鈥淭rust your instincts and intuition, follow your passion, go get what you want in life. Just do something new that is not comfortable鈥攕tep out do what you want!鈥�

These are the best life lessons that internationally acclaimed makeup artist Heather Nightingale has learned in her more than 20-year career.

After studying art at Alberta University of the Arts and Emily Carr University of Art + Design in Vancouver, Heather transferred her art, skills and knowledge to enhancing the natural beauty of the human face, using skin as her canvas.

鈥淎 few years later, I elevated my performance of artistry by going to Paris to study with Dany Sanz鈥攖he world-renowned creator of the brand Make Up For Ever. This is when I bloomed!鈥�

Asked what fires her up the most in her work, she says, 鈥淚 get fired up when I get to create and enhance the skin and meet the most incredible people. Nothing beats being an artist when your canvas is alive with energy and passion.鈥�

When it comes to good style, Heather believes the most important aspect is understanding yourself.

鈥淲hat feels good? What excites you? What makes you feel vibrant and exuberant?鈥�

Style Inspirations & Life

Style icon: Coco Chanel.

Favourite artist: Dany Sanz.

Piece of art: 鈥淭he Kiss,鈥� Gustav Klimt.

Favourite fashion designer or brand: Dior.

Favourite cocktail: Caesar.

Favourite musician: Bob Marley.

Favourite city to visit: New York City.

Film that inspires love of style: The Devil Wears Prada.

Favourite album: 础颁顿颁鈥檚 Back in Black.

Favourite place in the world: Maui.

Favourite flower: Bird of Paradise.

One thing that consistently lifts your spirits during hard times: Having good friends by my side.

Fashion & Beauty

All-time favourite piece: Vintage tuxedo jacket.

Currently coveting: Dior bag.

Favourite shoes: Prada boots.

Accessories you spend the most money on: Jewellery.

Fashion obsession: Cos brand.

Favourite work tool: My collection of makeup brushes from around the world.

Fashion obsession right now: A zebra print cast mini dress with draping by Dolce & Gabbana.

Favourite moisturizer: Whipped Sunday Moisturizer by MisMacK Clean Cosmetics.

Scent: Havana Cologne by Geo. F. Trumper.

Beauty secret: Sleeping on a silk pillowcase and wearing a silk mask at night. Sleep!

Necessary indulgence: Spanks bodywear.

Favourite Hair Product: Drybar Mr. Incredible styling mousse.

Reading Material

Favourite print magazine: Vogue.

Favourite style blog: glamlifeblog.com.

Coffee table book: Pursuit 365 by Shelly Lynn Hughes.

Favourite author of all time: Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

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