Beauty Army Expert: Victoria Stiles Makeup Artist

I am thrilled to announce my involvement with Beauty Army, an innovative site which provides makeup enthusiasts the best in beauty product samples! I join a team of artists as an industry expert, including Orlando Santiago, Kimberly Bosso, and John Hennessey.

As a member, you will receive up to 6 samples per month for a small monthly fee and also be the first to know the latest in beauty products and receive industry expert tips, like my winter beauty tips from the January 2012 newsletter below!

Check them out at BeautyArmy.com

Products featured in this post may have been received complimentary for review from a public relations professional. Please view our DISCLOSURE page for more information.
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About The Author

Victoria Stiles is a make-up artist from Washington, DC working in New York and worldwide for commercial print, editorial fashion, red carpet events and weddings. Victoria’s client roster includes celebrities Roberta Flack, Jordin Sparks, Real Housewives of New York’s Jill Zarin, and publications Glamour, O Magazine, Vogue, Surface, Virginia Living, and Washingtonian. Stiles’ expertise in make-up is frequently called upon by local and National publications. Recent articles in Washingtonian, Real Simple, Women’s Health, American Baby, and Northern Virginia Magazine showcases and quotes her knowledge in make-up and labels her as an industry leader.

In addition to artistry, Stiles is a presenter for The Powder Group-- an organization uniting makeup artists worldwide with relevant industry information and career guidance. She has presented seminars nationally at The Artist Summit and The Makeup Shows.

Follow her on Twitter @victoriastiles and add her on other social media networks here.
www.VictoriaStiles.com

Red Carpet Beauty by Emma Willis at Blushington: Kate Beckinsale

The Golden Globes may have come and gone, but some of our favorite red carpet makeup trends are here to stay!

Emma Willis, Director of Artistry at Blushington Makeup & Beauty Lounge in West Hollywood, dishes how to get Kate Beckinsale’s Golden Globes look!

Kate Beckinsale had that gorgeous bronze glow to her that made her eyes pop! Re-create this look at home with these few simple steps:

Apply a light veil of radiance or illuminating foundation to the face and make sure to blend well…..apply it to the T Zone area and blend out!! Next, cover any little blemishes and dark circles under the eyes with a little concealer.

Warm the cheeks and forehead with bronzer – be careful to choose a warm tone of bronzer, as some can be too orange!

Next, take a golden, bronze shadow and work into the eyelids and then bring underneath the lower lash line -blend and buff well to leave soft edges.

*You can enhance the eye a little more by adding a darker shade of bronze into the socket of the eye! Fully line inside the lower water line of the eye and the secret to making the eye really “pop” is to line the UPPER inner water line as well…..really works!!!

With these expert tips from Emma, just add mascara and a little clear, shimmery gloss and you’ll be one step closer to looking like the gorgeous Kate Beckinsale.

Check out Blushington.com!

Products featured in this post may have been received complimentary for review from a public relations professional. Please view our DISCLOSURE page for more information.
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About The Author

Victoria Stiles is a make-up artist from Washington, DC working in New York and worldwide for commercial print, editorial fashion, red carpet events and weddings. Victoria’s client roster includes celebrities Roberta Flack, Jordin Sparks, Real Housewives of New York’s Jill Zarin, and publications Glamour, O Magazine, Vogue, Surface, Virginia Living, and Washingtonian. Stiles’ expertise in make-up is frequently called upon by local and National publications. Recent articles in Washingtonian, Real Simple, Women’s Health, American Baby, and Northern Virginia Magazine showcases and quotes her knowledge in make-up and labels her as an industry leader.

In addition to artistry, Stiles is a presenter for The Powder Group-- an organization uniting makeup artists worldwide with relevant industry information and career guidance. She has presented seminars nationally at The Artist Summit and The Makeup Shows.

Follow her on Twitter @victoriastiles and add her on other social media networks here.
www.VictoriaStiles.com

Victoria Stiles Makeup for Vogue Italia

Photographed by Billy Kidd for Vogue Italia

Stylist: Laia Garcia
Hair: Jawara Wauchope
Make-up: Victoria Stiles at Kess Agency
Model: Henrietta Hellberg
Coordinated by Sara Maino and Francesco Stefanelli

Key makeup products used for her look:

For her intense eyes, I turned to Sigma Beauty’s Bare Palette along with Sigma Beauty’s Pencil Brush for detailed definition around her eyes.

