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From Accounting to Pat McGrath's Runway: Lottie's Self-Taught Makeup Career
Send us Fan Mail Lottie — makeup artist, educator and co-host of We Speak Beauty podcast Episode summary: Vanessa sits down with LA-based makeup artist Lottie, who made an unlikely leap from an accounting career into the beauty industry without any formal training. Lottie shares how she taught herself through magazines and hands-on experience, got discovered by Pat McGrath on MySpace, and built a career working on some of fashion's biggest runways. She also talks about the realities of self-employment, the pressure of social media and why so many artists undervalue themselves. In this episode: How Lottie transitioned from accounting to makeup artistry in Los AngelesTeaching herself through magazines and on-the-job experienceThe MySpace moment that led to working with Pat McGrathWhat fashion runway work actually looks and feels likeWhy resilience and authenticity matter more than credentialsLottie's masterclasses and the We Speak Beauty podcastHow social media has changed the industry and what artists should focus on insteadGuest links: Instagram: @lotstarWebsite: www.lotstar.com@the.makeupinsider Follow TMI on IG Follow Vanessa on IG
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