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I've written before about collaborations with and work I've done for my friend Leah's business The Aquarium Vintage & Costume. She's got a brick-and-mortar store on High Street in Northcote, Melbourne, as well as an Etsy Shop that I've been doing heaps of catalogue work for (and been meaning to write about... you can see some of that work here.) Recently we collaborated on a super fun project that I'm very excited to share. 

Leah approached me with some imagery ideas that she wanted to achieve for a website overhaul, involving mermaids, beach vibes and fantasy hair & makeup. In addition to being a vintage queen and fancy dress enthusiast (to put it lightly), Leah is also a FANTASTIC stylist. Her creativity, attention to detail and ability to effortlessly mix patterns, fabrics and accessories into one cohesive look is incredible to me.

Using pieces from her shop, her personal collection, and some wigs and accessories from Rose Chong Costumiers, Leah created 6 different looks that we photographed on a beach down in Sorrento, Victoria. 

Look #1: Mer-Queen

Look #2: Sequinned Siren

Look #3: Catch Of The Day

Look #4: Goldfishie

Look #5: Pretty Pirate

Look #6: Rock Lobster

Now I gotta give credit where credit is due. We had a fantastic team for this shoot, put together by the one and only Leah Brimblecombe, stylist, business owner of The Aquarium Vintage & Costume, and all-around babe.

Model: Tamzen Hayes

Makeup: Jordan Hallewell

Wig Styling: Rose Chong Costumiers

Assistants: Heidi Valkenberg & Lucy Scriven

Photography: Karin Locke