Styling Music Videos for Vydamo and Esther Stephens

Earlier this year I was fortunate to work on two music videos, Vydamo's 'Hurricane' and Esther Stephen's 'Under You' with Unity Sound and Visual. 

Here they are:

HAIRSPRAY Costumes Complete!

The last few months have been manic! Glad to finally post again! I fell really ill towards the end of the Hairspray costume work but had to push on and finish those costumes!

I'm so glad I got them all done, after that I was hospitalized twice but fortunately got out of hospital on the night I was planning to see the show, so I could attend! I have been recovering since and am feeling much better a month later :)

From April to August I drafted patterns and sewed around 20 costumes from scratch and 3 padded body suits and altered around half a dozen. We had a full cast of around 100 girls, all singing, all dancing! It was an incredible night and everyone went to so much effort to get this production to shine, especially my best friend, the musical director, Emma-Jane.

I also wanted to share, the dress I wore on the night was made by my great grandmother for my grandmother in the '50's, to wear out dancing. It's like an organza or organdy fabric. It needed some repairs and I made a slip for it with netting. Can you believe I am the exact same size as my grandmother, it fit me perfectly!

Enjoy the photos! To see the production shots of the musical, check out St Aloysius's school facebook page photo album here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153058025715268.1073741830.314765525267&type=1

Willunga Almond Blossom Festival Art Exhibit

This year I entered into the 2013 Willunga Almond Blossom Art Exhibition! (Willunga Show Hall).

I entered my pink tulle gown from my Fashion Graduate collection as it looks like a giant almond blossom!

Also I completed a Fashion Illustration of 3 muses wearing almond blossom garlands. Unfortunately I fell ill and was unable to attend the opening or the exhibit but here are some photos of my work.

Guest Blogger: Molly Hartman

A few days ago, a lovely New York blogger by the name of Molly Hartman,  (www.hartofmolly.blogspot.com) wrote to me to ask if she could contribute a guest blog post on budget fashion blogging, as she writes she is a plus-sized, soon-to-be young professional breaking into the brilliant world of budget fashion blogging. Motivated to identify ways to save money and live life more fabulously using modest resources for beauty, fashion and lifestyle. My response.. Yes!!!!

Please enjoy Molly's post and check out her blog:  (www.hartofmolly.blogspot.com)

Affordable Beauty and Fashion Tips Maximize Savings and Increase Style Options

Creating a modern and stylish wardrobe and fashionable appearance on a budget can certainly be a challenge; but with a little creativity and a frugal mindset, it is possible to accomplish!  From perfecting the latest hairstyles to showcasing your most flattering features in beautiful and fashionable clothing, there are numerous ways you can make your dollars stretch to achieve the look you want!  

Embrace Frugal Actions for General Beauty Needs

We all know that buying cosmetics can quickly add up to a significant chunk of change!  In order to help your makeup items last longer, consider using a facial primer.  Primers help makeup to be smoothly applied and won’t absorb a large amount of product. Bonus round - finishing off your makeup with a light powder will help to prevent having to reapply makeup throughout the day!

Chic and Inexpensive Ways to Embrace Trendy Fashions

If you have yet to try out ModCloth, there is no better time like the present!  ModCloth represents the best of vintage retro clothing and accessories that work well for a variety of style needs.  Whether you are going out on a casual lunch date, dressing for the office or planning a romantic dinner, ModCloth is a company you can trust to help you look beautiful and trendy!  Check out their amazing clearance deals from their sale rack!

Fashionable accessories can always be found in thrift stores and on discounted sale racks.  You might be amazed at how much fun you can have playing with new accessories to see how they pair with certain outfits.  Buy a wide belt; wear a sun hat tilted at a darling angle and use-beaded jewelry for an Audrey Hepburn look! There are numerous ways to get creative to pair chic accessories with great outfits!

Maximize Hair Beauty

During summer time, your lovely locks can take a beating from sun exposure, chlorine from pools and chemicals from hot tubs.  Consider wearing a hat when you go out in the sun to minimize sun damage.  Additionally, you can also put your hair up and avoid getting it wet when you go to the pool.  This will help to reduce damage from chemicals to your hair.  Consider adding a deep conditioning treatment during the summer to lock in the moisture!

Images sourced from:

Primer & deep conditioner: www.ulta.com

Cute clothes:www.modcloth.com

Hairspray the Musical!

H'ok! Onto the next project! My friend is director of the highschool musical this year and has asked me to be Costume Co-ordinator! Best part, it's for HAIRSPRAY, The Musical!

So if you see me getting all excited about anything 1960's related over the next two months, you'll know why! Here's a sneak peak of last night's designing!

It's been a ball researching the Broadway and Film versions and there's still so much to do and so little time! We start sewing this Saturday!

Kate's Henna Baby Belly Painting!

My lovely friend Kate asked me to create a henna body art design on her baby bump as it's only one more month to go! Baby Belly Paintings have really taken off lately and this is my fourth one I've painted. The henna is lovely as it doesn't leave too dark a mark either, and I mix it myself with the powder, oil and water, always checking first for allergies.

Kate picked out a design from searching online and we adapted it to suit the story she wanted to tell. While no one knows the baby's gender, (though I have my suspicions!) We chose a simple, 'nature' style, added two frogs, changed the flower design and I added more flare and embellishment and then decided to complete the art work by having Kate's hands frame her baby belly.

As I'm studying Digital Photography at uni currently, I thought I'd have a go at photographing it. Kate's 3 year old daughter also wanted some henna designs too so she had both feet painted and was such a lovely well-behaved girl. She'll make a great big sister. I'm really pleased with how the images turned out and I hope it inspires you too! See the album of my other baby belly paintings here All the best Kate! Xx

Working on Vydamo's Music Video!

Wow it feels like a long time since I last wrote on here! Hello everyone! How are we all?
I've just come back from a lovely holiday interstate, seeing the beautiful Alice Springs, enjoying the sunny weather and camping under the stars while seeing Uluru, The Olgas and Kings Canyon. Very inspired! Now I just need to put pen to paper!

Not long ago I got to style the video for Vydamo's new song "Hurricane" which will be out later next month. I am so glad I got to work with Unity Sound and Visual for a third time and also Marie Fiorita, Make Up Artist, and lovely gal who I've worked with for a few years now and loved it every time.

It was a pleasure to style the stunning models and extras and especially to make them look like they were caught in a hurricane. I learnt so much in terms of how to create structured armature from the art directors and rigging in order to achieve the effect desired. Here is a little snap shot of the day of Marie, Britney, who's patience and great sense of humour was the best, and myself. We were so pleased the work looked like she really was wind blown to the extreme, from the wire in her hair to the wire armature under her skirt, a bit of Marilyn Monroe and our masterpiece! <3 and="" complete="" i="" it="" ll="" once="" online="" p="" post="" s="" space="" the="" this="" video="" watch="">