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Bobbi Brown Beautiful October Launches

BellaSugarUK — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:44:23 -0700

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Exclusive! Grazia's Lauren Murdoch-Smith's Autumn Beauty Picks

BellaSugarUK — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:30:00 -0700

Since I'm constantly writing about my favourite beauty buys and all of the latest must-have items, it's always fun to hear what other beauty editors fancy. Lucky me was able to speak with Grazia Beauty Editor, Lauren Murdoch-Smith and hear about the beauty products she's coveting for the 2009 Autumn/Winter season. Check them out in my fun slideshow here and let me know which ones you like the most my leaving a comment!

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Eight Beauty Products For An Awesome Autumn Look

BellaSugarUK — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0700

Autumn is approaching and that means that there are a whole new slew of makeup colours, bath and body products and fragrances to choose from. Say good riddance to your beach sprays, Summertime scents, pale nails and sheer glosses, and get excited about the newest crop of plums, metallics, and all things earthy and rich. These are my eight ideas to help you get an awesomely fresh look for Autumn 2009!

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Bobbi Brown Just Keeps Reinventing The Basics

BellaSugarUK — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 03:28:07 -0700

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August Must Haves: Hot Holiday Beauty Products

BellaSugarUK — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 07:30:00 -0700

August is prime time for holiday beauty. Most of Europe is taking a break and either flocking to the sunshine, or setting aside time to hang in the countryside with family and friends. This means lots of low-maintenance beauty looks using products that are created to multitask. Also, SPF is an essential this time of year. Take a peek at six of my Summertime beauty picks and let me know which you like most!

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New! Bobbi Brown Sheer Colour Nautical Collection

JamieUK — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:09:21 -0700

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Selfridges Is Celebrating One Heck of a Beautiful Birthday!

BellaSugarUK — Fri, 01 May 2009 03:49:47 -0700

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Bobbi Brown Platinum Collection is a Whole Lotta Awesome!

JamieUK — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:45:15 -0700

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Coming Soon: Bobbi Brights

JamieUK — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 02:46:02 -0800

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Bobbi Brown Book Brings Out London's Movers and Shakers

JamieUK — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 02:50:20 -0800

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New Product Alert: Bobbi Brown Nude Collection

BellaSugar — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:00:37 -0800

The makeup artist best known for creating a simple face is rolling out a few new natural tones for spring. Bobbi Brown has just launched the Nude Collection, which features a lip and eye palette ($60) as well as four glitter lip glosses ($19 each).

I know what you might be thinking: "Bobbi Brown and glitter? Huh?" Don't worry - she hasn't lost her subtle touch. I played around with these this weekend at Bloomingdale's, and they're as refined as you would expect. They're mostly sheer, with a hint of shimmer and color. No disco-ball wackiness here.

The lip and eye palette has beautiful, flattering shades that will work with a variety of skin tones. What's cool about the palette is that the compact has two tiers, so you slide the eye shadow drawer out. All of the shadows are limited-edition shades, as is one of the lip colors, so if these colors strike your fancy, you'd better shop while they're available. (These items aren't available online yet, but as I said, they're trickling into stores.) Update: The collection just launched online.

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Backstage Beauty: Brian Reyes

BellaSugar — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:00:22 -0800

Not much can rouse me before the crack of dawn, but yesterday I had a great reason to be up with the roosters. I had a 7 a.m. appointment to see makeup maestro Bobbi Brown create the runway look for Brian Reyes.

Inside the Plaza Hotel, Bobbi and her team of makeup artists worked to create a natural, windblown look. (Even the eyebrows were meant to look tousled.) Watching her work was amazing - she's so quick, so focused. Many of the colors are from an upcoming color collection, so if you like the look of the Brian Reyes show, be ready for some marvy mauves this Fall.

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To read my interview with Bobbi, and to see my behind-the-scenes photos, read more.

How did you come up with the face for the show?
[laughs] We're still coming up with it!

