Charley B - Make-up artist - Barton Hill

Name Charley B

Age 22

Occupation Make-up artist

Height 5.11"

Where do you like to shop? 

BS8 in Bristol, Zara, Topshop, Urban Outfitters, ASOS, Motel and Vintage shops and little boutiques for accessories.

Do you have a favourite  designer?  

So many! I love Vivienne Westwood for her understanding of a woman's shape, Galliano for his imaginative and theatrical style, and Alexander McQueen for his 'no limits' thinking.

What is your inspiration when you dress?  

Someone once told me that you should dress for what you want in life. I want to be a top make-up artist doing all the shows, and designing looks for my favourite designers, so I always dress pretty smart, a lot of the time in black as that is a make up artists dress code! But with a slight edge with chunky jewellery and waisted belt - like I'm doing a photoshoot even when I'm just going to a cafe working on my laptop... I'm always in that mindset - working to be at the top of my game.

If I had a dog I'd call it...Something totally normal like Nigel or Carl 'cause I find stupid things like that totally hilarious.

Charley's delightful open neck dress is by Motel. Her belt, leggins and earrings are from Topshop, and her shoes are by Office. Charley wears her belt constantly. A good belt really does pull together an outfit - and jazzes up dresses and the blouse/trouser combo if you are staring blankly at your wardrobe wondering what an earth to wear. I realise we haven't had summer yet, but having just studied August's Harper's Bazaar, I'm excited to see that belts are still on the agenda for A/W.  From Jaeger, to Loewe, the belts are smaller, and more streamline, but nevertheless still there,clinching us in at the waist adding a little Parisian glamour. An ode to Alexander McQueen - check out his beautiful patent corset belt (on sale) from Net-a-porter  http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/24019 

Charley B is a very talented young make-up artist. I have had the pleasure of working with her on shoots, and she has a fantastic eye and a real gift for colour and design. Check out her latest work below.  She can be booked through Clare at Gingersnap. http://www.gingersnap.co.uk/card.asp?id=97

Shot on my iphone.

Low fashion, high fashion, you call the shots. What do you think of what Charley is wearing?