Women With Ambition - Issue 3

A TRIBUTE TO FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS

VOLUME 1 | ISSUE 3

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Discover Val and Lori’s TOP 9 picks and tips!1

“ WE TRULY BELIEVE THAT WITH THE RIGHT PRODUCT AND SIMPLE TECHNIQUES, EVERY WOMAN CAN LEARN TO LOOK AND FEEL BEAUTIFUL.

” - Lori & Val, Two Chicks & Some Lipstick

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LETTER Who taught you how to do your makeup? When I was a little girl, I would watch my mom beautify herself daily, paying close attention to the colours she used, application methods, right down to the face expressions she would make. You know what I’m talking about – the endless expressions we make as if our face is going through a yoga session just to add the right amount of product in the right place. She was my icon, still is, with her makeup table and multiple bags of products and beauty tools. I used to have so much fun! So naturally, I would play makeup artist on myself and friends and rocked some pretty interesting looks, to say the least. Not because I expected a young girl to know how to apply makeup perfectly, but because I didn’t know the basics of choosing the right products and shades. I was in “monkey see, monkey do” mode. My mother would always say, “You don’t need any makeup, you are beautiful just as you are!” And she was right - every young girl is perfect without a drop of makeup. But I was captivated by the art of it all. I loved seeing the transformation and how radiant my mom looked and felt. As I got older, and developed even more of a passion for hair and makeup, it became even more important to me to learn beyond my mother’s makeup table and take courses with professionals to become a master of my craft. What I learned throughout my entire career as a hair and makeup artist and beauty professional, is that you have to love the YOU that you are first. The perfectly imperfect you and all of your unique and fabulous features. Once you fall in love with your own canvas, makeup becomes an enhancement, not a necessity. And once you learn the tools of the trade and all of the tips & tricks, you will learn to have fun with makeup and apply just the right amount to highlight your best features, and bring out the beautiful, confident, one-of-a-kind babe that you are!

Having the privilege of working with two of the best in the biz, I am forever inspired and still learning daily from their makeup methods, years of experience, and signature techniques. No matter your age or stage, you can never stop learning and wanting to put your best face forward. True beauty starts from within, and what translates to the outside, well, that’s just a beautiful bonus.

Be beYOUtiful,

LISA AQUILINA Founder of Stilettos and a Stroller 3

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INTRODUCTION Lori Fabrizio and Valeria Nova, founders of Two Chicks & Some Lipstick, are renowned makeup and hair artists, beauty experts, and spokeswomen who have a passion for unforgettable makeovers and teaching women to look and feel their best. Their work has graced the covers and pages of many global publications, as well as advertisements and commercials that can be seen all over social media. With an impressive list of celebrity clients and over a decade of professional experience, Lori and Val teamed up to create twochicksandsomelipstick.com; a fun and interactive platform created to share their love of makeup with women who want to look and feel beautiful, and learn the tricks of the trade. After years of doing, watching, learning and asking, Lori and Val have the tools to teach and empower women to put their best face forward, and show women of all ages that makeup is fun and can be an instant confidence boost. Through a series of professional in-depth how-to video tutorials and easy to follow online guides, twochicksandsomelipstick.com is designed to inspire women to love the person in the mirror, embrace makeup, and become their very own makeup artist.

In 2016, Lori and Val took their passion for inspiring and educating women to a new level and unveiled the Two Chicks Makeup Academy; a creative studio that offers a series of makeup and hair seminars, certifications, and one-on-one private lessons. Through tailored services, advanced education, and professional tutorials, Two Chicks and Some Lipstick provide the tools every woman needs to build confidence, master their craft, and ultimately, bring out the best version of themselves.

Read on to learn more about these soulful, free-spirited, positive and empowering individuals and how they make every experience about so much more than just beauty.

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WHO ARE TWO CHICKS & SOME LIPSTICK AND WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS? Two Chicks and Some Lipstick is made up of two inspired and creative women Lori and Val. We are makeup and hair artists, educators, advisors, influencers, and beauty experts. Whatever title we fall under, we’re the ladies you want to know if you are interested in anything makeup and hair. Whether you need it done for an event, or want to learn how to do it yourself or professionally, we have all women’s beauty needs covered.

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO CREATE YOUR BRAND? WHAT IS YOUR “WHY”?

