Beauty Empowerment: Embracing Your So-Called Flaws

Beauty is unique to each individual, and what some perceive as flaws and imperfections are actually unique features that set them apart from the crowd. From Cindy Crawford’s mole to Brooke Shields’ bushy eyebrows, you, too, can turn any so-called flaws into features.

We may have features that we don’t like – maybe it’s a mole, a birthmark, a gap in our teeth or even bushy eyebrows – and may spend excess time, money and energy trying to hide or “improve” them. But, what if we could view these so-called “flaws” as something beautiful simply by opening our minds and adapting our perspectives?

Through self-love and a broadened perspective, you can boost your self-esteem, confidence and poise by appreciating your (and others’) physical appearance as features to be loved and embraced rather than seeing them as flaws.

No need to be browbeat, whether you have bushy brows a la Brooke Shields and Arizona Muse, sparse hairs penciled in or none at all.

And, there’s no need to conceal that mole. Regard it respectfully as a signature beauty mark. Marilyn Monroe and Cindy Crawford didn’t attempt to hide moles under concealer or get them removed. Instead, they embraced what was typically perceived as a flaw and turned it into an iconic feature of classic beauty, style and fashion.

There’s no need to hide your smile with perfect, evenly spaced teeth. Mind the gap between your teeth (known as diastema) and embrace it with confidence. You may have been called “Bucky the Beaver,” but don’t let bullies’ taunting and teasing get you down. A little extra space is good and can be perceived as sexy. No need to hide those chompers. Reveal your sexy side, embracing a little tooth cleavage. However your teeth may appear, smile, glowing from the inside out.

What do celebrities Arnold Schwarzenegger, Madonna and David Letterman have in common? A notable feature is the gap between their front teeth in their toothy smiles. Lauren Hutton didn’t let this stop her from gracing multiple magazine covers, so don’t let it stop you from expressing that gorgeous grin.

For those tall and lanky ladies often made fun of as being gawky, awkward and unwieldy with the longest of limbs, from basketball court to catwalk, stand proud of being tall. And, for the small and short, be proud of being petite a la Thumbelina and Tinkerbell.

Counter adversity with diversity and be grateful for it. How boring would we be if we were all just one color, look, shape, size and texture? From the fairest pale of egg white to the darkest shades of black coffee and every shade in between, there simply are no ugly shades, shapes or sizes. No one is unloved or unworthy, however they may feel.

“No beauty shines brighter than that of a good heart.” ~ Unknown
“Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart.” ~ Kahlil Gibran
“Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself.” ~ Coco Chanel
“Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.” ~ Marilyn Monroe
“You are imperfect, permanently and inevitably flawed. And you are beautiful.” ~ Amy Bloom
“Beauty is about being comfortable in your own skin. It’s about knowing and accepting who you are.” ~ Ellen DeGeneres
“The most beautiful makeup of a woman is passion. But, cosmetics are easier to buy.” ~ Yves Saint Laurent
“No matter how plain a woman may be, if truth and honesty are written across her face, she will be beautiful.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

Beauty and sexiness are not just about looks but about feelings and being true to who you are as a beautiful creation and work of art. You are an irreplaceable individual with no one else quite like you (even identical twins) on this planet. Draw inspiration from others, but love and appreciate yourself equally. You are most beautiful when you’re being true to the real you.

Look beyond the surface and the metaphoric book cover to know and understand the contents. Happy reading and happy being, beautiful!

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Susan B. B. Schabacker

Susan B. B. Schabacker is a proud writer, team member, and fan of Forsyth Magazines and writes multiple articles every month for Forsyth Woman and Forsyth Family. She loves writing and is also pleased and honored to write for National Geographic and National Geographic Kids. Susan is a co-author of a children’s book, Huckleberry Robin, based on a three-generation true family story and hopes to write more children’s books. Susan is also a local singer/songwriter/musician (and aspiring artist) working on recording her third album about COVID-19 (Coronavirus), called Beyond the Virus, that has become both a local and international collaboration. Currently, she lives in the Winston-Salem, Piedmont Triad area of NC, where she has resided for over 20 years. Susan graduated with a B.A. in Corporate Communications and a minor in dance from Elon University. She has had the opportunity to travel internationally to Budapest, Hungary for classical ballet, when she attended UNCSA (University of North Carolina School of the Arts); London, UK; and Beijing, China, where she studied abroad through Elon University. In Stockholm, Sweden, she had a marketing internship at Hachette-Filipacchi, publisher of Elle and other magazines. She also had another marketing internship in London with the Bramah Museum of Tea. Susan is the founder, owner, and master tea blender of a local tea business, Tea-lation! (@Tealation on FB + IN), which she has designed ads for in Forsyth Woman. She hopes to share her love for life + teas and encourages everyone to share, sip, and savor their cuppa happy! Susan looks forward to writing more articles and books and embarking on a long and successful career in music. Susan’s other passions include: photography (@SBBSPhotography on FB + IN), acting, cooking, and arts + crafts.

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