This is beautifully said. There is power in beauty, and even more power in OWNING one's beauty. 

I grew up taking pride in my appearance (at least for the most part -- there was a dark period in the early '90s when grunge was hot and I embraced it a little too fondly), and I've always opted for hair/clothing/makeup that makes ME feel good. If it makes an impression on someone else, great! But the thing that I think makes the bigger impression, and this is what's important to tell young women, is that taking pride in one's appearance can show that you value yourself, and therefore, everyone else should value you as well. And that's an empowering message.