Bobbi Brown

Jessica Simpson showed up to the launch of her swimwear line looking fresh and natural–totally perfect for a day at the beach! Her look is not overdone at all, and has just the right amount of makeup to put up with the summer’s heat while looking super glamorous. Here’s how to get it:

1. Sweep Smashbox Matte Eye Shadow in Filter [$16] all over lid for a pretty, natural look.

2. Apply two coats of Maybelline Full N’ Soft Mascara in Brownish Black [$5.99] on top lashes, followed by one coat on bottom lashes. This will give you full, natural looking clump-free lashes!

3. Sweep Bobbi Brown Blush in Coral [$20] on apples of cheeks for a gorgeous, sun-kissed glow.

4. Sweep Bare Escentuals Face Color - Faux Tan [$20] on cheeks, forehead, nose, and chin for a bronzed, back-from-the-beach tan. Use a big brush (Powder Brush - Jumbo, $5.99) for application in order to get flawless, even coverage. Remember to use this bronzer sparingly–a little goes a long way!

5. Finish the look with MAC Plushglass in Big Kiss [$17.50] for full, luscious lips with a pretty pink-coral color!

If you love Bobbi Brown’s Shimmer Lip Gloss or have had your eye on it for awhile, you absolutely have to try out their two new shades for fall! Stonewashed Mauve is a medium silvery grey violet, and Stonewashed Nude is a silvery beige pink. These colors are gorgeous, shimmery, and will keep your lips sexy for the season!

These lipglosses are sheer with a hint of color, so they will accent the natural tone of your lips, making them super shiny! You can wear them alone for a subtle look, or wear it over your favorite lipstick on a night out. They are scented with a hint of vanilla, too! You can get it for $19 here.

What’s the hot look for eyes for Fall 2007? Cool, neutral shades that will give you a soft, pretty look! Bobbi Brown’s new Stonewashed Nudes Palette contains everything you need to achieve this new trend. You can wear each shade alone, or blend some together to create a sexy, smokey look. Each shadow can be used as a liner as well! Here’s what you get in the palette:

• 3 Eye shadows in Espresso (dark chocolate brown), Hot Stone (medium ashy brown), and Navajo (creamy pinkish white)
• 4 Shimmer Wash Eye Shadows in Rock (shimmery grey), Mica (silvery nude taupe), Stonewash (medium heather grey), and Ash (light silvery heather).
• A dual-ended Eye/Shadow/Eye Liner Brush

You can get it for $50 here!

Katherine Heigl looked so pretty at the “Knocked Up” Premiere at the Mann’s Village! I absolutely love her smokey eye look–it looks so chic paired with golden, rosy lips! Here’s how you can get her look:

1. Sweep Bobbi Brown Eye Shadow in Smoke [$19] all over lid.

2. Draw a line along the top lash line with MAC Powerpoint Eye Pencil in Engraved [$13.50], starting from the inner corner and working your way out. Line the lower inner rim as well.

3. Apply two coats of Fresh Supernova Mascara in Black [$25] on top lashes, followed by one coat on lower lashes for full, voluminous lashes.

4. Sweep Stila Sun Bronzing Powder SPF 15 in Shade 1 [$28] all over cheeks, forehead, nose, and chin for a sheer, golden glow.

5. Apply Tarte Cheek Stain Blush in Tipsy [$28] to apples of cheeks for a sheer, coral-pink glow.

6. Finish the look with Sephora Maniac Long Wearing Lipstick in 06 [$12] for a golden rose, shimmery color that will stay put all day long!

Cameron Diaz looked absolutely fabulous at the “Shrek the Third” premiere in Sydney! If you haven’t seen “Shrek the Third” yet, go see it–it’s a must! Cameron dazzled with flirtatious lashes and super rosy cheeks, and so can you! Here’s how to get her look:

1. Sweep Stila Eye Shadow in Dune [$16] all over lid.

2. Sweep LORAC Eye Shadow in Cappuccino [$16] on crease.

3. Draw a line along the top lash line, starting at the inner corner and working your way out, with Clinique Quickliner in Shy Brown [$14.50]. Then line eyes along the lower lash line, starting a the inner corner and working your way out.

4. Apply two coats of Dior Black Out Mascara in Kohl Black [$23] for full, flirty lashes!

5. Sweep Bobbi Brown Blush in Clementine [$20] on apples of cheeks for a pretty, rosy glow!

6. Complete the look with Maybelline Wet Look Shimmering Lipstick in Pink Carats [$2.99] for shimmery, pink lips!

The hottest eye shadow shades for this summer are icy, pastel colors that will compliment your perfect tan! These shades are light enough to work on anybody! Let’s take a look at some of them:

Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow/Liner in My Date’s My Brother

This beautiful, soft petal pink will look fabulous against that summer tan! Pink is always suitable for any occasion–it’s your chance to show off your fun, girly side! This cream doubles as a shadow and a liner, and it won’t crease at all! You can get it for $18 here.

Bobbi Brown Eye Shadow in Mint

This light, pale green is totally flattering, and will make your eyes pop! Green is always a great shade to enhance any eye color, and will give you a nice, fresh look! This matte shadow is ultra silky, and will go on smoothly! You can get it for $19 here.

NARS Shimmer Eye Shadow in Heart of Glass

This icy, light blue shimmer will make you look and feel dazzling! Apply one coat for a light, sheer color, or add another coat for a more dramatic look! This shadow is long lasting and won’t crease! You can get it for $21 here.

