Smoky Eyes: I’m loving my eyes smoky these days. I feel a bit 1960s nostalgic, edgy, and playful with smoky eyes. For the longest time I’ve been using black purple eye shadow or dark brown. I’m now addicted to black eye shadow. My favorite is: Bobbi Brown eye shadow in Caviar, $20 (see image below). I apply to both the upper and lower eyelids, and add a black liquid eye liner by Maybelline to wing my eyes for an extra dramatic and wow factor effect. Promise, I will update with photos very soon!:)

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This November, Bobbi Brown introduces her new Extreme Party Mascara – the first ever all-day layer-able mascara!

“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.

Bobbi Brown introduces Rich Color Gloss: everything you want in a lip gloss– and more.

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.

I’ve been wanting to interview Nordstrom’s National Beauty Director Debbi Hartley-Triesch for quite some time now, so when I was asked to chat with her on the phone one day this month I was thrilled!

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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I love wearing nude makeup all year around and especially in summer. This is why I’m so excited about Bobbi Brown’s latest nude makeup collection. What’s so great about nude makeup? Well, I can wear it during the day at work all the way into dinner time. It looks clean, soft, and neutral (goes with any outfit). I can’t never get tired of the nude makeup look!

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.