ABOUT DANA

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Founded by Dana Leviston in 2000, we are a beauty studio based inside the iconic Abbotsford Convent, Melbourne. We believe that a high-end beauty look should be accessible and inclusive for all.

We specialise in providing a complete look for editorial, headshots + portraits, events, and weddings. Makeup and hair can be provided at our studio, or we can travel to you. You can also book in for a private lesson on how to effortlessly transform your everyday look.

Dana has illuminated the beauty of everyday customers, high-profile clients and celebrities for over twenty five years. She was the beauty editor at hipster bible, Frankie Magazine for five years and still remains at the forefront of contemporary movements in beauty and style.

We bring a relaxed, empathic professionalism to each project, and our clients value our warmth, precise artistry and strong communication skills.

Beauty comes in many forms. So, whether you are an artist, author, chef, musician, getting married, require awesome costume makeup/red carpet look for a special event - we'll strive to enhance your individual beauty, and to provide the best look for you.

Feel free to contact Dana with any queries you may have about her services.

“Dana is not only a beautiful human but ALSO one of the most highly skilled makeup artists in town. an amazing asset to any team, no matter the brieF.”

/ TAMARA, REMUSE /

PEOPLE WE'VE WORKED WITH

ENTERTAINMENT

Sarah Blasko - Guy Pearce - Spiderbait - Jen Cloher - Mick Harvey - Olympia - Ella Hooper - Killing Heidi - Catherine Britt - Vika & Linda Bull - The XX - Angie Hart - Frente - Sophie Koh - Missy Higgins - Deborah Conway - Mod Con - The Power Generation (Prince) - The Blackeyed Susans - The Drones - Harmony - Jess Cornelius - Amaya Laucirica - Ruby Boots - Jade Imagine - Emily Ulman - Ben Mastwyk - Brooke Russell - Jemma Rowlands - Katy Steele - Jazz Party - Melody Poole - Stella Angelico - My Friend The Chocolate Cake - Kate Miller Heidke - Tracy McNeil - Emma Matthews (Soprano) - Oh Mercy - Madeline Leman - Ayleen O’Hanlon - Big Freedia - Mushroom Records - EMI - Teeth & Tongue - The Black Keys - Broads - Cool Explosions - Juliet Burnett (Ballet) - Ruby Jones Band - Coda Chroma - The Cable Ties - Cookie Baker - Kylie Auldist - Paris Wells - Georgia Fields - Georgia Maq (Camp Cope) - Gabriella Cohen - Emily Lubitz - Chiara Amarù - Domini Forster - LIOR - Sose Fuamoli - Naretha Williams - Emma Donovan - Mezz Coleman - PHIA - Alexis Naylor - Tanya BATTS - Claire Cross - SEZ - Aurelia St Clair - Mat Stevenson - Ben Prendergast - Damian Walshe-Howling - Dylan Buckley - Tania Doko - Nat Bartsch - Tania Lacy - Brooke Taylor - Jane Tyrell/The Herd - Hayley Sproull - Vanessa Larry - Gemma Brid-Matheson - Hannah Cliff - Evelyn Leckie - Zelia Rose

MEDIA | ARTS

Going To Die Podcast - Jane Harper (Author) - Bill Shorten - Ged Kearney - Josh Burns - Peter Kahlil - Monique Ryan - The 7:30 Report - Rockwiz - The Katering Show - The Story So Far - The Block - Telstra Road to Discovery - Patricia Piccinini - Marieke Hardy - Heartbreak High - Beci Orpin - Minna Gilligan - National Gallery of Australia - Victorian Opera - Find My Family - Dirt Girl - Sunny Leunig - Jacinta Parsons - Annaliese Replica - Melbourne Theatre Company - Glo Squad - The Melba Opera Trust - Nina Korbe - Arts Centre Melbourne - Domain Review - Broadsheet - Red Stitch Theatre Company - Sarah Goodes - Sheridan Harbridge - Diana Glenn - UMAC - Collarts - Emilie Zoey Baker - Melbourne Museum - Christie Whelan-Browne - Anne-Louise Sarks - Tayla Harris (AFLW) - Kylie Orr (Writer) - Megan Herbert

