Sherbet Birdie

Sherbet Birdie's Most Amazing Competition!

2011-08-27T20:15:00.000-07:00

WELL BIRDIES , IT'S COMPETITION TIME AGAIN!
"BUT MISS SHERBET, HOW DO WE ENTER TO WIN!?"
Read below fellow Birdies to find out:

Entry is simple, just follow these steps! 
Step 1).
Locate our AdShel poster at the City Glider bus stop on Adelaide Street (Brisbane city) next to City Hall between August 29th and September 11th 2011. 
Step 2).
Take your photograph in front of the Sherbet Birdie poster in your best pin-up pose. 
Revised Step 3).
Email your photograph to info@sherbetbirdie.com
(do NOT post your image to the Sherbet Birdie wall as incorrectly stated on our AdShel poster).

The best entry will win, so start snapping gals and guys and enter as many times as you like!
THE WINNER WILL BE DRAWN ON THE 12TH SEPTEMBER AND WILL BE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL.
GOOD LUCK BIRDIES!

Conditions of entry: Entries close midnight on the 11th September. Credit is redeemable in Brisbane only. Credit is not redeemable for cash. Entry is via email only. Please email info@sherbetbirdie.com.

Bust Out The Popcorn

2011-03-05T19:18:00.000-08:00

BECAUSE SHERBET BIRDIE STARS ON KERRIE-ANNE!
“Excuse me. Do you mean Kerrie-Anne’s morning program?”
We sure do, and it’s airing tomorrow morning Monday the 6th March from 9.00am on Channel Nine, so set your tellies to record!

You’ll see exactly how we create the bespoke Sherbet Birdie experience, and you’ll meet two of our lovely clients who we surprised with a shoot after they lost everything in the Brisbane floods. You’ll also get an insiders look into our delicious wardrobe, and hear our 1950s styling secrets.

After all who doesn’t love a before and after makeover?
xx

OMG! Style Magazine Deliciousness

2011-01-20T17:53:00.000-08:00

Sherbet Birdie are being featured on the cover of the January issue of Style Magazine! This is the result of our Vespa shoot, go and grab yourselves a copy to peruse pages and pages of delightful 1950s love including (clockwise from left, below):
The divine Karen Neilsen's INCREDIBLE swimsuits. Pictured here is the Entrance Pom Pom (currently on sale ladies!) available from www.karenneilsencollection.com. The black Felini Pom Pom One Piece swimsuit on the cover of Style is another of Ms Neilsen's mind-blowing creations. These suits were the talk of the shoot.

Pinup Boudoir www.pinupboudoir.com.au for the rocking svelte black Pin Up Couture dress.

Optiko for the Sophia Loren inspired Francois Pinto sunglasses.

The always darling Wheels & Dollbaby 'Bardot' dress from Petrol Brisbane.

Finally our newest favourite (below) the 50s-licious dresses and petticoats from Spin Dance Australia!
Not to mention the seriously out-of-this-world scooters all supplied by Scootopia. How hot are these Vespa scooters?!
xx

SHERBET BIRDIE SYDNEY TOUR UPDATE

2011-01-18T00:23:00.000-08:00

Yes, as you know Miss Sherbet and her team are hitting the road again with Sydney set as their destination and Valentine's Day and Mardi Gras set in their sights! Joy!

Fellow Birdies be quick, with only 10 photo shoots held over 12 days we've already started to book up dates, so jump in quick if you've been dreaming of a bespoke Sherbet Birdie photo shoot. Or how about surprising your special sweetheart with a Sherbet Birdie Valentine's Day gift certificate?!

We will be hosting Solo Day Sessions – $549, Duo Day Sessions – $930, and Couples Day Sessions – $800. Sessions include the following:

• Preliminary consultation to create the perfect concept for your magical day. Together we select your bespoke style, theme and poses
• Professional hair styling for your picture perfect 1940s/1950s coif
• Professional makeup by our very own artist to the stars for that true pin-up style
• 4 costume changes from our beautiful wardrobe, inc lingerie, corsetry, vintage dresses, jewellery, shoes and of course the all-important props
• Exclusive studio hire
• Minimum of 9 poses that best accentuate your individual body shape and assets
• A delicious high-tea menu with your choice of boutique teas, cupcakes, tea sandwiches, and champagne to delight you throughout your experience
• A selection of 40 web-ready digital proofs for your viewing pleasure
• Professional air brushing and retouching on all selected prints for purchase

