for me and my family while trying to find her way in life.
My grandmother- she's endured many hardships but keeps moving forward. I hope to grow to be as strong as her.
I would have to say a close friend of mine who has been a direct influence in my life 🙂