Claire + Jacquelyn Michelle = Photo Shoot Magic

This is Jacquelyn. Jacquelyn does not take a bad picture, like, ever.

Somehow I managed to steal this beauty for a few hours of hair, makeup and posing for photos. We had possibly way too much fun being ridiculously girlie girls and feeding off each other's high energy. It was also great to know that I can be the photographer in a pinch~

Here's more from the shoot! - Hair, makeup, styling and photography by me ©2014

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Those eyes... 

A Natural Model

Sincerely hope to work with her again!!

Meet The Muse - Tara

Meet Tara Ross, isn't she lovely?

Hair/Makeup & Styling by me. Megan Bayley Photography ©2014

Makeup&photography by me. ©2014

Bridal Shoot- Hair/Makeup/Styling by me. Megan Bayley Photography ©2014

At 5'11," with features like an elven, magical being, Tara is an aspiring model whom I have the privilege to work with regularly. She has become my new canvas for hair, makeup and creative ideas. Not only is she a beautiful, she is possibly the most kind hearted person I have ever met. She is always down for whatever look I want to try and any pose I put her in. 

Book her!!

Blursday

I'm so tired this morning, it feels like Blursday. So for today's blog, instead of posting pics from my recent photoshoots, above is a picture of some shoes I really want and me lusting after them.

I mean look at them! So ridiculous-- who would wear them?!? I would. I need these in my life. And they're only 30 bucks or something, not unreasonable. 

Sorry (not sorry) to Girl all over the place. Hot models and makeup pics this week!

Hair by Claire

USA Women's Synchronized Olympic Swim Team. All hair and makeup by the students at Blush Scool of Makeup. Hairstyling by me on Sarah Rodriguez (3rd from the right).

Attending Blush School of Makeup has led to some incredible opportunities for me. 

Two months ago, I was decent at beauty makeup, but could not style hair to save my life. I just didn't know how. I figured I'd stick with the makeup and leave hair to the professionals. Who knew that two weeks after a hair styling course at Blush, I'd be doing hair for Olympic Swimmer, Sarah Rodriguez?!? 

My school was called to style hair and do makeup for the Women's Synchronized Swim Team (heading to the 2016 Olympics!)!! 

I worked with a talented artist, Lexi who did airbrush makeup on Sarah. It turned out beautifully. I was told last minute to do hair and I was beyond nervous. I need to have more faith in myself-- I was terrified I'd burn Sarah with the curling iron! Sarah was super chill and friendly, so that helped me relax quite a bit. In the end, we got a style that was to Sarah's liking, took the photos with a really cool photographer and then it was done! (and then we had pizza!) 

I am amazed I am at how much I've learned in two short months at Blush. It has opened up so many incredible opportunities for me and my makeup (and hair) career.

Last Saturday, we had a photoshoot for a bridal theme (pictures coming soon!). I decided to do hair and makeup on three models. I stood practically the entire day, hair spraying, curling, powdering and getting super-ridiculous-close to their faces for false lashes. At the end of the day I was beat, but completely exhilarated. I knew in that moment, that I am doing what I love.

More photos coming soon!!!! 

Makeuping.

Above: Claire Nobles- hair stylist, makeup artist, and balloon arranger/wrangler. (Photoshoot with some awesome people)

If you follow me on any of my social media (all links on the right), you already know that I am "Makeuping" like crazy.

I've been awful at updating my blog, but since my last post (a BATCAT comic), I've done hair styling and makeup for a few photoshoots. I also discovered that (in a pinch) I am not too shabby at photography when needed! Photos from these shoots will be posted on my snazzy new website, and the behind-the-scenes will be on my social media sites.

And if you catch me slacking on the updates, feel free to bug me about it!