We hope to see you there!
For booking enquiries please contact the Sherbet Birdie Brisbane studio on 0405 429 262, or email info@sherbetbirdie.com.

xx
Miss Sherbet
www.sherbetbirdie.com
www.facebook.com/pages/Sherbet-Birdie

SHERBET BIRDIE SYDNEY TOUR

2010-12-02T18:15:00.000-08:00

Yes that’s right, due to the GIANT demand for Sherbet Birdie photo shoots in Sydney we have set sights on one GIANT February tour to Sydney.

“And how are we going to celebrate?” With a Christmas special of course!

For Christmas, why not give the gift of blissful pampering and classic photography? Our ‘MISS SHERBET’S COMING TO TOWN’ package. Book a vintage Sherbet Birdie photo shoot in February 2011 before Christmas day 2010 and receive one complimentary 19cm x 30cm photograph.

That’s $799 worth of Sherbet Birdie goodness for just $549!

“Sheesh Miss Sherbet,” I hear you tut.
“That’s a perfect gift for Christmas”.
I know, it is, isn’t it?!

Simply phone Miss Sherbet on 0405 429 262 or email info@sherbetbirdie.com to order a gift certificate or to make a direct booking.

Now ain’t that the Christmas spirit.
xx
Miss Sherbet

Valid for 3 months for purchases before Dec 25th 2010.
Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Vaild for Sydney Solo Day Sessions.

SHERBET BIRDIE’S STAYING IN TOWN!

2010-11-28T01:07:00.000-08:00

Yes that’s right, due to the GIANT demand for Sherbet Birdie photo shoots over the past months we’ve decided to stay settled just a little longer in Brisbane. With our eyes now set on the Sydney move in May 2011 we can celebrate with our fellow Brisbanites right here right now.

“And how are we going to celebrate?” With a Christmas special of course!

For Christmas, why not give the gift of blissful pampering and beauty?
OUR 'X'MAS TWEETING TIDINGS' PACKAGE, A SHERBET BIRDIE PHOTO SHOOT FOR JUST $299.

“Sheesh Miss Sherbet,” I hear you tut.
“That’s a perfect gift for Christmas”.
I know, it is, isn’t it?! But there’s even MORE!

OUR 'X'MAS TWEETING TIDINGS' PACKAGE ALSO OFFERS 6 PHOTOGRAPHS FOR JUST $1100.

Simply phone Miss Sherbet on 0405 429 262 or email info@sherbetbirdie.com to order a gift certificate or to make a direct booking.

Now ain’t that the Christmas spirit.
xx
Miss Sherbet

Sydney’s Rose Seidler 50s Fair

2010-08-22T16:48:00.000-07:00

THE SHERBET BIRDIE PHOTO BOOTH IN SYDNEY!?
Yes that’s right, Sherbet Birdie’s coming to Sydney this Sunday to celebrate all things fabulous from the 1950s with you at the simply delightful Rose Seidler 50s Fair!

“But how will you be celebrating Miss Sherbet?” Well, we’ll tell you how, by setting up our photo booth and photographing your pretty portrait for just $10 a photograph! Come dressed to the nines or rely on our delicious collection of props and accessories and get snap happy with Miss Sherbet.

Each photograph is mounted on a vintage photo card, hand made from German etching paper and features embossed details at the bottom, a quaint ink-stamped print on the reverse, and your beautiful portrait on the front, of course. Furthermore, whatever you spend on our vintage photo cards can be redeemed on a Sherbet Birdie photo shoot. As we are opening our Sherbet Birdie Sydney studio in February 2011, the timing couldn’t be better!

WHERE, WHEN AND HOW MISS SHERBET!?
The Rose Seidler 50s Fair is a veritable wonderland of everything authentically 1950s for the absolute enthusiast and is held at Rose Seidler House, located at 71 Clissold Road, Wahroonga.
Gates opens at 10.00am and tickets are available at the gates.

For more information head to the 50's Fair myspace page, or the Historic Houses Trust site.

