Event Inspiration: Press Day Pampering

We believe that there is no better way to make your guests feel special than to treat them to some me-time. Journalists, bloggers and stylist are often rushed of their feet going from meeting to event to interview without a minute to spare to reapply their lipstick. Our beautifying services could be just what you need to impress the press and make a a lasting impression on these ladies so that your brand and it's product stick out from the crowd of things they are bombarded with daily. 

Our pretty professionals can provide you expert hair, make-up, nails and massage to make sure your guest's are pampered and preened to perfection. It's the perfect solution for press days and networking events alike.  

Here are just two examples of recent press events we have worked on in 2013

George at Asda Blogger's Picnic Press Event: 

Bloggers were invited down to a showroom in the heart of Carnaby Street to preview George's  new summer collections. Their collection was showcased within a picnic theme which was perfect for the lovely sunny day they had chosen for this event. (lucky them!) They supplied an amazing array of refreshments, and soft seating in the form of  beanbags for the guest's to relax on, as well as having us Powderpuff Girls on hand to pamper their guest's to perfection. 

 "We were also treated to hair styling, manicures and makeovers by the Powderpuff Girls, I had my hair pin-curled. I'm absolutely rubbish with anything beauty or hair related, so it was nice to be pampered properly for once."  Leigh Travers of http://www.foxandfeatherblog.com

Read Leigh's blog about the day here: http://www.foxandfeatherblog.com/2013/04/george-at-asda-bloggers-picnic-press_21.html

Jam PR host an event for Transform’s Feel Good Campaign: 

Us gals were part of the pampering team that were on hand to make people 'feel good' throughout the day at this event for Transform, the aim of the event was to emphasise the reasons for cosmetic surgery, the emotional impact and the confidence it brings. 

Jam PR wanted their guests to leave feeling empowered, positive and confident so we were on hand to offer pampering services such as nails, hair and massage. As well as this guest's were treated to tasty treats and refreshments in serene surroundings. 

Girls and boys alike enjoyed their pamper and everyone left the event with a smile on their face. Job done girls! 

Emails us now for more inspiration on how to make your next press day pamper-tastic!!  dolls@thepowderpuffgirls.com or call us on 0844 879 4928 

Get the VAMP look with our BYZANTIUM make-up tutorial

 Stylish vampire film BYZANTIUM, starring Gemma Arterton and Saoirse Ronan is due to hit our screens on the 31st of May and us gals just can't wait! Not only do we love British beauty Gemma Arterton we love a bit of dark glamour and this movie certainly has that! 

To celebrate the release we have opened up our beauty black books to reveal our top tips on how to wear the VAMP look. This look is great for evening glamour all year round and well worth following for your next night out ...

GET THE VAMP LOOK - make-up tutorial: 

1. Start with a blank canvas, perfectly primed and ready for your foundation. Apply with brush, sponge or simply fingers! But make sure you blend well and have no streaks or edges; a wedge sponge is good for this. But don’t forget when doing smokey eyes you may want to do this after step 8. Prime the eyes and cover with a light eye concealer, some products do both these jobs in one. Lightly powder all over.
2. Take your eyeshadow brush and coat it with your charcoal eyeshadow, gently flick off any excess, and starting sparingly and in very small circular movements start at the outer edge of the lid and socket and gradually blend towards the inner corner. 

3. Repeat on the other side.

4. You can repeat step 2 until you get the required density. Much better to build up gradually. And use your blending brush to make sure you don’t have any hard edges.

5. With a more defining brush or sponge applicator dip in the eyeshadow, tap off the excess and starting at the outer corner of the lower lid gently take the colour along the lower lashes getting narrower towards the centre and trailing off just after the centre.

6. Eyebrows should be quite thin and dark, long and angled down, you can just define them well with a small angled brush and a complimentary eyeshadow or a matte pencil. 

7.  Apply lashings of mascara to top and bottom eyelashes.

8. Very subtle dusting of a peachy blusher to the apples of the cheeks (find these by smiling!) 

9. Last but not least! Apply a bright or berry red to fully lined lips to complete your vamp look. A vamp is never without her perfect pout! 

