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MAC Double Dazzle and A Rose Romance Collections

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MAC is always on the cutting edge of cosmetics and great fun to play with but sometimes the colors are just a bit too outrageous to wear unless you dance on poles or work at the circus. The latest collection, however, is beautiful and very wearable. Powders, shadows, lipsticks and glosses come in the prettiest of pinks-- softly subtle to bright and bold-- pick your poison. This is a limited edition on sale from April 9th til it sells out so get yours now! (Jump for more) Check MAC website here.

Bobbi Brown Plum Wine Cheek Shimmer

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bb-plumwine-cheek.jpgI had a very fun Friday last week; it started with Heroes and Handbags Luncheon and a couple of mimosas (I'm on the committee and we raised almost $300,000 just at the lunch! It benefits Heroes for Children-- an organization that provides financial assistance to families of children with cancer, no request has ever been denied!). It continued with a group of my girlfriends in the lounge of the hotel it was held at and more champagne (I didn't drive and we had to celebrate a successful event!) and finally ended at Neiman Marcus. Tipsy shopping is the best! We went over to the beauty counters to play with make up and I noticed that after a long day of 'fun' my face needed freshening up, badly. Of course I headed over to the Bobbi Brown counter and asked to be touched up for dinner. The SA showed me the new shimmer blushes and I decided to be bold and try the Plum Wine (truth be known a glass of plum wine sounded really good to me after the champagne!). She dusted my cheeks with it and I looked instantly refreshed! It is the most beautiful shade of pinky plum. It looked almost purple-ish in the palette but on my face it looked like I'd been on a healthy walk and not indulging in bubbly :) A little goes a long way with this shade and it's got the subtle shimmer to it that makes you glow like you're a college co-ed. Plum Wine cheek shimmer is $22 at Bobbibrown.com

Customize, Simplify, and Organize with Bobbi Brown!

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I got a text message from Bobbi Brown over the weekend from Morocco, where she is on a biking trip. She told me she'd been in Paris the week before to see editors and check out her new boutique there. My first question was "What bag are you carrying on this fabulous adventure?" To which she responded, "I will be biking with my Patagonia green packpack. Had my square black prada handbag in Paris. You know I'm a classic Prada girl, with an odd birkin or two or three or... "  I was going to ask her what beauty products she had with her but I am betting she is traveling with her new Customize.Simplify.Organize system!

"The Customize.Simplify.Organize system is designed for women to customize their makeup and be their own makeup artists. It's an easy way to take less, but have more."  Bobbi told us.

Beginning in April, Bobbi introduces this new collection which is designed to work with her customizable palette system. For the first time ever, take your personalized foundation, blush, eye shadow and lip products with you wherever you go in a convenient compact! (Jump for new colors!)

Find it at Bobbibrown.com

Estee Lauder Vivid Garden Illuminating Powder

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Kick start your summer with a healthy glow from Estee Lauder's summer Vivid Garden illuminating powder. I am now officially in summer mode now that we're in daylight savings time. I get a bit of color during the summer no matter how much sunblock I use so I put away from bronzer and use a light and subtle blush like this beautiful new combination for a brightening glow. This swirly flower pattern gives you lots of options, you can use the lighter shades as highlights for brow bones and under the eyes (it makes you look fresh and alert!) and use more pink on the cheeks if you want more color. The slight smidge of gold will warm your natural tone for added radiance. Plus, the flowers are so pretty you just want to have it with you all summer long to remind you how beautiful life is =) I am in a gooshy mood today, can you tell? At Estee Lauder for $32.

Make Up Forever: Valentine's Forever

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makeupforevervalentines.jpg It matters not how long you've been married or dating, when it comes to date night (especially on Valentine's Day) you've got to pull out all the stops!  Make Up Forever makes it easy and fun to get all dolled up with just a few essentials (for less than $100!).  A pouty red lip (Aqua lips #8C and lipstick 205), smoldering eyes (Aqua Eyes #0L), flushed pink cheeks (sculpting blush #8) and a set of flirty lashes (Faux Lash Alexandra #110).  I love the Aqua eyes eyeliner for rimming the inside edge of the upper eyes, it makes the fake lashes blend in better.  And hello-- nothing is sexier than red hot lips-- but line them after applying your lipstick!  Lastly, I love a very pink and very flushed cheek-- smile and apply in circular motion on the apples of your cheeks to get that youthful cherub look.  All at Sephora.com 
Update: release is in Feb. Apologies for the error in date! mackitty.jpg kittystuffed.jpgThe eagerly anticipated Hello Kitty collaboration from MAC arrives at stores today. There is a "Mild" Kitty collection of muted shades and a "Wild" Kitty collection of bold and neon hues. Choose your poison and your Hello Kitty tote/make up bags/accessories along with a 14" Hello Kitty plush doll so you can overdose in Kitty style. I am a bit old to be playing with Hello Kitty (don't ask why there is a pink Hello Kitty beach cruiser in my garage!) but a glittery lip gloss or two will keep me young and happy. The icon adored by millions will arrive at MAC counters today with its limited edition collection of color, finishes, glitter, and shine! Or check out MAC Cosmetics online.

