Makeup Love: Bobbi Brown

Bobbi Brown is one of my favorite makeup brands out there.

I wear her eye shadow, bronzer, blush and liner everyday.

I came across this incredible deal at Nordstrom & wanted to share.

The "Chocolate and Navy" Set is sold exclusively at Nordstrom:
Full size mascara, lip gloss, lipstick, gel eye liner {the best!}

Also includes a palette full of goodies:

-Five gorgeous eye shadows that are neutral for anyone!

Last, but not least, they're including an eye liner brush.

The whole set is being sold for $75, a HUGE deal from $139.

Contact Melissa at Nordstrom (516) 746-0011 x1422

{She's also an incredible makeup artist if you live in the NYC/Long Island area!}

Natalie as Muse

One of my favorite starlets, Natalie Portman, was recently crowned as the new face for Parfums Christian Dior. Her makeup & hair here are just stunning!

Looking forward to seeing her in their gorgeous, new campaigns soon!

What's your opinion?  Do we think the beauty will represent the line well? 

Pretty in pink {DIOR cruise 2011 collection} at an event to honor Mike Nichols, who directed her in "Closer," one of my favorite films from a few years ago.

photos via Huffington Post

TBF's Holiday Gift Guide: BEST OF BEAUTY

There's nothing more exciting than shopping for friends & family.

However, we've all had those holiday shopping days at the mall, when you
emerge 9 hours later, empty-handed, semi-battered & 100% discouraged.

Lucky for you, I've decided to take the guess work out of your

shopping for all the beauty lovers in your life.

Here are my picks for BEST IN BEAUTY, Holidays, 2009.

Perfect for those on your list who love, love, love beauty.

Also a great 'subtle' hint to those who may need some

extra help in the glam department...
Rude? No!
Considerate? Yes!

Hit it!

I. MAKEUP PALETTES

NARS Everlasting Love,
15th anniversary makeup palette
for dramatic smoky eyes & nude lips
all you need to be glamtastic year round!
NARS has the MOST pigment in their colors,
thereby making them the best...hands down.
$75, Nordstrom & Saks

Bobbi Brown, Earth Metal Lip & Eye Palette

The eye colors are heavenly, mix & match 'til your
heart's content, then you get to mix your own gloss.
What on earth is better??
$60, Bloomingdale's

II. MAKEUP BAGS

Tori Burch

Cheetah-Print Cosmetics Case
Reminds me of the LV stole I'm currently obsessed with.

$75, Bloomingdales

Henri Bendel

Heritage Label, Large Makeup Bag
I've had my Bendels brown/white striped makeup case
for years. They make the BEST cosmetics cases!

$55

III. MAKEUP BRUSHES

Shu Uemera Compact Brush Set

Includes the following brushes: blush, eye shadow, lip/eye liner, concealer/foundation.

Shu is known for their luxurious & exquisite brushes.
Treat yourself to one, too!
$55, Sephora

or

Bobbi Brown: The Basic Brush Collection
6 fabulous brushes: Concealer, Foundation, Face Blender,
Eye Shadow, Eye Liner and Eye Brow
1 amazing case...
There's absolutely nothing missing from this,
except the skilled hand you need to apply it all.
practice, practice, practice!
Bloomingdales, $175

IV. SCENTS

Yves Saint Laurent, Parisienne
light, sweet, fresh
$85 / 3.0 oz
Neiman Marcus, Saks
*on my list*

Juicy Couture, Viva La Juicy
$85 / 3.4 oz.
Delish.
Saks, Neiman, etc.

DIOR, Miss Dior Chérie
$92 / 3.4 oz.
If you've seen the commercial for this {by Sofia Coppola}
there's no way you won't love it!
Sephora

Happy Hunting & Happy Gifting, loves!

xoxo,

TBF

top photo via live journal

Getting Gorgeous: Copper + Mauve Smoky Eye

It's been awhile since I actually posted about makeup & I have received several requests to bring it back. I saw this photo of Michelle Trachtenberg {or Gossip Girl's own resident psycho, Georgina} on the Glamour Beauty Blog & thought she looked quite stunning.

I pulled together some of the things you will need to get her look. I think it's such a glamorous smoky eye. I can't wait to try it myself!

Who wants it?

Lid:
MAC, Satin Taupe
Stila, Kitten
Liner:
1. Lancome Le Crayon Kohl, Black
2. Stila, Bronze Smudge Pot
Mascara:
DIOR, DiorShow in Rich Black
Face:
Armani Luminous Silk Foundation
NARS, Orgasm Blush
Lips:
Estée Lauder Pure Colour Lipstick, Honey Pink

*Trick is to first line eyes w/black. Then apply bronze color with slanted brush over it.
Smudge, smudge, smudge...smudge, smudge, smudge*

Photos of Michelle Trachtenberg via Glamour: Girls in the Beauty Department

A Model Complexion

Want silky, luminous skin??

Who doesn't??

I recently became frustrated with my face makeup & suddenly realized why. It was a real life Oprah "aha moment!" I had been afraid to use liquid foundation because I was under the {false} notion that it gave a somewhat mature, matte look. I tried stick foundations & creamy powdery ones which left me high & dry in terms of coverage. I recently felt like I wasn't wearing any at all because of the shoddy job they did.

Fast forward to last week. Saks has a sale. I am a sucker for a bargain. I had heard good things about Georgio Armani's foundations & was wowed by their pretty counter & advertisements. BINGO! The best decision I have made in a long time.

Long story short...if you are sick & tired of your foundation, or just want to achieve that gorgeous, flawless complexion look, I dare you NOT to try:

Georgio Armani: Luminous Silk Foundation & Blender Brush

{The brush is made from 100% natural hair & really helps to avoid that grainy look.}