Last year when Bobbi Brown introduced her palette system….she took some of our tried and trues favorites and made it possible for us to have them in a portable fashion.  One of my favorites is her glitter lip gloss, mostly because it’s great for layering. The shades here are limited-edition and are infused with light-reflecting flecks of glitter, this gloss gives lips a high-shine and high shimmer look that’s perfect for any party and evening soiree. Comes in a sleek, flip-top compact that can be used individually or assembled into palettes.

The Rundown:

• Ball
• Disco Pink
• Martini
• Rave
• Soiree Pink
• Velvet Rope

The glosses are named after a party vibe (so cute) they are sheer and shimmery, PERFECT for summer. If glitter isn’t your thing, try the non glittery shades, or layer the two together.With this new system Bobbi has introduced, you can pop these (and any of the other flip top shadows, glosses or blushes) into the palettes and have your own custom set.

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Looking for a basic eye palette that will look great no matter what??  Check out Bobbi Brown’s Basic Eye Palette….great for the beginner as well as the seasoned makeup lover.  These shades will go with everything and can be used together or independently for a wide range of looks.  Smokey neutral shades are always in style….and whether you want a daytime or dramatic look this palette has got your covered.

The Rundown:

• Navajo Eye Shadow (exclusive shade)
• Cement Eye Shadow
• Heather Mauve Shimmer Mauve Eye Shadow
• Mahogany Eye Shadow

The colors are long wearing and richly pigmented…you would expect nothing less from a Bobbi palette…

Available for $45 at Nordstrom stores nationwide.

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Get your bronze on in fabulous fashion with Bobbi Brown’s latest addition to the bronzing family.  This summer, Bobbi Brown is making it easier than ever to get the look of healthy, sun-kissed skin without the damaging effects of the sun. Take your pick from a flattering array of options, designed for all complexions from fair to dark. I adore bronzers in the summertime and Bobbi get;s it just right with these versatile shades.  Make sure you swirl and tap the brush before applying so you can get the most natural coverage as possible.

Shimmer Brick for Body

The shimmer brisk for the body is an amazing creation that is long overdue!  I have been using the regular shimmer brick on my body for a while now so seeing this is a welcome change.  Create head-to-toe glamour with our Shimmer Brick for Body. Lightweight, silky powder can be used on arms, legs, décolleté, or anywhere you want to glow. The deluxe oversized compact features three shimmering bars of color.

Suggested Retail Price $75.00

ALL OVER Body BRUSH

The softest, most luxurious brush imaginable. The new All Over Body Brush is the perfect companion to the Shimmer Brick for Body. It’s designed with ultra soft bristles that feel amazing on the skin and offer sheer, even application.

Suggested Retail Price $85.00

Illuminating Bronzing Powder
This bronzer for the face offers the most natural looking color possible with the sheerest powder possible.  Ultra-soft and smooth pressed powder is formulated with a unique and innovative blend of sheer powder and micro pearls. Powder glides on evenly and gives skin a seamless and sheer natural-looking glow.

• Antigua
• Maui
• Aruba
• Bali Brown
• Barbados
• Tan
• Bahamas

Suggested Retail Price $33.00

New All Over Bronzing Gel SPF15

Get a shot of streak free color with Bobbi’s unique gel-based bronzer.  You get an instantly glow that looks healthy & natural with the added benefit of sun protection. Now available in a new shade Golden Sun requested by makeup artists and customers alike.

Suggested Retail Price $28.00

On Counter: June 2009 Available at all Bobbi Brown Counters and on www.bobbibrown.com.

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One thing I love about Bobbi Brown is that she gets it, her collections are PERFECT for any age but I find that as I am getting older, her products are my go-to for perfect classic looks without all the drama.  Her latest mini collection, Nautical is all about summer beauty that is portable and wearable.