Gemma - Rocking the Vamp look in the movie! 

The Powderpuff Girls xx 

Red Carpet Review: The Oscars hair looks we love

Our fabulous lookbook styles have been spotted on the red carpet at the Oscars! 

We reveal the glorious glamourettes that wore the looks we love oh so well...

View our gorgeous Hair & Make-up look books 

(click on the words above) 

BOOK IN for your red carpet look today 

on shop@thepowderpuffgirls.com 

OR 

 slip this in front of your events department to book us for your next event and feel like 

RED CARPET ROYALTY!

Have a fabulous glam week gals

The Powderpuff Girls xx 

Say thanks Mum in style with our super duper competition!

We have teamed up with the fabulous Volupte Lounge to bring you this fabulous competition

read on to find out more.... 

ROLL UP, ROLL UP...... WE'VE GOT A STUPENDOUS MOTHER'S DAY COMPETITION!!! 

with a fabulous prize that will leave you and your mum looking and feeling fabulous! 

You and your mum will visit us (the one and only Powderpuff Girls) at our new pop-up salon at Paper Dress, EC2A for a Speedy Hair OR In a Jiffy makeup fix each. 

(choose from our fabulous look books, just click on the links above)

 

Then head on over to Volupte for a full Afternoon Tea which includes a glass of bubbles, finger sandwiches, homemade scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam and sweet treats.... 

and if that wasn't enough your mum can also choose a scrumptious scented tin candle from the new and exclusive Kiss-Air Candles - they haven't even launched yet! 

PLUS we're also including a £25 gift voucher to spend at Pickled Polkadot - they create personalised sterling silver jewellery) - we love their mummy necklaces! 

See - we told you it was a prize worth winning!!!! 

 HOW TO ENTER: Please click here to go to the Volupte Facebook page. 

Please leave a comment telling us why your mum deserves to win. Please also share the post. 

You must do both things for a chance to win. 

Terms & Conditions: The winner will be picked (at random) on Sunday 3rd March. The prize must be taken on Saturday 9th March 2013. The booking at The Powderpuff Girls will be at 12pm (30 min fix for 2). The Powderpuff Girls Pop-Up @ Paper Dress Vintage 114–116 Curtain Road, London EC2A 3AH. You will then need to make your way to Volupte for 2pm. We will liaise with you direct to organise your chosen candle from Kiss-Air Candles and gift voucher from Pickled Polkadot. 

Good Luck glamourettes xx 

Christmas Competition: WIN tickets to Dreamboats and Petticoats

Christmas has come early at The Powder Room and oh boy do we have a dreamy gift for you. 

Enjoy ...

WIN 2 x tickets to see Dreamboats and Petticoats 

Pull on your petticoats and perfectly preened up-do’s, because we have a gift that will have 

you rocking around the Christmas tree!

For your chance to WIN simply answer this question:

Q.Which London theatre is this show currently Rockin' and a Boppin' ?

Email your answers to:  Dolls@thepowderpuffgirls

with the subject line: Dreaming of Dreamboats 

Terms & Conditions: 

 Competition closes 13.12.12. Prizes are subject to availability. Prize is valid Monday – Thursday until 

19 January 2013. Excludes w/c 24 Dec. Producers reserve the right to restrict 

prize-winner tickets to specific performances during busy periods. Prizes are 

strictly non-transferable. No cash alternative will be offered. 

SPECIAL OFFER!

Exclusive offer to see Dreamboats and Petticoats 

Best seats just £19.99*. Valid Mon–Thurs until 18 Jan 2013.

CLICK HERE TO BOOK

Or Call 0844 482 5120 and quote 'Rock 'n' Roll offer
*Normally up to £55, booking fees may apply. Subject to availability.

Good Luck Glamourettes 

The Powderpuff Girls xx 

Turn heads this Party Season....

Be the envy of them all this party season with a Powderpuff make-over. 

Grab a group of your fav gals and we will come along to your office so you don't need to panic and fight for mirror space. If you want to simply make an entrance come along to The Powder Room 

and we will get you pampered to perfect and looking party perfect. 

