with the emmy awards show coming to los angeles this weekend, we thought we'd catch up with one of our favorite l.a. ladies, celebrity makeup artist and kai devotee, cindy williams (on her client list: another devotee, mindy kaling!). cindy is beautiful, warm and kind and you'll want to take note of her product recommendations below!

xo,
gaye.

how do you embody kai's breath * life * flow lifestyle?
my husband's client always smelled so good i finally asked her, "what do you wear for perfume?" and she said, "i use kai body lotion!". i ran to larchmont beauty and bought it!

what's the best advice you've ever received?
when i was 18 trying to decide what to do for a career my oldest brother asked me, "what would you do for the rest of your life for free?", i said, "i'd do make up" then he said, "GO DO IT!!"

what's your beauty secret?
sunscreen and mascara!

go-to lipstick color?
nude noir by julie hewitt.

what color nail polish are you wearing right now?
ballet slipper.

who is your role model?
my mom.

how would you describe your personal style?
casual - i love my jeans!

what do you love most about where you live? any secret spots you love to go to?
LA weather, griffith observatory.

describe your perfect day.
when your kids tell you they love you.


favorite date spot?
dodger stadium.

ultimate getaway?
san ysidro ranch.

favorite food?
almond croissant.

guilty pleasure?
wine and cheese.

kai obsession?
reed diffuser in the entrance of my home!! rose body wash, rose body glow, body butter i use every day!!!

morning person or night owl?
love my mornings.

currently craving?
butterfinger.

ideal way to relax/unwind?
a walk with my white lab, dakota.

what book are you currently reading?
"the boys in the boat" by daniel james brown.

what's the most adventurous thing you've done?
took my first make up department head job in india!

thank you, cindy! xo.