Victoria Stiles was born in Victoria "Vicki" Malak on October 3, 1978 in Fairfax, Virginia. She is a Washington, D.C. makeup artist,who works internationally.

Victoria Stiles is recognized for her editorial makeup work in national publications such as Glamour, The Oprah Magazine, Vogue, and People Magazine and with celebrities Roberta Flack, Gary Sinise, Olivia Thirlby, and Emmitt Smith. Internationally, Stiles provided makeup for Jazz musician Melody Gardot's album with Verve Music Group, My One and Only Thrill and regards her work in Paris, France with Gardot a highlight of her makeup artistry career.

Victoria Stiles started experimenting with cosmetics at a young age. She was inspired by fashion magazines and would play with makeup in her bathroom, attempting different styles of application. A high school friend's mother, who died from breast cancer., noticed Stiles' talent and urged her to pursue a career as a makeup artist.

While attending college at George Mason University,Stiles was offered part-time employment with MAC Cosmetics, owned by the Estee Lauder Companies. Under contract with MAC Cosmetics, Stiles worked on concert productions for Cher and Missy Elliott. Although successful in her position with the company, Stiles sought more out of her career. In 2004, Stiles quit work with MAC Cosmetics to start a career as a freelance makeup artist and, shortly thereafter, connected with a Washington, DC photographer who steered her towards makeup for weddings and events.

Her goal to work with the fashion industry was achieved in the spring of 2009 as she started working seasonally for New York Fashion Week designers at Bryant Park, including Rad Hourani and Alexandre Herchcovitch. Rad Hourani's key makeup artist, Hung Vanngo, mentored Stiles with his technique of making a dramatic statement with minimal makeup.