A work in progress, then?
You know, often the look you do for a makeup test works for that second. Then, when you get to the venue, especially when you do a makeup test on someone who isn't in the show, it changes. So it's a work in progress. And it was really a collaboration. My job is to intrepret Brian's vision, using the colors of the moment. So it's gone from a healthy, nude-y face with strong brows to a outdoorsy, in-the-country powdery look - the opposite of the look I did yesterday, which was all gloss everywhere. So, are there any trends? No. [laughs]

Are you using existing products from your line, or are these new colors for Fall?
A combination. We're using some from our Fall collection, which has mauve-inspired tones.

I've been seeing a lot of shows that have fresh, clean skin. Are you using concealer alone, or foundation as well?
I'm using a light foundation all over. Especially in this venue, where the lights are really strong, you need foundation all over. But the ultimate goal with foundation, when I do makeup, is that it doesn't look like they're wearing it.

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Help Fight Heart Disease With Bobbi Brown's Heart Truth Palette

BellaSugar — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:00:22 -0800

On Friday, New York Fashion Week kicked off with a Red Dress Collection celebration. The first women to walk the runways were dressed all in red (and most also wore red lipstick) in support of National Wear Red Day. It's the first Friday of February, and it was created by The Heart Truth to raise awareness about heart disease-the number-one killer of women in America. Since this is a cause close to Bobbi Brown's heart, she not only sponsored the show, but she also partnered with The Heart Truth for the third year to create a limited-edition red lip palette. She said:

“I am thrilled to be a part of The Heart Truth’s Red Dress Collection Fashion Show for a third year in a row. It’s important to educate and empower women with the knowledge they need to make smart lifestyle choices and The Heart Truth does a great job of getting the word out.”

The sleek black palette contains four shades of Bobbi's favorite lipsticks, including Mauve Lip Shimmer, Kir Lip Shimmer, Cranberry Lip Sheer, and Slopes Lip Color with a message inside that says, "Be True To Your Heart." Only 500 palettes have been created, and they retail for $40. So if you like it, I'd advise you to put your order in quickly.

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Product Review: Bobbi Brown Buffing Grains

BellaSugar — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 11:00:00 -0800

I'll admit that I'm starting to get a little bit obsessed with exfoliators as of late and I'm especially interested in the really gritty ones. So when I found out about Bobbi Brown's Buffing Grains ($40), I just had to check it out. What makes this product unique is that it's a pure powder exfoliator, meaning it doesn't come mixed with any liquid, so you customize it and make it as smooth or as intense as you wish.

So before you start to think I'm a masochist who derives pleasure from scraping apart my face, let me explain. What I love most about this exfoliator is that no matter how much you apply to your face, the grains soften up and become less coarse in water. This way, you still feel them working but you'll never really scratch up your face unless you're scrubbing away like a madwoman.

The main ingredient is a ground bean called Japanese Adzuki, which helps to remove dead skin and encourage cell turnover. I found the grains to be slightly moisturizing and fragrance free - two especially positive qualities.

All you have to do is mix the buffing grains with water or your favorite cleanser and then gently massage it into your skin two to three times a week to create a soft, smooth, and glowing complexion. Another plus is the pour-top glass bottle that makes for easy and mess-free dispensing.

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New Product Alert: Bobbi Brown Creamy Lip Color

BellaSugar — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:00:37 -0800

Bobbi Brown is never going to come out with flashy colors or super-glittery items, and that's just fine by me - especially when she consistently has beautiful, easy-to-wear colors like those in her new line of Creamy Lip Color. The 14 shades range from baby pinks to rich raisins to marvy mauves, and there really is something for every skin tone here.

What's different about these lipsticks is their texture. They're creamy with a bit of shine, and the color is supposed to be long-lasting. Since the formula has shea butter and other plant-based skin conditioners, it should go on smoothly without any pulling. I just picked up a few of these, so I'm going to try them out and update you with a review next week. For now, check out the colors here.

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Coming Soon: Bobbi Brown Spring 2008 Raspberry Collection

BellaSugar — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 12:00:14 -0800

The official first day of Winter hasn't even arrived, so can you believe that we are talking about Spring makeup already? As strange as it feels, get excited, because from the little sneak peeks I've seen so far, berry lips and cheeks, as well as metallics (of course) are going to be sprouting up all over.

