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South African born Lara has worked as an international model for over a decade and, as www.themodelshandabook.com sits down to talk to her about her transition into professional make-up artistry, it is not hard to see why. She is beautiful yet approachable and this combination has lead to her being well liked in the industry. Indeed, our chat with Lara is interrupted by one of her clients who feels compelled to negotiate a bustling courtyard to compliment her.

Whilst it’s clear that Lara still considers a full-time model, she has been using her flexible lifestyle to take her long held interest in make-up more seriously and is spending an increasing amount of time behind the camera. We found out what it takes to balance her two careers and where she sees her future.

The Model’s Handbook: Tell us about your time as a model.

Lara Rorich: I have bee modelling for ten years, I come from South Africa so I originally worked there. I also lived in Milan, Paris and Barcelona before coming to London.

TMHB: What made you decide to make the move into make-up?

LR: It’s something I’ve always been interested in. I grew up wanting to be a model and wanting to be in fashion magazines because I lived on a farm in the middle of nowhere and it was so exciting getting to see these amazing models like Cindy Crawford, Claudia Schiffer every week. But I have also always been creative, studied art and just as the recession hit in 2008 I thought really should have more options. I think I will keep modelling for years to come and just last week I worked with an amazingly beautiful woman who is still working at 75!

TMHB: What is it you that interests you about make-up?

LR: I think people are starting to appreciate what a huge difference really makes: to wedding pictures or on a photo shoot. I did a children’s shoot yesterday and you wouldn’t think that children would need make up, but there’s often a scratch or bruise that needs to be covered up. Also, as a make-up artist you feel more a part of the team. Maybe the model can sit down and have a break, but on set, I’m on my feet all day working with the photographer, checking the images and making sure everyone is looking good.

TMHB: Modelling or make-up. Which do you prefer?

LR: I prefer modelling! (laughs) You get a bit more pampered; now I’m the one pampering the models!

“I don’t intend to give up modeling anytime soon.”

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TMHB: What makes a good makeup artist?

LR: Following the client’s direction, being vigilant, watching what is going on the whole time and checking the images as they’re coming through. It helps that I am a model as well because I go onto the set already knowing what to expect and being able to read the whole situation.

TMHB: How did you start?

LR: I bought a kit and practiced. I went to all the make up shows in and around London and decided to do a course, after training, I assisted at London fashion week and went on to doing tests then paid work, I had an advantage as I’ve been in the industry for a long time and got tips all the way along, it’s helped me. I was also lucky that MOT have been really supportive and actually have a makeup division meaning I can get booked for both modelling and make-up work through the same agency.

TMHB: Do you have any advice for fledgling make-up artists?

LR: To anyone thinking about getting into make up, I’d suggest they go and assist someone on several shoots first to see if they like it or not before they go and spend a whole lot of money on a course as they are really expensive, it’s also really competitive so they should see if they really love it first.

“I’ll be doing make-up when i’m a little, old granny!”

TMHB: Plans for the future?

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LR: I’m mostly modelling at the moment, but I think it depends on where you shift your focus. For now, most of my focus is on modelling and it’s going really well, I’m really busy, but make-up is something you can do forever, that’s what I’m interested in, something I can do regardless of age or where I am in the world. It just depends on what avenue I choose to go down.

Check out Lara’s portfolio of make-up work at www.larajean.com and as ever, we want to know what you think. Sign up or Login below.

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