Bobbi's inspiration for her beautiful new Fall Collection:

“These shades were inspired by the covers of beautiful vintage books. Infused with hints of purple, grey and brown, mauve makeup is a cool neutral that’s very wearable.”

The new Mauve collection is gorgeous. Of course, the star product of the new line-up is the Mauve Face Palette. On counters today, the palette contains three Eye Shadows, one Blush, a Creamy Lip Color, a Lip Sheer and a Lip Color. The shades are all new, exclusives, only to the palette:  Navajo Eye Shadow, Vintage Eye Shadow, Chocolate Mauve Eye Shadow, Mauve Blush, Dusty Mauve Creamy Lip Color, Mauve Lip Sheer and Vintage Mauve Lip Color.

The rest of the Bobbi Brown Fall Mauve Collection:
Lip Color - Heather Mauve and Pale Mauve
Shimmer Lip Gloss - Black Pearl and Iced Mauve
Lip Gloss - Mauve
Long-Wear Gel Eye Liner - Black Mauve Shimmer Ink
Mini Brush Set - a must-have to apply the Face Palette products, the case includes blush, shadow and liner brushes

Though only July 1st and I am getting my Summer makeup routine down, I cannot wait to play with all the new Fall shades. These look especially beautiful. I am not so much of a purple person (it looks so wrong on me), but being more muted with gray and taupe, I am sure I can wear this collection well.
 

I can't believe that is time for Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale Beauty Exclusives already. It seems like just yesterday that I gushed about what I wanted from the exclusive sale last Summer. Anyway, it is here again and start saving or shopping now. Pre-orders for these beauties are being accepted now.

Really - July 18th through August 3rd, shoppers nationwide will rise with the sun and rush to their nearest Nordstrom.  What is the best way to guarantee a successful shopping mission and get the beauties you desire?  The answer, like I said, is to pre-order.

There are more than five pages with great exclusive products, specials sizes and sets available. There is so much to love, but I really have my eye on a few select items.

First the MAC Colour Forms collection. I am not exactly sure which pieces that I will scoop up yet, but I have my eye on more than a few things from the annual addition exclusive to Nordstrom: 

Plus I am sure that I will need this Cocoa Mauve Collection from Bobbi Brown:

And I am longing for this beautiful Lancôme palette, the Color Design Beauty Icon Warm Eye & Cheek Palette:

When I get more time I will be looking a bit closer at more of the exclusives, and I will let you know even more of my selections. What are you longing for?
 

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If I had to describe my favorite Summer look this would be it. I think Bobbi knows me - all too well in fact. Um, except for the fact that I would probably go a bit heavier on the eyeliner - but that is just me.

The Bronzed Pink Look from Bobbi Brown just launched and it is screaming perfect Summer look. For day or night, dressed up or down, this is the ultimate, isn't it? 

I know I will be picking up both of the new Metallic Eye Shadow's in Bronzed Pink and Penny - the colors are exactly what I am looking for. I love her Metallic shadows, do you remember the palettes she launched last year? I still use my Burnt Sugar Metallics palette at least once or twice during the week. The shadows are Metallic looking, not too frosty or overdone, and perfect for a woman of any age.

I am craving one of the Bronzers too. I do not have a Bobbi counter that close to me - a shame, I know - but I will be in Boston for a few days next week and I will be on the hunt for the closest counter to select the perfect one. The bronzer comes in five shades, and it really is hard to tell which one would compliment my faux tan; Light, Medium, Natural, Dark or Deep. I will let you know which one I end up with.

The Bronzed Pink Look also includes Tinted Lip Balm in Desert Bronze, Bronzed Pink and Golden Pink.

I love the look of the Golden Pink and the shade used on the model above is Desert Bronze, and I am really liking the overall look, so I will probably pick that up too. Ugh - who I am kidding, I am sure each one of these shaded will make it home with me.

Let me know if you already have any of the Bronzed Pink products yet or which ones you will be picking up.   
 

I am very curious about these palettes, even more so now that Julia from All About the Pretty raved about them so much when I saw her last week. Bobbi Brown knows palettes, and I think she has another winner on her hands with her newly designed Custom Palettes.

You select from a three pan or a four pan palette, both of which are mirrored, and you select from Eye Shadow, Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow, Blush or Shimmer Blush - or a combo of any - and fill up the palette.

