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Jade Wills, makeup artist/photo stylist

Charlotte, NC

My family: I have a wonderfully talented film-making husband (Peter Mallamo) a beautiful son in college (Josh) and three fluffy dogs (Amber, Bosco, and Kaya).

My work: Freelance photo stylist/makeup artist. In my spare time I plan a Halloween fundraising event, CarnEvil (CarnEvil.org), and perform with a fire Hula hoop.

My favorite possession: My heirloom chopping block, passed down to me from my grandparents.

My hometown: Belmont, NC

Words I live by: From a fortune cookie: “Stop searching forever…happiness is just next to you.”

What keeps me awake at night: George Bush

If I could be totally wild, I would: Dye my hair pink. Wait, I already did that. Then I guess I would have to dye it blue.

I am guilty of: Spending too much money on makeup and skin care products.  

The one item that has changed my life: A flat iron. I have frizzy curly hair. It was great in the 80s, but now I couldn’t live with out my flat iron.

Last major purchase: My husband and I purchased my dream car—a 1973 convertible VW Karman Ghia!

If I had a vanity plate on my car, it would say: COEXIST

My website: JadeMakeup.com

My best friend says I am: Good at bringing people together.

I still can’t get the hang of: Backing out of the driveway.

The world would be a better place, if only: Everyone realized that we are all here to love one another. And dogs.

My mother always said: “If the kissing isn’t good, it will never work.”