Seattle Makeup Artist's $10K Kit Stolen; Fellow Artists Donate Supplies to Save Her Wedding Season
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Rachel Raposas Rachel Raposas is a Writer-Reporter at PEOPLE. She joined the News Team in 2024.
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Summary
Seattle makeup artist Michelle Wight had her $10,000 professional makeup kit stolen from her car just days before her first wedding booking of the season. The 60-pound kit contained everything she needed to earn her living. In response, fellow local makeup artists rallied together to donate products and supplies, helping Wight get through the wedding. She described the experience as emotional and was grateful for the community support that allowed her to continue working.
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