Come on over and say hi at the fair!
xx
Miss Sherbet

MX Newspaper meets Scarlet Scr'Apple meets Sherbet Birdie

2010-08-02T22:31:00.000-07:00

As many of our followers would no doubt already know, over the weekend we held a whirlwind competition to win a complimentary pin-up Sherbet Birdie photo shoot and the lucky winner who best described what she loved most about Sherbet Birdie was the ever so charming Melanie Scarlet Scr'Apple Myers (what a fabulous name right!?).

Our gorgeous photo shoot with Ms Scr'Apple will be appearing in this afternoon's MX Newspaper but for those who are simply busting to see the results we decided we'd upload a little preview. Be sure to pick up MX however to see all of the picies from the day!

There are many more sweet-as-apple-pie results to come, but for now take a bite out of this with a little before and after preview too.
xx!

p.s. For all the gals that entered our competition we are offering a $110 discount on a Sherbet Birdie photo shoot (including ALL of our trimmings for which we are famous) to say a mighty big thank you for taking the time to type such thoughtful messages. See all the messages here:
www.facebook.com/pages/Brisbane-Australia/Sherbet-Birdie

AN EXCITING ARRIVAL AND A FOND FAREWELL!

2010-07-12T22:24:00.000-07:00

When one door opens sadly another closes and for Miss Sherbet and her Birdie team that means we’re bidding a very fond farewell to our fellow brisbanites and moving to the sunny shores of Sydney!

December 1st 2010 marks the beginning of our shiny new adventure. It’s the date we will be closing our Brisbane doors and to celebrate and commiserate we have not only restructured our Brisbane photo shoot prices but have also created a bundle of photo packages that will save our Brisbane clients a pretty penny!

Celebrate with us and take advantage of our new photo shoot price of just $399, including the professional, old-world glamour Sherbet Birdie photography with which you’re familiar. The new prices and packages are now launched and the count down for the big move is on. 5 months and counting!

Jump onto our website www.sherbetbirdie.com/prices_packages to check out all our exciting new packages and check checking in here for the latest Birdie bulletins!

Call Miss Sherbet on 0405 429 262 or email sasha@sherbetbirdie.com to make your booking.
Available for Brisbane photoshoots only. Conditions apply see website.

Sigh

2010-07-08T23:05:00.000-07:00

I can hear collective cooing from all the world's domestic goddesses when I look at these images. We Sherbet Birdie gals all agree that with our help Natalie cooked up wonderful ideas for her photo shoot, whipped up fluffy gorgeous costumes, and iced the sweet bejesus out of the final looks.

Well done on a fabulous shoot Natalie. Hands up goddesses who wants to be next!

xx

Couples Shoots Launched

2010-07-06T16:47:00.000-07:00

Okay, so way back in April I posted some images of the 1940's Dior inspired waist cincher that we ordered in anticipation of a our couples photo shoot with the divine Jess and Jason who wanted to replicate some Mad Men scenes Don and Betty Draper style.

... Those Mad Men fans out there know what we're taking about ,)

Last Monday was the photo shoot date and with the wardrobe absolutely busting at the seams with delicious brand spanking new costumes for the occasion, Jess and Jason walked into a 1950's wonderland.

We photographed picnic scenes, kitchen scenes and evening scenes and I am so pleased that Jess and Jason have given us approval to publish two of the scenes below.

So thus begins our couples photo shoots so pop onto our website to see the prices and packages offered for couples and family shoots: www.sherbetbirdie.com/prices_packages

xx!

Mad Hatter's Tea Party

2010-07-02T18:33:00.000-07:00

Who doesn't love a bit of Tim Burton style? Well a recent client of ours Shannon is a big fan and wanted to create a photo shoot with Sherbet Birdie's help that mimicked Mr Burton's aesthetic with yet an even darker tone. "EXCITING!" we thought and got straight to it.
After a couple of attempts drawing the background we decided that creating a diorama would have the best results. We searched the local nursery, art shops, and miniatures toy store then set aside a weekend for diorama bliss.
Below is photograph of the diorama in progress, and the final results with Shannon making a fabulous Johnny Depp inspired Mad Hatter.
Thank you Shannon, 'twas too much fun!
xx

Holy Excellent Tattoo

2010-06-28T21:47:00.000-07:00

We've just been forwarded this photo of a tattoo that is from our photo shoot with Jess Origliasso. How seriously supa-dupa complimentary is that? That's a first for us :) now who's next?

