about

Makeup Artist. Image Consultant. Blogger. Thinker. Dreamer. Doer.

"Create the kind of self you will be happy to live with all your life."

I love all things beauty, fashion, health, and wellness related. If it will make me feel prettier, skinnier, more gracious, strong, loving, harmonious, and happy then sign me up.

I have had a Visionboard for the past 10 years and update it annually. I prefer a Blackberry over an Iphone. Courtesy of my Mom and her "drink atleast 3 liters of water a day" rule I witnessed growing up, I have religiously followed that. I love going to baseball games and soccer games. Especially on a Sunday. Throw in a beer and a hotdog and that makes for the "Perfect Sunday". Speaking of Sunday, it is my favorite day of the week.

Mickey Mouse and I share the same birthday. No really, Google it.  Yes, I love Disneyland. It still is one of my favorite places to go get lost for the day. I was on Oprah. Yep, she's awesome.  One of the most cherished moments of my life took place in Paris. If you ever want to hear about it just ask. When I was 3 years old, my Dad woke me up at midnight so I could watch the World Premiere of Michael Jackson's Thriller on MTV. Cool. Dad. Award. I save my fortune's from fortune cookies, well the one's I like anyway.  I like watching old school SNL. White Stargazer Lilies are my favorite flower.  My Grandma was one of the most influential people to shape me into the person I am today.  I miss her terribly.

A little work background:
I went to school in London, England at The London Image Institute and received my International Certification in Image Consulting where I specialized in Body Shape Analysis, Color Analysis, Makeup, and Verbal/Non Verbal Communication. I received an additional Certification in Image Consulting in Palm Beach, FL. I then went on to open up a Salon & Image Studio on NW 23rd Ave. in Portland, OR. After flipping and selling the business I realized I wanted to do more. So I attended Bobbi Brown's first ever Pro Makeup Course at Emerson College in Boston. I was privileged to attend New York Fashion Week where I got to meet and experience Bobbi Brown with her team backstage. Priceless experience!

I recently moved back to Portland from LA where I was working for Chanel and loved it. I have been a part of their amazing Freelance team as well as manage an incredibly successful counter at Nordstrom.  This city of roses is my home though and exactly where I feel I should be at this moment.

I totally believe that when you look good you feel good. I started on a mission to boost one’s self-esteem through personal interaction and positive influence. I love to inspire others and thrive off the after math of making one feel amazing. Transformation is a beautiful thing.

I am looking to continue my own personal path of helping one enhance and embrace what they have. This is my year to figure out a way to bring together all that I have done. Let's see how far we can make this go...

Full Name:  Nicole Marie Krause, but please, call me Nikki.

Age:  30

Marital Status:  Single (divorced) *yikes!*

Hometown:  Portland, OR   GO TIMBERS!

Current Location:  PDX.  However, I would be lying if I said that NY or Paris weren't mingling in my head.
Current Occupation:  See tagline at top of page.

Favorite Movie:  Love Actually.  "You learned English?  Just in case."

Favorite Book:  The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo.

Favorite TV Show:  Dexter.  Saturday Night Live.  Grey's.

Birthday: 11.18.1980.  

Astrology Sign:  Scorpio.  Don't judge.

Lifepath Number:  Master Soul 11.  Yes, I see 11:11 ALL the time.

Chinese Astrology:  Monkey.  Element:  Metal.

Myers-Briggs Personality Type:  ENFP/INFP.  I'm a balanced Extrovert-Introvert.