Of course that obsession led to my desire to be a model. That dream was quickly adjusted as I realized I would never be tall and wafey (the model trend at the time).  I wasn’t dismayed by not walking the catwalk I simply drew my attentions to more behind the scenes in fashion design. As my education in sewing and fashion emerged I stumbled upon the Making Faces book by Kevin Aucoin. That instantly changed the trajectory of my focus. I rapidly put down my sewing kit and picked up makeup brushes. With my very limited resources I attempted EVERY look in that book on myself. It was in those moments, in my mother’s bathroom using my mother’s sparsely equipped makeup collection that I was hooked! I became a cosmetics addict. My first makeup purchase was a metallic blue lip lacquer from M.A.C Cosmetics and from there there was no turning back, I was in love! I went to school for esthetics and also got a degree in natural health so that I could offer an additional layer to my makeup knowledge and services. Not soon after I graduated from school  I freelanced for that same cosmetic company that started my love affair. Within 5 years of being a brand ambassador for M.A.C I branched off on my own to open a freelance hair and makeup artistry  company I call, CoQuet Studios, in Dallas, Texas. I worked on a lot of fun projects including Miss Texas and Miss America before I set my sights on Los Angeles. Upon my arrival I started a branch of CoQuet Studios named, LA Hair and Makeup. This company offers the full package; skincare, makeup and hair services for: weddings, photoshoots, special events and appearances. Its been a crazy ride, this beauty train, but I have enjoyed every turn, bump, sight, stop and passenger along the way.