Summer makeup should be easy and fresh and I usually stick to cream/gel blushes -  that last a bit longer when the temps are high. Sheer color always looks so pretty with a tan!  Bobbi Brown agrees with me as her new collection is all about fresh natural looking easy makeup. Bobbi says,  “Summer beauty is easy and naturally beautiful. It’s all about flushed cheeks, juicy, sheer-colored lips and clean, defined eyes.”  This mini collection has sheer pops of color that can be added to your existing goodies.  Nothing like a new lipgloss in a sheer, pretty,  bright color to elevate your mood right?  The cheek tints are genius as well, just rub a little on the places where the sun hits your face and you are done.

The Rundown:

Sheer Color Cheek Tint ($22.00) (Limited Edition)

Sheer Color Cheek Tint gives cheeks a sheer tint of natural-looking color. The translucent, lightweight formula glides on smooth and blends evenly onto skin. Packaged in a swivel-up stick for convenient and easy application. Available in six shades.

• Sheer Raspberry
• Sheer Lilac
• Sheer Pink
• Sheer Mauve
• Sheer Coral
• Sheer Blackberry

Color Lip Gloss ($20.00)

This new gloss formula is super sheer and super wearable. The see-through finish makes it easy for any woman to wear the season’s punchy shades. Available in four shades for a limited time.

• Marina Pink
• Cabana Coral
• Sailor
• Popsicle

Available: now at all Bobbi Brown Counters and on bobbibrown.com.

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Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and what makeup junkie doesn’t love the gift of beauty. I know I do and I am loving Bobbi Brown’s new Lip Crayon Trio. They are creamy, the colors are beautiful, and so perfect for the woman on the go who can’t live without color on her lips.

Get the luxurious feel of a lipstick and the ease and convenience of a pencil in one. You can wear them alone or with your favorite lip gloss. The formula is long lasting and doesn’t dry out your lips. A set will cost you $50 and includes three shades of Lip Crayon: Naked Pink, Pink Raspberry and Sugar Blush, and a custom size sharpener. Bobbi for those of you who don’t know, is the queen of pink lip colors, and some of the best I might add. So if you love em’ then don’t wait too long, because this fabulous trio will only be here for a short time.

xx

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Bobbi Brown has just introduced her spring collection filled with everything from cream eye shadows, lip glosses, and her famous Shimmer Brick, this time in gorgeous shades of soft pink, bright pink, golden coral, platinum, and rose, all which blend together to light up the face.

Your skin will have a soft and luminous glow this season thanks to Bobbi and her newest Shimmer Brick. All a part of her New Platinum Collection, and all of the colors you need to look your best for spring.

Her award winning Long-Wear Cream Eyeshadows will create strong, and smoky eyes that are velvety-smooth and last all day without creasing. You can use your fingers or a cream shadow brush to apply. And what would a Bobbi Brown Collection be without a new lip gloss or two. Two with a hint of shimmer and one without, all beautiful, and the perfect shades for the smoky eyes, and radiant skin you’ll be creating for spring!

The Shimmer Brick is… you guessed it, a Limited-Edition and I have a feeling will be gone, baby, gone in a beauty flash, so don’t wait too long.

xx

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It’s another year and another chance for everyone to show their support for women and heart disease. An illness which affects thousands of women from 40 to 60 every year. During these years it is especially crucial when a woman’s risk of heart disease starts to rise.

The Heart Truth is a national awareness campaign for women about heart disease. It is sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, part of the National Institutes of Heath, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Red Dress was introduced by the NHLBI in 2002 and is the national symbol for women and heart disease awareness.

The Today Shows Natalie Morales in a designer dress by Tracy Reese

This year the tradition continues with the stage set and the red carpet ready for a fabulous fashion event showcasing America’s top designers and their one-of-a-kind red dresses. For the first time ever a selection of the designer dresses seen on the runway will be auctioned online in February through a partnership with Clothes Off Our Back. These are just a few of the beautiful dresses you can win through the end of February.

Grey’s Anatomy star Sarah Ramirez seen here in a gown designed by Angel Sanchez

Of course Bobbi Brown of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and her team of artists did the makeup as they do every year and everyone looked beautiful. All proceeds from the auction will benefit the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health and will be used to continue raising awareness for women’s heart health and research.

Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone and to keeping your heart healthy and always happy:-)

xx,

B

image credits: NHLBI & Clothes Off Our Back

Spring is not quite here, but that didn’t stop Bobbi Brown from introducing her latest collection of gorgeous eye, cheek, and lip colors for spring. Leave it to Bobbi Brown to create even more beautiful colors that feel so good to the touch you’ll be dying to wear them. Inspired by this seasons spring shows, the look of spring beauty at Bobbi Brown is pure romance, hence the name ‘Blushed Pink’.  The newest collection of colors and yes ladies they are a limited-edition.

Sparkling eyes are paired with creamy blushed pink cheeks and lips for a soft, sexy, and refined look that is absolutely effortless. Shades of blush in soft pinks, and eye sparkling shimmers in pale pink, silver, and gold, glide on easily and give you long lasting color.

You can find the Blushed Pink Collection at any Bobbi Brown cosmetic counter or online at Bobbibrowncosmetics.com.

xx

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Beauty, beauty, beauty, all year long.  With so many products we shared and so many products that we couldn’t live without, we thought why not do a 2008 beauty round-up and recap all of our favorite beauty goodies.

10. 2009 Beauty Forcast -Top 10 Ingredients list. Although this list is meant for the coming year, it was posted on Aging Fabulous in 2008. It is a list of ingredients that will be making their way into most beauty products next year. Some are already key elements in skin care lines right now. My favorite, the Acai Berry, is known as the “Fountain of Youth” berry for it high counts of anti-oxidants, amino’s, and omega’s. So, so, good for you!

9. The Pedi-Relax Line. Great foot creams for anyone who is on their feet as much as I am. Oh my gosh from the second I started using these creams my feet have been feeling so soft and smooth. No other cream has ever worked as well as these. Love them!

8. No one does a shimmer brick better than Bobbi Brown. I loved them from the first time she pulled her own sample out to show me, and still continue to use them whenever I work. They are so much fun to use and the Copper Diamond Shimmer Brick which is a limited-edition, rocks!!! I live for this one especially, so of course I had to stock up like a good little make-up artist would:) Big Kiss Bobbi!

7. One of my very favorite gift sets for the holidays. The Happy Thoughts PDA set from Clinique. I would have purchased just for the absolutely darling sleek, silver case. This was a big hit for a few of my BFF’s. So sorry I didn’t get a few more. Oh well will have to wait until next year.

6. NeilGeorge Everyday Cleanse and Conditioner. These products are, as my son would say “off the hook“. I have been loving my hair ever since I started using these two “must have” hair care essentials. They have a list of celebrities who swear by these products and I have to say they are on point. Simple, chic packaging, amazing smell, fantastic products!

5. Smashbox Halo Hydrating Perfecting Powder. I went out and bought this the same day I wrote my post about it, and all I can say is “where have you been all my life?” This is some powder. It is so fine and gives your skin a flawless finish. I just love the brush it comes with too! Smashbox is really on the cutting edge when it comes to cosmetics.

4. My list wouldn’t be complete without mentioning my absolute favorite Eyebrow Stencils from Anastasia. Why spend the extra time filling in your brows stroke by stroke, when you can achieve perfection using these stencils from Anastasia. They are for sure the best stencils and the easiest to use. Lots of kits to choose from and all very affordable.

3. Shu-Uemura Rich Black Mascara. Still my first love and the one I still have after so many years. Yes, I have others that I love too, but this Shu is just the best.

2. SPF Cream from Somme Institute. I have just run out of this fabulous cream and I am scraping the last bit of it with a brush to get the last drop. The smell alone is worth checking out. I have the entire line of products, and love them all. Their latest is a neck cream which I have just started using.

1. The last beauty product to make my Top 10 List for 2008 is Duwop’s Doubleglow7. This is one product I just can’t live without. I use it everyday and on almost every shoot. It looks amazing worn alone, or as a primer underneath foundation. This is the beauty bomb in a very good way!

So there you have it. I hope you enjoy checking each one out! I wish everyone the most amazing new year and the very best in 2009! As always thank you for keeping Aging Fabulous on your beauty radar.

Kisses,

Beth