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The Many Reasons You'll Love Rachel Roy's Dirt-Inspired Beauty Look

Jaime Richards — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:09:00 PST

Rachel Roy looked to something rather unconventional when working with the makeup and nail artists at her Fall 2012 presentation - and that something odd was dirt. Yes, dirt. But there was nothing icky about these beauty looks. See why you'll fall in love with the designer's soil-inspired style now.

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The Surprisingly Easy Way to Dress Up Your Ponytail

Jaime Richards — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:55:39 PST

When you get Aveda stylist Kevin Ryan in a room, it's always a fun-filled time. And the feel backstage at Tibi reflected that playful mood. Stylists were abuzz creating low-slung ponytails that captured "a cool, independent girl having a 5 p.m. moment," as Ryan put it. Who ever said fashion had to be so serious? See how it all went down behind the scenes now, and learn how you can get a runway-worthy ponytail in just a few easy steps.

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You'll Heart Bobbi Brown's Exclusive Fashion Week Palette

Miriam Lacey — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:02:00 PST

Bobbi Brown has her heart in the right place this Fashion Week. Not only has her company long supported coronary disease awareness group The Heart Truth, but this year she's coming out with a limited-edition Heart Truth palette ($25), as well. We love the message, the tagline (Listen to Your Heart), and the fact that for a reasonable price you get three eye shadows, two lip colors, and a goes-with-everything gloss. Bobbi Brown will also be sponsoring The Heart Truth's celebrity-studded Red Dress Fashion Show, which will take place at the beginning of NYFW, on Feb. 8. So look out for the show, and be sure to give the palette a once-over before it sells out.

Now There's Hope For Your Favorite Discontinued Makeup Shades

Miriam Lacey — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:37:17 PST

If you adored a Bobbi Brown makeup shade that got discontinued, here's some excellent news. On Feb. 1, the makeup brand is launching its Bobbi Brings Back campaign on Facebook. Fans are getting the chance to revive their favorite discontinued shades; lip color is the first product they're bringing back, but soon the campaign will also tackle blush, eye shadow, and other "hero" products.

"It's important to me that I'm always listening to my fans," Brown says. "This is an opportunity for me to show my Facebook followers that I appreciate all of their support over the years and thank them. We're bringing back classic Bobbi Brown lip colors solely based on what the fans want." Voting closes on Feb. 29, and the lip colors with the most votes will be available this Fall. They'll only be for sale to Bobbi Brown Facebook fans, though, so if you want to get your hands on them, you'll have to like their page.

Bobbi Brown Snags a Penthouse in West Chelsea

CasaSugar — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 04:00:59 PST

According to Trulia, Makeup mogul Bobbi Brown is the proud new owner of a sleek duplex penthouse in West Chelsea's art district. Bobbi purchased the 2,524-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo for $4.8 million. Designed by Della Valle Bernheimer, the spanking new, full-service building is just steps away from Chelsea Piers, the Hudson River Park, and Avenues School.

From the looks of the building, Bobbi's preference for a fresh face with natural looking makeup extends to her taste in architecture and interior design. Her new home features a host of minimal but exquisitely designed appliances, fixtures and finishes including custom-designed pieces by Rifra, Lualdi frame-less doors, oak floors and a mix of white lacquered and ebonized cabinetry.

The large elevator opens directly into an entry overlooking an expansive living room. An eat-in kitchen flooded with natural light is stocked with top notch appliances from Sub Zero and Thermador & Bosch. The master bedroom feels a bit more reclusive, nestled in a separate wing of the apartment. It includes a private bathroom with a stylish tub, separate shower, his and her sinks, and a heated tile floor. Aside from walls of large windows covering the apartment, an outdoor terrace provides stunning city views.

For a full tour of Bobbi's new penthouse, click through our gallery!

