11.28.2012

The Woman Behind the Lipstick





As many of you know, I've been infatuated with makeup since I was a little girl. I used to covet my grandmother's Avon samples -- you know, the smaller-than-your pinky-sized lipsticks.
Last night I carved out some time to hear Bobbi Brown of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics speak at Montclair State University about her career path. Bobbi has lived in Montclair for many, many years. Her talk was fantastic. She began with pictures of herself as a child. She shared her metamorphosis from girl to teen to college student to freelance makeup artist to wife, mother and businesswoman. She shared with us how she started with one lipstick -- a nude color called 'Brown' -- later adding nine more shades. Bobbi -- as she prefers to be called -- is very casual. She walked in wearing a dark wash skinny jean and a denim top with her signature glasses. Her hair was long and straight. At just 5-feet tall, she's a pint-size powerhouse. "I'd rather be taller than younger," she said. I've always loved Bobbi's fresh approach to makeup, as she says, "the skin has to look like you’re not wearing any." Bobbi Brown celebrates the natural woman, "when I look at a woman, I don’t see what’s wrong with her. I see what’s right.” Amen.


You can buy her products in department stores like Bloomingdale's, Bergdorf Goodman and Nordstrom, online and at her new pop-up store in Grand Central Station. You can also shop at her studio in Montclair, NJ. 

Bobbi and her company are big into philanthropy. One of my favorite moments last night came when she said she wants to make a lot of money so she can "give it all away."

Bobbi took a lot of questions last night. She was very generous with her time. She also laid out her rules for success and happiness, which I've copied here. If you want more on Bobbi, you can read her blog. I do. 


  • Always Be on time
  • Look people in eye
  • Tell the truth
  • Don’t smoke
  • Drink lots of water
  • Exercise
  • Eat healthy
  • Read
  • Be nice
  • Never give up








11.27.2012

Bobbi Brown at MSU

I snuck out tonight so I could hear Bobbi Brown speak about her career. More to come... She was fantastic!

11.26.2012

Bobbi Brown's Biggest Cyber Monday

If you like makeup samples, you'll want to keep reading this post.

1 DAY ONLY

Pick 5 samples with ANY order at Bobbi Brown Cosmetics.

I'd buy this awesome lip trio set. Oh wait! I did buy it.  It was a post-Sandy pick-me up.



11.25.2012

Get Straightened Out!

Over the years I've tried many products to help straighten my wavy locks. My hair straightens easily, or so they tell me at the salon, but I have a lot of trouble doing it on my own. I am unsure if I get tired, or bored, or overheated, but I can't seem to finish the job. A few weeks ago I was on a I'm-going-to-blow-my-hair-straight kick, and I bought a product from Sephora. It's from Bumble and Bumble ... and it's called Straight blow dry. It's kind of pricey, so I opted for the $12 (2 oz.) container. Also, I had a feeling I wasn't going to need a lot of product. I didn't. A small squeeze left my hair easy to dry and manageable. My hair wasn't weighed down and it wasn't greasy. I'm not saying I looked like Kate Middleton, but friends complimented me. I felt put together. It was a good day. Thanks B&B.