Bobbi Brown is no exception; her 2008 Spring collection is called Raspberry. (I love this model's gap teeth - she reminds me of Lauren Hutton.) Of the collection, Bobbi says:

“Raspberry is a brilliant way to wear color. It brings out the natural flush of pink on cheeks. There’s a shade of raspberry for every complexion - from pink to deep raspberry."

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Who doesn't love pink, but hopefully the rest of the upcoming collections are just a little bit more toned down. I think some of these colors look like they'd be difficult to pull off. Here's a look at a few of the items in this line, which goes on sale in early January. For a detailed description, including the price of each of the products, read more

Pink Raspberry Face Palette ($55) contains cool, neutral tones for the eyes and bright shades for the lips and cheeks.
Black Raspberry Lip Sheer ($22) is a light and creamy lipstick that gives lips a wash of see-through berry color.
Lip Crayon ($22) is a jumbo-size pencil that has the feel of a lipstick. It's available in two new shades (wild raspberry and pink raspberry) and it comes with a sharpener.
Pot Rouge For Lips and Cheeks ($22) is a cream-based formula that can be used on both your lips and cheeks. Just dot and blend. It's available in two new colors: pink raspberry and raspberry.
Pink Raspberry Glitter Lip Gloss ($19) complements the new Pink Raspberry palette. This high-shine gloss provides shimmery, sheer coverage.
Pink Popsicle Lip Gloss ($19) is a deeper and brighter color that looks great alone or over your favorite lipstick.
Pink Raspberry Mini Brush Set ($55) includes four of Bobbi Brown's most popular mini brushes and comes in a soft, zippered black case with raspberry lining.

Bobbi Brown 2007 Pink Quartz Holiday Collection

BellaSugar — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 07:03:01 -0800

Bobbi Brown has launched another collection called Pink Quartz. The line is a smorgasbord of beautiful pink and brown limited-edition products - all of which are great gifts for yourself or for your loved ones! My favorite item is Bobbi's famous shimmer brick compact, which has been created in an unbelievably gorgeous golden-pink combo. I mostly use it as a highlighter, but I also love mixing the shades individually on my lids and using them as a shadow as well.

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For all of the details about the new Bobbi Brown 2007 Pink Quartz Holiday Collection, read more

Shimmer Brick ($38) is a brand new compact that contains five shimmery shades of pink, rose, beige and gold that create a beautiful bronze and pink flush. You can use it as a blush, highlighter or as an eye shadow.
Best of Chocolates Palette ($55) contains the most popular shades from the Fall 2007 Chocolate Collection. The two-tiered palette includes four eye shadows (Bone, Frappe, Cacao and Chocolate) and four lip glosses (Frosted Pink Shimmer, Pink Mocha, Golden Caramel and Double Fudge).
Lip Gloss Trio ($40) includes three high shine shades that come in a cute box (perfect for a present, hint). The shades are Pink Sugar, Slopes Shimmer and Buff.
Pink Quartz Mini Brush Set ($45) is a trio of brushes. It contains a face blender blush, an eye shadow brush, an ultra fine eyeliner brush which come packaged in a small, pale pink case.
Long Wear Eye Palettes in Truffle and Pewter ($55 each) contains three shades of cream eye shadow, one shade of gel eyeliner and a dual-ended mini shadow and liner brush. This combo is perfect for creating a smoky or subtle eye.
Pink Quartz Nail Shimmer ($8.50) is a new sparkly shade for your fingers and toes this holiday season! Can be worn alone or layered over your favorite polish for a finishing metallic effect.

New Product Alert: Bobbi Brown Metallics Collection

BellaSugar — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 13:00:23 -0700

Bobbi Brown has just released another limited-edition product for fall 2007 in bold metallic colors. The line, appropriately named The Metallics Collection, consists of four velvety-soft, highly pigmented shimmer eye shadow palettes in Midnight (blues), Forest (greens), Velvet Plum (purples) and Burnt Sugar (neutrals). Each palette ($45) contains three complementary shadows intended to highlight and accentuate your eyes.

The shadows are easily blendable, long-wearing and will stay crease-free all day. The powders are so finely milled that they actually feel like cream shadows. And as usual when it comes to Bobbi Brown, the colors are flattering on women of different ages-you could wear this on the first day of school, whether you're in high school or you're dropping off your little one at pre-school.

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