Skin was perfected using FACE Atelier applied with a moist Beauty Blender.

Products featured in this post may have been received complimentary for review from a public relations professional. Please view our DISCLOSURE page for more information.
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About The Author

Victoria Stiles is a make-up artist from Washington, DC working in New York and worldwide for commercial print, editorial fashion, red carpet events and weddings. Victoria’s client roster includes celebrities Roberta Flack, Jordin Sparks, Real Housewives of New York’s Jill Zarin, and publications Glamour, O Magazine, Vogue, Surface, Virginia Living, and Washingtonian. Stiles’ expertise in make-up is frequently called upon by local and National publications. Recent articles in Washingtonian, Real Simple, Women’s Health, American Baby, and Northern Virginia Magazine showcases and quotes her knowledge in make-up and labels her as an industry leader.

In addition to artistry, Stiles is a presenter for The Powder Group-- an organization uniting makeup artists worldwide with relevant industry information and career guidance. She has presented seminars nationally at The Artist Summit and The Makeup Shows.

Follow her on Twitter @victoriastiles and add her on other social media networks here.
www.VictoriaStiles.com

My Favorite Things 10K Twitter Followers Giveaway

First of all, my lovely blog readers, my apologies for being absent lately.  Work has taken me all over the world, quite literally, and I have not had much time to let you in on my new finds in makeup products.

Recently, it came to my attention, that I am about to hit the 10,000 follower mark on Twitter.com!  With this exciting news, it gives me great pleasure to announce My Favorite Things 10K Twitter Followers Giveaway!

Details….

- Once @victoriastiles on Twitter reaches 10,000 followers, 1 lucky follower will be selected at random via Twitrand.com to receive the prize.

- The winner will be notified via a Direct Message through Twitter.com, so you MUST follow @victoriastiles to be eligible to win.

Prize…

- The lucky winner will receive a collection of makeup artist Victoria Stiles’ favorites in beauty products and supplies. Included in this ultimate prize are some hot items in the industry:  Beauty Blenders, OCC Lip Tars and a GLAMCOR Classic Light Set, among other top beauty products!

Thank you everyone for your love and support!  Remember, you MUST follow to win! Good luck!

Products featured in this post may have been received complimentary for review from a public relations professional. Please view our DISCLOSURE page for more information.
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About The Author

Victoria Stiles is a make-up artist from Washington, DC working in New York and worldwide for commercial print, editorial fashion, red carpet events and weddings. Victoria’s client roster includes celebrities Roberta Flack, Jordin Sparks, Real Housewives of New York’s Jill Zarin, and publications Glamour, O Magazine, Vogue, Surface, Virginia Living, and Washingtonian. Stiles’ expertise in make-up is frequently called upon by local and National publications. Recent articles in Washingtonian, Real Simple, Women’s Health, American Baby, and Northern Virginia Magazine showcases and quotes her knowledge in make-up and labels her as an industry leader.

In addition to artistry, Stiles is a presenter for The Powder Group-- an organization uniting makeup artists worldwide with relevant industry information and career guidance. She has presented seminars nationally at The Artist Summit and The Makeup Shows.

Follow her on Twitter @victoriastiles and add her on other social media networks here.
www.VictoriaStiles.com

In My ZÜCA: The Makeup Show LA 2011 Edition

I finally had a chance this morning to sit down and go through all of my new goodies I grabbed from The Makeup Show LA this past weekend.

In no particular order…..

OCC Lip Tars: Beta, Interlace, Reverb, Lo-Fi, Analogue, and Tone

My friend and owner of Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics, David Klasfled, introduced me to their latest 6 colors added to their infamous OCC Lip Tar Line.  I cannot wait to put these in action!

Kissable Couture Set

I snagged this set from Celebrity Makeup Artist AJ Crimson, creator of Kissable Couture. I love gloss.

MAKE UP FOR EVER: Aqua Eyes and Pigment

From MAKE UP FOR EVER, I purchased #8 and #17 Aqua Cream and #18 Pigment Purs in addition to a new Flash Colour Palette (mine was pretty worn out so time to replace it!).