There’s tons and tons of bronzers out there, but what’s the difference? Bronzers are more than just plain old powders now–some contain highlighters, some contain self-tanners, and some contain nutrients that are great for your skin! Let’s take a look at the best of the best bronzers for this season:

Bobbi Brown Sandstone Shimmer Brick Compact

This gorgeous bronzer contains five different shades that will help you achieve the perfect glow! Sweep a big brush (Powder Brush - Jumbo, $5.99) through all five shades and apply to face for a warm, bronze shimmer! I love the variety of shades this bronzer has–you can use a single shade to apply as a golden eye shadow, or use the lightest shades as a highlighter for your brow bones and cheeks! You can get it for $39 here.

Guerlain Terracotta Tan Booster

This is Guerlain’s first activating bronzing power, so don’t hesitate at all to give it a try! It contains an exclusive active ingredient called Tan Booster that will turn your skin tan when the sun hits! It is a bit pricey, but what other bronzer have you seen that can do this? Now you can achieve a naturally beautiful tan while wearing this bronzer outside! It is available in two shades: Light (sheer tan) and Medium (sheer bronze). You can get it for $54 here.

Fusion Beauty GlowFusion™ Micro-Tech™ Intuitive Active Bronzer

Want to try a bronzer that improves your skin? This bronzer contains Fusion’s proprietary M-TOX™ blend of naturally-derived ingredients, causing the Vitamin C to diminish dark spots and enhance skin tone and the Vitamin E to prevent premature aging! It keeps your skin hydrated and protected for up to 24 hours! This fabulous bronzer is available in three shades: Golden (rich golden glow), Luminous (soft sun-kissed glow), and Sunshine (warm bronze glow). You can get it for $39 here.

Bobbi Brown’s new Brighten Up Collection will turn your face from drab and dull to lustrous and radiant! These gorgeous shades are designed by Bobbi Brown to “lift” the face and look more awake! You’ll look like you’ve been sleeping for days! This kit is limited-edition, so don’t hesitate to pick one up! Here’s what is included in the set:

• 1 Exclusive Lip Color in Rosy Pink
• 1 Exclusive Blush in Pink
• 1 Long-Wear Cream Shadow in Sandy Gold
• 1 Everything Mascara in Jet Black
• 2 mini brushes for on-the-go application: Mini Cream Shadow Brush and Mini Face Blender Brush

All of these fabulous cosmetics comes in an adorable white faux-leather organizer with removable mesh pouches and mirror. You can get this kit for only $125 here!

If you do not wish to purchase the entire kit, you can still buy Bobbi Brown’s new Brighten Up cosmetics separately! Not only can you buy the stuff in the kit separately, but there is also Brighten Up matte eye shadow, lip liner, long-wear gel eyeliner, and lip gloss in fabulous shades that will make your face totally light up! Click here to check them out!

Ashley Tisdale looked so glam at the High School Musical Tour in New York City and Los Angeles. What?! Ashley gets to sing “We’re All In This Together” on stage and wear fabulous makeup? Lucky! So you don’t feel left out, here’s how you can get sexy smokey eyes like Ashley:

1. Sweep Urban Decay Eye Shadow in Maui Wowie [$16] all over eye, from the lid to just under the brow bone.

2. Highlight brow bone with Benefit High Beam [$22] by dabbing on one dot and blending with fingertips.

3. Line top lid with NARS Eyeliner Pencil in Black Moon [$19] along upper lash line. Draw a thin line along the lower lash line as well, and then fill in the lower inner rim. This will give you super smokey eyes!

4. For ultra long and thick lashes, sweep 2 coats of Bourjois Coup de Theatre False Lash Illusion - Duo Mascara in Noir Diva on upper lashes, followed by 2 coats on lower lashes. Use the white brush on lashes first to thicken and lengthen lashes, and then use the black brush for highly pigmented color and shine!

5. With LORAC Cheek Duo in Hot Flash [$28.50] sweep the pink shimmery blush on apples of cheeks, and then sweep the bronze shimmer all over cheeks, forehead, nose, and chin. This will give you a gorgeous glow! Tip: Use a big brush (Powder Brush - Jumbo, $5.99) instead of the small square brush that comes with the product. The big brush will give you full and natural coverage!

6. Finish the look by applying Bobbi Brown Lip Gloss in Sandwash Apricot [$19] on lips for super color and shine!

If you’re looking to make heads turn on the next night you go out, just do your make-up the way Carrie Underwood did at the American Music Awards! She was able to pull off heavy mascara and eye liner while still looking great! Here’s how to get her look:

1. Apply MAC Pigment in Frozen White [$19.50] all over lid with a q-tip. Be sure to dab in tiny strokes instead of sweep on, so the glitter stays put.

2. Blend Benefit High Beam [$22] with fingertips on brow bone for shimmery highlights.

3. Starting on the inner corner of the lower lash line, draw a very thin line with Physicians Formula Retro Glow Liquid Kohl Eyeliner [$5.95] towards the outer corner.

4. Add drama by drawing a thick line of Bobbi Brown Creamy Eye Pencil in Black [$20] along the upper lash line, from the inner corner to the outer corner. Apply on the lower inner rim as well.

5. Apply two coats of Urban Decay Big Fatty Mascara [$17] to upper and lower lashes.

6. Sweep Cover Girl Believable Blush in Rose Silk [$5.09] on apples of cheeks for a rosy glow.

7. Apply i.d. bareMinerals Face Color - Faux Tan [$20] all over cheeks, forehead, nose, and chin. Be sure to use a very slight amount, so you don’t actually look like you have a fake tan!

8. Line lips with Stila Glaze Lip Liner in Rose [$14].

9. Finish off with NARS Lip Gloss in Sandpiper [$23] on lips, and get ready for your close up!