Pause for a “Proud Mama” type of moment for model friend, Natalie Hockey.

Natalie's NYFW S/S09 Showcard I did makeup/hair for.

Natalie's NYFW S/S09 Showcard I did makeup/hair for.

It’s not that often you get to witness a friend’s career go skyrocketing to the moon within a few short years, but for Natalie Hockey, that is exactly what has happened. Natalie is a 16 year old model from Maryland who I met when she was 13 and just starting out in the modeling world. Her fresh and innocent look, perfect model stats,  and polite demeanor definitely made her stand out in castings and made her an instant hit on the home turf jobs. It wasn’t long before Natalie was being represented in New York and traveling back and forth between castings, school, jobs, and events.

Cut to a few short years later and Natalie is now signed with one of the most profound top model agencies, IMG, and it’s hard to not notice her! She walked for NYFW S/S09 and got picked up by many designers to walk for their collection including Zac Posen and Rodarte! I even had the opportunity to bump into her backstage at the Cho Cheng show she modeled for that I worked on under makeup artist Lottie S. Her streak continued on as she was whisked away to Milan and then Paris Fashion Week directly after her first New York debut with IMG.  On that whirlwind tour she got picked up to walk for many of the greats such as D&G ,Dolce and Gabanna, and Miu Miu,  just to name a few!

 It didn’t come to a pause when Natalie returned from overseas as she quickly went on to shoot for Teen Vogue, Elle, and German Vogue, some of which are out on stands this month! Here is a sneak peek at Natalie’s Elle editorial in the Feb. 09 issue.

 

It’s so sweet to see success rewarded to such deserving people. Natalie and her amazingly supportive family are always kept close to our hearts and our family is more than ecstatic of the great things coming her way. Keep a look out for this one folks! She is going places…fast!

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About Kathy Aragon

I’m a licensed freelance makeup artist and hairstylist repped by Artists by Timothy Priano in NY. I work for the CNN Network as a makeup artist and hairstylist and am a presenter for The Powder Group. Some of my clients include CNN, BBC, NFL, HBO, Elle, Glamour, In Touch, In Style, Shape, Cosmo Girl!, O Magazine, People, Real Simple, Working Mother, Virginia Living, DC Modern Luxury, Washington Life, Capitol File Magazine, and more. I also work with clients such as American Express, Choice Hotels, NFL Players, Rocawear, Jones NY and Amtrak to name a few. My job also entails working on high profile and celebrity clientele. I am also the co- founder of fashion photography studio, Studio400, as well as founder of “elevate artists” along with my husband, photographer Luis Aragon. For a more complete resume feel free to visit my site at www.kathyaragon.com. Email: kathy@kathyaragon.com
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One Response to Pause for a “Proud Mama” type of moment for model friend, Natalie Hockey.

  1. This is such a great story! She looks beautiful in the editorials too Smile

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