Must Have: Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual; Weekend Beauty Reads
I don’t know what I did right but this year, Santa came early and dropped off Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual ($32 US) on my doorstep a few days ago.
Now, I’m a beauty enthusiast but I will be the first to tell you that even when my friends ask me, I have no clue on how to apply makeup on anyone except for what I think looks right on me.
Flipping through this Makeup Manual, I’ve decided that this is my Beauty Bible from here on out. It has answers for everything that I’ve had questions on for so long, including: how to pick correct foundation and concealer shades, how to apply makeup for Asian eyes and special occasion makeup tips.
But I think my favorite thing about this book, out in stores beginning December 1st, is the fact that it’s chock-full of pictures with accompanying step by step’s – from how to create a smoky eye to how to accurately apply false lashes.
Hopefully my makeup techniques will improve and I can share some of the tips I find here with you in future posts – let me know if you have any requests!
If you can’t wait for me or want your own copy, put it on your holiday wish list or nab one up on Amazon.com – I found it there for $21 versus it’s full retail of $32 US.
But before you go shopping (Amazon can be dangerous, yo!), check out this week’s pretty reads from my friends at The Beauty Blog Network:
Beauty411 spotlights the Lancome C’est Magnifique Holiday Collection. Stop by and enter the giveaway for Le Vernis Nailcolor in Midnight Glam!
The Makeup Divas reviews Three Custom Color Specialists Tai Lip Shine.
Lilan from The Daily Cookie is gearing up to get AGLOW for the holiday season with this new Prescriptives collection!
Cybelesays is loving the new products from Revolution Organics. Read all about this line here.
Musings of a Muse gets on board with the Japanese Holiday Collections by reviewing the Lavshuca Antique Collection! .
Beauty Junkie in SF loves that NARS is using their sexy products to support amfAR and preach that safe sex is sexy!
A Touch of Blusher loves Dior’s Night Diamond.
Glossypink counts down her top 5 favorite pink lip glosses!
Felicia from ThisThatBeauty gets a SILK PEEL and shows off the results, sans makeup. You gotta see this.
The girls over at Beauty in Real Life are having another giveaway. Enter for your chance to win a Travel Brush Set from adesign. Click here for the details.
makeup loves me has before and after pictures that speak for themselves of clairol’s at home dye kit, perfect 10.
Christina Loves… learning the history of MAC Cosmetics
Makeup Moxie’s pick of the week is the new Lancome Juicy Tubes Set.
Shop for beauty products, clothes and jewels all while sitting at your computer – AND people watch without ever leaving the comfort of your own home… Beauty Banter explains!
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On November 23rd, 2008 Karrie said:
This book looks great.
I’ve always wanted to get a beauty book.
I was thinking of getting the Nars one, but this one looks good too.
On November 23rd, 2008 Lilan said:
Hi Karrie,
I’ve never really considered getting a beauty book but I’m glad I got an opportunity to own this one. The photos in this are really great – there’s nothing better than a step by step guide for me
On November 23rd, 2008 Marisol said:
I have this on my Amazon wishlist. We will see if Santa brings it home for me.
On November 24th, 2008 Lilan said:
I’m sure he (or she) will, Miss Marisol!!