“For women who want the dramatic look of false lashes without the hassle.” – Bobbi Brown

Why is it different? Thanks to Bobbi’s new “re-activation” formula, each new coat of Extreme Party Mascara remains as clean and buildable as the first- whether you choose to go bolder right away or ten hours later.

- Between fresh coats, lashes stay separated and soft.
- Lashes continue to get thicker and bolder without clumping or flaking every time you want to layer on more volume and length.
- Tapered, two-fiber brush grabs even small, hard-to-reach lashes.
- Dries fast to a smudge-proof, flake-proof finish.
- Enriched with Vitamins A, C and E.
- Ophthalmologist and dermatologist-tested. Safe for contact wearers.
- Removes easily with eye makeup remover or face soap and water.

Extreme Party Mascara will be available in black from www.bobbibrown.com  and Bobbi Brown counters beginning November 2009.

Bobbi Brown interviews with Marta Walsh

“Chrome is cool and icy- it’s a very modern, but still pretty way to illuminate the skin.” – Bobbi Brown

This November, Bobbi introduces the Chrome Palette- her cool, contemporary take on holiday beauty. Featuring icy shimmering accents for eyes and lips, this chrome fold-out palette includes everything you need to create countless party-read looks including: 10 eye shadows, 4 lip shades, a Mini Eye Shadow Brush and a Mini Lip Brush.

Chrome lips are another trend Bobbi loves for the holiday season- which is why she is introducing three new limited edition products for lips: Port Lip Color, Chrome Metallic Lip Color and Plum Pearl Metallic Lip Color.

The collection also includes Bobbi’s holiday Chrome Mini Brush Set- the perfect present for the beauty-junkie in your life (or yourself!). The set, which comes in a chrome zip-around cases features a Mini Face Blender, our new Mini Angle Eye Shadow Brush and a Mini Eye Liner brush.

Bobbi Brown interviews with Marta Walsh

Rich Color Lip Gloss offers the look and benefits of three products in one: the full color coverage of a lipstick, the soft shine of a gloss, and the luxurious feel of a balm. The modern formula moisturizes and conditions, wears comfortably, and lasts throughout the day without feathering.

Available in a range of eight shades: Naked, Ruby Red, Pink Raspberry, Merlot, Dusty Rose, Melon, Tutu, Pink Buff. On counter and available for $20 from www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com  in October 2009.

To start, Vanessa prepped the skin with Lancôme’s Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate, which kept Kherington’s skin fresh in the 100 degree heat. Lancôme’s Effacernes in Light Bisque –Vanessa’s favorite formula—was dabbed underneath the eyes. Bobbi Brown’s Foundation Stick was applied on select areas with a small brush and blended with the fingers.

Lancôme’s Blush Subtil in Sheer Amourose delivered a glowy look and was accented with Giorgio Armani Beauty’s Fluid Sheer #2 on the cheek and brow bones. A dusting of Lancôme’s Photôgenic Sheer Loose Powder, just on the T-zone.

For Kherington’s dramatic eyes, Vanessa layered Shu Uemura’s Pressed Eye Shadow in ME Black #990 and ME Olive #471.

Lancôme’s Le Crayon Khôl in Black Ebony defined and elongated the lash line, and was paired with Shu Uemura’s Painting Liner in Black just at the lash line (on the top lid only) and on the inner rim of the eye. The finishing touch: a few generous coats of Lancôme’s Ôscillation Mascara in Black. Finally, Lancôme’s La Laque Fever Lipshine in Iridescent tied the entire look together.

Visit www.lancome-usa.com for additional product details.

FAME Star Kay Panabaker interviews with Marta Walsh

I’ve been always fascinated with the behind of scenes of the beauty world. I wanted to know how Nordstrom, which happens to be one of my favorite places to shop, go about picking and choosing the beauty products we see when we’re out shopping. When I go shopping at Nordstrom for clothes, makeup, and cosmetics I have a sense of confidence that Nordstrom experts picked the hottest products for me to choose from, and they are keeping me ahead of trends!

