Q&A (YOU ASK, I ANSWER) BECOMING A MAKEUP ARTIST

Welcome to my Q&A corner. This column is dedicated solemnly to you. Here I will answer all of your questionsand requests. Let's begin!

Q:Hi Sophie, can I ask where you went to school or how you got training to become a make up artist? I am interested in pursuing this career paths as well and I'm looking for a good school to attend!

A: Hello there, based on my own experiences I strongly feel that one of the best way to train yourself as a makeup artist is by assisting other established artists who have been in the industry for decades. I'm based in NYC and had the joy to assist Vanessa Evelyn, she also offers one on one classes which are definitely an eye opener! She is amazing and I have learn so much from her. Here is a link to her site: http://www.petraalexandra.com I recommend contacting your local Artist Agencies and ask to be put in the assistant list, every agencies should have a roster of artists who need assistants. I read in yourprofile that you are from California, some of the biggest agencies there are :

http://www.thewallgroup.com

http://www.artistsbytimothypriano.com

http://www.eamgmt.com

http://www.opusbeauty.com

Before you contact them, make sure to do your homework, find out who they represent and identify who you'd like to assist. Once you have spoken or email the bookers, it's a good idea to follow up and touch bases with them.

HOW TO BE A GREAT ASSISTANT

1. Always arrive earlier than call time

2. No gossiping, or handing out your cards or personal contact information. You are there to assist the key makeup artist and makeup her job easier not to promote yourself.

3. Be ready and very attentive. Make sure the makeup station is clean and organized at all times. Make sure to help the key makeup artist with what she needs, be prepare to hand shadows, powder, q-tips, etc.

Hope this was helpful. If you are looking for school in california, check http://www.ilovescandalous.com/school.html (i think the site is under construction)

Priscilla (teacher/co-founder) is amazing!

SINCE I'VE BEEN GONE...

Yes, I KNOW! I've been gone for a while, but I'M BACK!!! Life got pretty busy and to be honest i got a bit lazy to blog! So what has Sophie been up to? Well, welly, I been working. As many of you know, I'm a makeup artist and I got towork on a bunch of shows during fashion week, that was exciting! I also updated my site sophieono.com check it out y'all!

I will try to update my blog regularly! Oh boy, hope i can keep up!

UP-AND-COMERS TO WATCH

Love Jean-Pierre Braganza's sculpted, masculine, dramatic clothing!

Designer Kristian Aadnevik was the creative behind Donatella Versaces1980's inspired line.

KIM KARDASHIAN CHANGING FACES

I was watching the Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami and noticed some changes in Kim's face. The popularity of cosmetic surgery is definitely growing at a staggering rate, it's obvious Kim had some procedures done, she is starting to look like a cat MEOW!

SOPHIEONO.COM (MY MAKEUP PROMO VIDEO)

MY MAKEUP WORK ON ESSENCE MAGAZINE

Look out for my makeup work the denim story on Essence Magazine (p41) now in newsstands. Unfortunately the credits were discredited, special thanks to Miss Evelyn!!

sophie ono

SWIMSUIT FOR EVERY BODY TYPE

YES! I haven't been blogging for a very long time, why? Because I was (still am) freaking enjoying the GORGEOUS SUMMER WEATHER. This means, going sunbathing in central park and going to the beach! Well, welly, I just wanted to share a few tips on how to find the perfect suit that will flatter every type figure, so here it goes:

MARC BY MARC JACOBS: READY TO WEAR