This week on le day job (Bergdorf Goodman), I had the privilege of observing a hands-on Master Class with Makeup Master, Bobbi Brown. She was in-store to celebrate twenty spectacular years with Bergdorf Goodman. Did you know: Bobbi Brown first launched, with a modest collection of ten lipsticks, at Bergdorf Goodman in 1991. Yep! BG gave Bobbi her start. From there, Bobbi Brown went on to introduce a full wardrobe of color cosmetics and skincare…and basically conquer the world of easy, natural, everyday beauty.

Read on as I share Bobbi’s insider tips for faking a good night’s sleep, brightening tired eyes, and more…

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Twenty Years with Bobbi Brown

Bobbi Brown’s Denim & Rose collection features flushed cheeks and glowing complexion. Both provide a the perfect backdrop to subtly smoky, shimmering eyes and rich, berry-stained lips. I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again – Lips are major major this season!

Bobbi Brown says: “Everyone looks great in jeans and anyone can pull off a dark denim eye. To make it wearable, I’ve paired inky blue shadows with pretty roses for lips and cheeks. The combination is casual and put-together, rock ‘n’ roll but romantic, and modern yet classic all at once.”

Meet the collection:

• Denim and Rose Palette: This limited-edition palette contains four eyeshadows, two lipglosses, two creamy lip colors and a pink blusher in a zip case
• Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner: The water-resistant gel formula is crease- and smudge-proof, and is now available in Denim Ink, a deep midnight blue
• Highlighter Pen: Delivers lightweight, luminescent shimmer in one easy brush stroke. Available in Bronze, Opal and Rose
• Sparkle Eye Shadow: Fine glitter and glistening pearly elements combine in this creamy, translucent formula. Available in a limited-edition shade of Denim
• Extreme Party Mascara: The flexible, flake-proof mascara allows color and volume to be intensified with multiple brush strokes, leaving lashes clump-free. Available in Denim
• Shimmer Lip Gloss: One new lip shade in Raspberry containing jojoba and avocado oils to moisturize, and vitamin C and E for anti-oxidant protection

We all love great beauty booty. You know the routine…you spend a little and get a LOT! Starting July 16 through August 1^st, During the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, the Cosmetic department provides their devoted beauty customers the opportunity to scoop up unique limited-edition items from a wide variety of brands, which are only available during this time.

This year, over 100 beauty brands are participating. Some highlights include MAC, Chanel, Juicy Couture, NARS, Kiehl’s, Laura Mercier, Marc Jacobs, Dior and Bobbi Brown.  As of July 16^th, the sale goes live and customers both in store and online can purchase the limited-edition Nordstrom Beauty Exclusives.

Bobbi Brown “Must Haves” Collection ($75; $150 value)

Bobbi created an exclusive collection with a 5 well pan eyeshadow palette, dual ended brush, full size lipstick, Lip gloss Everything Mascara, Caviar Ink Gel Liner and Liner Brush.

Laura Mercier Fall “On the Go” Collection ($65; $163 Value)

Laura Mercier created an exclusive set featuring a full size Long Lash Mascara, Double ended exclusive lip glace, split pan exclusive cheek color duo, double ended eye brush (smudge/angled eye color) and a luxurious cosmetic bag.

MAC Look in a Box in Frisky Girl, Miss Violet and Tawny One ($49.50; $87 Value)

M·A·C Look in a Box offers one perfect, complete makeup look. Fancy yourself a fabulous Frisky Girl, a vehement Miss Violet or a totally Tawny One. Simply follow the how-to guide therein, et voila! Simplicity without duplicity—three personalities any girl would want to try on. A gift for all those wanting to make a great look, easy.

Juicy Couture Viva la Juicy Anniversary Gift Set ($75)

Answering the prayers of Juicy girls everywhere, Juicy Couture created this keep-sake hat box filled with their signature fragrance, body cream and compact mirror.

Deborah Lippmann All That Jazz Set ($40; $54 value)

This collection, includes 3 fashion forward colors in Razzle Dazzle, Some Enchanted Evening & Lady Sings the Blues in a silver signature box.

Bliss Fabulous Foaming Face Wash Set ($34; $58 Value)

This supersized version of Bliss’ Fabulous Foaming Face Wash is more than double the size of the original cult favorite.  This two-in-one exfoliating face wash and fresh, fruity cleanser contains rose hip extract, milk thistle, passionflower and chamomile in a non-stripping formula that’s clean but never squeaky.

