Making and leaving her Mark in Hollywood: Gabourey Sidibe

So...I found this article and wanted to share it with beauty mark readers. It is on the break out star Gabourey Sidibe. I have seen her on several talk shows and I find her very interesting. She is a breathe of fresh air and is simply authentic in who she is and how she wants to be portrayed. Does size really play a part in your success or would you call it divine purpose! I love to see the face and perception change in Hollywood. Although there are some haters that always try to knock you down and doubters that don't believe, Gabourey Sidibe is living proof that color and size will not stop anyone from having what God has for you!



"Precious" star Gabourey Sidibe didn't nab a statuette at the Oscars, the night was clearly a win for her. She looked radiant on the red carpet, even flirting with Gerard Butler. The pressure to conform in Hollywood is legendary, but Sidibe is standing up to it with grace.

"I learned to love myself, because I sleep with myself every night and I wake up with myself every morning, and if I don't like myself, there's no reason to even live the life," she told New York magazine in September. "They [the press] try to paint the picture that I was this downtrodden, ugly girl who was unpopular in school and in life and then I got this role and now I'm awesome, but the truth is that I've been awesome, and then I got this role."

That hasn't stopped critics from attacking the actress for her size. An opportunistic weight loss supplement company recently wrote a letter to the 26-year-old performer claiming to be concerned about her health and offering her a year's supply of its product in exchange for an endorsement. "The only way you can reach your goal of someday winning that Oscar is by being active, fit, and most of all, healthy!" chirps the letter leaked to TMZ.

Shock jock Howard Stern has also called the actress out, referring to her as "the size of a planet" and saying Hollywood and Oprah (a Sidibe champion) were liars for suggesting the star would continue to have a career in show business. Guess he doesn't realize she was just cast in Showtime series "The Big C."

Sidibe, for her part, hasn't dignified the recent criticism with a response. But Jessica Simpson, host of the new VH1 reality series "The Price of Beauty" came out in defense of Sidibe. "She walked the red carpet at the Oscars and she owned it. She had such confidence and I absolutely 100 percent think she could get anything in the world that she wants."

Which is not to say Sidibe doesn't leave the door open for changing her image one day. "I love the way I look. I'm fine with it. And if my body changes, I'll be fine with that." Sounds remarkably healthy to us. Written by Alison Rosen

How do you see Yourself?

It is important to have a good self perception of yourself! Check this out and think about how you see your body type. Many woman make the same mistakes and see their body image larger. It doesn't matter what you put on the body if the mind thinks one thing the rest will follow. Be inspired and see yourself in your true essence beauty in all shapes sizes and colors!

Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection 2010: Right in time for Valentines Day!

Walk and Work the Run way in Red! (Estelle,Regina King, Jordan Sparks,Kim, and Raven)

These ladies Look Fab all for a Good Cause!!! Heart disease is the #1 killer of women between the ages of 25 to 45. We must take care of ourselves and watch what we eat and get plenty of exercise. Let this cause move you to have your own Heart Truth Awareness in your own communities. We all can join in and inspire one another to be beautiful while holding each other accountable for our lives! Yes...we are our Sista's keepa!

Pass the Pearl: God Time/Skin Care Shout Out!!!

In our search for makeup tips and tricks to make us look beautiful sometimes we forget about taking care of our skin. Skin care is just not what we apply to our faces but stress, worry, bitterness, and not enough rest will all take a toll on how you look and feel. Take time to get enough rest, exercise, and laughter. I have experienced first hand, when situations were hard and uncomfortable, God blessed me with a spirit of laughter. And when I couldn't laugh he gave me my best friend to remind me that all we had was joy! It is important that we take care of ourselves emotionally and spiritually. Take time in the morning to center your thoughts and plans. Keep a pad and pen near your bed to jot thoughts and ideas. If you are happy and had your God Time then people, problems, and situations will have to adjust to your tone. I call it... setting your environment! It will only enhance your life and help you look and feel better. Once we are set up for success on a inner level we are ready to add a little flavor! There are a lot of products on the market that pretty much all do the same thing...but in this economy I'm looking for quality products that work with my skin type. I found my skin care angel in Mary Kay Cosmetics. I have sampled a little of this and that but this line work with my skin and is good for my pockets. I personally had trouble skin with breakouts and my skin did not look polish. So, you can imagine how my face look with makeup. I have oily skin and my problem area is my chin. Mary Kay has an oil modifier that works great! It stops shine and goes on smooth. For skin care the cleanser works well and leaves my skin feeling fresh and new. It seams as though the products removes dirt, grime, and makeup from your skin and leaves it glowing. Your skins look healthy...and I walked away feeling polished and smooth.

The Definition of Beauty...

You know we all have heard beauty is in the eye of the beholder...but i want to know who are you letting grasp there hands on your beauty. With so much emphasis on women to look a certain way we will all go bankrupt trying to keep up with the lastest fashion...lipgloss..and hair weave! Don't get me wrong all of those thing are important visually, but they just don't last or bring quality to our lives. So what is beauty? Happy you ask! Beauty Marks believes that beauty is being comfortable in your own skin. It is about owning every part of those so call flaws and making them work for you, calling on Rupaul himself.... You Better Work! Beauty makes a statement and announces ..I am not a carbon copy but a one of a kind original! It is about purpose and reaching your goals and living out your dreams. Beauty is driven. It inspires and has a helping hand in the lives of family, friends, and community. Beauty is a story. It is a testament of the trials and struggles that come into our lives to make us stronger and victorious! Beauty is forgiveness... it gets better not bitter and has a joyful song in the midst of adversity. Beauty does not give up but is intentional with relentless faith to get to the other side. Look, read, and enjoy be inspired and see a clear perception of beauty that will leave a mark on your life.