Sherbet Birdie Studio Insight

2010-05-22T02:13:00.000-07:00

Hi ya'll, it's a relaxing Saturday evening so what better time to add a post and keep up to date with the Sherbet Birdie social networking?! We recently added a new wonderfully wide angled lens to our collection of camera equipment and took some photographs of our delicious studio.

Come on in and have a peek around...

Ain't For The Faint Hearted

2010-04-10T18:58:00.000-07:00

I am so excited I'm having heart palpitations...
We just placed another costume order with What Katie Did (our London based lingerie suppliers) and I'm eagerly awaiting the following items:

The Glamour Merry Widow:
The Merry Widow is quintessential mid-50s shapewear. Unlike a corselette, which focuses on the hips and derriere, a Merry Widow works its magic on the upper torso; tightening, smoothing and uplifting.
It's essentially a low-backed strapless bra combined with a strict waist cincher; and the result is the perfect foundation for wearing under the tight-bodiced, full-skirted gowns that were extremely fashionable in the 1950s and early 60s.
If you've ever admired Mad Men's Betty Draper in her strapless evening frocks, this is for you!
– We will be using this beautiful piece in an upcoming Betty Page shoot. Joy!

Baby Corset:
Our newest underbust style, Baby, is a little 7 inch-deep waist cincher designed to be worn under clothes. It's directly inspired by Christian Dior's Spring/Summer 1947 collection, which went down in fashion history as the 'New Look'. It was all about large busts, tiny waists and full hips, and his mannequins were all tightly laced into boned waist-nippers to achieve that incredibly dramatic silhouette.
– We are using this corset under a fabulous late 50's dress to encourage a classic hourglass shape in an upcoming Mad Men inspired couples photo shoot.

You're Not Just A Mother-'s Day

2010-04-06T20:08:00.000-07:00

Yes ladies and gents you all know it. Motherhood is completely and utterly exhausting *cough-splutter* I mean rewarding.
Take a load off ladies and remind yourself – and him – that within your motherly exterior lies a minxy goddess busting to be unleashed. And where better to unleash that domestic goddess than the Sherbet Birdie studio, especially with our Mother's Day special edition package.

Check our website www.sherbetbirdie.com/prices_packages for more information on our Mother's Day deal, and see how past birdies have had fun with a domestic goddess theme below.
xx

New(ish) Backgrounds

2010-04-06T19:51:00.000-07:00

I promised it, and now I've finally delivered it!
After our big portfolio update on our website www.sherbetbirdie.com/portfolio I am uploading a few extra peeks at some of our new backgrounds.
We are ALWAYS updating our background library because clients always approach us with new ideas... The latest, and my I say, MOST RIDICULOUSLY EXCITING background request is for a Mad Men-style 1960's kitchen scene.
Come on now, isn't that the BEST!?
I will keep you posted on our latest 1960's couple kitchen photoshoot, but for now I'd like you to delight in the below updated backgrounds.
Mwah!

The Veronicas Vs Streamer Bendy Part Two

2010-02-10T02:03:00.000-08:00

Ta-da! Just a few bites of some of the final shots from the photoshoot so long ago... Tisk tisk Ms Birdie that took aaaaaaaaaages!

There are still more to come and I'm going on holidays next week, during which I'll be building something very special that will be used in the final images. How mysterious I hear you say... Pahh! I know!!

Okay I'll give you a hint – old fashioned hot air balloon... Gave it away didn't I ,)

BTW how special are these two beauties?!

1950's B-Grade Movie Posters

2009-12-28T21:06:00.000-08:00

Okay, I admit it, I have a pretty fun job.

Shopping for costumes, making costumes, playing dress-ups, baking cupcakes for high tea, serving tea out of beautiful tea sets, gossiping and giggling with clients and the Sherbet Birdie team, hair and makeup, bows, bubbles yada-yada-yada.

It's all a LOT of fun.

Then, just when you think my job's the funnest and how could it possibly be funner two clients walk through the doors and ask to do a 1950's b-grade movie poster inspired photoshoot.

I'm in heaven I thought.

I have only laughed that hard in another shoot and that was when we did the pillow fight shoot.

This was truly the raddest (yes folks, I said raddest, but it paints a good picture don't you think?).

Roz and Adrian and I spent some time sourcing references for our posters and when we had a plan of attack we forged forward and had a spectacular day. The shoot was a hoot and we were all in stitches for most of it. Melodramatic poses bring out the comedian in all of us I've learnt.

