What Do You Think About My Work.

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Apr 24, 2013

Vanessa P.

Hi everyone! I'm Vanessa I am a self taught makeup artist and it's been a full year working as a freelance. I've been wanting to apply to makeup counters such as Mac sephora or any place that will hire the only thing keepin me away is failure. I know it sounds dumb but what do you think about my work is it good enough to show and apply like at Mac here's a picture of some of my work let me know what you think.

Apr 24, 2013

Teal S.

Wow! Your amazing!

Apr 24, 2013

Ally P.

Maybe try takeing a photo every day of your makeup for a month and make a portfolio to take with you :]

Apr 24, 2013

Ireland H.

Wonderful

Apr 24, 2013

Olivia S.

omg yes!! amazing

Apr 24, 2013

Cathy D.

I suggest you to create a blog or a YouTube Channel to win some visibility. Makeup companies like that and it help your CV!

Apr 24, 2013

Cathy D.

Btw, your pics are amaziing! Great job!

Apr 24, 2013

Madison S.

👍👍👍👍👍👍

Apr 24, 2013

Miranda H.

Wow

Apr 24, 2013

Lara C.

Not bad... but only having pics of yourself isnt great. try to take some pics of other people... all ages all colors, so you can show of your diversity.

Apr 24, 2013

Paige M.

I like the green and yellow one.

Apr 24, 2013

Anna M.

The eye makeup is amazing, but how are you with making other parts of the face the focal point?

Apr 24, 2013

Samantha N.

Cathy what is CV? Vanessa I think it's great work. Perhaps you should take pics of the work you've done on friends as well.

Apr 24, 2013

Katrina N.

It's good. But you don't have to be a makeup artist to work at sephora. They hire anyone who is passionate about makeup, skincare, fragrance, and hair.

Apr 24, 2013

Vanessa P.

Thank you ladies! I've practiced and practiced and of course with different skin tones face shapes and all I jst wanted to emphasize on the eye makeup which is what most ppl notice and focus on. But thank you for the encouraging words and advice!

Apr 24, 2013

Dominique W.

Sweetie, I looked at your pics and if they don't hire you its their lost. these pics are amazing, and know it takes long and hard work for MUA's to get established. these pics are giving me life right now.

Apr 24, 2013

Martha M.

Amazing! (: go for it! (:

Apr 24, 2013

Ivonne B.

Wow good work for sure!

Apr 24, 2013

Alicia H.

Your work is great but might I ask what draws you to retail? I see you're in Los Angeles - I understand that doing freelance isn't so favorable when it comes to security, benefits etc.but I say go a step further and start working with agencies or studios!

Apr 25, 2013

Vanessa P.

Thanks Dominique!

Apr 25, 2013

Vanessa P.

@Alicia P. to be honest I have not had a real job I am a full time student and jst freelance on weekends! I just want to get my foot in the door and et to know the retail experience. My ultimate goal is to open my own beauty bar but here in la makeup is quite competitive

Apr 25, 2013

Alicia H.

You'll do fine - I started in the reverse way. Working in retail while I was going to school full time and then when I finished I decided to do nothing in way of what my major was and go into freelance ;). It can be competitive but I've found (even for gigs in LA) is that people are extremely helpful rather than catty if you play your cards right and are a helpful and nice person upfront (which you of course seem like you are).

Additionally, Sephora is about your look and your past experiences whereas MAC will be interested in seeing your work (go to the counter/pro store with a portfolio and ask to speak with a manager) and they'll have you bring a model in to see your customer service and artistry skills. They'll also want you to suggestive sell 3 items. That is at least what my experience with both companies was like.

Good luck though! Keep us updated with how it goes. You've definitely got the skill, girl!  xo

Apr 26, 2013

Vanessa P.

@alicia p thanks so much your such a sweet heart! And ya I agree I'm going to school full time and I'm majoring in business public relations and have jst decided to make a you turn and start on a esthetics program! I'll check out sephora and a few other counters and see what happens from there. Thanks for your help greatly appreciate it!!