DESIGN | FASHION | BRANDS

Lady Petrova - Gwendolynne - Silvana Tedesco - Nike - Jetstar Australia - Calvin Klein - Self Perform - Dijok Mai - Peggy - REMUSE - Powderpuff Boutique - Harvest Lane - In Between Days - ULO - San Francisco Hat Co. - Captain Robbo Adventure Pants - Abby Seymour - Remedy Drinks - Ink & Spindle - Good Day Rentals - Pomp & Splendour - Botani Skincare - Brown Paper Nutrition (Jacqueline Alwill) - Collective Closets - Emily Green - Little Tienda - Anna Cordell - Funday Sweets - Seven Eleven - Blumea Skin - Juan Castro - Wild Secrets - Brave New Eco - Beatrix Bakes - Shannon Martinez - Julia Busuttil Nishimira - Besha Rodell - Zoe Birch (Greasy Zoe’s) - Kim Kneipp Studio - Rollie Nation - Trophy Wife - Transurban - Pinky’s Store - SVED Melbourne - Edgely

PHOTOGRAPHERS | FILM

Lilli Waters - WILK - Phoebe Powell - Kate Berry - Tajette O’Halloran - Oli Sansom (Briars Atlas) - Natalie Jeffcott - Kate Berry - Kristoffer Paulsen - Ed Purnomo - Cat Black - It’s Beautiful Here - Jai Long - Harriet Tarbuck - She Takes Pictures, He Makes Films - Eric Ronald - Heather Lighton - John Deer - Bekky Halls (Pop Click) - Mclean Stephenson - Ryan Noreiks - Sarah Walker - Lisa Businovski - Danielle Chau - Dee Kampe (Finder Seeker Photography) - Anthony Tosello - L.J Spruyt - Bri Hammond - Kit Haselden - Blank Tape Music - Hilary Walker - Hugh Peachy - Jessica Barclay Lawton - Olga Bennett - Triana Hernandez - Kim Landy (Cartmell) - Sian Darling - Amber Mealing - Charlie Kinross - Gold & Grit - Now ‘n Always - Ben Potter - Shannyn Higgins - Perla Photography - Georgia Wiggs - Jacinta Moore - Michelle Grace Hunder - Benny Capp - Eugene Hyland - Gareth Sobey - Mark Murray - Laura May Grogan - Monika Berry - Fred Kroh - Lou Lou Childs/Had To Be You Weddings - Kyra Boyer - Mrs White - Nikki Russian - Madeline Kate - Chris Budgeon - Mark Gambino - Mia Mala McDonald - Laura Du Vé Creative - Em Jensen - Jeff Andersen Jr - Matto Lucas - Rhys Graham - Andreyna Sanchez - Jo Duck - Nathan Kaso - Leo Farrell - Miranda Stokkel - Dan Brannen - Kate Disher-Quill

PUBLICATIONS

Frankie Magazine - White Magazine - Billboard - Inpress - Fashion Journal - Lunchlady Magazine - Good Food Guide - Rolling Stone - Melbourne Bride - Nouba - Sydney Morning Herald - Polka Dot Bride - Ivory Tribe - Ever After - Hello May - Good Weekend - MILK - Wedshed - Domain Broadsheet - Forte - Baille Gifford - Selector Magazine

LIVE EVENTS | VENUES

The Bakehouse - The Gem - The Boon Companions - The Logies - ACMI Bowie Late Nights - Found With Love - Falls Festival - Sugar Republic - The Sacred Prism - The Recital Centre - The Arts Centre/Hamer Hall - The Gasometer - Fuck You Cancer (A David Bowie Tribute) - The Toff In Town - Brunswick Music Festival - Festival Of Jewish Arts & Music - Good Day Club - Toko Events - The Barber of Seville (Victorian Opera) - Lovecats Wedding Festival - The Koorie Heritage Trust - NAIDOC Ball 2022 - Out On The Weekend - Music Victoria Awards - Rising Festival - Roar Festival - Ok Motels - Marry Your Friends - Bar Ampere - The Altar Electric - Rebel Romance - Amplified The Chrissy Amphlet Story