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| Princess: Chelsea Photographer: Shannon Brown BTS Photography: Me Location: Mount Stromlo Observatory Dress: Rockstars and Royalty Hair/Wig: Styled by Jeanice at Guerilla Hair |
Anyway, not quite knowing what to do to lift her spirits, I wondered if perhaps she might like the opportunity to be a princess for a day. Something to take her mind off the constant cancer battle and help her to feel beautiful, treasured, pampered and loved.
So I did a call out on Facebook to see if any of our fashion industry contacts (thank you model daughter) might be interested in helping out. The idea was to do a photo shoot for Chelsea all dressed up in ball gowns with fabulous hair and make up.
The response was overwhelming and extremely humbling as people came through offering their formal gowns, their services, their time and even food for photo shoot day!
A lady by the name of Kartika Medcraft offered to project manage it all and gathered a team of creatives to help out. She had a photographer, makeup artist, hairdresser and ball gown designer all lined up, ready to make Chelsea feel special.
The photo shoot took place last Sunday up at Mount Stromlo Observatory in the ruins of the old Yale Colombia dome which burned down in the 2003 Canberra bush fires. Perched on the top of Mount Stromlo with its textured walls and amazing views. it made the perfect castle.
We don't have the official photos yet, but here are some behind the scenes pics to show you just how special the day was. To have these people volunteer their time, their art, their garments and their support was incredible. To see Chelsea and Lola shine - priceless. It's what I'm lovin' about life this week.
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| Princess: Chelsea MUA: Kimi from What Would Blair Do? BTS Photography: Me |
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| Princess: Lola BTS Photography: Me Location: Mount Stromlo Observatory Dress: Princesses own Hair/Wig: Styled by Jeanice at Guerilla Hair Head piece: Rockstars and Royalty |
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| Princess: Chelsea BTS Photographer: Kartika Medcraft Location: Mount Stromlo Observatory Dress and head piece: Rockstars and Royalty Hair/Wig: Styled by Jeanice at Guerilla Hair Makeup: What Would Blair Do? |
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| Princess: Chelsea Photographer: Shannon Brown BTS Photography: Me Location: Mount Stromlo Observatory Dress: Borrowed from Canberra lady Michelle K Hair/Wig: Styled by Jeanice at Guerilla Hair Assistants: Caitlin, Kimi, Kartika and Lola Lola's dress and headpiece: Rockstars and Royalty |
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| Princess: Chelsea Photographer: Shannon Brown BTS Photography: Me Location: Mount Stromlo Observatory Dress: Borrowed from Canberra lady Kelly B Coat: Princess's own Hair/Wig: Styled by Jeanice at Guerilla Hair |
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| Princess: Chelsea Photographer: Shannon Brown BTS Photography: Me Location: Mount Stromlo Observatory Dress: Borrowed from Canberra lady Kelly B Hair/Wig: Styled by Jeanice at Guerilla Hair |
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| Princess: Chelsea Photographer: Shannon Brown BTS Photography: Me Location: Mount Stromlo Observatory Dress: Borrowed from Canberra lady Kelly B Hair/Wig: Styled by Jeanice at Guerilla Hair MUA: What Would Blair Do? |
So with all this princess magnificence I thought, how cool would it be if we could all be princesses for a day?
Don't wait until you're sick, or feeling sad or battling bad news ... why not grab a group of friends, get frocked up, do each others hair and make up and head off to a fabulous location and just take photos of each other.
Do something that makes you feel special, like royalty and take a whole bunch of photos to remember the day.
Let's all be princesses for a day!
Have you ever had a photo shoot?
Where would your ideal photo shoot location be?
Do you know anyone who deserves a day like this?
Update: Chelsea will be having revolutionary surgery next week to remove the T12 Vertebrae and its cancerous inhabitant. That part of her spine will be rebuilt with some caging and fancy silverware. We look forward to sharing good news with you once the surgery is complete.
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What a fabulous idea to help lift Chelsea's spirits, Leanne! Sometimes we can feel helpless in these situations, but it's so wonderful that you thought of doing this to at least help her feel amazing ... even if it is just for one day. People can be incredibly generous, particularly when there is a need such as this. Both Chelsea and Lola looked gorgeous.
ReplyDelete... and yes, it would be fabulous to be a princess for day. Love the idea of getting a group of friends together to take pics :) #TeamLovinLife
What a fabulous idea- and I can't wait to see the pics. Good luck with the surgery. I hope all goes well and her recovery is fast. Thinking of you both in what must be a quite daunting time.
ReplyDeleteChelsea and Lola look amazing! What a wonderful way to be pampered for a day, being princesses! I'd love to see the professional photos on your blog later on too!
ReplyDeleteAll the best to Chelsea with the revolutionary surgery!
Ingrid
http://www.fabulousandfunlife.blogspot.com.au
This made me cry - too too beautiful. As always, sending hugs & best wishes.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck on her surgery and I can't wait to see the official photos.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous idea and I can't wait to see the official photos too!
ReplyDeleteSSG xxx
Firstly, here's wishing Chelsea all the very very best for her operation. And here's wishing all of you supporting her so much strength too. What a gorgeous event to organise for her, and how wonderfully generous people can be. Chelsea looked absolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a wonderful day and I'm looking forward to the official photos as well.
ReplyDeleteI've been a bridesmaid three times so had photos done as part of that but keen on my own at some point...
It's so special to watch people come together like this! And what a spectacular idea. All those memories created to hold you all through this next battle. Sending love and all the best wishes I have, to you, your family and especially and the beautiful Chelsea. Can't wait to see the final pics!
ReplyDeleteThat was so lovely to see - you thinking of it, so many people willing to help, and the quality and gorgeous-ness of it all. I am totally in love with the rainbow hair and that unicorn crown!
ReplyDeleteHow marvelous and how clever of you. Wishing Chelsea the very best with her surgery.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous idea. I can imagine how this would cheer anyone up considerably. I wish your step-daughter all the best in the future. She looks amazing in these photos. #TeamLovinLife
ReplyDeleteHow lovely and everyone looked so glamourous. What a wonderful gift for you all to share and to create lasting memories. Wishing Chelsea all the best and sending you all my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteSue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond
What a great idea. It must be so good for lifting the spirits. I love the idea of doing this for others and will definitely bear it in mind as I go through life x
ReplyDeleteSending best wishes to Chelsea. I love that you put this together, what a wonderful positive idea!
ReplyDeleteDi from Max The Unicorn
This is so beautiful, it brought tears to my eyes. Is Lola Chelsea's daughter? What an amazing special day for these two beautiful young ladies. Priceless, and such a gorgeous memory to look back on through these photos. Thank you for sharing this special day.
ReplyDeleteOh this really tugged at my heart strings. Chelsea & Lola looked beautiful in there outfits. Fingers crossed all goes well for the operation and recovery.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like so much fun. I would love to be a Princess for the day. You all look great.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos ... and all the best with the surgery xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing idea to make her feel special.. and how wonderful that people came together to help out to make the experience just perfect!
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous pics and what a magical day - look at how everyone coming together made such an awesome difference. Sending good surgery vibes and about to head over to the Go Fund Me. Hugs, mama xx
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