My son has been the best thing that has happened in my life. He has been amazing, and he is truly heaven-sent. And so, I just feel all that love.
Ciara
Cute accessories always help bring out your outfit and pull it all together.
Confidence is everything. Confidence is what makes that simple white tee and jeans look good.
If you don't embrace who you are and accept who you are, you won't be able to live a happy life.
Sometimes you have to stop to think, regroup and regather yourself and realize how lucky you are to still be living and to still be breathing and still be able to even have a chance.
Education is everything - education is your power, education is your way in life for whatever you want to do.
Whatever you do, have fun while doing it. That's important for me.
I'm a tomboy at heart. I always like to say that I'm an ordinary girl doing extraordinary things.
I think 'One Woman Army' sums up the overall picture. I talk about love, about life, and I talk about what I want and would hope for and what I need as a woman. It kind of just says it all, you know?
Everything in life is about timing. I've been able to have my experiences and learn from them and kind of figure out the thing that works for me and is best for me, and that's all I can really say.
I think cool moments like winning a Grammy deserve a nice little party where you really soak it in and not have to work and stuff. I do remember throwing a party on that Grammy night, but it was work.
It's just so cool when you meet people who are different than you are. That can give you a different perspective, a viewpoint on life, or inspire you. I mean, what would the world be like if we were all the same? I think it would be very boring.
Honestly, I feel like everything in life happens for a reason, and my son has been the greatest gift that God has given me in my life and been the most game-changing thing that's happened to my life, in a necessary way.
I think it takes a lot of confidence to be comfortable in being vulnerable.
This digital world is what you make of it in the end.
Vocally, I'm definitely pushing out more. That feels good. It's very freeing. I've always been very private and consciously private. Now it's kinda like, 'Who cares.' I'm gonna be free and gonna be me. I feel good.
I have so much respect for athletes like LeBron James. I get motivation from them because I know how many hours they put into it. It takes a lot of hard work and drive.
You can either allow social media to be helpful for you or it can be harmful. I like to let it be helpful.
I use Revlon waterproof mascara. And then I love a smokey eye when I perform because I think it's important to make your eyes pop when you're on stage.
I tell myself that water is my medicine and that to stay well, I have to drink a gallon of it every day.
You know the best part of being a mom is getting that love. Honestly, you know, my son's love... a child's love is so pure, it just makes you feel so good no matter what.
I think it's so fun when I get to work with women writers in particular because we really understand the core story or foundation as women. That's so important to me that the authenticity is there, you know, from the place that I speak from for my women. Having other females with me helps me dig deeper.
As we get older, it's important for us to help hand back some of what we've gained as we've grown older. It should be one of your responsibilities - it's almost like being a mentor.
Usher is amazing. He's perfection to me as a performer. He gets down.
Being a mom has affected me in the greatest way possible - and in a necessary way. Having my son has helped me to be grounded, and I feel like with a child you have to really think about things all the way through.
When I was pregnant with Future, one thing I learned quickly was, don't ever let a pregnant lady be hungry, because when I was, I was like the Tasmanian Devil!
I love the Fashion Fair Concealer Wheel. That's my little secret. It comes with three colors in it. What I like about it is that you could almost cover your whole face in it if you want because you can mix the colors to create the perfect shade that works with your skin.
When I'm on a strict eating regimen, at some point I have to have French fries, a cheeseburger and some pizza. And Oreos and vanilla ice cream!
I love shopping! I'm impatient though. I'll go to the mall and in 30 minutes be ready to go.
You live and you learn. My son has given me so much clarity.
Music that comes from the heart - that's the music that moves me.
My biggest competition is me.
After I had my son, I was like, 'I can conquer the world.' I just delivered a 9 pound, 10 ounce baby. I was walking in my living room like, 'Yeah, the champ is here!' That's how I felt.
I don't want to sound too cocky. But I consider myself superwoman.
Everyone loves to dance. I've realize that's a part of what I do more and more every day.
You know those days when you think you have to have a plate of pasta right now? When I'm trying to be good, I take a minute to ask myself, 'Do you really need to eat all this crazy stuff? It will still be around if you want it later.'
Juggling being a mom and an entertainer is a challenge I face every day.
If a person uses the word 'sorry' loosely then of course it loses its value.
I don't believe in being vengeful or trying to send a message to someone. You waste your energy that way.
I truly believe that if you put your goals in writing, speak them out loud and work for them, they will happen.
I love when people have their own creative vision, when a person stands out and tries different things.
You're only a new artist one time, and I can just say I'm so blessed. I feel so inspired to do other things, to be so much more.
I've always had a strong love and a sense of care for kids. And the one thing is evident and is so true - the kids are our future.
I have to be tough in my work environment and tough in the world.
When you believe in yourself, and you always give 100% in a relationship, you're very confident in the value of your love. But for some people, there's that feeling that the grass is always greener.
Moms, take it from me: do not buy your baby too many shoes when they're so tiny, because their feet grow every week.
I'm a military baby, so I kind of always see the world as one; we just have different colours, and we're from different places in the world.
I don't curse when I talk. Unless I'm mad.
I learned everything along the way. I only performed five times before I was in the public eye.
When I start training, I get very serious and focused about it. I probably train 4-5 days a week, and I eat probably eat 5-8 small meals a day to keep my metabolism going.
