Trespassing with…Vladimir Moiseev & Lou Draper

This week, being Bright Young Things week, I went out in search of the hottest, most talented young things in my favourite field – the beauty arena. I was lucky enough to get to meet and talk to a very hot up-and-coming hair stylist, who just recently won a competition, which will lead him to working at the Air New Zealand Fashion Week. I also spoke to a very busy young lady, who has her hands in a number of different pots. She not only runs her own PR company, but is also a freelance makeup artist, among other things. Here is what I talked to them both about…

Name: Vladimir Moiseev

What I do: I’m a student at Servilles Academy of Hairdressing, working part time at Servilles Mission Bay and Takapuna

When I was little I wanted to: A bus driver

When I grow up I want to be: A stylist for Hollywood movies

My goal for the next two years: Get a full time position at Servilles salon, go for as many holidays to Italy as possible!

Next five years: Open my own salon, buy a house with a pool and a dog, and bring over my parents over to New Zealand from Russia.

Next ten years: Have my own brand in NZ, Australia, Russia and France

The first thing I do every morning is: I say, “The miracle is going to happen today”

And last thing at night I: set my mobile on silent.

And my favourite thing to do to unwind is: Watching comedies, I just can’t get enough.

On Sunday’s I like to: Go for a drive around the city or the countryside with my friends – New Zealand has the most beautiful scenery.

I got my big break when: Just recently, I won a competition to work alongside some of the top NZ hair stylists – at Air NZ Fashion Week.

The advice I’d give Trespass readers is: Believe that everything is possible.

My top five beauty essentials are: The smile is the main thing for everything.

And I could not live without: Chocolate.

Name: Lou Draper

What I do: I’m an Entrepreneur. I run four businesses including a PR agency and I’m a freelance makeup artist too!

When I was little I wanted to: It changed daily, career choices included but were not limited to; builder, fashion designer, ballerina, car painter, car stereo installer, police and or fire service person and international translator, too. Publicity, Makeup Artistry, Coffee and Spa Pool Party person, came a lot later!

When I grow up I want to be: Someone who spends at least half the year in New York and France.

My goal for the next two years: To have a business reason to spend at least half the year in New York and France.

Next five and beyond: Haven’t worked it out yet and I’m an entrepreneur and have a tendency to change my plans! But I can guarantee whatever it is I’ll be loving it!

The first thing I do every morning is: Try and make sense of the notes I scribbled down in my notebook at 3am! / cleanse my face twice with Karen Murrell Pure Honesty Cleanser! Even though I don’t need to do it twice, it’s a habit from years ago!

And last thing at night I: Plan the next days activities / or if it’s been a late night, drink a large glass of water!

And my favourite thing to do to unwind is: I love walking! When I’m particularly stressed or exhausted, going for a walk is so invigorating!

On Sunday’s I like to: I work on Sundays, but in another world where I didn’t, I’m pretty sure you’d find me drinking coffee in a café or shopping somewhere great!

I got my big break when: I decided that working for someone else in a full-time employee situation was probably not going to work out for me. My big break came the day after I made that decision.

The advice I’d give Trespass readers is: We’re not here for a long time, so very seriously, if you’re thinking of doing something that will better your situation – get out there and just do it. There is absolutely zero reasons why you should not do what you want always, and about a million why you should!