We created our brand because we noticed many of our female clients had the same beauty questions and concerns like, “What products are you using and why?” and “What is the best way to apply makeup?” So we started a blog and created a series of seminars that target the common concerns of makeup. What we discovered was makeup can be simplified and with the right product and simple techniques, any woman can look and feel beautiful.

The heart of our business is empowering women to be confident.

WHAT MADE YOU FINALLY PURSUE YOUR DREAM AND REALLY GO FOR IT? We both knew this was exactly what we always wanted to do. As makeup artists, it’s our job to make our clients look their best, which in turn helps them feel better so it was a natural transition for us to start teaching women about makeup.

Once we noticed the lack of real makeup information available, our business organically developed into everything it is today.

WHAT WAS ONE OF THE MOST SURPRISING THINGS YOU LEARNED IN GROWING YOUR BRAND? You have to grow with the times. With social media and the online reach, our business is ever evolving.

WHO ARE SOME OF THE PEOPLE THAT HAVE INSPIRED YOU THROUGHOUT YOUR CAREER? Kevin Aucoin and Carmindy Beauty are two makeup artists that have inspired us throughout our makeup careers. Of course, working with each other allows for the constant sharing of creative ideas, so we learn from each other all the time. We are also inspired by every single woman that sits in our chair because they are all beautiful in their own unique way and deserve to know that.

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The most important beauty advice we can give to women is to always be confident and feel beautiful just as you are.

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YOU HAVE AN AMAZING PORTFOLIO, WHICH INCLUDES FRONT COVERS OF GLOBAL PUBLICATIONS, MAGAZINE CONTRIBUTIONS, BRAND CAMPAIGNS, AND MOST RECENTLY, YOUR MASTER-CLASSES. IS THERE ONE SPECIFIC AREA OF WORK THAT YOU LOVE THE MOST, OR THAT YOU ARE MOST PROUD OF? One area of work that we are definitely most proud of is developing and creating our online Makeup Method: A program that breaks down the essentials of makeup into 11 easy to follow steps and 23 in-depth video tutorials. Any woman, regardless of their experience level, can follow the program and learn how to do her own makeup in the comfort of her home.

At times it’s as simple as visually mapping out the best ways to use the techniques we’ve perfected.

WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT BEAUTY ADVICE THAT YOU CAN GIVE TO WOMEN? The most important beauty advice we can give to women is to always be confident and feel beautiful just as you are. Women tend to be too hard on themselves and they don’t have to be. We are all unique and wonderful in our own way and it’s important to own it!

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR BEAUTY MUSTHAVES? WHAT PRODUCTS CAN’T YOU LIVE WITHOUT?

YOU RECENTLY OPENED THE TWO CHICKS & SOME LIPSTICK MAKEUP ACADEMY CONGRATULATIONS! TELL US MORE ABOUT WHAT IS OFFERED AT YOUR STUDIO.

Some of our beauty must-haves include a foundation, BB or CC cream, or concealer to even out skin tone, blush or bronzer to add a pop of color to skin, mascara and a brow pencil/powder to bring out eyes, and a rockin’ lip color.

With the recent opening of the Two Chicks Makeup Academy, we have begun to offer one-day makeup master classes for small groups of women as well as aspiring makeup artists. We also use the space for our clients, private makeup lessons and creating content for our social media platforms.

EVERY WOMAN WANTS TO KNOW THE TOP BEAUTY SECRETS. WHAT PRODUCTS DO YOU FEEL SHOULD BE STAPLES IN EVERY WOMAN’S BEAUTY ROUTINE?

TWO CHICKS’ IS RENOWNED FOR THEIR SIGNATURE LOOK. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THIS LOOK, AND WHAT IS IT ABOUT YOUR METHOD THAT SETS YOU APART FROM OTHER HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTISTS? Our signature Two Chicks Glam makeup and hair look is our most requested. We would describe this look as a cross between the classic Kim Kardashian, JLO and Victoria Secret glam. We believe what sets us apart is our consistency and years of experience with perfecting camera ready looks.

Our method has evolved into what it is today because after 13 years of continuously doing glamorous hair and makeup, you pick up tricks that help you really compliment the face you’re working on.

Every woman should incorporate a great skin care regimen into their beauty routine. Beautiful makeup starts with great skin. Secondly, a Beauty Blender is a must-have. This sponge will change your life!

Make sure to buy the real beauty blender to get the full effect of its awesomeness. We also recommend a great eyelash curler to get those lashes poppin’. And last but not least, a great brush set.

