Since I was a child, I have been fascinated by makeup. I would play dress-up and use my mom's old makeup to create faces for my friends. As I got older, I started helping girlfriends get ready for their proms and weekend dates. I loved turning them into something glamorous and helping them feel good about themselves.

After high school I went to UCLA and studied Art History. I was intrigued how makeup played a huge role in people's lives through history. I gained knowledge of the ways makeup was applied and used by different cultures all over the world. I simply loved it. I knew it was my passion.

After UCLA, I moved to New York where I worked for Christie's Auction House. I was a part of the corporate world, but I yearned for a creative one. After the Marilyn Monroe Auction (I had to stay for that!) I moved back to Orange County, attended a professional makeup school, and began a new career in makeup.

For the last 9 years I have worked in all aspects of makeup from bridal makeup to costume. I thoroughly enjoy helping women achieve the look they have always wanted, they just didn't know how to do themselves. I look forward to doing that for you! Please contact me to set up an appointment.

Cicelee Padilla

714.313.4418

Cicelee@Cicelee.com