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Bobbi Brown Cocoa Mauve Collection

If you really love someone, you’ll give them the Bobbi Brown Cocoa Mauve Collection.

This flattering collection of colors takes the guess work out of coordinating a stunning look. The set includes Bobbi’s Mauve Metallic Eye Shadow, Cocoa Mauve Ink Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner, Berry Mauve Creamy Lip Color and Sand Pink Blush, neatly packed in a cute mauve-lined black nylon cosmetics bag.

The shadow is a shimmering pale taupe and a staple for any makeup bag. (I usually pop a contour color in the crease, like a matte berry shade, to give the look more definition.) The cocoa mauve eyeliner is a brownish purple shade which makes eyes stand out without looking harsh, and the brush-on gel formula is easy to work with.

Applying the berry mauve lipstick feels so good because the shea-butter enriched stick almost feels like a gel-balm. The color goes on with medium, glossy coverage.

The look would not be complete without the sand pink blush, one of my all-time favorite pink blushes. It lights cheeks up with a rosy glow that looks like you just got back from a brisk walk outdoors.

From: http://www.glossypink.com

Makeup Looks From the 2008 CMA Awards.

At last night’s 42nd Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, TN, the red carpet was jam packed with all-out gorgeousness.

My favorite look of the night was Carrie Underwood:

Her hair and makeup was pretty yet easy; the perfect accessory to her plunging neckline and bright-hued gown. (I love how Carrie keeps her look clean and simple with barely any jewelry.)

Nicole Kidman (pictured with hubby Keith Urban) always looks ultra-glam. She seems to still have her post-baby glow (along with her pre-baby body—so unfair seeing as I still don’t have my pre-baby body six years later!):

Speaking of babies, it looks like Kimberly Williams-Paisley (actress and wife of country singer Brad Paisley) is working on baby number two:

Country star Taylor Swift looked anything but a teenager with her up-do, sultry makeup and slim fitting sparkly dress. I would have liked to see her how down and flowy for this look, but she’s gorgeous either way:

The other teenager worth mentioning is household-name Miley Cyrus. Not a day goes by here at Makeup Bag HQ without several mentions (and episodes) of Hannah Montana (along with Demi Lovato, this girl is Janey’s idol). Miley Cyrus is super cute but the hair is just not doing it for me. It looks as if she got it caught on the door as she stepped out of the limo, losing a few bobby pins. But look at these amazing eyes:

What do you think? What was your favorite look from last night’s VMAs?

Images: Wireimage.com

From: http://www.makeupbag.net/

Clinique Holiday 2008: Blackberry Bloom.

The CLINIQUE Holiday 2008 makeup collection, Blackberry Bloom, is a sultry collection that highlights a beautiful glowing face accentuated with a sexy, dramatic eye.

A NEW limited edition shade of Fresh Bloom Allover Colour in Blackberry Bloom is clearly the star of the show with the cult favorite long-wearing powder in a combination of berry shades to create a natural looking radiant glow.

There are three NEW shades of Colour Surge Eye Shadow Super Shimmer: Black Coffee, Black Amethyst and Black Smoke (all limited edition shades). While Black Coffee and Black Smoke are both super rich, highly pigmented shades, we can’t keep our hands off Black Amethyst.

Black Amethyst might just be our favorite eye shadow of the entire year. It’s no secret that we have a strange obsession with taupe eye shadow–and this one (while technically not taupe) is a gorgeous taupe-y purple.

Take our word–if you’re a taupe-lover, this will be your new fave.

(We tried to swatch it for you, but the camera is broken. AGAIN. This dumb Nikon D-50 has given us nothing but trouble since she turned two.)

Another product to note is the High Impact Mascara in a NEW Black Honey limited edition shade. This one you’ll have to see with your own eyes. So pretty.

CLINIQUE Holiday 2008 Blackberry Bloom makeup collection is available this month at Clinique counters nationwide and online at clinique.com.

From: http://www.makeupbag.net/

Holiday Collection: Prescriptives Aglow 2008

Urban Decay Friends & Family 30% Off Discount.

Remember to enter the code FFH30 (then click “redeem coupon”) at checkout. Enjoy!

From: http://frappelattes.com/

Estee Lauder Pink Ribbon Collection .

Estee Lauder - Pink Ribbon Collection

YSL Golden Gloss for Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2008.

(image from YSL)

YSL’s Golden Gloss range is among my favorite lip gloss ranges (along with Lunasol’s Full Glamour Gloss). Supporting the Breast Cancer Awareness Month in 2008, YSL has released a limited-edition Golden Gloss in 27. Just like the rest of the Golden Gloss range, this wearable shimmery peach-pink shade contains 24-carat gold.

