Anthea King’s love for fashion has led her to discover her other passion: makeup.  Anthea has worked with celebrities like: Petra Nemkova, Christie Brinkley, Alicia Keys, Elizabeth Shue, and Carrie Underwood. In this interview find out what would be her dream makeup assignment and more.  (via:www.beautyinterviews.com).

When did you decide to become a makeup artist?
I always loved makeup but didn’t realize in the small town I grew up in that make-up artists can work outside of department stores. My love for fashion started me out working at women’s fashion magazines. While on photo shoots, I realized the world of a freelance makeup artist.

What was your biggest break as a professional makeup artist?
My biggest break was definitely when I joined my agency, Artists by Timothy Priano. When I pursued my make-up career on my own, it took a lot of ambition and discipline. I worked for a year and half just building my book and keeping track of every person I met in the industry. I would have entire days devoted to contacting people and doing my own billing. Now that I am a part of Artists, I have more opportunities.

What have been some of your most memorable celebrity collaborations?
Recently I worked with Elizabeth Shue (Karate Kid, Cocktail) whom I though was so cool when I was a teenager. Also working with Christy Brinkley was one of those moments when I couldn’t believe it was really happening. I never imagined in my wildest dreams I’d be meeting and beautifying these faces I grew up admiring.

What are some of the makeup products every girl should carry in her purse?
Bigelow lip gloss, Dermalogica Mulivitamin Powerfirm, YSL Touche Eclat, Tarte Cheek Stain, Dior Show mascara, Giorgio Armani Foundation and Benefit Dallas Blush.

What city in the world do you find most inspirational?
I love Shanghai. I am half Chinese, half British and it is a bustling metropolis mixed with colonial elements. In many ways it reminds me of New York with all of the sophistication and amazing restaurants and shops yet at the same time it is very Eastern and exotic.  To read full interview with Anthea King click here!