Beautiful Bride Claire was married on the 22nd May this year and Judy and Heidi had such a great day spoiling Claire and her bridesmaids!  Just wanted to share some of her gorgeous photo’s from the day.

We loved the loose braid detail across the back of Claire’s low look updo and how softly the front of Claire’s hair fell, it’s great to choose a lower diagonal parting as that way you get the perfect look for that sweeping fringe!  Stay tuned as Powder Room are launching our new collection of  Red carpet latest looks for Wedding day beauties soon!   Launching tonight to our Powder Stylists. See more Beautiful brides hairstyles and visit our Powder Room Gallery

Flushing cheeks and luscious lashes as the way to that beautiful bride look, ready and waiting for the man of your dreams!  So romantic…sigh…..!

All of us at Powder Room are so looking forward to the busy peak season again, and brides galore!!  Bring it on!!  Saturday just gone at our intimate Powder Room Wedding studio in New Farm we had 11 brides visit in the afternoon having their Pre Wedding hair and make up trials, there were veils, jewels, lashes and hairspray everywhere!!  How do we ever go home to a normal night after our days.

TWK Photography, created Claire’s beautiful images!

Planning your Wedding day is one day that your want everything to be absolutely perfect! You are marrying the man of your dreams and you want him to see you as the most beautiful goddess on the earth!…Ok enough of the romantics…I think most brides really want to enhance their inner beauty….and that’s where we come in!

Yes, we are the professionals and are fully equipped with the most up to date make up brands, such as Laura Mercer, Mac, Nars to name a few, hair styling tools and techniques, but really it’s also about what makes you feel good.

Not having met you before means that we have a lot to chat about in your Pre Wedding trial.

Here are some little tips when planning your Wedding hair and make up trial.

*When trying on your dream dress, try looking at the dress with your hair up and hair down, veil on and try different positions when you are considering your Wedding day hairstyle.

*Are you going to be wearing hair accessories, fresh flowers (some flower are seasonal) or other jewellery.  Consider the length of the earrings that you will be wearing, and the hairstyle shape around the front of your face. Leanne from Lila designs is wonderful at helping brides choose their Wedding day hair accessories.

*Remember that a lot of photo’s are taken from front on, so make sure you love how you look from a front view.

*In choosing what to wear to your trial, choose a colour and neckline closest to your Wedding dress colour and shape, as strong colours can tend to effect the look of your finished make up.

*Try where possible to get a hair and make up trial on the same day to see the total look.

*Prepare your hair the day before the trial by shampooing twice and conditioning lightly, to ensure that your hair isn’t too soft for an upstyle trial.  However if your hair does tend to be oilier then freshly wash and dry on the morning of the trial. Please always feel free to call and discuss with a Powder Room stylist prior to the trial.

*If you are someone that really loves make up and would like to show your make up artist how you wear your make up, you may like to come to the trial with your make up on to help communicate what your like.

*Ask yourself not only what you like, but also what you don’t like when pre planning looks.

*Where possible try to bring magazine cuts outs of style choices to communicate the looks you may be considering.  Collect a collage of hair and make up styles that may suit your dress style and shape.  Choose hair style and make up looks that are similar to your hair, skin colour, face shape, style of Wedding etc.

*Please let your stylist know if you have any sensitivities and what your skin care regime is (as for example if you are using MD Formulations some foundations may not adhere to your skin as well as others).  Please also advise if you are on any medications that may effect your skin.

* It’s great to know colours of your bridesmaids dresses and flowers as well.

Last of all prepare to enjoy yourself, and let the pampering begin,we hope you are looking forward to a glass of bubbly and a little sweet indulgence from Cakes by Judy C.  Make sure you have planned a special night out with your gorgeous man or your BFF’s.

BTW check out our beautiful Powder Room touch up products at your trial, touching up is an essential part of the night.  Below is one of our latest shoots with Brisbane Headshots, and we love Peita’s look.  Powder Room Lips with Love lipstick “Two Hearts” and gloss “Pink Champagne”. Check out our Powder Room store!

Anyway Bridies Ta Ta for now:)  We’ll catch up with you next week:)

One of our most recent gorgeous Powder Room Brides:

Katie was married on the 17th April this year and girls check out the gorgeous Wedding hair and make up created by Bridgette and Sarah!

Vintage inspired updo’s are a smash hit at the moment, feminine, soft and sexy, what more could you ask for!  Everyone loves a celebrity and Katie and her maids look like they came straight from the catwalk!  For more real bride Wedding hair and make up looks see our Gallery images.


Sarah, our make up artist that looked after the girls on the day recommends that a great skin care is the secret to glowing beautiful Wedding day skin.  Body Essence day spa in New Farm, really look after our Powder Room brides.  We love to spoil our brides and when they book with Powder Room, they receive a complimentary mini facial as one of the gifts brides receive.


