Veteran makeup artist Melanie brings over two decades of experience. Ranging from representing brands such as MAC & Stila cosmetics, over 1000 weddings clients under her brush, to being a artist for popular Canadian TV series and celebrities, Mel’s attention to detail and advance experience makes her a highly sought after professional in the industry. What is her favourite part about beautifying Bella clients? "I like to make them feel beautiful, because when they feel beautiful they carry themselves differently for photos and in their daily life! By making them feel that beauty, something shifts inside of them, and they now will carry that out into the world!!"

Mel is an animal welfare activist! Her top priority is finding new cruelty free cosmetics to use on her clients. Along with her husband and teen daughter, her family shares their home with a number of dogs and small pets. It’s typical to see this active family walking the beach or trails on a beautiful day, with a pack of dogs in tow. For more information on Melanie, you can view her portfolio at http://www.melaniebaird.ca

From a small town in Ontario, Nicole has built the foundation for being an expert in beauty. Previously working for brands like Lancome, MAC and Merle Norman. Nicole is currently a Elate Cosmetics artist and brand ambassador. From a retro inspired styling to a creative editorial look, she she excels in creation with a artistic approach, she believes the face is the perfect canvas. What is important to Nicole for every Bella client who sits in her chair? “To help them to reconnect to a sensual person that they may have lost sight of, finding a sexy alter ego to channel or celebrate in reaching goals and milestone the client has overcome in their life.”

What can we say, Nicole loves a good set of brows. She also loves running, spending time with her family, and shopping online for fashion essentials… and makeup! You can more view more of Nicole’s work at: www.nicolemurraymakeup.com

Having grown up in Victoria, Alexandra has always had an eye and passion for all things beauty. Alexandra has had quick success in her new career. From climbing the ranks to Lead Artist for Elate Cosmetics to running the makeup department for Victoria’s First Fashion Week there is no slowing her down. But Alexandra’s biggest passion of all is to bring a sense of ease and fun to all of her clients while reminding them of how gorgeous they always are. “I want everyone in my chair to feel that they are in a safe and positive environment. Our time together is both relaxing and fun while getting you perfectly prepared for your session.”

We know you will love Ali's creative style and down to earth personality just as much as we do! You can see her stunning work at www.alexandra-loughton.com

Erin is artistic and approachable and with over 17 years experience as a bridal expert and stylist for the fashion and commercial industries, Erin’s makeup, hair, and styling work has been featured on TV and in print media and has been seen on countless runways and photo shoots.

Erin’s favourite thing about her work is getting to know her clients. Whether it is understanding how they envision their makeup on their wedding day, to how clothes and style fit into their lives, Erin strives to build confidence and educate every chance she gets!

She is your "one stop shop" for makeovers, offering personal shopping, closet editing, makeup lessons or applications, and style seminars. Erin loves to use her talents to help her clients maximize their wardrobes by dressing for their shape, buying clothes they will actually wear and providing them with styling tips and tricks to bring it all together in a fun and easy way.

Erin is also a Lead Artist for Elate Clean Cosmetics which was founded in Victoria, BC and has their head office located downtown in historic Bastion Square.

Originally based out of London, Ontario, Erin currently resides in Victoria, BC, where she continues to seek inspiration and style the world, one face, one body, one closet at a time!

For more information on Erin, you can view her portfolio at http://www.erinbradley.ca

Literacy and access to education is essential for the empowerment for girls and women. "Education is a basic human right, yet persistent inequalities in education cripples the lives of millions of women and girls, worldwide... With a quality education, women and girls can break the vicious cycle, and shape the world according to their aspirations. They can make informed choices, improving the lives of their families and communities, promoting the health and welfare of the next generation. Empowering women and girls means empowering societies as a whole. It’s one of the strongest foundations for lasting peace and sustainable development" - UNESCO.org

Bella Boudoir is proud to support the Matoto Multicultural Arts Society, a local Victoria, BC non-profit society, that funds a primary school in rural Guinea, in West Africa. When you book a session with us, you not only enjoy an empowering experience for yourself, you are also helping empower a generation of young people through access to education. And we think that's pretty cool!

Visit http://www.matoto.org/for more information about the school.