First Blog.. My Inspiration

Wow, first blog. Where do I even begin??
My love for makeup started probably 6 years ago. It was my 13th birthday, and my mom had taken me out to get my makeup done professionally, and also to learn how to apply it myself. I booked an appointment at the Elizabeth Arden makeup counter inside the Bay. I remember sitting in the chair, and getting my makeup done. Seeing all the brushes that the consultant was using; I wanted them all. It all started then, sitting in that chair and just wanting to be able to use them.

I've always been artistic. I'm a dancer on the side, and still continue to take lessons. I've done oil painting, water painting and sketching. I have always loved working with my hands, and being able to do makeup, where you work with your hands is just fantastic.

You are in a business of making women feel beautiful, and I wouldn't want any other job. You get to hear incredible life changing stories, encourage women, and help them feel strong, confident, beautiful from inside and out. By enhancing your features can make all the difference in your day.

I started playing with any makeup that I could get my hands on. I asked for makeup for many birthdays and Christmas'. And as I got older, and realized that makeup is what I wanted to do in life, I started practicing, and trying out different looks. I have watched many tutorials just watching how other people apply makeup, and different styles. But when it comes down to it, I have taught myself everything I know.

My inspiration comes from many things.
1. Kandee Johnson. - She is absolutely gorgeous. She is such a beautiful person inside and out. She encourages me to be a better person and has most definatly helped me through many ups and downs in my life. I saw her at the Toronto IMATS (Internation Makeup Artist Trade Show) this year, and just seeing Kandee, made my day. She is so happy all the time, and her personality just shines.

2. Michelle Phan. - She is incredibly gorgeous and talented. Started off by doing simple makeup videos, and she has grown so much. She is incredibly sweet, kind and down to earth. I hope that I would have the privilege of meeting her one day.

3. Caryl Baker. - Caryl Baker for you who do not know is the owner of the Caryl Baker Visage salons found in Southern Ontario. She started her first salon many years ago, and since then has grown to over 30 salons. She has inspired me greatly in that she had a dream, and she went and did it, and now has grown to a fabulous company.

I hope that I will be able to inspire many people throughout my life and my career.
I plan on making youtube videos in the near future, so stayed tuned for those!

If you love something, go after it.
"Are you chasing your dreams, or are your dreams chasing you?"

Hugs and kisses, Kat<3