First, I want to know where are the lip shades? Surely they are in development, as we need our Bobbi Brown Lip Color and Lip Gloss.

Another product I think that needs to be made in pan palette size is a bronzer - oh, and a concealer and powder too. That would be perfect.

Next, as I am looking to come up with my mix of shades, I notice my favorite Bobbi shades are not there. Agh - I cannot live without my Smoke shadow as I use it as my eye liner almost daily! But I suppose I could throw my single pan in separately - if I must;).

Really, this palette system is a fabulous idea as it brings us back to the basics of Bobbi Brown.   I would fill up a four pan palette with shadows and a three pan palette with the blush. Each empty palette costs $10, the shadows sell for $20 each and the blush for $22 each.

I cannot wait to see what more becomes available, because if I know Bobbi, she will have all of her regular shades available and add more products for the ultimate customization.

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I was just notified of a great event that any beauty or Bobbi Brown fan in the NYC area should not miss.

Bobbi Brown is taking appointments for two hours, while her team will be there all day. Call 212-705-2055 to reserve your spot.

Check it out!

Do let me know if you score a spot and come back here to comment on the experience. I wish I could go, as it would be a dream come true for me to meet Bobbi Brown.  

When Bobbi Brown does something right, there is no doubt that she does it right. A perfect example of this are her new Creamy Lip Colors.

With a very moisturizing base, the lipstick is what it says, creamy. Normally you would find a formula like this  in a pot, but this lip color is in stick form. Enriched with Shea Butter and other skin conditioners, this lip color glides on and keeps lips feeling soft and smooth all day.

Creamy Lip Color comes in a full range of 14 shades. My favorites are Bronzed Pink, Crystal Pink, and Nude Pink.

Bobbi Brown Creamy Lip Color retails for $22 and is available at your favorite Bobbi Brown counter as well as bobbibrown.com. 

In case you have not heard about the much anticipated Spring and Summer Collection from Bobbi Brown, then you are in luck. I have all the info on this beautiful collection, and let me just say that I cannot wait to get some Pink Raspberry. These are so my colors!

Pink Raspberry Face Palette ($55)
The new Pink Raspberry Face Palette has everything a woman needs to get the Spring look. This limited edition compact features a beautiful range of cool, neutral tones for eyes offset by sheer shades of pink raspberry for lips and cheeks.
Shades:
Exclusive Navajo Eye Shadow
New, Exclusive Fog Eye Shadow
New, Exclusive Pink Raspberry Blush
New, Exclusive Raspberry Lip Sheer
New, Exclusive Blue Raspberry Lip Sheer

Lip Crayon ($22)
Bobbi’s new Lip Crayons offer the luxurious feel of lipstick in the convenience of a jumbo sized, crayon-inspired pencil. This non-drying formula has a smooth, creamy feel and color that lasts all day. Each pencil comes with a complimentary custom sized sharpener.
Shades:
Pink Raspberry
Wild Raspberry

Black Raspberry Lip Sheer  ($22)
This light, creamy formula is designed to give lips a wash of see-through color. Now available in a beautiful new Black Raspberry shade.
Shade:
Black Raspberry

Pot Rouge for Lips and Cheeks ($22)
This award winning cream-based formula is great for both lips and cheeks. Now available in two new shades of raspberry that work on a wide range of skin tones.
Shade:
Pink Raspberry
Raspberry

Pink Raspberry Glitter Lip Gloss ($19)
To complement the Pink Raspberry Face Palette, Bobbi introduces Pink Raspberry Glitter Lip Gloss. This beautiful new shade offers high shine and shimmer.
Shade:
Pink Raspberry

Pink Popsicle Lip Gloss ($19)
The perfect touch of color for Spring. Bobbi’s new Pink Popsicle Lip Gloss offers a bright burst of clear color.
Shade:
Pink Popsicle

Pink Raspberry Mini Brush Set ($55)
The new Pink Raspberry Mini Brush Set includes key makeup brushes to create the look of the season. A soft, zip around black case with a raspberry interior features four of Bobbi’s most popular mini brushes: Blush, Eye Shadow, Eye Liner and Lip.

I must get my hands on the Face Palette and Glitter Lip Gloss. What do you want to pick up from it?