Kathy Schmalen is the owner of Che Sguardo in Chicago, IL and has extensive experience as an expert in both the professional image and beauty industries.  A Miss Illinois winner and Miss USA semi-finalist, her career accomplishments include international modeling for top fashion and beauty industry icons such as Vogue and Harper's Bazaar, commercial styling/beauty consultations, national esthetic trainer for many international companies, and prominent activism in the Chicago area non-profit and philanthropic communities.  Kathy established Che Sguardo/makeupstudio in 1984 with a focus on serving the commercial beauty industry, but also anyone who is passionate about healthy and vibrant living.