Below are two of the three posters we created, the third is for Roz's and Adrians eyes only. Sorry folks ,)

Happy Birthday Mandy

2009-12-28T20:46:00.000-08:00

We were all recently charmed by a spectacular client Mandy who was marking her 50th birthday with a very special Sherbet Birdie photoshoot. Mandy insisted she wasn't a photogenic gal and that she had never seen a good photo of herself. Well Mandy we simply don't believe that! These photos were beautiful, and yes Mandy very humbly ate her words when she saw the proof and realised how good a photo she actually takes.

Mandy was interested in two themes. The first a boudoir theme with a beautiful new pleated gown that we made especially for the occasion – after all it was her 50th birthday, and the second a very playful cowgal. Both themes equally full of hutzpah! Here are just a couple to tease!

Well done Mandy

Holidays!

2009-12-28T19:32:00.000-08:00

After a very big Chrissy rush for Sherbet Birdie photoshoots we are all taking a well-earned break. I chose Byron as my freedom destination, and as my luck would have it I have so far seen nothing but rain. So much for being cleansed of Chrissy madness by the ocean.

The good news is that I now have a chance to catch up on all my overdue posts! So I'm sitting here sipping a red and scratching update blog off my to-do list.

It's been quite some time since our last Veronicas Vs Streamer Bendy post and I did promise to upload the results of that photoshoot, but it's just going to take a little longer. Sorry Erinn and Jess!

Over the Chrissy craziness we had some very innovative photoshoot requests which means we have a stack of brand new backgrounds for future shoots (which means more fun for all our new clients). We more than doubled our previous background library and I have selected a few of my favourites to show off!

The first is of our cherished client Mel, incidentally Mel is also our client who sent us the whopping bunch of flowers posted further down on this page. Mel purchased a 15 month calendar. Yes folks, 15 months – why not hey! Below are a couple of my favs.

Darling Careena also had adorable ideas and did a spectacular job! Check out this homage to Mr Gil Elvgrin...

I'll be getting some more approvals to load more backgrounds in the new year so keep checking by.

The Veronicas Vs Streamer Bendy

2009-11-01T01:00:00.000-07:00

Yes my friends 'twas the pillow fight to end all pillow fights. Two pin-up princesses, two gigantic pillows, a couple of black eyes, two pair of super cute knickers, and a sh*te load of feathers.

The match had it all; choking, slapping, ninja fly-kicking, and some awe-inspiring headbutting*

Jess from The Veronicas and Erinn from Streamer Bendy spent the day in the studio and created some classic Sherbet Birdie moments. The results will be posted in the next few weeks, but in the meantime here are some shots of me and the girls. I couldn't resist the temptation of a pillow fight. Having grown up with two sisters myself I figured I'd come out on top.. And yes victory was all mine** as I sent Erinn and Jess cowering to the corner of the studio*** whimpering and thumb sucking****

xx
Good times

* Totally lied about the headbutt.
** I didn't win.
*** Lied again.
**** More lies.

Mustard the Sausage Dog

2009-10-30T20:54:00.000-07:00

Yesterday Rachel and Rebekah brought their pup Mustard to their photoshoot to pose with Rach in some of the photographs. How were we to know that Mustard would be so comfortable in front of the camera.
He took a little while to warm up, but once he did there was no stopping him from jumping into shot...

Here he jumps into and out of the bubble-bath tub, then gets settled for his close-up. Too sweet.

Stay tuned in the next few weeks I'll upload the final results of Mustard posing with mum Rach.
xx

Hens Day Results

2009-10-28T20:50:00.000-07:00

I've had so many requests from clients who want to see what the group photo component of the hens package looks like, so girls, here you have it!
Our last hens group have been super gracious and allowed a sneak peek into their experience.
Thanks girls!
xx

Pin-up Girl Pageant

2009-10-27T23:16:00.000-07:00

One our recent birdies Lita Lynx has recently entered the Sydney Tattoo and Body Art Expo competition for pin-up gals.

Calling all birdies!! Follow this link and get voting for her.
www.tattooexpo.com.au
Good luck Lita!
xx

Thank You Birdies!

