Bobbi Brown Black Velvet Fall 2010 Collection.

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Nothing says fall more than deep, dark, plum and dark chocolate colors. Think the darkest plums, cherries and all of the darker shades of the season. Imagine the most gorgeous grape smoky eye with silver shimmer. Well, you might just have the latest collection from Bobbi Brown on your mind, as this is her Black Velvet Collection, and it screams all of that and then some.

"Yes, sooty lids and goth lips look great on the runway -- but how do you make them work for real life? By infusing plum, cherry and maple tones with black nd giving them a translucent texture, I created shades that are strong, powerful and a little shocking -- but also wearable and sophisticated."  - Bobbi Brown.

I have always loved a dark smoky eye, and I long to create one like the model wears above. With Bobbi's metallic eyeshadows, which I think are the best in the business, this is not just a dream - it is a reality - and possible, with the shades in the line up. Her brand new sparkle eye shadow is dreamy too. You will not believe how creamy and smooth it feels as it glides on. Don't look for sparkles flying all over your face, this sparkle stays and place and wears until you wash it off.

The Black Velvet Collection:

Metallic Eye Shadow - $20.00

  • Black Berry
  • Black Cocoa
  • Black Charcoal

Sparkle Eye Shadow - $24.00

  • Black
  • Black Velvet

Eye Shadow - $20.00

  • Black Charcoal
  • Black Chocolate

Kohl Eyeliner - $20.00

  • Black
  • Black Chocolate
  • Black Plum (This is the first plum eyeliner that I have been ever able to pull off. Anything in the purple family looks awful on my eyes, but this is amazing and a new favorite.)

Lip Color - $22.00

  • Black Maple
  • Black Raspberry

Metallic Lip Color - $22.00

  • Black Garnet

Lip Gloss - $20.00

  • Black Chocolate

Creamy Lip Color - $22.00

  • Black Mahogany
  • Black Cherry

I have all of the product images uploaded in the Bobbi Brown Black Velvet Collection Photo Gallery. Head on over to see the products up close and personal!

The Black Velvet Collection is available now online and at Bobbi Brown counters nationwide.

The Estée Lauder Blue Dahlia Pure Color Collection.

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The new vision in color from Estée Lauder for the Fall 2010 season is beyond gorgeous. If you remember they recently introduced Pure Color Gloss and Pure Color Shadow. Building on that is this Fall 2010 collection called the Blue Dahlia Pure Color Collection. If you are looking for smoldering eyes, shimmering lips and bold nails, this collection is for you.

Estée Lauder Creative Makeup Director Tom Pecheux debuted his inspiration for this collection backstage at the Derek Lam Autumn/Winter 2010 Fashion Show. At the “Myth of the West” themed show, Tom created a strong, intensely energetic look that perfectly tied together the design and fantasy of the clothing. The complete makeup collection includes two distinct looks as well as two complimentary lip products that create a visionary, avant-garde look with a touch of whimsical glamour.

Pecheux said, "The blues and purples in the collection are iconic colors for autumn and winter. I like to give women choices in the way that they look. From a neutral to a smoky to a fashionable, strong look, these shades can be used with them all."

In this intensely seductive collection, eyes take center stage in electric blue and vintage violet, lips are shimmering in subtle shades of pale pink and raspberry shine while rich nail hues of deep navy and iridescent lilac complete the look.

The two looks:

Blue Dahlia

  • Pure Color Five Color EyeShadow Palette in Blue Dahlia $40.00
  • Pure Color Gloss Stick in Rose Dusk $18.50
  • Pure Color Gloss Stick in Night Bloom $18.50
  • Pure Color Gloss in Rock Candy $20.00
  • Pure Color Gloss in Twilight Petal $20.00
  • Pure Color EyeShadow Single in Twilight Rose $20.00
  • Pure Color EyeShadow Single in Sepia Sand $20.00
  • Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Blue Dahlia $18.00

 

Surreal Violet

  • Pure Color Five Color EyeShadow Palette in Surreal Violet $40.00
  • Pure Color Gloss Stick in Orchid Dream $18.50
  • Pure Color Gloss Stick in Mauve Mirage $18.50
  • Pure Color Gloss in Raspberry Pop $20.00
  • Pure Color Gloss in Star Pink $20.00
  • Pure Color EyeShadow Single in Enchanted Meadow $20.00
  • Pure Color EyeShadow Single in Emerald Star $20.00
  • Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Surreal Violet $18.00

No matter which look you choose, there are also two coordinating lip products in Midnight Bloom that go with both looks. There is the Pure Color Gloss Stick, which sells for $18.50 and Pure Color Gloss, which sells for $18.00.

To see all of the collection pictures, be sure to check out the Blue Dahlia Pure Color Collection Photo Gallery.

The Blue Dahlia Pure Color Fall 2010 collection is be available for a limited time at all Estée Lauder counters nationwide and online at esteelauder.com.