Bobbi Brown Everything Mascara: A Name Befitting the Product

Mascara is the one beauty product that's hardly ever a perfect fit, so finding one that's pretty damn close is usually as good as it gets. So, I was pleasantly surprised when I tried a sample Bobbi Brown's Everything Mascara (noted on their website as being a best-seller). BB's 'Everything' Mascara fulfilled all the requirements of a good mascara, in healthy doses. It plumped up my lashes, made them look longer, stronger and blacker. I liked the small, simple bristles of the wand because it helped coat every single lash and was easy to maneuver.

My main focus when trying to find a good mascara is to make sure it doesn't smudge or clump giving me the infamous raccoon eyes. I won't guarantee that BB's Everything Mascara will last through an insanely hot, sweaty day (like it was today in New York) or a good cryfest, but it does the job rather adequately.

I like to switch up my mascaras from time to time just because my lashes seem to get bored with everything and anything (even if it the coveted Dior show), so Bobbi Brown's Everything Mascara will definitely get a round.

Clubbing FOTD

Sorry, I've been MIA! After getting laid off a week and a half ago, I was scrambling to find some freelance work and I've also had some family drama going on. I decided this was the best time to visit my best friend in Toronto (I live in New York) so I've been here since Thursday. It's been a blast so far! I come to Toronto once a year (she usually goes to NY more often), but I've never gone to a club except this time. It was fun.

A breakdown of my look for that night:

Face:

MAC Select MoistureCover in NC42 & NC35

Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick in Honey

Bobbi Brown Face Powder in Warm Natural

Eyes:

Urban Decay Primer Potion

MAC e/s in Showstopper

Urban Decay e/s in Oil Slick

MAC liquid liner in Bootblack

Cover Girl Lash Blast Mascara

Cheeks:

Cargo Big Bronzer in Medium

Bobbi Brown Rose Shimmer Brick

Benefit HollywoodGlo

Lips:

L'oreal Aishwairya's Beige

MAC lipglass in Enchantress

Think Spring!

After months of this dreary winter and dark makeup, I am craving some serious spring brightness. I've already started incorporating some warm-weather colors into my look; a sparkling fuschia lipstick here; a lavender eye there. Bring on the bronzers and shimmer!

Bobbi Brown's Pink Rasberry Face Palette is a must-have for this spring season. The palette contains sheer pink colors and neutral eyeshadows that compliment every skin tone and creates the perfect spring look. Pink makeup rotates the runway every spring and this year's pink look is soft but bright. Pick up this seasonal must-have soon because Bobbi Brown's limited-edition products usually run out fast!


Laura Mercier's Eye Colour Quad in Wild Violet and Shy Violet (left) contains the perfect colors to create a smoky purple eye or a light lavender eye. The shadows are shimmery and a bit powdery (you might want to use a damp brush to apply). The only thing is that it's not too long-lasting (at least not on me). But if you're looking for a soft, spring look--this quad is perfect. Not to mention, the flowery design is very elegant.

I was a little wary when I first heard about the MAC Fafi collection; but now I am totally sold! I especially love the hot pink-ish lipstick Fun 'N' Sexy (which is probably going to be one of the first products to get sold out) and the eyeshadow quads. The Fafi Eyes 2 quad is perfect for spring '08 as bright colors are the "it" trend. You can be sure these two items are making their way into my makeup collection this weekend!