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Jody and Sarah Jane looked after Emily’s Wedding yesterday at Stradbroke Island and the girls really enjoyed the day.  WE really do have the best job, being able to work in such lovely environments.  Emily has been living in the UK and this was part of Emily’s email to us just before she arrived.


“OMG I CANNA wait for the heat! I am doing sun dances everyday.  So I’m praying for hot baking days! BRING ON THE SUNNNNNNNNN!!”….well it was the most beautiful day and here is a few snaps from the day that Jody took on her iphone and emailed to us, such an instantaneous world we live in!


Please  we’d love to hear what everyone thinks of these gorgeous looks!  Braids are a classic style but that doesn’t mean they have to be boring, absolutely perfect for a beach Wedding.

“GIVE ME A Kiss, and to that kiss a SCORE, THEN TO THAT TWENTY, ADD A HUNDRED MORE; A THOUSAND TO THAT HUNDRED,SO kiss ON, TO MAKE THAT THOUSAND UP A MILLION; TREBLE  THAT MILLION, AND WHEN THAT IS DONE, LET’S kiss A FRESH, AS WHEN WE FIRST BEGUN” …Robert Herrick

I love this quote, it says it all really, imagine how many kisses we get and give in our lifetime!!

Kayla and Sarah looked after Simone’s Wedding late last year for her Wedding  hair and make up and we were so excited to see Simone’s feature on Polka Dot Bride!


One of Sarah’s favourite make up products that she used on Simone was the Laura Mercier Illuminating tinted Moisturiser, a lightweight sheer buildable foundation formula, that delivers a youthful radiant finish.  Great mixed in with more coverage foundations, for example use the fuller coverage foundations through the T zone and then use a sheerer foundation in other areas.  Quite often when we do our own foundation, we don’t get the evenness that a make up artist can, so this alone is what can make you feel that coverage when a make up artist applies can be too much!!!  This is a great way to get the still have the coverage needed and still feel like you!!

As a future bride, you may be trying to decide on who you would like to book and it’s a big choice as to who looks after you and they be able to create your Perfect Wedding day look!  I know that when I’m trying to decide on who to book I like to know if possible a bit more about the business and really “Do they like what they are doing?”  You can really tell from the minute you pick up the phone or see them face to face.

Well I thought I’d start the new year with and into about me, my name is Karen Sargaison and I started the Powder Room about 15 years ago now and some of you may have already read by Bio on our website under the “About karen”, but I wanted to share with you why I love our Brides!

Because I LOVE!!!! the thrill of a Wedding day and being apart of the special intimate part of your day…how much better could it get than playing with make up, hair and all things that Bling and seeing everyone so!!!! happy.

WHY and how can I still do this after 22 years, the answer is simple because  the thrill seeing it all come together.. the other day I was at a shopping centre and trying to buy presents for our many Grandchildren, yes Grandchildren, it’s hard to believe that I am actually “GrandMa Kaz”, and I saw two of our previous brides, from last year.  I tried to hide a little as I was in Sunday mode, ie NO MAKEUP, a sin I know for a makeup artist!! It was so lovely to see that one of them was 18 weeks pregnant.  I feel that we were part of the first step in creating that little baby, so exciting!!!

I wanted to share with you one of the recent Brides Elissa and I did in December, Mimi.  I met Mimi years ago when Jess, Mimi’s bridesmaid started working for us in the office.  That was so many years ago now and Jess is also now married and lives in Sydney.  I just love the look on the girls face, so happy and full of excitement.

Mimi posted us a letter the other day and written on the back of the envelope was (old fashioned mail) and I was so excited to open Mimi’s letter, she was such a sweetie:)

Dear Karen,

I just wanted to thank you and Elissa for the brilliant job you did on the day of my Wedding.  What should have been a crazy start to my day, having only planned the Wedding a month ago.  You lovely ladies made me feel relaxed and more importantly made me feel relaxed and feel so special and gorgeous...

If you are trying to find a Christmas present that includes everyone in the family, why not give a beautiful family portrait gift voucher or for the gal that has it all – a “Get Gorgeous” Glamour Photography package. The Powder Room’s partner business FourZeroZeroFive Photography creates these beautiful timeless images.  Come and have a glass of champagne, and be pampered in our New Farm based Photography hair and make up studio.

Hurry and book a personalised gift voucher before Friday 24th December for our Christmas Specials!

With 2011 about to start, Powder Room stylists are really looking forward to such a busy year. We’d like to help our Brisbane brides plan their Wedding hair and make up with some helpful tips and important questions to ask when booking your Wedding day hair and makeup stylists.