Beauty Blenders

I’m excited to use Beauty Blenders more often.

FACE atelier Ultra Foundation

My most used colors in my kit from FACE atelier Cosmetics are #1, #2, and #4 Ultra Foundation.

Embryolisse 24 Hour Miracle Cream

Can’t forget a skin care staple! I don’t leave home without Embryolisse 24 Hour Miracle Cream and I snagged a travel size, perfect for my kit!

Yaby Cosmetics

I worked the Yaby Cosmetics booth with founder and fabulous makeup artist, Liz Yu. She threw a couple of items my way for helping her out. I picked up the Finishing Touch Highlighter Palette, Dramatically Neutral Palette, and a popular show item, Heated Eyelash Curler.

jeune d' age organics

Jeune d’ age organics was not at The Makeup Show, but I met with the owner, Michael Lamb, along with owner of Purely

Diamond Perfect Finish

Cosmetics, Robyn Bloom, Saturday night and had a blast talking shop. In June of last year, I wrote this post about a favorite skin care item of mine, Pumpkin Peel from Jeune d’ age. I’m looking forward to checking out the Acne Cleanser and the Marin Toner Mister.

Robyn Bloom introduced me to Purely Cosmetics Diamond Perfect Finish. I’m excited to put this powder to use because it already works great on my skin. I carried it around with me in my purse during my weekend in LA.

Products featured in this post may have been received complimentary for review from a public relations professional. Please view our DISCLOSURE page for more information.
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About The Author

Victoria Stiles is a make-up artist from Washington, DC working in New York and worldwide for commercial print, editorial fashion, red carpet events and weddings. Victoria’s client roster includes celebrities Roberta Flack, Jordin Sparks, Real Housewives of New York’s Jill Zarin, and publications Glamour, O Magazine, Vogue, Surface, Virginia Living, and Washingtonian. Stiles’ expertise in make-up is frequently called upon by local and National publications. Recent articles in Washingtonian, Real Simple, Women’s Health, American Baby, and Northern Virginia Magazine showcases and quotes her knowledge in make-up and labels her as an industry leader.

In addition to artistry, Stiles is a presenter for The Powder Group-- an organization uniting makeup artists worldwide with relevant industry information and career guidance. She has presented seminars nationally at The Artist Summit and The Makeup Shows.

Follow her on Twitter @victoriastiles and add her on other social media networks here.
www.VictoriaStiles.com

The Makeup Show LA 2011 and Pre-Show Launch Networking Party

Seminar at The Makeup Show LA for FACE atelier Cosmetics

I’m very excited to be at The Makeup Show LA this upcoming weekend, February 26 and 27, 2011!  I will be based at the Yaby Cosmetics booth with founder and artist, Liz Yu.

There is still time to get advanced tickets, AND, if you purchase your tickets by tomorrow, February 21, 2011, or if you are registered for a hands-on workshop at the show, you will receive an invitation to the first ever Pre-Show Launch Party and Networking Event for The Makeup Show LA.

More information about the Pre-Show Launch Party and Networking Event:

This exclusive event, hosted by James Vincent, Shelly Taggar, and Crystal Wright, will take place on Friday, February 25th from 5:30 to 8:00pm. The networking event will be set up for attending artists to meet the industry insiders that can offer career advice and guidance in all areas of career including artists, union representatives, photographers brand owners and executives and international agents.

James Vincent leading a panel at The Makeup Show LA

Hands-on Workshop with Hair Stylist and Makeup Artist Kathy Aragon

Hands-on Workshop with Hair Stylist and Makeup Artist Kathy Aragon

Featured guests include: Crystal Wright, Eve Pearl, Michael DeVellis, Jon Hennessey, Victoria Stiles and agency representatives available to offer advice on portfolios, websites, comp cards, business cards and other important information for succeeding in our industry.

Artists from the world of television, fashion, film and celebrity client available to talk about their careers and offer one on one advice to other artists. Featured guests include Maurice Stein, AJ Crimson, Pati Dubroff, Ve Neil, James Vincent, Orlando Santiago,Daven Mayeda, Kathy Aragon, Danessa Myricks, Myles O’Reilley, Eugenia Weston and countless others.