30% of the purchase of this product will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund.

From: http://atouchofblusher.blogspot.com

Black Diamonds Dior Holiday 2008.Of all the collections we’ve seen thus far, we’re certain this Dior Black Diamond Diamond-Effect Powder for Face and Décolleté will be THE item to have on your holiday list. Sweep the face and décolleté with this beigey, shimmering powder for a luxurious holiday glow.

The other star product in this collection is the Holiday Face Palette, an all-over, luminizing face powder. Throw it in your party clutch for on-the-spot luminosity and pray your ex will see you there.

Also in this collection:

5-Colour Eyeshadow in Twilight #029
Crème de Gloss in Honey Delight #291
Rouge Dior in Eternal Beige #394
Sparkle Shine Lip Gloss #002
Styleliner in Silver Light #334 (Sephora.com only)
Dior Vernis in Pure Diamonds (Specialty Only)
Dior Vernis in Black Sequins (Sephora Only)
Dior Vernis in Poison Blue (Dept. Stores only)

We are surely getting our hands on the Dior Vernis in Black Sequins and Poison Blue.

Dior Holiday 2008 Black Diamonds is available beginning November 2008 at Dior locations nationwide.

From: http://www.makeupbag.net/

Mika 2008 Holiday Shu Uemura Collection.

We already showed you the Mika Portable Brush Set that we love so much from this collection, but wait ’til you see these palettes:

Designed by Japanese photographer and director Mika Ninagawa, these palette cases are just as gorgeous as the shadows they contain.

midnight winter sakura (top)
Mika Ninagawa’s breathtaking night view of the snow-white Japanese flower decorates this case. This set’s magnificent hues, like smoky blue and pink beige, will create eyes as intense as the name implies.

adorned marguerite (middle)
The marguerite-adorned case features an inner palette that is a playful mixture of Mika Ninagawa’s dreamy colors. Vivid combination of pink and blue shade brush on to add a velvety sensation to the eyes.

secret luscious rose (bottom)
A photograph of roses by Mika Ninagawa beautifully decorates the case that opens to reveal a contrasting range of colors. Lightly frosted white and rich moss green will accent eyes in shades that make the most classical flower new again.

And while you’re here, we might as well show you the lip glosses:

delicious rose and seductive gerbena are little makeup pouches containing shimmery lip gloss trios to make you smile.

Shu Uemura Holiday 2008 Mika Ninagawa is available beginning November 2008 at Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom counters nationwide and online at shuuemura-usa.com

From: http://www.makeupbag.net

Stila Holiday 2008. As always, Stila has a great assortment of holiday items this season. Some are Sephora exclusives, but all are worth taking a look at— especially the Surprise & Shine Record a Message Palette. How fun!

Surprise & Shine Record a Message Palette
Personalize your gift in a way that has never been possible before by sending a holiday greeting that literally speaks for itself. Utilizing Stila’s patent pending Talking Palette technology, this palette of must-haves allows you to record a completely customized message.  Just because you can’t always primp with your best friends, they can still hear your words of reassurance anytime, anywhere.  Wrapped with an aubergine ribbon, the palette includes universally flattering Nude, Wheat and Espresso Eye Shadows and Convertible Color in Peony.
Price: $40

Step Out & Shine Color Collection & Handbag
Combining two of a Stila girl’s favorite things – makeup and accessories – this sparkling silver clutch is stocked with essentials for any occasion. The bag of best sellers even includes a sneak preview of Stila’s next big star, NEW Pomegranate Crush Lip and Cheek Stain. Tucked inside, discover deluxe travel sizes of Multi-Effect Mascara, All Over Shimmer a full size limited edition Convertible Color in Orchid and an Eye Shadow Quad in Montmartre.  (Sephora exclusive)
Price: $50

Shine On Gift of Glaze
Gloss on the lips is like tinsel on the tree – without it, something is missing.  This set
of six minis features two NEW Lip Glaze shades, Raisin and Gumdrop, as well as
all-time favorites Vanilla, Apricot, Grapefruit and Brown Sugar.  Perfect for pocket-
sized purses, the assortment guarantees a good glazing is never more than a click
away.   (Sephora exclusive)
Price: $28

Eyes & Shine Smudge Pot Trio
Encourage her to bring out a sultry side in the sexy Stila way with this trio of mini
Smudge Pots.  These clever little gels have an inky intensity that will outlast even the
most packed social schedule. Featuring black, gray and bronze shades and
complete with a mini brush, the tiny treats can make any look just a little naughty,
which sometimes is nice.
Price: $32

Stila is available at a variety of locations including  Sephora, sephora.com and stilacosmetics.com.

From: http://www.makeupbag.net/