rolling up the sleeves for JASMINE STAR*

So, such a very busy week and weekend it has been- come to think of it, what a busy year to start with!

Through my photographer Kimages*, I learned that International wedding photographer Jasmine Star was coming to Australia, and needed stylists for her 3 day conference last week. What fun?! So down my name went, and up came the position :)

I was briefed for two models- BRIDES- naturally. Beautiful brides at that. A bit of a tight squeeze with two elaborate bridal upstyles and makeups in just two hours, but achieved all the same.

For our first model- Kristy, we had a slightly more contemporary gown. With an asymmetric neck line and rhinestone embellishment, it called for a stunning yet playful 'do'. Going for sleek yet loose, a back-combed French twist, or 'French roll' adaption was a quick and elegant option (especially when session styling!)

Dramatic smokey eyes and a matt finish deeper rose-red lip was applied to compliment the look. (A fairly decent coverage was used in terms of foundation/ base, at the request of Jasmine* for the day. )

A big thanks to Cathy Crawly for her organisation of the day, and also providing the above BEAUTIFUL photographs of our brides. For more info on photography, visit www.beautifulmoments.com.au

Next up in my chair I had the very lovely Lacey. With a very soft flowing and romantic gown, the hair and makeup was to reflect just that. So, a very elegant and romantic low positioned up-do was created by looping curled pieces into an old fashioned pin-curl look. Simple and sweet, a matching coloured ribbon (from the flower design on the gown) was added as a sort of tied bow head band. Looping hair over this ribbon piece softened it and blended it in with the rest of the style. Makeup was simple and romantic with good coverage and soft warm tones.

A beautiful look for any bride :)

adventuring...

you got the time baby we got the look!

when there's a will there's a way, and when you as lucky as i am with models and photographer- there's CERTAINLY a way!

So, my first Saturday night of 2010 in Sydney, I organised a model and photographer- and off we went adventuring.

Firstly we decided to utilise the sun/ lighting and palest of our wardrobe, to create an innocent and cute little daisy child shot. Long grass and greenery surrounding a creek by Ermington with the sun peaking through hitting my fresh crimson red toned bob was a beautiful contrast and a striking image.

Next we hit a tram stop in Glebe. Setting the scene with a school like almost French looking dress, we had our playful model waiting for the tram, watching into the distance of the dark tunnel near by. Playing with an umbrella and also some more primitive casual wear, we changed up the scene from the tunnel and tram stop, to a beautiful tree and park area surrounding.

After a break to welcome in the darkness of night, more makeup and hair passed the time!

With our last shots, we wanted to have a sexed up, edgy look so naturally- we found our location in a completely gratified apartment block in Surry Hills.

Adding an extension from the edge of my model's right eye, I formed dramatised eyelash outline into a swirling tattoo, lined with fine silver glitter. This delivered a certain seductiveness and with the addition of smouldering red lips and some big sexy hair* we were right to shoot!

A great effort by all involved, and much enjoyment through the tired eyes and legs of a long day at the salon previous to the 5 hr shoot!

Many thanks to my beloved: Photographer Kim Vernon of www.kimages.com.au and also my beautiful model Fran Clews.

Ciao bellas :)

the beginning

The beginning. What a very good place to start!

My name is Ellen Maree Rose Vierboom, and I am a stylist. I love to create, play and imagine and I work with makeup and hair to do this.

As a qualified salon professional, I am a highly trained colour technician learning from the best in the business at Schwartzkopf Professional, Sydney. I am a progressive technical cutter, and within my salon I am the head up-styling specialist.

My passion is hair and makeup, and my ethic is is beauty. It is an honour to make a bride feel beautiful on her special day, and this is what I love!

EllaBella is about finding the right personal touches to make everyone smile from the inside out on that special occasion.

Everything from weddings, engagements, hens, formals, 21st's and other important birthdays, to stage productions/musicals, film, catwalk and photo shoots are all reasons why EllaBella has the creative licence to dream up a little sparkle...