True Colors:
Many people that know me well don’t know that I have a BIG secret. The secret is that I work for a very cool makeup company in Los Angeles. It is so funny how I came to work for NYX Cosmetics, a brand in the Consumer Products Division of L’Oréal. I knew absolutely nothing about makeup; I was no fashionista, and yet they wanted someone with my talents (Who wouldn’t?). I remember asking in the interview, “Do you have a problem with a guy taking this position (I manage a team of customer service agents for our E-commerce platform nyxcosmetics.com.) They did end up hiring me, and I have worked hard climbing the ranks; seeing the company have explosive growth over the past four years I have worked there.
Many people that know me well don’t know that I have a BIG secret. The secret is that I work for a very cool makeup company in Los Angeles. It is so funny how I came to work for NYX Cosmetics, a brand in the Consumer Products Division of L’Oréal. I knew absolutely nothing about makeup; I was no fashionista, and yet they wanted someone with my talents (Who wouldn’t?). I remember asking in the interview, “Do you have a problem with a guy taking this position (I manage a team of customer service agents for our E-commerce platform nyxcosmetics.com.) They did end up hiring me, and I have worked hard climbing the ranks; seeing the company have explosive growth over the past four years I have worked there.
VIP Perks:
When offered a chance to help set up the event at Club Nokia in exchange for VIP passes to attend, I could not pass it up. VIP in LA is the only way to go: Skip the line, great seats, and socializing with some of the biggest names in social media at the exclusive after parties! Did I also happen to mention the OPEN BAR????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have never been treated so well. I invited a friend of mine, who was even more fanatical than I was, so that was a bonus. She walked away with a ton of pics and a huge goodie bag to go with a smile so big she could eat a banana sideways. :)
When offered a chance to help set up the event at Club Nokia in exchange for VIP passes to attend, I could not pass it up. VIP in LA is the only way to go: Skip the line, great seats, and socializing with some of the biggest names in social media at the exclusive after parties! Did I also happen to mention the OPEN BAR????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have never been treated so well. I invited a friend of mine, who was even more fanatical than I was, so that was a bonus. She walked away with a ton of pics and a huge goodie bag to go with a smile so big she could eat a banana sideways. :)
The Show:
By far this was the biggest, most elaborate awards event in which I’ve ever been invited. It was so exciting to go behind the scenes and learn how a show like that is created and produced. It gave me a lot of ideas for how I want to take my music to the next level in the next three years. The production company did a great job, as well as a hair booth by REDKEN, a vending machine by NYX; and exceptional goodie bags, for all guests that attended.
The six finalists did an amazing job with their final videos, which we watched live before hearing a panel of judges give their feedback. I was amazed at the level of talent and creativity, showcasing each contestant’s unique personality. They were all very deserving and all won awards that night; but the Overall winner was Glam & Gore, who I voted for, since her video had great elements of humor, beauty and an X factor that made it really enjoyable to watch.
Wrap up:
I am proud to say I work at NYX. I am also proud of everyone that helped put the show together and I am looking forward to next year’s. It is great timing as we have a lot of fun things happening at the company and I wish NYX nothing but more success in the future. Hard work pays off. Congrats once again to all the contestants, and thank you to all the judges and of course to our wonderful host, Kelly Osbourne (I don’t care if she has Ozzie’s face :), I love her personality!), and our trophy girl/emcee, Charisma Starrr (love her blue hair!), who knows what winning feels like, since she won our 1st Annual NYX awards. Big shout out to Karmin (Berklee love!), who had an outstanding musical performance, and the dance troupe, who danced to a great Santigold track! I had a ton of fun; I’m paying for it a little today, but that’s the Rock Star Life! NYX definitely rocks; and I roll I guess LOL.
By far this was the biggest, most elaborate awards event in which I’ve ever been invited. It was so exciting to go behind the scenes and learn how a show like that is created and produced. It gave me a lot of ideas for how I want to take my music to the next level in the next three years. The production company did a great job, as well as a hair booth by REDKEN, a vending machine by NYX; and exceptional goodie bags, for all guests that attended.
The six finalists did an amazing job with their final videos, which we watched live before hearing a panel of judges give their feedback. I was amazed at the level of talent and creativity, showcasing each contestant’s unique personality. They were all very deserving and all won awards that night; but the Overall winner was Glam & Gore, who I voted for, since her video had great elements of humor, beauty and an X factor that made it really enjoyable to watch.
Wrap up:
I am proud to say I work at NYX. I am also proud of everyone that helped put the show together and I am looking forward to next year’s. It is great timing as we have a lot of fun things happening at the company and I wish NYX nothing but more success in the future. Hard work pays off. Congrats once again to all the contestants, and thank you to all the judges and of course to our wonderful host, Kelly Osbourne (I don’t care if she has Ozzie’s face :), I love her personality!), and our trophy girl/emcee, Charisma Starrr (love her blue hair!), who knows what winning feels like, since she won our 1st Annual NYX awards. Big shout out to Karmin (Berklee love!), who had an outstanding musical performance, and the dance troupe, who danced to a great Santigold track! I had a ton of fun; I’m paying for it a little today, but that’s the Rock Star Life! NYX definitely rocks; and I roll I guess LOL.