Brand Executives, artists and owners from companies including Make Up For Ever, Temptu, OCC Makeup, Crown Brush, Stila, Cinema Secrets, Inglot and over 50 others with popular presenters like David Klasfeld, Sheila McKenna, Sarah Lucero, David Hernandez, and more…

Jon Hennessey, makeup artist and owner of Nobasura Artist Management

Internet insiders and YouTube sensations Koren Zander, Julie G, Eleesa from Purse Buzz, and Victoria Stiles.

Come and mingle with your fellow artists, have drinks with your idols, chat up a celebrity artist and get the scoop on how to make your makeup career everything you want it to be.

Visit TheMakeupShow.com for more information on show schedule, ticket sales, workshop information, press registration, travel, and accommodations.

See you there!

Products featured in this post may have been received complimentary for review from a public relations professional. Please view our DISCLOSURE page for more information.
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About The Author

Victoria Stiles is a make-up artist from Washington, DC working in New York and worldwide for commercial print, editorial fashion, red carpet events and weddings. Victoria’s client roster includes celebrities Roberta Flack, Jordin Sparks, Real Housewives of New York’s Jill Zarin, and publications Glamour, O Magazine, Vogue, Surface, Virginia Living, and Washingtonian. Stiles’ expertise in make-up is frequently called upon by local and National publications. Recent articles in Washingtonian, Real Simple, Women’s Health, American Baby, and Northern Virginia Magazine showcases and quotes her knowledge in make-up and labels her as an industry leader.

In addition to artistry, Stiles is a presenter for The Powder Group-- an organization uniting makeup artists worldwide with relevant industry information and career guidance. She has presented seminars nationally at The Artist Summit and The Makeup Shows.

Follow her on Twitter @victoriastiles and add her on other social media networks here.
www.VictoriaStiles.com

Red Carpet Makeup: Lynn Collins at Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week

Lynn Collins at NYFW Max Azria F/W 2011 | Makeup by Victoria Stiles | Hair by Daria Wright | Kess Agency

Today I had the pleasure of working with a classic beauty, actress Lynn Collins, for her appearances at Fall/Winter 2011 presentations by Lela Rose and Max Azria at Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week.

We went for sultry smoky eyes, soft peach cheeks, and a rosy pink lip. Key products include FACE atelier Ultra Foundation, CARGO Cosmetics Essential Eye Palette in Warm Neutral, CARGO Texas Lash Mascara, Graftobian Hi-Def Glamour Creme Blush in Peach, and Graftobian Lip Color in Classic Rose.

(Right) Lynn Collins at NYFW Lela Rose F/W 2011 | Makeup by Victoria Stiles | Hair by Daria Wright | Kess Agency

Makeup by Victoria Stiles and Hair by Daria Wright at Kess Agency

Products featured in this post may have been received complimentary for review from a public relations professional. Please view our DISCLOSURE page for more information.
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About The Author

Victoria Stiles is a make-up artist from Washington, DC working in New York and worldwide for commercial print, editorial fashion, red carpet events and weddings. Victoria’s client roster includes celebrities Roberta Flack, Jordin Sparks, Real Housewives of New York’s Jill Zarin, and publications Glamour, O Magazine, Vogue, Surface, Virginia Living, and Washingtonian. Stiles’ expertise in make-up is frequently called upon by local and National publications. Recent articles in Washingtonian, Real Simple, Women’s Health, American Baby, and Northern Virginia Magazine showcases and quotes her knowledge in make-up and labels her as an industry leader.

In addition to artistry, Stiles is a presenter for The Powder Group-- an organization uniting makeup artists worldwide with relevant industry information and career guidance. She has presented seminars nationally at The Artist Summit and The Makeup Shows.

Follow her on Twitter @victoriastiles and add her on other social media networks here.
www.VictoriaStiles.com

How To Sanitize Makeup: A Clean And Sanitary Makeup Application

How do we as makeup artists keep our kits clean and sanitary, especially at large events like Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week where we are working with numerous faces in a short amount of time? This question is posed to me time and time again by clients, everyday people, to models who sit in my chair. Makeup cleaning and sanitary application procedures are necessary when applying makeup, even your own. Skin breakouts can occur as well as nasty infections if proper sanitary makeup application precautions are not taken.

