Go ahead, balk at that Eagles pun - but really, what else are their songs good for these days? Just be glad we didn't go here.
And with that, allow us to introduce you to Lauren Luke, aka panacea81, in case you're not one of the millions who have already watched her down-to-earth YouTube makeup tutorials (specializing in celebrity looks like those of Leona Lewis, Amy Winehouse, and Britney Spears). The self-taught, 26-year-old makeup artist has built a real business and dedicated following from her videos, and while she's clearly got skills, we'd argue that her genuine personality and passion for her community of viewers (and that accent, for us at least) play no small part in her success.
Despite our allergy to mainstream media pieces on "internet phenomena," we've cleared this thorough BBC Inside Out portrayal of Lauren's engaging story and talent. There's still plenty of fluff, but certain clips are fascinating in their awkwardness (like the one at 6:20 when Lauren meets a 'top makeup artist' -- "Can someone who looks like me get in this industry?" "You've got great color hair!") and Lauren's undeniable likability (also apparent in her reaction to the whole piece). Cheers to those crafty BBCers for the YouTube vid, too!
And with that, allow us to introduce you to Lauren Luke, aka panacea81, in case you're not one of the millions who have already watched her down-to-earth YouTube makeup tutorials (specializing in celebrity looks like those of Leona Lewis, Amy Winehouse, and Britney Spears). The self-taught, 26-year-old makeup artist has built a real business and dedicated following from her videos, and while she's clearly got skills, we'd argue that her genuine personality and passion for her community of viewers (and that accent, for us at least) play no small part in her success.
Despite our allergy to mainstream media pieces on "internet phenomena," we've cleared this thorough BBC Inside Out portrayal of Lauren's engaging story and talent. There's still plenty of fluff, but certain clips are fascinating in their awkwardness (like the one at 6:20 when Lauren meets a 'top makeup artist' -- "Can someone who looks like me get in this industry?" "You've got great color hair!") and Lauren's undeniable likability (also apparent in her reaction to the whole piece). Cheers to those crafty BBCers for the YouTube vid, too!
