By: Lucy Mazzucco

Rosanna Villani’s passion for makeup began at a young age through her admiration of fashion and beauty editorials. As a teenager, she remembers flipping through issues of magazines like Vogue and Vanity Fair and desiring a life where she could be involved in the world that created those images. As she would flip through magazines, what struck her the most were the photographs; which she would cut out and collect for inspiration.

“Although many people confuse the idea of makeup being a tool to hide one’s identity, I think it’s actually the opposite. It’s a tool for self expression, transformation and it enhances natural beauty. If anything, I feel that it brings forth one’s own individuality,” says Rosanna. It was through the collection of these photos that Rosanna realized she belonged in and wanted to be part of the beauty and fashion world. “The way I see it, is that through the art of photography, you can combine all of these worlds.”

“The art of fashion, makeup or hair can be combined to tell a story,” says Rosanna.  “Eventually when I got into makeup, I realized that much like in theater, I was fascinated with the idea of creating a character and the world of transformation in general. Just like a painter, I looked at makeup as a tool to create, transform and enhance.”

Rosanna worked at MAC Cosmetics for several years and got hands on experience when it came to discovering new strategies and incorporating new techniques. She learned how to express herself along the way and found a way to use her individuality in order to move ahead, which later landed her a position working at Fashion Week in Milan. “My years at MAC were truly amazing. They were definitely my formative years where I grew and developed as an artist,” she says.

“Over the years I’ve had the opportunity to work on countless shows and events. Notably, the Viva Glam Fashion Cares Fashion Show and most recently, doing makeup for the fashion shows at Milan Fashion Week for Fall/Winter of 2014/2015. The experience was magical and definitely a dream come true.”

In the near future, Rosanna hopes to continue to grow, see more of her work in publications, have opportunities to work on more shows and expand internationally. “I would love to do more travelling and work on fashion editorials for major magazines that I’ve always dreamed of working for. I’ve always told myself to dream big…the sky is the limit.”

For bookings or more information, visit Rosanna’s website at www.rosannavillani.com or email her directly at villani.rose@gmail.com.

For updates and photos of Rosanna’s work, follow her on instagram: @rosannavillani_