On last evening’s episode of My Strange Addiction on TLC, they featured a “makeup obsessed” woman in her mid to late 50s, or that’s how she appeared, with her crazy pounds of caked on makeup complete with green liquid eye liner. What caught my eye was the state of her makeup bag. Her sponges were literally dissolving before the camera’s lens because of the makeup and her own oil build-up. To boot, her shadows looked as if they were growing a special green sauce, and it wasn’t her eyeliner!

How can you at home care for your own makeup products and avoid possible skin issues due to unsanitary makeup application procedures? Check out my suggestions to a clean makeup application and, by “clean”, I mean sanitary!

1. Mascara should be discarded every 6 weeks. I know ladies, for those of you who purchase the “ultimate” in mascaras, which costs $20+ dollars, this may not be what you want to hear. But think of it this way, you will avoid eye infections such as Conjunctivitis, a swelling (inflammation) or infection of the membrane lining the eyelids.  If you are a makeup professional, needless to say, but I will anyway, please use disposable mascara wands when applying mascara and NEVER double dip!

2. Use a Palette Knife or Spatula to scoop out emollient, liquid, or cream based products. By removing the emollient, liquid, or cream based product from its container and working from the palette knife or spatula, you are avoiding contaminating your product’s container.  Bacteria can form rapidly in any wet product, so beware!  You can also remove the product and place on a Stainless Steel Palette if you need more space to work from.  All tools can be sanitized by wiping with 9o% Isopropyl Alcohol (rubbing alcohol), which can be found at any drugstore such as CVS, Rite Aid, Duane Reade, Walgreens, or at your local grocery store.

3.  Wipe your powder products with a tissue after each use. Bacteria has a hard time getting its act together on dry products.  Stop bacteria in its track by wiping down the first layer of your powder products, eyeshadows and powder compacts, with a dry tissue.  By doing this, you are removing any oil that has settled on the top of your product, thus circumventing the possibility of oil collecting on the product and producing harmful bacteria.

4.  Wash your brushes each and every night, or after each use. Yes ladies, I know it’s a little time consuming but your face will thank you!  Take a cup, I use the red disposable Solo cups, fill with room temperature water half full and add approximately 2 tablespoons of baby shampoo.  Dip just the head of your brushes in the mixture, swish it around, remove and massage the remaining shampoo through the bristles, like you would wash your own hair.  Rinse thoroughly and lay flat on a paper towel to dry overnight.  To speed up drying, place a fan near the brushes.  Follow this procedure and your brushes will be dry in the morning!  Avoid blow-drying with a hair dryer because this can make the bristles more brittle over time.

For added precaution, sanitize everything in your kit with the Zadro NANO UV Disinfection Scanner.

Directions: To use the NANO UV Scanner simply hold it between 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches from the surface you want to disinfect, press the power button once, and the light will come on for a 10 second interval. Pass the light slowly across the item or surface until the entire area is covered. For larger areas repeat process in stages until completely scanned. It’s that fast and easy to use, and giving greater peace of mind and control over sanitation issues! – Source:  Paint and Powder Cosmetics

Finally, there are some cosmetic companies that are ahead of the game and have added expiration dates or devices to their products. One in particluar is CARGO Cosmetics. They have developed and implemented their own “TimeStrip Technology” in their CARGO Classic Lip Gloss and blue_ray Gloss. Simply insert the TimeStrip in the top of the CARGO lipgloss wand and it will tell you in 3 months that it’s time to toss your lipgloss by illuminating fully red!  Now that’s an expiration date!

Check out some of the sanitary procedures and CARGO’s TimeStrip technology in action in this video, Flawless Faces For All Races Episode 3:

Products featured in this post may have been received complimentary for review from a public relations professional. Please view our DISCLOSURE page for more information.
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About The Author

Victoria Stiles is a make-up artist from Washington, DC working in New York and worldwide for commercial print, editorial fashion, red carpet events and weddings. Victoria’s client roster includes celebrities Roberta Flack, Jordin Sparks, Real Housewives of New York’s Jill Zarin, and publications Glamour, O Magazine, Vogue, Surface, Virginia Living, and Washingtonian. Stiles’ expertise in make-up is frequently called upon by local and National publications. Recent articles in Washingtonian, Real Simple, Women’s Health, American Baby, and Northern Virginia Magazine showcases and quotes her knowledge in make-up and labels her as an industry leader.

