How to get a job in the beauty industry.

How to get a job in the beauty industry. I should know..because I have one. In visual merchandising. 

Here's strong list of "to-do's" in order to get a job in the beauty industry:

1. It may sound traditional, but I went to UCSB, and I attribute my success to that. So, if you can, go to school, even part time if you have to. Receive a higher degree - because it's competitive out there! And unfortunately that's the only way to differentiate amongst everyone.

2. Put your portfolio online (through carbonmade.com OR behance.com) and share your portfolio with recruiters.

 3. GET AN INTERNSHIP NOW! If you are still in college, definitely get internships early, brands like Estee Lauder and L'oreal, offer SUMMER internships every year. If you don't get one this year, try again next! Look up the "career" section of ANY brand you are interested in , through their website.

 4. Don't say no to unpaid internships, although not ideal (I know, you have to eat), experience NOW will help you later. My motto is, suffer now, play later. That fancy bag you are eyeing ?? You don't need it, TRUST.

 5. Don't feel like you can't change industries, if you really have to, invest in an online certificate (i.e. UCLA extension) and find a lower position, even if you have to start entry level. I personally took a huge step back four years into my career, to get the job I really wanted! And now, 8 years later, with 3 different brands!, it paid off! Be patient, it doesn't happen overnight.

6. Find someone on linkedin, and send them a message! Especially if it is a recruiter, or a VP in the department you want. I have often interviewed individuals that reach out to me through LinkedIn. It's impressive and shows you can take a beneficial risk.

 7.If you must, get an MBA. It can catapult you forward and counts for YEARS of experience. In other words, it's a replacement for experience.

 8. BE TENACIOUS. Hound the recruiters! Don't be shy. Send them weekly or monthly emails reminding them of your passion and curiosity, and your high GPA score ;) 6. It sounds cliche, but literally never give up. I once interviewed THREE times with a brand (for three different jobs) before finally getting All of these rules also pertain to fashion. I actually started my career in software, took a step "back" to fashion, and moved UP to cosmetics. It's been a wild but fulfilling ride.

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Analysis of Kanye Wests' "I Love It" Song

A part of me wants to hate this song. But a part of me loves it. So I'll explain both. There is a very derogatory line in Kanye Wests' new song, "I Love It" that will make you think, "wait, what?!" That line is, "You're such a fucking hoe, I love it".... My first criticism is one you have probably heard before. These words are on the surface derogatory, insulting, and can be very damaging to the female psyche, especially long term. It can make her psyche lose confidence and power. These words can give men power to use against us and make us feel ashamed and "wrong" for being sexual. It also further imposes and strengthens the current patriarchal hierarchy and dynamics between men and women. It only further divides us. My second critique is that from my wild woman perspective. The one that tells me to reverse the standards of sexuality and objectify men. It's the side of me that tells myself to be wild and free. It's the side of me that tells myself to use the patriarchy to my advantage and own my degradation. It is probably the least understood and the most controversial I hope this explanation helps open your eyes to new ideas! A woman should never feel ashamed for being sexual. And this new definition of "hoe" is very freeing. It gives women permission to act "like men", to be who they are - which is a sexual being. In another way I imagine he is saying "free the hoe". Kanye comes from a very unordinary life where the rules don't pertain to him or his wife. For the average woman these words can be used against and can harm our reputation. And since we aren't "there" yet as a society, I must submit to the side of me that is FOR women and for their protection and I think these words should be used very very carefully, until we live in a world where we are free from judgement and stereotypes.