Summer Beauty 2010: Bobbi Brown Beach Club Collection

"i’m always inspired by how happy and healthy people look on the beach. nothing says summer to me like pretty, glowing skin and shimmering lids." – Bobbi Brown

it's summer and Bobbi Brown has released her fabulous Beach Club Collection, featuring everything we beauty-loving girls need to get gleaming skin and iridescent lids.



Beach Shimmer Brick, limited edition

shimmer bricks are one of Bobbi's signature products, and this new one is gorgeous! i bought one today at Nordstrom, and i have to say, i'm very happy with my purchase. hand-made in italy, the Beach Shimmer Brick compact features five bars of warm, pearlized shimmer to create a beautiful seaside glow. i love that it has multi-tasking qualities-- wear one or two shades at a time on your lids, run a big fluffy powder brush over it to give your face the perfect hint of shimmer, or just highlight your cheek and brow bones.


the rest of the collection includes...

Metallic Long-Wear Cream Shadows
the award-winning, crease-free formula now comes in glistening pastels in colors ranging from ocean blue to oyster pink. new shades include: Moonstone, Opal, Surf and Pink Oyster.

Shore Long-Wear Cream Shadow
this soft matte beige shade gives a perfect look-- just one notch up from natural, it stays color-true and crease-free all day.

Clear Treatment Lip Shine SPF 15
lightweight, soft shine lipstick also doubles as a rejuvenating treatment. it comforts dry, chapped lips and provides long-term moisturization with natural cocoa and shea butters, jojoba, apricot kernel and avocado oils. peptides, along with vitamin C and paracress, stimulate collagen production to reduce fine lines and wrinkles while spf 15 helps prevent sun damage.


the Bobbi Brown Beach Collection is available now on counter and online at bobbibrown.com

xo
Shimmer Brick pic taken by me :) ;other image courtesy of Bobbi Brown cosmetics.

QVC's National Makeover Day

QVC has declared that tomorrow, may 20 will be its National Makeover Day – a 24-hour celebration devoted to helping women create positive change inside and out.

all day QVC will feature beauty and hair makeovers from Bobbi Brown and Chaz Dean, along with fashion makeovers from Bradley Bayou and Gretta Monahan. you can also expect to see beauty experts sharing how QVC viewers can achieve similar results at home.

in addition to being able to shop for amazing goodies, QVC is also doing this with its vendor community to help raise awareness for Dress for Success Worldwide, an international non-profit dedicated to helping disadvantaged women achieve economic independence. through this event QVC will be making a collective contribution of $250,000 to the organization*.

this will be going on all day, so be sure to tune in!

here's a little sampling of items scheduled to be presented throughout the day:

Bobbi Brown Downtown Beauty Six Piece Collection (pictured above; will be tomorrow's Today's Special Value-- if you know and love Bobbi's makeup, you will love the price for this set!)




Bradley by Bradley Bayou Dress with Removable Necklace



WEN by Chaz Dean Four-Piece Replenishing Discovery Collection


xo
*contributions received by Dress for Success in connection with National Makeover Day are not related to, or affected by, the number of viewers of a program or the quantity of product purchased, and no endorsement by DFS is intended.

NY Fashion Week Fall 2010: Yigal Azrouël

inspired by a collection rich in texture, lead artist Wendy Rowe, working with Bobbi Brown cosmetics, focused on creating "youthful, fresh, but chic makeup with heavy focus on brows..."

this monochromatic look worked flawlessly with the women's clothes (the collection also included menswear), and was a great contrast to the more structured pieces. eyes were complimented with softly smudged eyeliner, and cream shadow, making the eye more neutral; lip colors in Hot Cocoa and Salmon from Bobbi Brown's collection completed the look.



to get the look, the following products were used*:

on the skin: Hydrating Face Cream, Hydrating Eye Cream, Foundation Stick, Creamy Concealer, Corrector.

on the eyes: Suede Long-Wear Cream Shadow, all over lid; Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner in Sepia Ink, applied lightly and smudged on upper and lower lashline.

on the cheeks: Bronzing Powder

on the lips: Hot Cocoa and Salmon Lip Color

on the brows: clean and brushed up with a touch of Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner in Sepia Ink


as for the hair, Teddy Charles for TIGI created a modern, understated ponytail loop-bun with a silky, textured finish.




to get the look, the following products were used:

CATWALK by TIGI Your Highness Root Boost Spray

Love, Peace & the Planet by TIGI Freak of Nature

CATWALK by TIGI Your Highness Firm Holding Hairspray


xo
all beauty info and images courtesy of the respected brand PR; model images via style.com
*please note that the makeup look contains products slated for fall/winter ’10 release, and shade names and pricing will be confirmed closer to their release dates.

