Leanne has had many years of formal and informal training and experience in the arts industry.

She released her headwear and accessories label Cailin Alainn (Beautiful Girl)in late 2008 and since then has collaborated with both independent Australian fashion designers, boutique owners and renowned couture bridal designers. Her embellished bridal cuff debuted at the L’Oreal Fashion Week Hot Brides show. In 2011 she collaborated with Channel 7 to create a bridal headband for a wedding scene in Winners & Losers.

She has completed a Bachelor Degree in Visual Arts, Certificate training in millinery and undertaken specialised skills training under the watchful eye of the talented Master Milliner Peter Jago, flower magician Georgina Conheady and sculptural genius Melissa Jackson. And is constantly in the midst of studying more techniques to improve her craft.