I'm very excited to bring you an awesome Motivation Monday! Today, I'm featuring Angie Smith. She pretty much has my dream job- she's a Fashion Producer on Entertainment Tonight (ET) Canada!
I first met Angie when I worked at a tanning salon where she was a client. She was always so nice, positive and energetic when she came in and I remember even back then asking her for career advice. She's just such a sweet girl and I'm thankful she was able to share these tips with us despite her very busy schedule!
Here's a little bit of her bio from ET's website:
From the front row of international runway shows to interviews with some of the hippest designers, Angie Smith has covered fashion from all lenses.
Although "Canadian Made" is one of her favorite phrases, Angie has been lured by international brands to shows across the world. From Bahamas Fashion Week to the runways in Barcelona, she has transformed the fabulous runway fashion look into realistic attainable pieces for the modern day fashionista. She has been featured on Slice's The Mom Show, helping moms wake up their tired wardrobes.
Angie has interviewed fashion powerhouses DSquared, Lauren Conrad, Nicole Richie, Guido and Mary, Lucian Matis, Nada and even elegant media mogul Barbara Walters.
With her journalistic background, she has exposed the beauty fashion secrets of international models Coco Rocha, Irina Lazareanu, and Camila Alves. Angie also had the opportunity to have a tête-à-tête with fashion model Simona McIntyre whose mother's battle with cancer forced her decision to leave modeling to go back to school.
Angie has been modelling professionally for 11 years with international agencies, landing campaigns for Nike, Bacardi, L'Oréal Fashion Week, various magazines and runway shows.
Angie Smith has a Masters of Journalism from the University of Western Ontario and a degree in Media and Information Technoculture. She has freelanced for various media houses such as Canadian Geographic and CG Kids and completed internships at CBS in New York for 60 Minutes and 48 Hours Investigates.
What an impressive resume! Not only is Angie beautiful on the outside, she's beautiful on the inside too and on top of that she's incredibly smart.
Here's her interview:
1. You work on television- what are some of your best on-screen beauty tips? (this can be anything from makeup, hair, how to stand on camera...anything you can think of!)
On an average day, I shy away from foundations and hair products, but on camera you can never use enough. I have frizzy hair. So Frizz-ease finishing products and Moroccan Oil really helps to define waves and finish off looks. And on camera, you want to seal the deal. And a clean, even complexion is key so a smooth foundation helps to hide shadows. Also, a lighter tone under the eye helps to brighten that area and widen the eye.
2. Where is the most interesting place you've ever traveled?
Traveling to Cambodia with World Vision was one of the best eye-opening work experiences. I've been to a lot of places and done many things that often are replicas of events we have in Canada or the United States. But visiting families who live day-to-day and take pleasure out of every little thing...it was heart-wrenching and put a very different perspective on what I do and how I live.
In terms of Entertainment work, Amsterdam and Aruba have been my favorite places. I love the food, the heat, the energy...
3. What are your favorite things to do to stay in shape? Describe your typical weekly fitness routine...
I'm enrolled in Booty Camp Fitness, which is a twice a week boot-camp fitness course. It's one of the most motivational and exhilarating routines I could recommend to anyone. You're not only competing with yourself to keep up but you've got a drill instructor and other women in your peripheral vision that keep you pushing onward for a full hour. And, I'm not going to lie, I have Reebok easytone's that I try to wear everywhere I walk. I'm not kidding - these shoes sculpt and tone. I don't have the best diet - I like fries (Poutine).
4. Where do you love to shop for clothing? What items should every girl have in her closet?
I am a huge fan of FCUK for every day wear and online shopping. For red carpets, I enjoy certain lines - Nada, Greta Constantine And Romana Keveza. Denim - it's Guido & Mary, Fidelity, Sevens, True Religion - I have a shapeless frame so I try to create curves. For must-haves, girls have got to have that ONE pair of go-to sexy shoes that make you feel incredible no matter what has happened in your life. Perfect-jeans, a killer navy cardigan, an updated nail polish (Like Essie's Merino Cool), fun socks (you always have to remove your shoes so funk up your look with personality no matter your age) and a functional hand bag.
5. What are you top 5-10 makeup products? The ones you absolutely couldn't live without!
Very Black Waterproof Mascara
Mac Eyeliners (Teddy, Smoulder and Tarnish)
Benefit Bronzing powder for contouring
Cargo Bronzing cream (it's like tan in a bottle...amazing)
Sephora eye brow sculptor
Sephora eye shadow pencils (especially maroon)
6. What are your favorite hair products?
Frizz-ease finishing cream to finish a look
Moroccan Oil (before blow-drying
Frizz-ease moisture defense hair spray to hold a look in place
Marc Anthony shine gloss
7. You've met a lot of celebrities through your job- which celeb's style do you admire most? There's a difference between admiring and channeling. I admire celebrities who have a definitive personal look and it's indicative of their personality. Katy Perry was a great interview -- she has a quirky, funky look. She throws on wigs, bright lip stick, leopard print...and somehow it all works. Would I wear it...ummm....no comment.
8. Which of your accomplishments are you most proud of?
I am most proud of my Master's degree. And I still hope to get my PhD.
9. Shoes or bags- what do you love more? Shoes, shoes, SHOES!
10. Do you follow a skincare routine? Which products do you love to use to take care of your skin?
I love Kirkland makeup remover wipes. They feel great on the skin. Following that, it's Aveda face wash and moisturizer. It smells as earthy and fresh as it feels.
Thanks Angie for inspiring us this Monday!
xoxo,
Veronika.
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