Bobbi Brown Heart Truth Bronze Shimmer Set

some exciting news beauties! for the fifth year in a row, Bobbi Brown is sponsoring the The Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection 2010 Fashion Show. as you may already know, this show brings together some of Hollywood's leading ladies on one runway and will be taking place during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Bryant Park.

for this fabulous event, Bobbi created an exclusive, limited-edition Bronze Shimmer Brick Set in partnership with The Heart Truth campaign and its annual Red Dress Collection Fashion Show to raise awareness about women and heart disease.

included in this set is Bobbi's iconic Shimmer Brick in Bronze and a Mini Face Blender Brush. if you are a Bobbi makeup fan, you'll want to act fast-- only 500 of these sets will be available at bobbibrown.com while supplies last.

p.s. -- enjoy free standard shipping with any order that includes this set. enter offer code: HEART1 at checkout.*

xo
*offer code required. valid only on bobbibrown.com through 2/28/10 (midnight eastern time or while supplies last).

Bobbi Brown Makeup Face Lift Collection

hello beauties! hope you've been enjoying your week. it has been pouring all week. the line "it never rains in southern california" can be thrown out right now, ha! with the rain also came wind and hail-- so crazy! thankfully, my kids are taking it well. they love using their umbrellas-- it's the little things, after all. :) i admit, i enjoyed the storm-- it's been interesting and fun-- but i'm glad that it's almost over. i'm also glad that i can share that Bobbi Brown has a new collection available now. the new Makeup Face Lift Collection is sure to keep any Bobbi makeup fan looking her best.

this limited-edition collection promises to instantly brighten your face and play up your eyes with just a few simple tweaks.

here's your sneak peek...



Extra Eye Repair Cream

if your eyes need a little something extra, you just might want to try this peptide-packed cream to target wrinkles, dark circles and puffiness. according to reviews, it's a must-have. this rich, concentrated cream revives eyes, and can be used morning and night.




Tinted Eye Brightener

now in a fabulous, portable pen Bobbi's Tinted Eye Brightener is an on-the-go makeup maven's dream. with just a quick twist and a click, this lightweight concealer helps brighten under-eye circles and refreshes your makeup.




new Brow Pencils

eyes look more lifted with defined eyebrows. these creamy, blendable pencils give you the natural look of eyebrow powder with the precision of a pencil and come with their own sharpener.




Brightening Lip Gloss

two new shades of Brightening Lip Gloss offer sheer, reflective glossiness while waking up your face and helping to create the illusion of fuller lips. as always, wear alone or on top of your favorite lipstick.


visit your local Bobbi Brown counter or bobbibrown.com for more info.

i don't know about you, but this collection, though simple, is a great one. the products look like they really will enhance your naturally beautiful selves! what do you think?

xo
info and images courtesy of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics

Rachel Roy's Favorite Beauty Tips

fashion designer Rachel Roy built a following not only for her beautiful designer and diffusion collections (Rachel Rachel Roy is now available in Macy's stores across the u.s. and on rachelroy.com), but also her amazing personal style and beauty. i was given the scoop on Rachel's beauty secrets and tips on how she expresses her indian ancestry through her makeup. you'll love how simple her personal tricks are to looking bright, fresh and flawless everyday!

read on...


q: have you picked up any great beauty tips or tricks that you can share?

RR: i feel a great mascara can open the eye and instantly make you look as though you've have a good night's sleep, even when that is not the case. i use 2-3 coats of Lancome's Fatale on the top, bottom, and also on the back of the top lashes.





q: do you have a beauty signature? a fragrance or a lip color that you just love to wear?

RR: because of my indian ancestry, i love darkly rimmed eyes-– a messy eye adds a sexy yet natural look to a classic outfit. to make the eyes smoky, i use Revlon's Luxurious Color Kohl eyeliner in Black Truffle on the inside of the lids.


q: what about a lip color that you just love to wear? what do you put on to achieve your favorite look?

RR: bright lipstick is a way to quickly pop an outfit and freshen up a look a la Ava Gardner in "The Barefoot Contessa". my favorite bright is MAC's Morange lipstick-- it's a great way to add a twist to a classic look.


q: any last bits of advice?