This month Body Essence has a new Guinot  Facial, totally dedicated to the firmness.  The secret of the facial is a thermal mask that infuses Vit C and Ginseng, firming tightening and rejuvenating your skin.  Simply amazing!
During April – May Body Essence also include their exotic foot treatment (Value $40) including a beautiful foot soak and scrub and foot massage.

Helloo Ladies, I wanted to tell you all about our very 1st Wedding hair and make up showcase, what a lovely intimate night, 15 brides and their friends came along on Tuesday 2nd Feb at our studio in Boutique Bridal studio in New Farm.  A glass of champagne or punch and a piece of desert cake is just what you need after a bit day at work!  Our event was featured in the latest “Village News” paper, check it out to see if your picture is in the social pages…


Natalie from Perfect Potion started the evening, chatting about how to look after yourself in the lead up to the big day, how to avoid those pesky pimples and how to stay calm and relaxed.

It’s such a new experience planning your Wedding day and our evening was filled with lots of little tips to help you along the way.  Sarah demonstrated  airbrushed make up on our lovely model and we started with a softer more natural looking make up and then built it up to a smokier look for the evening.  Karen created a very red carpet boudoir down hairstyle with soft finger waves on the face, then transformed the hair to one side into a low chignon.

The hair was accessorised with a beautiful hair piece from “House of Windsor” and our model was dressed in a beautiful dress for “Bridal on James” new collection for 2010.

Guest Wedding suppliers included “House of Windsor“, “Bridal on James“, “Perfect Potion” and “The Welsh Lady Cakes” .  Each bride received a bag of little pressies including a pair of flexi flats, perfect size to pop in your hand bag.


Sue from The House of Windsor brought along the punch and it was such a hit that we wanted to share the recipe with you…..


Fruit Punch – Iris Collins
1 Bottle Golden Circle orange Crush Cordial (750mls)

1/2 Bottle Golden Circle Lemon Crush Cordial

1 450g Can Orange Juice

850 ml Pineapple & Orange Juice

Mix all the ingredients together and then freeze – it’s better to use small plastic containers as it then easier to make up in smaller quantities (in a jug instead of a large punch bowl).  Generally it’s better to microwave the base to free it up.

Add bottles Lemonade/Gingerale (Schweppes is better as others are too sweet)  Mix half/half for a start. adjust accordingly to taste.

We look forward to seeing you at our next Bridal Showcase, in March, date to be advised!
If you would like to catch up with some of the girls at The Powder Room we will be at the following Wedding reception showcases in the following months, come and say Hi


Indooroopilly Golf Club – Open day – Sunday 21st February 10am – 2pm

Brisbane Marriott Hotel Wedding Showcase – Fri 26 February 2010 – Sat 27,  Friday 5.30pm – 8pm; Saturday 10am – 3pm

Hillstone St Lucia Open day – Sunday 11th April – 4pm – 6pm

Novotel Brisbane - Wedding open day – Sunday 18th April 10am – 2pm

The Award season is upon us, which means lots of celebrity spotting and gorgeous red carpet hair and make up to revel in!!  The hair seemed to be more casual and less done this year at the Golden Globes. We are finding that hair for Weddings is more relaxed then ever before. To achieve this softer look we always ask our brides if they would prefer the styles to be sprayed a lot initially or sprayed so that it looks nice and soft and then to have a can of spray on hand and to touch up during the day.

This year at the Golden Globes we saw hair that was soft and chic with sculpted waves and soft voluminous updos. Rose Byrnes waves were picture perfect, adding a modern edge with her vintage hair clip. Check out Powder Room’s store for gorgeous jewellery to accessorise.  Julia Roberts blonde boho waves were soft and relaxed.  We also loved Cameron Diaz’s sleek upstyle, softly pulled back off the face to emphasis her striking red lips.

Sandra Bullock Wavy updo looked relaxed and soft. The side part is undone and blends into the side waves. Sandra’s make up had flushed cheeks and soft sultry purples and defined liner on the eyes really worked well with her gorgeous dress.


Nicole Kidman’s natural auburn hair colour was amazing against her porcelain complexion.  Her hair was swept into a side chignon exuding hollywood glamour and the look showed that even the movie stars have a few bits that fall out of their hairstyles, making the look more natural.


As for Jennifer Anniston, come on, can’t you think of another hairstyle choice, it’s the same every year!!  Courtney Cox, on the other hand looked amazing!!  The loose undo, with a centre part and long undone tendrils really showed up Courtney’s eyes.

Gone were the smokey, sultry eyes this year, replaced with soft, subtle, pale shimmering tones, paired with a perfect pink pout. Looks we loved were Kare Hudson, Marion Cotillard, Drew Barrymore and Emily Blunt.