Source; Bobbi Brown Photo provided by Patrick Harbon

Chic Twists and Braided Buns at Rachel Roy

Jaime Richards — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:23:00 PDT

Spring 2012 Fashion Week has produced some of the most wearable makeup and hairstyles around, and now you can place Rachel Roy's Spring 2012 show beauty look in your must-try file. Inspired by the modern, Asian influences seen in Rachel's collection, hair guru Ted Gibson developed a style that was a mix between both masculine (the sleekness at the front) and feminine (the twisted, braided bun).

He began by prepping the models' hair with his brand's Fix It Gel. Once the hair was blow-dried, he created a side part, twisted the sides back, and then braided the hair into a bun at the nape; Tame It lotion provided shine, while Beautiful Hold hair spray kept it all in place. A big silver barrette attached at the back proved to be a chic finishing touch.

For the makeup, Bobbi Brown went for a more monochromatic look, with Rose Gold lip gloss ("It looks good on everyone," Brown says) on the lips and Rose Gold eye shadow (available for Spring) on the lids. Various shades in the Bronze Shimmer Brick were applied to the eyes to adapt the color based around the models' skin tones. And if you're not one for dramatic daytime makeup looks, do what Brown did for the show: in lieu of liner, use an intensive black mascara (her version is out in Spring) to bring out the eyes and provide contrast to the pink tones.

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The Eye Palette For Women Who Don't Usually Wear Makeup

Annie Tomlin — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 03:05:00 PDT

Whenever someone says that she wants to look a little more bright-eyed but doesn't want to look "makeup-y," I send her to Bobbi Brown. You will never, ever leave a Bobbi Brown counter looking overly done-up; instead, you'll probably look like a better-rested version of yourself. Bobbi's newest Tortoise Shell collection is filled with pretty neutrals that let you do just that. My favorite item is the eye shadow palette ($60, which works out to $7.50 each), which is all I've used for the past three weeks. It's small, chic, and versatile - plus, sets are available for both light and dark skin tones. No flashy hues or over-the-top glitter here. Instead, you get an eight-shadow wardrobe with colors to take you from day to night. If you're the kind of woman who doesn't know where to start with makeup, well, now you do.

Bobbi Brown: The 6 Essential Makeup Brushes

Jaime Richards — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:28:00 PDT

With so many shapes and sizes from which to choose, buying makeup brushes can be a daunting experience. But have no fear, it's celebrity makeup artist (and CEO of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics) Bobbi Brown to the rescue. She recommends the following brushes for anyone's basic kit: concealer, foundation, face blender, eye shadow, eyeliner, and eyebrow. While practically every beauty brand has all of these brushes in its offerings, check out the widget below to see what they look like from Bobbi's cosmetics line.

Bobbi Brown Concealer Brush - $25.00	Bobbi Brown Foundation Brush - $35.00
Bobbi Brown Face Blender Brush - $45.00	Bobbi Brown Eye Shadow Brush - $28.00
Bobbi Brown Eye Liner Brush - $25.00	Bobbi Brown Eye Brow Brush - $25.00

Bobbi Brown's Tips For Summerizing Your Makeup Routine

Jaime Richards — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 05:00:00 PDT

When it comes to warm weathered makeup, you don't need to go out and buy a whole haul of trendy new shades. Instead, follow celebrity makeup artist Bobbi Brown's advice. "Summer is all about natural looking makeup and healthy, glowing skin," she says. So rather than load up on the excess, try keeping the focus on formulation. To see Bobbi's tips on getting your cosmetics routine switched up for the upcoming season, just keep reading.

Bobbi Brown's Must-Know Tips on How to Fake a Tan With Makeup

Jaime Richards — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 13:00:00 PDT

Want a tan without the risk of damaging your skin in the sun's harsh rays? While self-tanners definitely have their place in the, er, sun, you can always simply fake a warm, golden glow with makeup. Bobbi Brown, celebrity makeup artist and CEO of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, has a few tips to share on how to do it right. To see what she has to say, just keep reading.