In the studio – with Andrea, Pt three

Just to finish off our really fun and incredible shoot with Andrea, we changed from LOTR to fairies instead. I had the black corset and green wig, I even had the great fairy wand/staff. I had just finished making the tulle skirt and I had recently made the floral screen. They are timber lattice covered…

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In the studio – with Andrea, Pt two

So last week I shared the first look with Andrea, Arwen, today it is Galadriel. Again the dress, Celtic necklace (also works as a headpiece) and silver star headpiece have been in the studio wardrobe for a few years, the gold and crystal crown is new from Wish, sadly it arrived heavily damaged and just…

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In the studio – The Dancing Queen

Bronwyn (also our Goddess in Gold) who has actually done belly dancing was a vision in gold against a black backdrop, dancing and twirling. We had smoke and fabric and loads of laughs. This was truly shaping up to be such a fun shoot. If you want a little look at some behind the scenes…

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In the studio – Gold Goddess

Continuing with the amazing creations from my Verdessa Fairy shoot, this is Bronwyn, who is featured in two different gold headpieces, I envisioned a goddess-like look for this headpiece and wanted to dress Bron in a toga (which we fashioned out of white jersey fabric), and drinking wine and eating grapes…you know the old greek…

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In the Studio – with Ally Nicole #1

Here is one out of the bag…well sort of. One of my Hair and Makeup miracle artists, Ally has been getting in front of the camera of late. She has a passion and love for all things Cosplay, Anime and Japanese. She recently asked me if I could create some magic for her with some…

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Tuesday’s Textures

My take on Shakespeare’s Ophelia, certainly not an original idea or story, but hopefully an original take on the image and this small part of the story. I went for something a little softer and perhaps a bit dreamy. It is a sad, dark tale with an unhappy ending, but I still think that sometimes…

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Friday Fiction – Ashes to Awakenings

Wrapped in a cocoon of safety from the Black Raven of the Forest, her spirit guide, she is cradled with safety and security, until she is ready to step forth herself.

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Another 52 Week Challenge – Week 29

This week’s theme from the girl who dreams awake is Beautiful Colours, after last’s week’s pity party (sorry about that, but thank you everyone), pretty colours indeed needs to be the post for today! So, so many beautiful colours..last year I was all about exploring B&W and this year I am yearning for colour again…

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Winter Outings – Marysville, Lady Talbot Drive

I was a little torn for this week, is this a Winter Waterfalls or a Winter Outings Post? So I thought perhaps I would do as both. I will write about our Trip out to Marysville and the Lady Talbot Drive, and then tomorrow I will just cover the Taggerty Cascade. Marysville Located in Yarra Ranges…

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