Work hard but work smart. Always. Every day. Nothing is handed to you and nothing is easy. You're not owed anything... No job or task is too small or beneath you. If you want to get ahead, volunteer to do the things no one else wants to do, and do it better. Be a sponge. Be open and learn.

I look at a woman and I don't see what's wrong with her. I see what's right.

As a makeup artist, I learned quickly that the color of your lips affects the way a lipstick looks. If you see your friend wearing a great color, don't assume it will be right for you.

I believe that all women are pretty without makeup- but with the right makeup can be pretty powerful.

The best thing about being 55 is that I know enough now to know what I want and what I don't want-and what I want is to have fun.

Makeup is a way for a woman to look and feel like herself, only prettier and more confident

In a perfect world, mothers would remind their daughters each morning of how beautiful their strong noses are, or how special their curly red hair is.