Shecky’s

Back in March, we asked our users: “Were you ‘Born This Way?’” and received hundreds of amazing responses. It was tough to pick the best “Born This Way” talents and award only a few prize winners—you’re all such talented and accomplished women! Here’s a sampling from some of our winners’ entries and experiences, plus some fun photos.

ENTRY: My “Born This Way” talent is making women feel confident and gorgeous with my cosmetic skills. I’ve been a freelance makeup artist for a while now with no proper schooling, it all just comes naturally to me. I’m an expert in where to place color, how to improve skin, how to make women glow from the inside out and bring out a woman’s natural gorgeousness to make her feel empowered and beautiful.

EXPERIENCE: I don’t think I could even find the right words to describe how amazingly talented this woman is! She rocked out on a bunch of instruments, sang her butt off and danced the night away. The energy in that arena was unbelievable; everyone was in awe.

What I loved the most was that she was so personal with the crowd and spoke such inspirational words; when you left, you felt like a better person. One of my favorite lines that she screamed into the crowd was, “Just be yourself and love who you are.” Simple enough, but honestly we all have days when we feel a little blue and lack confidence in who we are. Lady Gaga threw so much confidence at you that you walked a little bit taller when you danced out of that arena!

See Kaitlynn’s Blog Post and her Lady Gaga Makeup Looks>

-Kaitlynn P., Boston, MA

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