Call now on 0844 879 4928 or email us on dolls@thepowderpuffgirls.com 

It's your duty to be beautiful! 

The Powderpuff Girls xxx 

Bond Beauties

Bond girls are always the perfect cocktail of all our favourite things. They are glamorous, strong, sophisticated, beautiful, intelligent and have the most adorable names. They are the kind of gals that you want to dislike but you just can't, you envy them and their sassy ways. Oh Bond girls with your perfectly coiffed hair, gorgeous make-up, decadent wardrobes and curves to die for, we are forever your fans. Ally, enemy, lover or eye candy we don't care we just adore you.  

Enjoy our TOP 5 Bond Beauties from NOW and THEN 

1. Honour Blackman as Pussy Galore in  Goldfinger 1964 

Golden locks and lashings of lashes.

2. Claudine Auger  as Dominique "Domino Derval" in  Thunderball 1965

Brunette beehives and flicks to die for we love her 60's look.

3. Ursula Andress as "Honey Ryder" in  Dr No 1962

Even without the bikini this gal is breathtakingly beautiful. 

4. Eva Green as "Vesper Lynd" Casino Royale 2006 

One ravishing raven haired beauty. 

5. Gemma Arterton as Strawberry Fields in Quantum of Solice 2008 

Cute as a button and pretty, oh so pretty.

Bond is back! Yes that's right gals, the man with the bulges in all the right places is back on our screens in October. So nudge your man or your fav gals and schedule in a good old fashion Saturday night at the movies. 

Always wanted to be Bond Girl? Get the look at The Powder Room. 

Simply book in for Twin Treats (hair & make-up) this October for just £30  

only with your pink passport. 

Don't have one? Simply email your postal address to us here and we will post you one. 

 Dolls@thepowderpuffgirls.co.uk 

See you soon 

The Powderpuff Girls xx 

Discover SKYFALLS here: http://www.skyfall-movie.com/site/ 

Return to the Roaring 20's

With the return of Downton Abbey and the anticipation building for the release of the Great Gatsby we are in 1920's heaven. We like to call this the decade of decadence, when partying and dancing was a huge part of life and fantastic frocks, big doll eyes and beautiful barnets were a plenty!

Carey Mulligan: On the set of The Great Gatsby set in 1922.

The Crawley Sisters from Downton Abbey still very much is the Edwardian era 

or is that about to change? 

Hair was short and chic and make up was smokey and sultry. 

Style icons were bold and beautiful and still inspire the world today...

Clara Bow 

Louise Brooks 

Josephine Baker 

It's a look that we get asked about often so this is what to ask for at The Powder Room

to become a fabulous flapper girl..

How to get the look 

Make up: Was almost doll like. It was all about big highlighted eyes and tiny rose bud lips. 

Eyes should be dark, smoky and kohl-rimmed. Eyebrows were long and dark. Lips should be rich deep berry red and this should all be set against a perfect porcelain complexion.  

Choose The Marlene from our fabulous lookbook but go for deep red on the lips. 

In Jiffy Make up £20 

Hair: At the beginning of the 20's it was all about elegant, soft waved up dos. If you have long hair but you want to achieve an authentic look you can opt for The Veronique (with a twist) from our fabulous lookbook.  

Your hair will be set into glorious soft waves and then swept up into a gorgeous little chignon, set at the one side of your head to create the perfect Downton Abbey inspired look. 

If you hair is shorter then Clara is you gal. Go for frivolous doll like tight curls created with hot sticks. 

Both are great options if you are not willing to commit to the short sharp bob look which was so iconic during this era. 

Speedy Hair do £25 

Oh la la she wears it well: We love Marion Cotillard who captures the essence of this look with beautifully smouldering, very 1920's smokey eye make up & tight curly bob. 

Tune in to ITV1 on 16 September at 21:00 for the new series of Downton Abbey. 

Happy Flapping 

The Powderpuff Girls xx 

Extracts taken from Style Me Vintage Make up by our very own Katie Thomson 

available at The Powder Room for just £9.99