The glitter spill that almost got me fired!
While shooting an Estée Lauder campaign, I was asked to add sparkle to the nude pink nail polish during a pedicure. As I tapped the shimmer pigment onto the bottle's edge, it flew into the air and landed on the model's feet, causing a hassle for the makeup, camera, and lighting departments. The glitter was so fine, it took half a pack of wipes to clean it off. With the clock ticking, the Assistant Director asked, "How long?" as I hung my head in embarrassment. The makeup artist just smiled and said, "We had a setback."
After cleaning up, I stepped away to mix the polish, thinking all was fine. Then my agent called, signaling someone had complained. In the industry, delays can cost production money. This was the final straw for me, which led to the creation of the Pottle—the first easy-fill nail bottle.