 Watch my interview with Nordstrom’s National Beauty Director, Debbi Hartley-Triesch, just in time for Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!

Products mentioned in Marta’s video blog:

Larger size products:
philosophy the microdelivery exfoliating wash
Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Body Lotion
Jack Black Beard Lube Conditioning Shave (Nordstrom Exclusive)

Makeup Kits:
MAC Look in a Box (Nordstrom Exclusive)
Bobbi Brown Must-Have Set (Nordstrom Exclusive)

For additional product details visit: www.nordstrom.com

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Bobbi Brown is the queen of makeup. Not only has she worked with an endless list of celebrities as a makeup artist, she is also the brilliant mind behind the ever popular Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. Find out what it takes to be Bobbi Brown!

Bobbi Brown

Marta Walsh: When did your interest in makeup begin?
Bobbi Brown: Ever since I was a little girl I was interested in makeup. I used to watch my mother put on her white eye shadow and pale pink lipstick in amazement. When I was young I would paint all of my dolls’ faces with makeup, pretending they were real people.

MW: What was your biggest break as a professional makeup artist?
BB: Landing my first Vogue cover with Naomi Campbell.

MW: How was the concept for Bobbi Brown Cosmetics born?
BB: I wanted to create brown-based lipsticks (10) that actually flattered women’s lips, rather than looking fake and garish.

MW: At what point did you know for sure your cosmetics line was going to be a success?
BB: When I first launched in Bergdorf’s I thought I was going to sell 100 lip sticks in a month. I sold 100 in the first day!

MW: You unveiled the The Studio in Montclair N.J. which is Bobbi Brown Cosmetics first stand-alone store. What is this store’s mission?
BB: The Studio is more than just a store. Behind the store there is also a huge space which is used as a combination of a training ground for our internal makeup artists which keeps them up to date on Bobbi’s signature tips and techniques and is also a space for conducting training classes for women who are interested in developing their own artistry techniques. The Studio offers the ultimate makeup classes and experiences for to the public. For the full list of services click here.

MW: What’s your favorite new product this year at Bobbi Brown Cosmetics?
BB: I love my New Moisturizing Cream Compact Foundation because it’s the first compact foundation for dry skin that actually looks natural, rather than thick and cakey. Plus, it provides unbelievable all-day moisturization and instantly softens the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

MW: Where do you find the muse for creating new makeup looks?
BB: I take my inspiration from the women I meet, and from color – the colors I see in everyday life and especially the colors I see naturally in people’s faces. I am also deeply inspired by my love of art and art stores; there are so many great colors and unexpected textures to explore. As far as the products themselves, very often, I’ll come up with something on the spot– something I mixed together and felt I just had to have in my line.

MW: What have been some of your most memorable celebrity collaborations?
BB: I LOVED working with Susan Sarandon because she is so beautiful not only on the outside but on the inside as well.

MW: What is your number one beauty secret?
BB: Concealer! It’s the secret to the universe. It instantly brightens you face masking you look more awake and refreshed.

MW: What is your philosophy about beauty?
BB: I believe that women should be who they are and that they should keep their makeup and their life simple, real and approachable.

MW: You have written four New York Times best-sellers, where do you draw the inspiration for your books and which book did you enjoy writing most?
BB: Writing books is a way for me to empower women with knowledge. The ideas for the books have come to me in much the same way that the ideas for products come to me. It often starts with a feeling in my gut and I take it from there. For example, I got the idea for Living Beauty (which offers women much needed alternatives to plastic surgery) right around the time when all the extreme makeover shows were reaching critical mass. I felt like someone just needed to say, “Stop. Plastic surgery is not the only option.”

MW: What compelled you to get involved in the Dress for Success organization?
BB: I was at a luncheon when I heard the DFS founder Nancy Lublin talk of how she started DFS with a 5,000 inheritance from her great-grandfather (Poppy Max). It was a truly inspiring story and I wanted to be a part of the wonderful organization.

