Katie juggles college, a job, and her dreams. She attends both college and makeup school, sells cosmetics for a local makeup artist (Avon-style), and works whenever she can with established makeup artists in her area. Like most of us, Katie is trying to juggle her real world responsiblities while pursuing her dreams. Her best advice is to try to make money doing small side jobs within the industry you want to be in. She believes that if you are trying to make money on the side in a totally different industry than the one you desire to be in, you will be too disconnected and distracted from your dream job. As she pulled out all her makeup, a quantity and varitey that could rival any small makeup store, she revealed to me her secrets and tips.
What's your beauty secret?
I'm a firm believer in 'you are what you eat'. You can use the best and most expensive products and learn every trick of the trade, but it's most important to have a great basis to put the makeup on. I eat healthy and drink tons of water. It's the most simple but most effective.
What's your best makeup trick or technique?
Definitely contouring. Every girl I know wants high checkbones and eyes that pop. By using concealor and bronzer, you can create different shadows on the face to make it look like you have higher checkbones and a smaller nose. If anyone is interested in contouring, I suggest you get a makeup book or take a class, because the technique is somewhat complicated.
If you could only choose one makeup product to use on your face, what would it be?
A cream blush. You can use it on your lips for color and your cheeks. It gives a very fresh-faced look.
Who is your favorite makeup artist and why?
Alexis Vogul. I used to stay up late at night wh
en I was younger just to watch her informercials. I love the bombshell look, and she could turn even the plainest jane into a sexpot.
If we peeked into your makeup kit, what would we find?
For eyes and lips, I use only MAC makeup. It was originally designed to be used as theatrical makeup, so it's very long-lasting and gives an intense look. For foundations and concealors, I use Clinque and Lancome. Both lines have foundations and concealors that are very light weight and don't make the skin look cakey. I also have a great moistuizer and foundation primer. I carry mulitple mascaras. That's another great trick- to use two different mascaras when doing your makeup, because it will make the lashes look longer and thicker.
What's the last beauty item you purchased?
Nars body bronzer. It was a little too shimmery, but it didn't make me look orange like Snooki.
In your opinion, what's the biggest makeup mistake women make?
There's two. You have to choose between either dark eyes or dark lips. If a woman does both her eyes and lips dark, it's either too intense, or she just looks like a clown. The other big mistake is using a foundation that doesn't match your skin color. Some women go too light and some go too dark. Also, even when you find the perfect shade for you, remember to blend from the jaw to neck.
And now you know, and knowing is half the battle.
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