I was born in Dallas, Texas. Being a Dallas girl and raised amidst the glamorous world of figure skating in the early 1980's definitely has influenced the super-glam spin I like to put into my style of professional makeup. Women in Texas wear more makeup than anywhere else in the world, and we are proud of it! These reasons are why being a professional makeup artist is in my blood. It is a passion that drives me to create, enhance, and beautify no matter what the race, age, or size of the pocket book. In fact, when I can't create...I get depressed...because I am an artist, and artists need to constantly create their art.

I bring experience that is unsurpassed to West Texas. I studied theater makeup as a theater major in college. My extensive work with many cosmetic lines such as Lancome, Estee Lauder, TIGI Bed Head, Paula Dorf, La Prairie, Darphin, Alexandra DeMarkoff and more, gives me an edge about cosmetic industry product knowledge. I have traveled for Estee Lauder as a regional makeup artist doing makeup around Texas, as well as, in high end stores such as Neiman Marcus; working along side premier and celebrity makeup artists. I also served as a free-lance artist for Lancome, traveling around the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. From 2000 to 2005 I worked for TIGI Bed Head hair care and cosmetics in trademarks/intellectual property, marketing, and product development. This eventually led to me developing limited edition color makeup collections, formulations,and professional haircare products, such as TIGI's S-Factor haircare line. I also had the opportunity to be the makeup artist for reality tv actress and renowned motorcycle & swimsuit model, Deborah 'Lil Debbie' Beal. My makeup on Debbie was featured on the July 2006 cover of Easyriders. I was also hired by the MAC pro-store before leaving Dallas to live in Midland. Later, my former boss, and friend founded Lucky 11 products. I helped her with the initial product testing and packaging for Cheer Chics, Dance Dolls and Diva Chics. These lines are boutique-style salon-quality hair and body care products. I have also worked in cosmetic counter business & sales management for Estee Lauder, and was the on-site makeup artist for Julian Gold, a privately owned high end retailer located in Midland, for two years.

For the last several years I have had the wonderful opportunity to work with award-winning director/producer Jon Lindgren of Viamedia, for commercials and documentaries such as Wildcatters. This took me down a path I had never traveled...doing HD/broadcast makeup on well over 50 famous oil men, lobbyists and renowned economists for the cable series, and boy did I learn a lot! Mastering HD/Broadcast makeup helped open the door in teaching several news anchors/reporters for News West 9 to learn how to apply their own makeup for broadcast television.

In 2009 I was the professional "Marilyn Monroe" look alike and main hostess of the evening for the Museum of the Southwest's tri-annual blacktie charity event "An Evening With The Classics". This also included costuming and doing the makeup for several classic Hollywood celebrity look alikes, such as James Dean, the Godfather, and Scarlet O'Hara. I have taught makeup classes for the Midland College School of Cosmetology and am also a member of the Permian Basin Bridal Association. In 2010, I was the Creative Director for the Permian Basin Bridal Association's fashion show "Colours of Couture". Currently, Let's Face It Makeup Studio is the official makeup sponsor for the Tall City Roller Betties roller derby team and the West Texas Dolls IFL cheerleaders.

I also find that it is important to make others aware about MAAS. I have served on the board for MAAS, Midland Area Aids Support, since 2006, and find the cause very important. Age groups 13 to 24 are the highest growing demographic to contract HIV infection nationally. HIV infection is a major problem in Midland and surrounding areas, especially in our high schools, etc. Education, tolerance and awareness is key to the fight against HIV/Aids. www.ribbonsoflight.org

I am married to my amazing husband Luke. We have two beautiful children, Kellen and Savannah. God is first in my life and my faith in Christ is what drives me to pursue success. I am not afraid to boast about what God has done to work miracles in my life and for those around me. He gave me the talent that made my dreams happen, and I use my faith and experiences to help encourage and influence the many clients of all backgrounds that I come in contact with.