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Margaret R. Kimura, a native of Los Angeles California, is a veteran Image-Maker, Author, Speaker and Entrepreneur, who has worked as a Professional Make-up artist in the Entertainment industry for over 20 years. Margaret began her career as a young child of 12, shooting photographs and doing make-up for Wilhemina Agency. Even then she new her dream was to someday be a professional make-up artist and work for Vogue and Bazaar. With the help of great teachers and her own dedication, desire and fearlessness, Margaret realized her dreams and more.

At the age of 16, Margaret moved to Milan where she began her career in the fashion industry. She later traveled to Paris, Tokyo and New York before finally settling in Hollywood. Her unequaled skills and calm, spiritual nature made her a top request by Arnold Schwartzenegger, Tom Hanks, Andie MacDowell and many others. Margaret's psychological approach to dealing with her clients has had the effect of enhancing their lives on and off camera. Her amazing workmanship and individual style evolved into what is now known as the "Shadows & Light™" technique.

With extensive knowledge in the areas of Cosmetics and Image, Margaret became a Creative Consultant for Estee Lauder, assisting in the development of new cosmetic lines. Later she helped develop a new line of called i nuovi Cosmetics. In addition to being a Partner, Margaret was also Creative Director, responsible for Marketing and Public Relations. Margaret is currently creating her own line of cosmetics called "MARGARET KIMURA COSMETICS". This new line will be based on Margaret's philosophy "Outer Beauty through Inner Beauty." As an Image-Maker and Marketing Consultant, Margaret has worked for various Fortune 500 companies including Bristol Myers, Squibb, Clairol and Glade and marketing groups like the "ThinkShop" in New York, on product developments projects and innovative marketing & promotional concepts.

Recently Margaret published her first book, ASIAN BEAUTY. Margaret chose ASIAN BEAUTY with the intent of bringing the world of beauty to the Asian community. "As an Asian American Woman, Consumer and Professional, I know first hand how difficult it is to find the right cosmetics for our unique canvas and how confusing it is for Asian women due to the lack of education and very few roll models."

Since joining the lecture circuit in 1997, Margaret has spoken at tradeshows and schools and on Television, on a variety of subjects that include beauty, entertainment, motivation and marketing.

Margaret is dedicated to broadening her influence by way of providing the world inner and outer makeovers. Through her experiences and talents, Margaret motivates her listeners to acquire new tools and bring out their hidden talents and skills.

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