What do you think?  Is it normal for grown women like me to love Hello Kitty?

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Bobbi Brights: Just add color and have a fabulous new year!

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"The idea behind Bobbi Brights is simple. It's a library of beautiful bolts of color that a woman can pick up anytime she wants to add a little fun to her look." Bobbi Brown
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If you read my earlier entry on Couture Snob, you'll know I'm going through a crayola phase of my life. Color is the fastest and least expensive way to update your look; pop a bit of fuchsia blush on and you'll look instantly refreshed.  I was afraid of bright colors for my face until reading Bobbi's new book, Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual: For Everyone from Beginner to Pro-- she offers many tips on making color work for you-- no matter your complexion or ethnicity.  In addition to testing out all the different looks on myself and my willing friends, I am diligently studying the book in case I get a chance to attend classes at the Bobbi Brown University (yup, it's in the works, more on that later).

The new Bobbi Brights collection has every shade under the sun; it is a range of 35 matte shadows in pinks and greens to blues and purples, and includes four new shades of Creamy Lip Color. Also new to Bobbi's line- six Lip Glosses in Bobbi's signature compact that can be popped into her customizable palettes!

Go check it out at Bobbi Brown.com and cosmetic counters worldwide.

Kanebo Creates Treatment Makeup as seen in "The Spirit"

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sensai.jpgI was so excited to read in WWD that Kanebo is gearing-up to launch Sensai Colours, a new treatment makeup line consisting of 22 eye, lip and cheek items with formulas that draw on water and silk to address moisturization and impart a silk-like glow! Sensai Colours lip items consist of two ranges: Lasting Treatment Rouge and Deep Moist Shine Rouge. Lasting Treatment is offered in 18 shades and is formulated to provide long-staying, vivid color with pigments coated with kanten, a jellylike substance obtained from red seaweed and often used as a thickener in Japanese food. The Deep Moist Shine items aim to moisturize lips with a translucent film of color with Phyto Volumising Oil. It is available in 12 shades. There will also be a silky lip gloss in two shades, a lip base with SPF 15, three eye shadow palettes each with four shadow choices, five cheek blush, two eyebrow pencils, two liquid eyeliners, two eyeliner pencils, six lip liner pencils, and a fragrance-free gentle makeup remover. After the jump see photos of Scarlett Johansson in the upcoming film, The Spirit, where she's decked-out in Kanebo!

Chanel Multi-use Make Up Palette

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multiUsePalette_med.jpg Designed for the jet-setting woman-on-the-go, the latest interpretation of COLLECTION ESSENTIELLE DE CHANEL. Multi-Use Makeup Palette was inspired by a romantic weekend in Paris. Each palette creates uniquely different looks, perfect for any occasion, on either side of the Seine. Lumière Tendresse includes soft, muted colours that delicately highlight features for a fresh, sophisticated look. Lumière Romantique includes warm, rich tones offset by vibrant roses for a new, modern take on natural. All-exclusive shades include four powder eyeshadows, one powder blush, two cream lip colours and two lipglosses, plus a trio of makeup artistry tools and luxurious styling add up to pure glamour. $85.00 at Chanel counters worldwide.

30 Seconds to Flawless Face- Jane Iredale at Cooper Spa

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It's ridiculous how much  make up I have but you know, there is always room for fabulous new products!  I discovered Jane Iredale mineral make up at Cooper Spa yesterday and returned twice to pick up more things from the line.  I had just finished Kinesis with my trainer Lara and had to meet a friend downtown at the BIG sale so I ran into the spa, grabbed a brush, put some Amazing Base on, applied Cotton Candy blush (with 24k gold!), and ran out the door.  When I looked in the rearview mirror of my car, I couldn't believe how great my skin looked!  It was like I just woke up from a nice long nap! (Yes, if I do say so myself!  But all of my friends throughout the day kept complimenting on my flawless skin. My friend Dana went over right after work to buy hers after seeing me!).    (Jump for more and instructions to use!)

