A few months ago I had the great privilege of working with the wonderful Peter Alexander on his mothers day catalogue. A quirky tribute to the 50′s housewife ( so the perfect job for me. ) A baking bombshell in beautiful graphic print pyjamas.
We shot the images in my kitchen and I also did all of the food styling for the shoot. So i was literally baking all of these sweet treats in the same environment. I can only hope i looked just as cute in my Peter Alexander pyjamas icing cupcakes at 3am the day before the shoot.
The team from Paper Stone Scissors who produced the shoot were a pleasure to work. Photographer Bec Parsons perfectly captured the playful cheeky spirit of the model and we all had great fun being kitsch with cupcakes and kitchenalia.
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May 01, 2012 | Categories: Appearances, buttons, Latest news, News, Styling, Vintage Allsorts, Vintage Fashion | Tags: baking, cupcakes, Peter Alexander | Leave A Comment »
Louis Prima Poster
Sing, Sing, Sing……. A tribute to Louis Prima – The King of Swing
Polish your brass, get your spats whitened and join Miss Pia Andersen in conjunction with the Vanguard in presenting ‘Sing, Sing, Sing’ a night dedicated to the music of one of big bands most rockin’ daddys, Louis Prima. Louis Prima helped take big band from the dance halls in New Orleans to the world stage with hits like ˜Just a Gigolo” “Angelina” and the swing standard ˜Sing, Sing, Sing”. His Italian-American heritage for which he was proud was prominent in all of his acts and his stage personality made him a huge success, known the world over as ˜The King of Swing”.
With finger snappin’ vocals and a straight ahead rhythm section, audiences should be ready to Jump, Jive and Wail because the classic combination of Louis Prima and the Cocktail Cabinet means where ever you find this show there is sure to be a Swingin’ Partini.
Featuring a stellar line up including:
- Simon ‘ The Senator’ Bartlett
- Chanteuse Pia Andersen
- Jazz bird Sarah J Hyland
- Saxman ‘Boots’ wailing Sam Butera
- The Go-gettes
- DJ Papa Pigfoot Pea
And more special guests on the night. Clear your dance cards, get your tickets and come on down for a night of swinging, spinning and sing, sing, singing!
This is one of the best live music acts in this year’s swing calendar and not to be missed!
TICKETS – available on the vanguard website http://www.thevanguard.com.au/shows/2012/05/27/louis/10642
Meal & show package
Admission + reserved seating (mezzanine) + main meal
$58.80
(includes all fees)
General Admission
$23.80
(includes all fees)
Prices shown above include all fees and charges.
Phone bookings can be made for this show by calling (02) 9557 9409.
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Mar 30, 2012 | Categories: Appearances, Cocktail Cabinet, Cocktails, Latest news, Music, News, Vintage Allsorts | Tags: DJ Papa Pigfoot Pea, Sarah J Hyland, Saxman 'Boots', The Vanguard | 1 Comment »
Chess Records Night Flyer
Chess Records
At last, Chess Record night has come along! Join Miss Pia Andersen and the Vanguard in celebrating some of the most important and influential acts to come out of Chicago in the 50′s and early 60′s.
Leonard Chess’ Chess Records label was instrumental in bringing early blues, soulful jazz and rock n’ roll to the world, launching the careers of acts such as Muddy Waters, Little Walter, Etta James, Chuck Berry and Howlin’ Wolf to name just a few.
With an impressive lineup including:
- Mikelangelo ( MELB. )
- Pugsley Buzzard ( MELB. )
- Pat Powell
- Eric Rasmussen
- Kira Peru
- Christian Power
- Sally Marrett
Plus special guests, Chess Records night is going to be one not to miss, so drop the coin right into the slot, get your tickets and grab a bite of that spoonful before they sell out!
Sunday April 29th
Tickets $25 + booking fee , available on the Vanguard Website.
http://www.thevanguard.com.au/shows/2012/04/29/chess/10641
Chess Records Artists
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Mar 29, 2012 | Categories: Appearances, Christian Power, Latest news, Miss Pia and her Lonesome Playboys, Music, News | Tags: Eric Rasmussen, Kira Puru, Mikelangelo, Pat Powell, Pugsley Buzzard, Sally Marett, The Vanguard | Leave A Comment »
The last Marie Claire Shoot I worked on was a decadent and stylish soiree. A French Finishing school showcasing sophisticated lady like luxury.
The location for the shoot was the historical house Mahratta’ one of Sydney’s finest examples of an Art Deco home. The 1.6 hectare gardens are filled with rare and exotic native Australian plants, laid out by the famous Danish landscape architect Paul Sorensen. It truly was a magical place to spend the day.
Finishing School - Marie Claire
A big thank you to Jo from the Vintage Kitchen for the use of her beautiful silver tea sets , cutlery , crystal vases, tea services and napery. Such a delight to work with your wonderful treasures. Thank you also to the ever talented Annette Twemlow for her hand painted art works of the property featured on the easels in the garden art class scene. As always it was a pleasure to work with photographer Corrie Bond and Fashion stylist Kate Harrowsmith.
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Mar 29, 2012 | Categories: Appearances, Latest news, Marie Claire, Styling, Vintage Allsorts | Tags: Historical House, Mahratta, The Vintage Kitchen, Vintage Props | Leave A Comment »
