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The Makeup Rollercoaster: Victoria Barron on Celebrity Faces, Vogue, Chanel, and her creative process.
Send us a text Join me for an inspiring conversation with Victoria Baron, a celebrated makeup artist whose unconventional journey took her from show jumping in the UK to becoming one of the industry's most respected names. Victoria shares her remarkable story, creative process, and lessons learned working with celebrities and major fashion houses. Topics Covered Victoria's surprising transition from show jump rider to makeup artistryThe unpredictable "roller coaster" nature of freelance life in the beauty industryHer valuable apprenticeship experiences with masters Ray Morris and Muriel Van KavanThe extraordinary lengths she went to for mentorship (including mowing lawns!)Navigating international fashion weeks and building her reputationWorking with celebrities including Phoebe Tonkin and Jess MauboyHer decade-long partnership with Chanel and how it evolvedCurrent work in product development and mentoring emerging artistsKey Takeaways The importance of practical experience and learning by doingHow artistic skills from other disciplines can translate to makeupWhy networking and set etiquette matter as much as technical abilityThe value of breaking conventional rules to develop a unique artistic voicHow perseverance and adaptability are essential for success in an ever-changing industry@the.makeupinsider Follow TMI on IG Follow Vanessa on IG
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