MUA Monday: Lexi V

This week happens to be a lovely lady who was actually on my course at uni! We studied Model Design and Special Effect but were a year apart so didn't actually know each other.

Like myself, Lexi is now a makeup artist specialising in all areas, SFX, beauty, fashion and also does hair.

When did you realise you wanted to become a makeup artist?

 I realised I wanted to be a make-up artist when I was about half way through my university years. 

Where did you train and did you enjoy it?

I looked at a lot of different schools, including three in LA.  I eventually found Brushstroke School of Make-up on site at Shepperton Studios.  I had an amazing 9 months training there with fantastic tutors who all still work in the industry.

Was it hard to become established and get regular work?

It has been a long slog, but I've now been out of college for two and a half years, and the hard work is paying off!

What is your favourite style of makeup to do?

I adore horror make-up!  Anything creature orientated where I can put my designing skills into practice.  There's nothing as exciting as seeing a character coming to life from conception to application.

Is there any style of makeup you hate?

I wouldn't say I hate any particular style of make-up...  But I find beauty less interesting!  It's always good to have the skill of being able to do a good beauty make-up though, you never know what you might be asked to do on a film set!

What are your future goals in your career?

I have so many - the first of which is being able to sustain myself doing something I love!  Ultimately, I want to be working on blockbusters and be well known within my own industry.  Not famous, just the go-to gal!

 

What is your top makeup tip?

If you're wearing strong eye make-up, go for a subtle lip colour.  If you're wearing subtle eye make-up, go for a strong lip colour.  Don't combine the two, it can look cheap!

What has been your favourite makeup trend in 2012?

I love that corals have made a come-back!

What are your favourite high end and budget brands

I adore Nars - their Pandora palette is amazing!  And I also love Barry M - they have such a range of colours, you don't need to spend a lot of money.

You can also find Lexi in the following places:

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