In addition to artistry, Stiles is a presenter for The Powder Group-- an organization uniting makeup artists worldwide with relevant industry information and career guidance. She has presented seminars nationally at The Artist Summit and The Makeup Shows.

Follow her on Twitter @victoriastiles and add her on other social media networks here.
www.VictoriaStiles.com

How to Prepare for a Wedding Makeup Trial

Determine a wedding day style. What is your “wedding style”? If you have picked out your dress, veil, colors and/or jewelry, then you’ve already begun to put together a look that reflects your personality. You can even get a girlfriend to snap a pic of you in your dress during your fitting. The more details you give your makeup artist, the better. This will help ensure that your final look represents your overall vision.

Make a photo scrapbook. Begin to look through bridal and fashion magazines or google search images of specific makeup looks (ex. “smoky eye,” “natural”) for ideas. Then tear out pages of specific photos that inspire you to show your makeup artist at your trial.

Consider your personal look. What is your typical makeup routine? Think about the ways you put on your makeup, but be open to suggestions when customizing your wedding day look with a makeup artist. Do you always wear lots of mascara and false lashes? Go for lash extensions or a lash growth serum. Moisturizer and lip gloss and you’re good to go? A natural look is you. Like to experiment with the latest looks and trends? Try something retro like a cat eye and a red lip. Don’t hesitate to test out a new lip color or bronzer if your makeup artist recommends it. Remember, this is a trial run, and makeup washes off, so you can always swap a color out.

Maintain a good skincare routine. Don’t throw caution to the wind and fall asleep with your makeup on. Now is a critical time to be gentle on skin, moisturize and exfoliate so that your skin can remain flawless for your wedding day. If you plan on tanning for your wedding, don’t book a tanning session and makeup application on the same day. It will be hard to match your true complexion and you may not get an accurate picture of the final outcome.

Bring a friend. Having a familiar face with you can take off some of the stress that comes with wedding planning. Plus, close friends know your style and can offer a second opinion about the styles you choose.

Leave it to the professionals. Oftentimes to stay under budget, brides are tempted to get a friend to do their makeup. If you are hiring a talented photographer to capture your special day, think of it as your own photo shoot. Professional makeup artists are trained to keep your look fresh and camera-ready throughout the day. If you are investing in good photography, invest in a talented makeup artist so you will look amazing in your photos!

Remember, this should be a fun time and a chance to pamper yourself. Have an open mind about what your stylist might recommend and take lots of photos and have your makeup artist write down colors, so that you remember what you decided on.

Gwen Stefani is the New Face of L’Oréal Paris

Photo courtesy of L'Oréal

Gwen does it again!  In an announcement to PEOPLE, Gwen Stephani has stated she will be the next face of L’Oréal Paris.  Obviously a fabulous decision and smart business move for the ever-expanding cosmetic company! What do you think?  Read more at People.com

Products featured in this post may have been received complimentary for review from a public relations professional. Please view our DISCLOSURE page for more information.
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About The Author

Victoria Stiles is a make-up artist from Washington, DC working in New York and worldwide for commercial print, editorial fashion, red carpet events and weddings. Victoria’s client roster includes celebrities Roberta Flack, Jordin Sparks, Real Housewives of New York’s Jill Zarin, and publications Glamour, O Magazine, Vogue, Surface, Virginia Living, and Washingtonian. Stiles’ expertise in make-up is frequently called upon by local and National publications. Recent articles in Washingtonian, Real Simple, Women’s Health, American Baby, and Northern Virginia Magazine showcases and quotes her knowledge in make-up and labels her as an industry leader.

In addition to artistry, Stiles is a presenter for The Powder Group-- an organization uniting makeup artists worldwide with relevant industry information and career guidance. She has presented seminars nationally at The Artist Summit and The Makeup Shows.

Follow her on Twitter @victoriastiles and add her on other social media networks here.
www.VictoriaStiles.com

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