Brisbane Wedding Beauty, Rachel Belonogov, nee Condon sent us this gorgeous photo of her Wedding day hair and make up with a love note of appreciation:)

We think Rachel’s choice of Wedding hairstyle a side swept style looked so fresh and elegant. Curly hairstyles are more popular than ever and this style is a perfect choice for the warm weather.  Rachel’s make up was that of an “English Rose”, flushed cheeks and a pretty pink pout, created using Powder Room’s own - lips with love “Miss Amour”.  The key is to look like you have just had your first kiss!

“To the Powder Room ladies,

This is just a quick email to thank you all for making my wedding day a spectacular day.  All the pampering and attention to detail made me feel truly beautiful.

I had endless compliments on how beautiful I looked… and I have The Powder Room to thank for that.

And the best bit was that my hair and makeup was flawless all day and night long! I couldn’t believe it (and neither could any of my bridesmaids).”

Insiders tips on planning your Wedding Hair and Make up with The Powder Room, and an evening of fun with Wedding specialists, Perfect Potion, The House of Windsor , The Welsh Lady Cakes and Bridal on James.

Hair and Make up Artists, Sarah and Karen from The Powder Room are looking forward to creating a gorgeous bridal look on the night and sharing helpful hints on planning your Wedding day hair and make up.

Natalie from “The Perfect Potion” a Brisbane Based aromatherapy business promotes a sense of calm with their beautiful preparations, using the finest organic ingredients. “Did you know Jasmine can be represented by the Egyptian Goddess Isis,who is thought to have founded the custom of marriage…”

Sue from “The House of Windsor” specialises in designer millinery. Ready made or custom designed. Handmade silk flowers are their signature specialty.

Gwen from “The Welsh lady” makes the most amazing dessert cakes “beautiful on the outside and luscious on the inside.” Come and sample these divine delights!

“Bridal on James” will be showcasing one of their “Fiorenza Collections” bridal gowns and sharing tips on how to choose the perfect dress for your shape.

Come and have a glass of champagne and a piece of cake with us. Don’t forget to take home your goody bag of gifts, including a pair of gorgeous “Flexiflats” perfect for your handbag or your Wedding night, when your tootsies get sore! The best way to save your soles.

DATE: Tuesday 2nd February

TIME: 6pm – 8pm

VENUE: The Powder Room, Suite 1, 98 Merthyr Rd, New Farm

RSVP:   Bookings Essential –  info@powderroom.com.au or                call (07) 3254 1786 by Tues 26th January


Get in quick as there are limited seats available

POWDER TIP: What’s the secret to keeping your Wedding day Make up looking fresh all day long?

The Powder Room has a wellness philosophy to Wedding day beauty. The better condition your skin is in to start with the more it will glow, helping your foundation to look better and last longer. A primer under foundation helps with lastability, and a pre-eyeshadow paint ensures eye make up is smudge-proof throughout the day. The Powder Room also has it’s own range of lipsticks, glosses and compact powders to keep you looking gorgeous from morning til night.

Insiders tips on planning your Wedding Hair and Make up with The Powder Room, and an evening of fun with Wedding specialists, Perfect Potion, The House of Windsor , The Welsh Lady Cakes and Bridal on James.

Hair and Make up Artists, Sarah and Karen from The Powder Room are looking forward to creating a gorgeous bridal look on the night and sharing helpful hints on planning your Wedding day hair and make up.

Natalie from “The Perfect Potion” a Brisbane Based aromatherapy business promotes a sense of calm with their beautiful preparations, using the finest organic ingredients.  “Did you know Jasmine can be represented by the Egyptian Goddess Isis,who is thought to have founded the custom of marriage…”

Sue from “The House of Windsor” specialises in designer millinery.  Ready made or custom designed.  Handmade silk flowers are their signature specialty.

Gwen from “The Welsh lady” makes the most amazing dessert cakes “beautiful on the outside and luscious on the inside.” Come and sample these divine delights!

“Bridal on James” will be showcasing one of their “Fiorenza Collections” bridal gowns and sharing tips on how to choose the perfect dress for your shape.

Come and have a glass of champagne and a piece of cake with us.  Don’t forget to take home your goody bag of gifts, including a pair of gorgeous “Flexiflats” perfect for your handbag or your Wedding night, when your tootsies get sore!  The best way to save your soles.

DETAILS

DATE: Tuesday 6th February

TIME:  6pm – 8pm

VENUE:  The Powder Room – Suite 1, 98 Merthyr Road, New Farm

RSVP:   info@powderroom.com.au or call (07) 3254 1786 by Tues 26th January
Get in quick as there are limited seats available

POWDER TIP: What’s the secret to keeping your Wedding day Make up looking fresh all day long?

The Powder Room has a wellness philosophy to Wedding day beauty. The better condition your skin is in to start with the more it will glow, helping your foundation to look better and last longer. A primer under foundation helps with lastability, and a pre-eyeshadow paint ensures eye make up is smudge-proof throughout the day. The Powder Room also has it’s own range of lipsticks, glosses and compact powders to keep you looking gorgeous from morning til night.