At the age of 13 Kristen Arnett already knew she wanted to be a makeup artist and with an eye towards the cosmetics industry, she earned her bachelors in Business and studied photography. Arnett then worked in cosmetics product development. Some time later she shifted gears to become a free lance makeup artist. In 2006 Arnett was the Education Director for the International Makeup Artist Trade Show where she was responsible for the creation, organization and execution of 34 educational workshops featuring top industry makeup artists. Additionally, she wrote the feature story covering the event for Makeup Artist Magazine.
In 2007 Kristen relocated to Milan, Italy to expand and hone her skills in the fashion industry. After two years abroad, she is now based in New York. Kristen has written articles for magazines, appeared on TV numerous times as a beauty expert, acted as an educator for cosmetics brands, and teaches proprietary workshops for makeup artists.
She has worked with such icons in the field as Dick Page, Charlotte Tilbury, Mark Carrasquillo, Diane Kendal, Lisa Houghton, Lisa Butler, Paco Blancas, Pat McGrath, Peter Philips, Rose Marie Swift, Sharon Dowsett.
Kristen is now proud to be the Italian National Trainer for Burberry Beauty.
Selected Clients:
Magazines: Vogue Accessori, Cosmopolitan Argentina, GQ Italia, Wallpaper, Out Magazine, Playboy Italia, Gioia, Luna, Twill, Extra for Fashion, Gals, Girlfriends, Volume, Men's Journal, D Magazine, Kill Magazine
Print/Advertising: Xerox, Nike, Adidas, MOMA, HBO, Qwest Communications, Morichetti, Santacroce, Extyn, Phard, Relish, Ugo Cacciatori, Giorgio Brato, Getty Images, Corbus Images, Davines, Toni & Guy
Television/Video: Discovery Channel, Canon HD, Clearasil, Intel, Sony, Safeway, Wachovia Bank, The Survivor's Cast PSA
Celebrity: Angela Missoni, Candela Ferro, Niki Aycox.
2010 Tony Awards Nominees grooming for: Jude Law, Christopher Walken, Laura Linney, Kelsley Grammer, Sean Hayes, Valerie Harper.
Runway: (assisted) Alexander Wang, Antonio Marras, Belstaff, Blumarine, D&G, Etro, Fendi, Gianfranco Ferre', Giorgio Armani, Jill Sander, Jill Stuart, John Richmond, Just Cavalli, Lacoste, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Missoni, Pollini, Prada, Project Runway Season 7 Finale, Project Runway Season 8, Pucci, Proenza Schouler, Roberto Cavalli, Sportmax, Versace
Speaking/Event Artist: DDF, L'Oreal, Lancôme, Luminess Air, MAC, Mirabella, Olay, Physician's Formula. Regular guest on KATU's AM Northwest TV show.
Kristen is always working to make a positive impact on society and contributes to non-profit organizations including: American Cancer Society, American Red Cross, Angel Faces, BecomeX, Boys and Girl's Aid Society, Girls' Inc., Habitat for Humanity, UNICEF, Women's Education Project.