2009-10-27T22:55:00.000-07:00

Just a quick thank you to all our clients who've sent us thank you cards and glowing emails.
We LOVE your feedback, especially your praise, so thank you for taking the time to show your gratitude. And a very special thank you to Miss Mel who sent us this truly magnificent GIANT bunch of flowers. It took 7 vases to accommodate all these flowers!!!
Thank you Mel xx
(Mel was our first mermaid so stay tuned on this blog for the results)

Hens Day Delights

2009-10-27T21:43:00.000-07:00

Our hens day packages have truly taken off. Here are some photographs so you know what to expect when you book yours!

Mermaid Pasties

2009-10-27T21:27:00.000-07:00

We finally have a client who wants to be a mermaid! So excited. I bought a beautiful sequined mermaid tail over a year ago and it will finally make it's long awaited debut, along with these sweet pasties I'm making. Stay tuned for the results ;)

Louise XVth Three Piece Sofa Suite

2009-10-27T21:14:00.000-07:00

Is this not the most beautifully coloured, shaped, and sized sofa?
We've been using it in our Marilyn Monroe tutu inspired photographs.

New Fitout!

2009-10-27T20:31:00.001-07:00

Goodness! I've been terrible with my updates.
I can't believe July was my last update...Tisck tisck...
Sorry to all my regular followers, as you would know it's been a furiously busy few months, but the fog has cleared for one day and I am determined to publish these exciting updates!

So first cab off the rank is my brand-spanking-shiny-new-truly-splendid fit-out. We built this way back in the first week of September and had to SQUEEZE the build in over two days between shoots. Eekshk! Sometimes my Super Woman complex can really get the better of me, and as you'll see, others get dragged into my hurricane too!

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Build one:
Luke, my friend and man of many many trades, came in to help out. This is after I pushed, pulled, carted, carried and delivered SEVENTY-FOUR Ikea boxes to the studio for the build.
This is our first (and oh so rewarding) step beginning the build.

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Build two:
Next level takes form.

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Build three:
Thinking, thinking, thinking.

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Build four:
My lovely (and super strong) man G is roped in as the clock hits 9pm. He lends a shoulder to lift that entire unit while Luke bolts everything into place.
At this stage our very exciting lights have been fitted into each cubicle as well.

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Build five:
Even our poor seamstress is roped in as time ticks way. She works on draws with me while Luke and G install glass doors and door/draw handles.

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Build six to thirty-seven:
Wow. I totally lost my photography steam and we completely lost control so I didn't have anytime to photograph our progress... The next images are of the finished build. Whoops!

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Ta-da!
The finished product. But as you can see, I've already run out of room!!!

Don't you want to dive right in?!
Check out our new Pony Heels.
Not for the faint hearted ladies!
Our circa 19th century accordion given to me by my sister for my 30th birthday. I adore! Ooh, and shoes and hats galore.
All our makeup for our newly created hens parties!
Draws of silky delights!

Signature Cupcakes

2009-06-24T17:27:00.000-07:00

Gals you asked for it so here goes, how you can wow all your friends with this fail safe, easy-as-pie (or should I say easy-as-cupcake), mighty tasty, fluffy as clouds, cupcake recipe!

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Step one:
Gather the following ingredients from your local corner store.

Buttercake
90g butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup caster sugar
2 free-range eggs
1 cup self-raising flour
2 tablespoons milk

Butter cream frosting
125g butter
240g icing sugar (not icing mixture gals, don't make that mistake)
6 drops pink and yellow food colouring

Decorations
Silver cachous (large and small)
Pink sugar sprinkles

Preheat your oven to 180˚C, or 160˚C fan-forced

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Step two:
Beat those naughty buttercake ingredients including: butter, extract, sugar, eggs, flour, and milk in a beautiful old mixer on low until all ingredients are nicely combined. Once combined increase the speed to medium until the mixture turns to paler colour.

Take off the beaters and lick them clean. This is the yummiest part – even better than the bowl!

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Step three:
Using teaspoons divide the mixture into teeny weeny cupcake papers.

NB. I often use even smaller chocolate papers as these make a cupcake small enough to pop into your pretty little mouth without ruining your red lips. A must during a Sherbet Birdie photoshoot!

Bake for 15 mins exactly. This makes them pale golden on the outside and fluffy and moist on the inside.

I can get 48 cupcakes out of this mix when I use chocolate papers instead of cupcake papers.
That's a lotta cupcakes!

