","level":0,"displayType":"paragraph"},{"text":"“When I do illusions now, I draw my inspiration mostly from my surroundings, photography, paintings and emotions. I try not to look at other makeup artists’ work too much and challenge myself to produce original, unique work,” she told Allure. “My main goal each time I do a new look is to beat myself from yesterday because I’m the biggest critic and competition to myself. It’s gotten really hard to impress myself these days but it motivates me to keep trying and doing better.”","level":0,"displayType":"paragraph"},{"text":"View this post on Instagram FACE ON CRACK 🔥 Same same but different. 👹Another version of my BROKEN FACE makeup #illusion using @makeupforeverofficial @makeupforeverca Aqua lip liners, Aqua XL pencils, artist shadows, Aqua brow and @velourlashesofficial \"Whispie Sweet Nothings\". All #makeup, no Photoshop. If 2016 was 3/10 bizarre, 2017 will be 6/10. #fleekface #toomuchcoffee A post shared by MIMI CHOI (@mimles) on Jan 20, 2017 at 3:10am PST","level":0,"displayType":"paragraph"},{"text":"","level":0,"displayType":"paragraph"},{"text":"Mimi also added that most of her detailed looks can take up to five hours to complete. Surely, it takes me about three hours to achieve the perfect winged liner. But after all her handiwork and dedication after those hours, it definitely pays off in the end with breathtaking results.","level":0,"displayType":"paragraph"},{"text":"Follow Mimi Choi on Instagram.","level":0,"displayType":"paragraph"}],"displayType":"section"},{"text":"Gabi Greer Makeup: Disney Looks, Photos & Interview","level":3,"displayType":"header"}]}];
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