MW: To what do you attribute to your successful transition from a makeup artist to multi-faceted business women?
BB: Being nice to everyone—people appreciate niceness. It’s also about working with great people. I often say that it takes a village.

MW: What other passions do you have besides your work?
BB: My family!

It was a pleasure to interview Bobbi you can find out more about her cosmetics line at www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com

Here the highlights:

Bobbi Brown Nude Eye Palette: Bobbi Brown’s newest take on nude makeup—a concept she created. ‘Nude makeup doesn’t mean monochromatic, barely-there makeup. It means makeup that’s right for your skin,’ says Bobbi.

Fall’s must-have eye palette takes you effortlessly from day to night with a sophisticated and universally flattering selection of nude shadows in three different textures: soft matte, lightly pearlized and metallic high-shimmer. Three eyeshadow duos come in a customizable 3-Pan Palette, which can also be filled with your choice of any Bobbi Brown eyeshadow or blush shades. Color duos included are Navajo/Pebble, Chino/Beige Linen Wash and Maple Sugar/Caviar. All shades exclusive to this set. SRP: $60.

Bobbi Brown Nude-on-Nude Eye Palette: This slim palette features five skin tone-inspired Eye Shadow shades: Bone, Cement, Malted, Wheat and Espresso. Includes a dual-ended Eye Shadow/Eye Liner Brush for application. SRP: $45

Bobbi Brown Nude Shimmer Brick Compact: The iconic Shimmer Brick is now available in the perfect everyday shade: Nude. This hand-made brick features five pure pearl pigments—pink, gold, bronze, beige and caramel—designed to be blended together to give all skin tones a soft, lit-from-within glow. Layer over blush as highlighter or use individual shades on lids for a sheer, pearlized look. SRP: $38

Bobbi Brown interview with Marta Walsh

“We’ve combined an incredible formula with a unique brush that gets to every single lash-and gives you the most perfect definition imaginable.”-Bobbi Brown.

The secret? A unique multi-comb brush and equally innovative formula, working together to enhance each and every lash. The flexible, long-wearing formula doesn’t flake or smudge and stays in place all day long. And best of all, when you’re ready to take it off just use warm water! Available in black, Perfectly Defined Mascara is both Ophthalmologist and Dermatologist tested and is safe for contact wearers.

Benefits: Unique multi-comb brush has long bristles to separate, lift and curl lashes, and short bristles
to maximize the volume of each lash. Formulated with a combination of waxes and flexible film formers that provide excellent adhesion to the lashes and help prevent flaking and smudging. Quick drying formula sets lashes immediately after application. Has all the benefits of truly long-wearing, waterproof mascara-stands up to sweat, rain, tears-but removes easily with lukewarm water.

Suggested Retail Price: $24.00.
On Counter: May 2009.
Available at all Bobbi Brown Counters
and on www.bobbibrown.com

Bobbi Brown’s Nautical Callection will be available in May from Bobbi Brown counters and www.bobbibrown.com :

“I love sheer colors for summer- they’re wearable, easy and look good on everyone.”- Bobbi Brown

Bobbi Brown’s new Sheer Color Cheek Tint is available in six shades: Sheer Raspberry, Sheer Lilac, Sheer Pink, Sheer Mauve, Sheer Coral, and Sheer Blackberry.

Bobbi’s new Sheer Color Cheek Tint gives cheeks a sheer tint of natural-looking color. The translucent, light-weight formula glides on smooth and blends evenly onto skin and comes in a swivel-up stick for convenient and easy application.

Sheer Color Lip Gloss is the newest addition to Bobbi’s Lip Gloss collection, and is super sheer and has a see-through finish that makes it easy for any woman to wear. Available in four punchy shades: Marina Pink, Cabana Coral, Sailor, and Popsicle. This is a limited edition item for summer.

Both products will be available in May from Bobbi Brown counters and www.bobbibrown.com . The Sheer Color Cheek Tint retails for $22.00 and the Sheer Color Lip Gloss for $20.00.