Kiehl’s Creme de Corps with Pump ($70.00; $89 Value)

With this jumbo version of Kiehl’s cult-favorite all-over body moisturizer, you are sure to not run out of stock until next anniversary sale rolls around.

Anthony Logistics Glycolic Cleanser ($35 for 32.0 oz; $80.00 Value)

The #1-selling product from Anthony Logistics For Men is super-sized for a super value. Glycolic Cleanser helps fight the effects of premature aging by helping to erase fine lines and wrinkles. It leaves the skin smooth and fresh and ready for shaving.

Chanel Quator Boutons de Chanel ($65)

Shade combinations ranging from matte to frost to satin for multiple looks, contrasting or complementary. Apply dry for subtle shadowing. Slightly moistened applicator gives a more intense shade. Organic polymer derivatives ensure smudge-proof long wear, particularly in high temperature or humidity. Dermatologist tested.

Dior Ready-to-Wear Palette ($54)

A deluxe palette of Ready-to-Wear shades, straight from the runway! Palette includes four eyeshadows, two lip glosses, a blush, a three-tone bronzer and mini brush applicators.

Lancome 4 Piece Brush set with black and coral bag ($59; $133 Value)

PURE Scent Spray by pureDKNY ($42)

Be the first to experience the new PURE by pureDKNY before its available anywhere else. A drop of vanilla sourced from Africa, a drop of goodwill. A soft floral scent with a signature vanilla accord. pureDKNY supports local communities by taking small steps to help make a difference, pure and simple.

Estée Lauder Pure Color Gloss by Tom Pecheux ($18)

Four limited-edition shades by Tom Pecheux, world-renowned makeup artist and Estée Lauder Creative Makeup Director. Tom chooses his favorite shades of the season—the colors he keeps in his personal tool kit and uses backstage at fashion shows and photo shoots. Pure Color is lip gloss with the power to light up your face. True Vision™ technology transforms ordinary color and makes it extraordinary. You’ll want them all.

Lancôme (Free Gift with any Lancôme purchase of $32.50; over $100.00 Value)

A must-have for any Lancôme addict.  Choose your basics, serum, color product and lip color encased in a stylish black tote emblazoned with a Parisian floral design.

Estée Lauder (Free Gift with any Estée Lauder purchase of $29.50; $110.00 Value)

Be rewarded for any Estée Lauder purchase during the Anniversary Sale with this delightful gift containing an assortment of must-have products.

La Prairie Anniversary gift with purchase (Free Gift with any La Prairie purchase of $300; $120 Value)

Enjoy a luxurious gift of La Prairie essentials including samples of Skin Caviar Luxe Eye Lift Cream, Anti-Aging Anti-Wrinkle Line filler, Cellular Cleansing Water & Cellular Hand Cream in a coveted La Prairie signature weaved bag.

Welcome to the Beach Club. Bobbi Brown’s summer collection welcomes you to the “club” with a warm and cool color palette of cool blue, pink, golden honey, caramel and bronze tones. Summer inspired shades in golden tones add warmth to cheeks, while pastel shimmers accent the eyes.True to Bobbi’s signature makeup style, the collection creates a look of radiance and luminosity.

“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,” says Bobbi Brown.

Meet the collection:

• Shimmer Brick Compact: Features five stripes of warm pearlized colors, for the face, cheeks and eyes. Available in Beach
• Metallic Long-Wear Cream Shadows: Long-wearing, crease-proof creamy metallic eye colors in four new pastel shades inspired by the beach: Moonstone, Opal, Surf and Pink Oyster
• Long-Wear Cream Shadow: Matte eyeshadow in Shore, a soft beige tone

Hey beautiful ladies! You are cordially invited to meet renowned Makeup Artist, Bobbi Brown at Bloomingdales NYC.

Update your look for Spring while mixing and mingling with Bobbi Brown and her personal glam squad of senior beauty artists.

See below for complete deets:

Where: Bloomingdale’s 59th Street
1000 Third Avenue
Main Floor, Cosmetics

When: April 15th 10am-1pm

Enjoy!

Ever since recently chronicling my personal struggle with Hyperpigmentation, I have launched a one woman crusade to educate ThisThatBeauty readers on the many effective product lines currently on the market, designed to address a multitude of pigmentation issues. Today we continue the Hyperpigmentation Series with Bobbi Brown Brightening Skincare Collection.

