Kathleen’s makeup career originated with a college education in Art History. Her formal cosmetic training spanning over 25 years, 5 years with Christian Dior Cosmetics, 10 years with Chanel Cosmetics and over 10 years independently taking classes to update her techniques. She has won numerous awards for her customer service, sales and customer events. Kathleen was part of the first Nordstrom Skin Care Certification program and was chosen by Chanel to present "Behind the Scenes" Runway Makeup event, premier show on the West Coast. She has traveled with both Dior and Chanel National Makeup Artist Teams, in addition to her private client consultations.
Her training and certification include:
• Fashion Show/Runway
• Teaching Seminars and Events
• Skin Care Certification (1996)
• Technical Cover Up’s of tattoos, birthmarks, burns and scars
• Special Event Management
Her decision to move from the retail world to an Independent Freelance Artist has proved exciting. Over the past ten years Kathleen has built a thriving business and is in high demand from both local residents and visitors alike. Her artistry and comments have graced the pages of magazines such as:
• California Beauty Stylist
• SqueezeOC
• Coast Magazine
Her work has appeared:
• Good Morning, America
• ATV Institute
• ABC, NBC and affiliates
• “Freaky Friday” premiere party
• Eventvibe.com ~ Liquid Lounge
• DSSimon Productions
• Disney Stamp Launch with US Postmaster General
• Best Buy Digital Achievers Recognition
• Express Personnel Corporate Recognition
• “Skin Tight” Bodypaint show at The Grand
• “Viva!” film
• “Writing on the Wall”, Chapman film
• “Mrs. Santa’s Girlfriend” Album cover - Paijee
Her work ranges from subtle looks for active wear, to high fashion runway shows and photo shoots with Toni and Guy, TIGI and for Coast Magazine.
She has created looks for:
• Musical Theatre Productions
“The Music Man”, South Coast Symphony
Temple Bat Yahm Religious School productions
Woodland and Kaiser Elementary School productions
• Charity Fundraisers
Love Ride Pre-Event for the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation
BAD Ride – Bikers Against Diabetes
Learning Rights Law Center
Snowball Express
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Temple Bat Yahm
Temple Beth El
Irvine Unified School District
Newport Mesa School District
Rancho Santa Margarita School District
San Juan Capistrano School District
• College Film productions – Chapman University
• Religious occasions
While she loves working on a huge range of creative endeavors, her signature style is a fresh, natural face, “to discover the beauty within yourself.” When you think about how busy your life has become, Kathleen brings a fun and informative attitude for the busy women of today. She comes direct to you to share artistic, professional quality cosmetics and skin care that bring out the best in you in mere minutes! Let the hassle of shopping at the mall be an old memory.
Let me create a more beautiful world for you! Inside and out.
