I started the cosmetics in 1994 after I stopped modeling, out of my frustration as a woman of color not finding what I needed.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
The creation of my cosmetics experience has been years in the making.
At the end of the day, my legacy will not be modelling but my cosmetics line.
When I fell into modeling, because I wanted to work in fashion. I wanted to do styling or make-up. I ended getting picked up to be a model instead during my work experience.
In all my career, in my ups and downs, I've never had a beauty campaign. This was meaningful that at almost 41 years old, I could be getting my first beauty campaign. It made me feel really great.
After I grew some facial hair, I looked a bit older, and I guess that's what the modeling world wanted because I started booking more luxury brands.
I entered the cosmetics industry because I wanted more women to use cosmetics made with safe, healthful ingredients.
I always wanted to be a makeup artist. When I don't get to have my stylist, I do my own makeup!
I always had a vision about beauty in general, so probably that's what really drove me into that direction of creating a makeup brand.
I don't wear much makeup, except during work. I felt lucky to be chosen to be a model. I used to joke, 'The next best thing to winning the lottery is having a beauty contract.'
I never had an ambition to go into modeling, originally. I still can't believe how quickly it all took off.