RR: i use Bobbi Brown's eye shadow in Navajo and another way to make your face pop is to fill in the eyebrows.


fabulous, no? i always love insider tips! be sure to follow her on Twitter (@rachel_roy) or fan her on Facebook.

what are your favorite beauty tips and tricks?

xo

Holiday 2009: Bobbi Brown Chrome Collection

meet Bobbi Brown's newest collection-- Chrome, a fierce, hip and very downtown-feeling collection.

Bobbi says: "Chrome is cool and icy–it's a very modern, but still pretty, way to illuminate the skin."





with this collection comes the Chrome Palette- Bobbi's cool, contemporary take on holiday beauty. housed in a fold-out palette, it features icy, shimmering accents for eyes and lips. it's everything you need to create countless party-read looks including: 10 eye shadows, 4 lip shades, a Mini Eye Shadow Brush and a Mini Lip Brush.






Chrome lips are another trend Bobbi is loving this holiday season, which is why she is introducing three new limited edition products for lips: Port Lip Color, Chrome Metallic Lip Color and Plum Pearl Metallic Lip Color.



also included is Bobbi's holiday Chrome Mini Brush Set- the perfect present for the beauty-junkie in your life (or yourself!). the set, which comes in a chrome zip-around cases features a Mini Face Blender, our new Mini Angle Eye Shadow Brush and a Mini Eye Liner brush.


watch Bobbi share the Chrome look:





i personally am liking what i see in this collection-- what do you think of it?

be sure to visit bobbibrown.com for more info

xo
info courtesy of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics

Bobbi Brown and Lauren Bush Announce the FEED 10 Pouch

here's an opportunity to be beautiful and give to others at the same time:

Bobbi Brown has collaborated with Lauren Bush to create the latest FEED pouch! the Feed 10 Pouch, which is crafted out of sustainable materials using fair trade labor, is filled with three of Bobbi's favorite lip gloss shades: Petal, Rose Sugar and Aubergine.


each purchase of a FEED 10 pouch will provide ten women with food through the United Nations World Food Program "Food for Work Program" which enables women to thrive by offering much-needed job training and work in exchange for food.

"the basics that you and i may take for granted are luxuries for so many women who just want to be able to work and stand on their own two feet," says Bobbi Brown, founder and CEO of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics.

how amazing is this? what a great cause! the Feed 10 Pouch will be available in october at Bloomingdale's

xo

NY Fashion Week: Bobbi Brown at Yigal Azrouel Spring 2010

Yigal Azrouel's spring line featured pieces that were feminine, yet deconstructed. to play off of the collection, Bobbi Brown created a natural look featuring a strong "smudged" smoky eye.




here's how to get the look:




on the skin: Hydrating Face Cream (pictured), Hydrating Eye Cream, Foundation Stick (pictured), Creamy Concealer, Corrector




on the eyes: Charcoal Eye Shadow, smudged out and applied to lower lash line; Extreme Party Mascara (new for winter 2009), applied to top and bottom lashes


on the cheeks: natural




on the lips: Touch of Lip Balm SPF 15




on the brows: Clear Natural Brow Shaper

xo
first image: style.com; model images via elle.com

fall beauty 2009: Bobbi Brown Ivy League

attention Bobbi Brown fans-- Bobbi's got a collection for fall that will have you looking sharp-- it's all about pencils! the Ivy League Collection will make your beauty routine quick and easy, but you'll be polished and ready for everything.



Bobbi's fabulous Lip Crayons are now a permanent part of the line (i'm resisting the urge to use an exhausting amount of exclamation points here). if you don't know, this amazing lip formula combines the luxurious feel of a lipstick with the ease and convenience of a big, crayon-inspired pencil. along with a complimentary custom-sized sharpener, the Lip Crayon will be available in six shades: Honeysuckle, Coral Pink, Raisin Berry, Posey, Dusty Nude, Wild Rose.



designed to apply smoothly, evenly and featuring its own built-in smudger for a softer, smoky effect, the Creamy Eye Pencil is available in 9 shades: Jet, Hunter, Brown Plum, Dusk, Charcoal, Walnut, Caviar, Midnight and Mahogany.