Some of the questions to ask when booking your Wedding day artists:

Q. How do I guarantee the reputation of the Wedding artists I’m booking?
A. Ask your friends, work colleagues, family for recommendations. Read Wedding forums and ask other reputable Wedding suppliers, eg your Photographer, Wedding venue etc. Also look at the Website for images of real brides. Check out other blog posts by The Powder Room for the latest testimonials and picture from our previous beautiful brides. (A sneak peak below)

“Hi There,

I was so happy with my wedding day hair and makeup – Tracie did an absolutely fantastic job and i know i will definatley be recommending the powder room to other brides. I have attached a few hair and makeup photos for you.

Thanks again

Tarryn”

Q. Should you make an appointment to meet with the business for a consultation?
A. Sometimes it’s great to go and see the businesses environment, and learn more about the quality of products they use. Remember we all relate in different ways, some are more visual, feeling orientated or auditory. Powder Room offers complimentary 15 minute cupcake consultations in our new Farm studio by appointment.  We can chat about the look that your inspiration for the Wedding, whether it’s vintage, old fashioned romance or sophisticated elegance to name a few….

Q. Is the same artists that looks after you in the trial looking after you on the Wedding day?
A. An important question to ask because it’s great to be able to meet with the same stylist at your trial who will also be pampering you and your bridal party on your wedding day. At The Powder Room we always send out the same stylist to look after your wedding day hair and makeup as you met at your trial so that everything is just perfect for the big day!

Q. How much time is allowed for your Pre Wedding day hair and make up trial?
A. Your pre Wedding trial is one of the most important parts in the planning of your Wedding day hair and make up, and Powder Room trial are at our intimate Bridal studio based in New Farm, just 5 mins from the CBD.  On the Wedding day we provide a full mobile Wedding service and can come to your home or hotel.  We do also have an intimate bridal studio for those wishing to escape everyone.  Powder Room stylists allow double the time to that of the Wedding day, ie 1.5 hours for a make up trial and 2 hours for a hair trial. See Pic below of the beautiful Kelly McNamara after her trial on the weekend!

Q. What happens if your Wedding day look isn’t exactly what you had planned at the end of the trial, especially when you have paid a deposit to secure your artists?
A. For your peace of mind, The Powder Room offer a “Powder Room Promise”:

Our commitment to you!
We are truly passionate about our brides. Our commitment is to listen and to work with you, to create your dream Wedding look.
When booking with The Powder Room, we know you will love the whole experience from your trial to the Wedding day.
The Powder Room Promise is that, if at the time of your trial you are not entirely happy with your experience we will organise a complimentary re-trial, with the same stylist.
If you are still not completely happy with your second trial, we will issue you a full 100% refund of your deposit paid to The Powder Room at the original time of booking.

During the months of December and January we will be offering complimentary 15min Cupcake Consultations in our boutique New Farm salon for brides to be.

Come and enjoy a delicious cupcake and browse through our wedding day hair and makeup albums while chatting with our hair and makeup co-ordinator about your upcoming Wedding.

Bookings Essential, please contact us on (07) 3254 1786 to make a booking.

We look forward to meeting you!

Sarah,was the sweetest bride I think we have ever met, with the voice of a angel and she looked like an angel too!  Sarah visited the Powder Room a few times, as she also had her lovely Bridesmaid Angela book them in for a special Occasion make up prior to the Wedding.  Jody and Heidi really had the most amazing day with the girls  at The Stamford Plaza.  We always like going to visit Andy Chan, the Wedding co ordinator at the hotel, he is so helpful with our brides planning.

Sarah’s veil was a Mantilla veil, they traditionally have lace edges, they are also know as the Spanish mantilla, more oval shaped and worn at the top of the head, simply elegant!

It was so lovely to receive this lovely “Love Letter” from Sarah today on email.

Hi Girls,

I just wanted to say the biggest thank you to all the wonderful girls at the Powder room. We had a wonderful morning - they made everything so fun!

I was absolutely thrilled with my hair and makeup from my wedding day. I had so many beautiful comments.

I really can’t thank you enough I enjoyed the whole experience!

Can’t wait to come back for my next special occasion!

Love Sarah x

Beautiful Wedding photography by Silveredge Photography

Juliet, was married in August this year and send this lovely email to The Powder Room.  We were so excited to receive this beautiful photo of Juliet and her Mum!  Juliete and her party came into our Powder Room Wedding studio based in New Farm, Brisbane and had a lovely time with Karen and Sarah.  The cupcakes Juliet is talking about is the ones we have every Saturday by Cakes by Judy C .  It’s lovely to remember that your Mum needs pampering too!

Hi Karen & girls,

Thanks again for all your help. We were so thrilled with our Wedding hair & makeup, we really can’t thank you enough.

By the way, you did my girlfriend, Sarah’s hair & makeup too & she looked absolutely stunning, I’m so glad she went with you.

Thanks again & take care,

Juliet

Ps, the cupcakes were divine