You’re only as good as your tools!

I’M A BIG BELIEVER IN INCORPORATING “LITTLE LUXURIES” INTO OUR EVERY DAY LIVES. WHEN YOU’RE NOT BEAUTIFYING OTHERS, WHAT DO YOU LOVE TO DO MOST? WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR LITTLE LUXURIES? Some of the little luxuries that we love to do when we’re not beautifying others, is beautifying ourselves. That could mean treating our hair, going 7

to get a mani/pedi, doing a facemask, or even just sitting in silence to recharge our batteries. It’s important to take time for yourself - it’s not always easy but definitely worth it in the end.

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE MOTTO OR FAVOURITE QUOTE? One of our favourite quotes is “Empowered Women, Empower Women.” We are the architects of society and we must support each other into greatness.

IF YOU COULD CHANGE ANYTHING ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS JOURNEY THUS FAR, WHAT WOULD IT BE? WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE DONE DIFFERENTLY? To be honest with you, we wouldn’t change a single thing about the evolution of Two Chicks. Our journey has brought us to where and who we are today!

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE OTHER ASPIRING ENTREPRENEURS AND HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTISTS WHO ARE JUST STARTING OUT? We always tell our students that to have a lasting career in this industry, you have to have the talent and the drive to succeed. Success does not happen over night, but if you work smart, and have a great attitude you can achieve anything.

WITH SUCH AN AMAZING AND THRIVING CAREER DEDICATED TO MAKING WOMEN LOOK AND FEEL BEAUTIFUL FROM THE INSIDE OUT, WHAT DO YOU HOPE PEOPLE TAKE AWAY FROM THEIR EXPERIENCE WITH YOU? We really want women to realize that the reason they feel so beautiful and confident after a session with us is not just because of the hair and makeup application, but truly because we’ve highlighted the beautiful features that they’ve always had all along.

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WHERE CAN WE GET MORE OF TWO CHICKS AND SOME LIPSTICK? WHICH PLATFORMS ARE YOU MOST ACTIVE ON? You can check us out on Facebook and Instagram for awesome tips and tricks to help you look and feel confident and beautiful xo

STAY SOCIAL WITH LORI & VAL www.twochicksandsomelipstick.com @twochicksandsomelipstick @twochicksandsomelipstick

The Two Chicks brand goes far beyond beauty, as the heart of Two Chicks & Some Lipstick is to empower women to always feel and look beautiful from the inside out. Whether it’s being glammed up for a special occasion, competitions, brand campaigns or photoshoots, Lori and Val will deliver an unforgettable experience.

To learn more about Two Chicks & Some Lipstick, book beauty services, or to enroll in their online and academy programs, please visit their website for full details.

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BEAUTY TIPS & PICKS BY:

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1. TOO FACED PEACH PERFECT COMFORT MATTE FOUNDATION One of our new favorite foundations! It has great coverage, lasts up to 14 hours, and looks and feels really natural. Plus, it smells like peaches!

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2. THE ORIGINAL BEAUTY BLENDER The best way to apply your makeup without it ever looking cakey or streaky is with a damp Beauty Blender.

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6. TOO FACED SWEET PEACH OIL LIP GLOSS IN PAPA DON’T PEACH A moisture-rich gloss that gives a hint of colour but feels lightweight and creamy (not sticky!).

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7. MAKE UP FOR EVER BRUSH #156 We love this brush for applying loose or compact powders. If you apply makeup, invest in your brushes! An artist is only as good as her tools.

3. KEVYN AUCOIN THE ETHEREALIST SUPER NATURAL CONCEALER (EC CORRECTOR) We love using a bit of this corrector under our foundation to wake up the under-eye area. It instantly brightens and gets rid of dark shadows.

4. URBAN DECAY NAKED SKIN HIGHLIGHTING FLUID IN AURA We use this magic potion on our cheek and brow bones for a sheer highlight without the shimmer.

5. URBAN DECAY BROW TAMER Great for a quick way to polish and tame your brows while adding a bit of colour. Plus, it lasts all day!

8. MAKE UP FOR EVER BLACK GEL LINER Using a small angle brush to apply gel liner is the easiest way to darken your lash line.

9. MAKE UP FOR EVER SCULPTING BLUSH #10 A natural pink-peach shade that looks good on almost everyone.

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