Call Cooper Spa to order for free shipping (US residents only- international shipping charges will apply when ordering outside the US). when you mention Beauty Snob!!! 214-383-1010

Holiday gift ideas: Givenchy Very Couture Palette

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Update: The price of the palette has been dropped to $45! givenchyverycouture.jpg

This is the best palette for both bag and beauty snobs alike.  You get the super stylish Givenchy grommet clutch plus the palette of gorgeous shadows, blushes and lip color!  I've always loved the Givenchy prism shadows and powders, they're easy to blend to create the depth of colors you desire. 

The prisms also last forever, my last Givenchy bronzing prism lasted me two years.  I know, I know, you're supposed to toss them after a year but I was told toss it if it smells and since mine didn't, I kept it.  

The Very Couture Palette is $65 and it's one of my favorite Holiday gift sets this year!  Someone call Santa!    Givenchy at Sephora.com

Pop Quiz - Senna's Glamour Envelope

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UPDATE: Congratulations to winner Nicole Carneal of Baltimore, MD.!

envelope_popquiz.jpgWin this fabulous Glamour Envelope from Senna Cosmetics. It will transform your morning routine as it did mine! These gorgeous and vibrant shadows are all you need, plus it has 6 blushes, a bronzing duo and shimmering powder. It is so fun to play with all the colors of this palette and now you have a chance to win one for yourself.

To win, name this actress on Heroes, a show that uses Senna Cosmetics for their long grueling shoots, yet everyone always look fabulous even after a long day of battling evil. I love that she wears too much makeup on the show because she is a teenager (hello, lighten up on the mascara, please!) - well, we've all made that mistake at that age! But in this season, they show her in the future when she is older and her makeup is noticeably more "grown up". Please put your answer in comments by this Sunday Oct. 26th at 11:59pm EST. One entry per person please and make sure to include your email address in the email box in the form. This prize is worth $99. A big huge Thanks to Senna Cosmetics for sponsoring this Pop Quiz!

Kiss Breast Cancer Good Bye!

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This month, I'm sure most of you have noticed that we at Beauty Snob have been all about supporting our fellow woman. We are so excited to tell you that one of our favorite up and coming beauty companies has done their part, as well =).  Me by {me}zhgan has a special October promotion to fight for the cause! A portion of each sale of blush and brush combo and tease {me} pink lip gloss, during the month of October, is donated to The Save the Ta-tas® Foundation. Me by {me}zhgan is offering two of our favorite items at over a 50% discount!!! I LOVE these products! Please help us help them by thinking pink ...and be sure to add cheeky {me} blush and brush combo (was $55, now $25) and tease {me} lip gloss (was $16.50, now $7.00) to your bag at checkout.

  

Senna Cosmetics "The Glamour Envelope"

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I just got this all inclusive palette and can now retire my entire drawer full of make up.  Ok, maybe not the entire drawer but at least my life has been simplified quite a bit.  My normal routine is to search for all the little compacts and round Mac shadows that I want to use, spread it all over my counter which make a giant mess.  The convenience of a huge palette is obvious but that is not the best part of this.  It is the quality of the shadows!  Senna is the Hollywood insiders secret to saturated pigment and long wear.  The colors go on true because there is such a high concentration of the actual pigment, not fluff or plain talc here.  See that teal?  That is exactly what it looks like on, you can make it totally solid and dramatic.  At the end of the day, you look as fresh as when you first applied.  That is why Hollywood make up artists use this line.  Ugly Betty and Heroes use them exclusively.  I love to play with all the different looks that can be achieved, it actually comes with a guide for 6 looks including "Nude" a natural look great for daytime; "Innocence," a fresh and vibrant look; and "Night Queen," sultry and dramatic - perfect for a night out.  It also comes with their totally amazing Sun & Sand Bronzing Duo, it not only is the most natural bronzer I've used, the darker shade is perfect for contouring with completely seamless and natural results.  The Shimmering Face Powder is the greatest secret tool as a highlighter.  I use it right under my eyes to create depth and brightness as well as contrast against my cheekbones.  It makes the biggest difference with such a subtle look.  This magnetic closure envelope is $99 at Senna Cosmetics.

MAC Ungaro

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When iconic desig house Ungaro collaborates with iconic cosmetic house MAC, the result is nothing short of spectacular.   Live from backstage at the Fall 2008 Collections, It-Boy designer, Esteban Cortazar, and M·A·C have come together to create a special colour collection as dreamy, refined, and, well, Parisienne as anything this side of the Avenue Georges V, exclusively ours! A limited edition for lips, eye and cheeks chez Ungaro.... only for MAC. At Maccosmetics.com on October 9th. (Jump to see entire line!)
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