Bobbi also introduces a new Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner in Forest Shimmer Ink. to create the shade, Bobbi blended deepest green with golden pearls to create a liner that really makes eyes pop.



finally, Bobbi has added two new pearlized Eye Shadows for creating illuminated lids in Autumn Shimmer Wash and Bash Metallic, as well as the Angle Eye Shadow Brush-- ideal for applying shadow in the corner, in the crease or all over the lid.


check out this video featuring Bobbi talking about the Ivy League Collection!




Ivy League Collection is now available at bobbibrowncosmetics.com and your local Bobbi Brown beauty counter.

xo

A New Look For Bobbi Brown's Website

the Bobbi Brown website has had a little makeover-- check out the new color swatches, how-to videos, "chat with an artist," and brush up your makeup skills with brand new tips from Bobbi. the site is also easier for you to share your favorite products, tips or articles via Facebook, Digg and del.icio.us.

to celebrate the launch of the new ratings and reviews feature, for each review you write through august 28th, you'll be entered to win $450 worth of Bobbi makeup! the site is also currently offering two free samples with any order and free shipping on purchases above $65-- so why are you still here? head over to BobbiBrown.com right now and look around.

xo

Fall Beauty: Bobbi Brown Nudes Collection

hello beauties! Bobbi Brown has created another collection for us to fall in love with-- her 2009 Fall Nudes Collection.

Bobbi says: "nude makeup doesn't mean monochromatic, barely-there makeup. it means makeup that's right for your skin." and good thing too-- i'm not the best when it comes to creating a nude makeup look, LOL!

the Nude Eye Palette features 3 eyeshadow duos that are a sophisticated and universally flattering selection of shades and textures. the shadows come in the customizable 3 Pan Palette which can be filled with your choice of any Bobbi Brown Eye Shadow or Blush shades.




Bobbi also introduces a new shade to her iconic Shimmer Brick collection- the Nude Shimmer Brick (isn't it a gem?). it features five pure pearl pigments in pink, gold, bronze, beige, and caramel-- shades that are designed to be blended together to give all skin tones the appearance of a soft, nude, "lit from within" glow.





in addition, the Nudes Collection includes Caviar Ink Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner-- the best-selling liner now in a rich, deep brown shade-- and four new shades of Bobbi's popular Creamy Lip Color that will work as a beautiful compliment to the Nude Eye Palette and Nude Shimmer Brick.


i don't know about you, but this collection looks amazing, and i can't wait to check it out myself. a nude makeup look is definitely not the easiest to do, believe it or not, but Bobbi is the best at helping us create it!

find the Bobbi Brown Nudes Collection on counter and online at bobbibrowncosmetics.com july 2009.

xo

Shop The Bobbi Brown Summer Event

hello beauties-- guess what? starting tomorrow, june 9, Bobbi Brown will be having a special online Summer Shopping Event.

yep, that's right a sale!

this is your chance to take 25% off your favorite Bobbi Brown products. in addition, proceeds from each purchase will support Bobbi Brown Cosmetics' fabulous $10,000 donation to Dress for Success-- an organization that provides women with the tools and confidence they need to succeed. you'll also receive free standard shipping on any order over $60.

so if you are in need of a fabulous bronzer or foundation, don't miss out. you'll also be contributing to a great cause-- a total win-win situation, if i do say so myself!

this promo ends on thursday, so mark your calendar right now : bobbibrowncosmetics.com

xo

Summer Beauty 2009: Bobbi Brown Illuminating Bronze Collection

Bobbi Brown has created another small, but still fabulous, collection for summer. the Illuminating Bronze Collection is beautiful and features products that will get you bronzed and gorgeous.



Bobbi's new limited-edition Shimmer Brick for Body is a lightweight silky powder that can be used on arms legs, decollete or anywhere you want to add a glow. the oversized compact features three bars of color and can be applied with Bobbi's limited-edition All Over Body Brush- the softest, most luxurious brush imaginable! designed with ultra soft bristles, it is perfect for sheer, even application.



also new in this collection is Bobbi's Illuminating Bronzing Powder, an ultra-soft, smooth pressed powder. available in six colors, this unique and innovative blend of sheer powder and micro pearls that will leave skin with a natural-looking glow.



in addition, Bobbi introduces her All Over Bronzing Gel SPF 15 in Golden Sun. this gel-based bronzer instantly gives the face a healthy, natural-looking glow with the added benefit of sun protection!


visit bobbibrowncosmetics.com to see the entire Illuminating Bronze Collection.

xo