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Step four:
Beat those cheeky butter cream frosting ingredients all together on low until combined, then high to really make that frosting super-fluffy-like.

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Step five:
Divide your frosting mixture into two bowls. In the first bowl add 6 drops of red food colouring, and the second bowl add 6 drops of yellow food colouring. Aren't they pretty!

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Step six:
Using a simple bread knife, spread the icing on your cooled cupcakes. Remember to spread all the way to the edges. No one likes missed spots on their cupcakes!

Sprinkle both large and small silver cachous onto the cupcakes of your choice. This makes what looks like a galaxy on your cupcake... Too adorable!

Sprinkle the pink sugar sprinkles onto the other cupcakes to complete your masterpieces, but before you finish make sure you've got some tea brewing. After-all your guests will arrive any minute and there's nothing more embarrassing than serving cupcakes without a steaming teacup of Lady Grey to cleanse you palette after each munch!

Viola, your are now a master baker and have completed your Sherbet Birdie certificate in Perfectly Sumptuous Sherbet Birdie Cupcakes.

Mazeltov!
xx

On Tour Oct 2008 Sydney

2009-05-28T01:26:00.000-07:00

Well these images are from a while ago now. October 2008 to be precise.

Carly who is our Syd and Melb makeup artist and I were early for a shoot, and obviously bored, so pranced around the Sydney studio. Never let a lady loose amongst so many frills, bobs, bows and feathers. Dangerous...

Also below is one of my favourite SB images to date. A client of ours Claire brought her sweet pup Baxter with her for the shoot. Yes we got some great images of Bax in the shoot with Claire (see Sunny Kissed on the SB website), and here's one after the shoot. He's exhausted. Life's tough Bax!

Marie Antoinette

2009-05-28T00:51:00.000-07:00

This was a slice of genius, and I don't mind saying so.

I wanted to create a Marie Antoinette style costume smothered in frills, bows, satin, and swarovski's, but of course you can't purchase that off the rack.

I started with a regular FineLines Plunge bra (see below) and sewed all of the above onto it. I intended it would be worn with an under the bust corset so the base of the FL bra was left without detail, and the results were wonderful in the shoot (I'll upload examples once our client approves the final images).

I then embarked on a hoop skirt again in a French Rev style. This photo was taken on my camera phone so apologies for the terrible quality. It looks simply adorable with the little pasties that I made to match.

Our Lily's Makeup

2009-05-28T00:35:00.001-07:00

These are just beautiful – so rich and vibrant, and how about the lovely handwriting that corresponds with each colour. These are 2 of Lily's make-up palettes. I just love the way she organises her make-up! Pure joy.

High-Tea

2009-05-27T02:42:00.001-07:00

Let's start at the very beginning, it's a very good place to start...
Well by 'beginning' I mean tea-time.

In this blog you'll find images of my favourite ritual, high-tea. Not only does it taste magnificant, but also looks so delicious.

In image three you'll see my old tea plate. I don't really like it anymore so have a new tea plate with a large glass bell-shaped lid that sits upon it. It's from Portugal and I'm currently so so so in love with it :)

In the last image you'll see my (sadly now deceased) Pearl Cactus. I first saw one at the amazingly inspirational Tiffany Bozic's (www.tiffanybozic.net) house in San Fran in 2007. I searched and searched and searched for the same once I got home but didn't find one until a trip with my bro, sis, nephews and nieces in 2008 in Nimbin. I was so happy to find it. I brought it back home immediately and planted it in my broken teapot, but a few months later she left me :( booooo!

xx
Miss Sherbet

The Birdie Blog Takes Flight

2009-05-26T22:46:00.001-07:00

Well Ladies and Gents, it's been a long time coming but I've finally found a spare moment to create the official Sherbet Birdie blog – Goodness it's been a long time coming!

This is where you can find up to date info about our shoots, clients, costumes, latest treasures, and general deliciousness!

I have been collecting images that I have been wanting to upload for a long time, so the first few blog entries are going to be old news, but I guarantee it will still be fun to read and see.

To clients that I've photographed already, I will finally upload those tea-sandwich recipes you've been asking for. And for all our new birdies take your time looking around to gain a sense of what really goes on behind the Sherbet Birdie doors!

Love to all, and thank you for reading
xx
Miss Sherbet