In understanding that every one’s skin is different, it is important to showcase a the range of products and ingredients available to aid you in your quest to manage your personal pigmentation woes. New to market from Bobbi Brown is the Brightening Skincare collection. Of the collection Bobbi Brown says this:

“I believe beauty starts with healthy, glowing skin. Traveling through Asia, I’ve discovered that many brightening skin-care lines do not address women’s immediate need to cover dark spots. I used my make-up artist’s perspective to create this simple five-step regimen. It includes skincare to give you brighter, smoother and clearer skin over time – and treatment make-up to give you a beautiful, even complexion instantly.”

When battling pigmentation issues (yes, it feels like a battle) it is important to treat the condition, prevent future issues, and camouflage discoloration as skin repairs. Bobbi Brown’s new collection works to address pigmentation issues with both effective skincare and makeup. Each brightening product is formulated with ingredients to brighten, soothe, and hydrate skin:

- Vitamin C complex help to to control melanin production and help fade dark spots
- Licorice, gentian root extracts, and Caffeine to prevent future discoloration
- Glucosamine to exfoliate and even out dull skin
- Sodium hyaluronate (a star ingredient in MY book!!!) to keep skin hydrated

Bobbi Brown Brightening Skincare is formulated with light-reflective optics and pigments, which project a luminous and even-toned complexion.

The product line is segmented into five steps: prepare, brighten, moisturize, protect and treat, cover and perfect.

The collection includes:

• Brightening Hydrating Lotion: Designed to prep the skin for a brighter, clearer complexion
• Brightening Intensive Serum: Contains vitamin C, grape, mulberry and scutellaria extracts to reduce dark spots and inhibit production of melanin
• Brightening Moisture Cream: This lightweight yet hydrating lotion promises to lock in moisture to leave skin fresh and soft
• Brightening SPF50/PA+++ UV Protection Face Base: Created to be used over the moisturizer and contains high levels of broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection
• Brightening Spot Treatment Corrector SPF25 PA++: A treatment make-up to conceal dark spots and freckles
• Brightening Powder Compact Foundation SPF25 PA++: A treatment pressed powder foundation to help to even out skin tone as well as provide high sun protection (exclusive to Asia)

www.bobbibrown.com

The most minimalist runway makeup look I have seen so far comes [not surprisingly] from Bobbi Brown for Yigal Azrouel. I often reference Bobbi Brown as the “Queen of Neutrals“. This moniker is not meant to poke fun. It truly represents my view of Bobbi Brown’s makeup aesthetic. While her current collection introduces a lovely collage of coral tones, and a few seasons back Brown came bursting out of the gate with this, she is generally known for beautiful neutral understated makeup…and strong brows. The Yigal Azrouel runway way look gave classic Brown, minus the strong brow. See for yourself and get the step by step deets:

All makeup is by Bobbi Brown.

• Prep skin with Hydrating Face Cream before perfecting a medium coverage with the Foundation Stick.
• Highlight the cheekbone and top of nose and chin with Hydrating Eye Cream.
• Use Creamy Concealer and Corrector where necessary.
• To enhance the natural shadow of the eyes, smooth Suede Long-Wear Cream Shadow all over lid before lightly applying and smudging Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner in Sepia Ink into the upper and lower lashline.
• Define brows by brushing up with Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner in Sepia Ink.
• Tone cheeks down with Bronzing Powder.
• Finish look by mixing Hot Cocoa and Salmon Lip Color onto pucker with lips.

#NYFW

Photo credit: Getty Images

For my Jersey ladies who love Bobbi Brown:

Bobbi invites you to find your new crush and celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Bobbi Brown Studio. Fall in love with a new look. Stop by for a makeup lesson, refreshments, live DJ music and special discounts on your favorite products.

Saturday February 13, 2010

The Bobbi Brown Studio – 8 Lackawanna Plaza- Montclair NJ

11:00am-6:00pm (by appointment)

RSVP by 2/11 @ 973-783-3506

Finally a return to one of the biggest trends of my early makeup wearing years…orange! Back in the day, I swear you couldn’t tell me nothing. I boldly rocked semi matte orange lips and never once apologized. The return of this trend for Spring is ushered in in a refined and wearable fashion. Bobbi Brown, YSL, The Body Shop, Lancome, and Chantecaille are all taking me back…waay back! Who’s going down memory lane with me?What’s your take on the return of orange? Leave a comment…I want to hear from you!