Come on, ride the [coral] train… hey, ride it (WOO, WOO)! Spring 2010 has been an overnight trip on the Coral Express, ladies. Headed where? The Land of Coral, of course.
I guess what I’m trying to say is we’ve been seeing A LOT of coral lately. 🙂
Today the lippies in the Bobbi Brown Cabana Corals collection fueled the fire.
Because I’m still working my way through a neutral lip phase, I wanted something that wasn’t too va-va-va voom, so I layered Coral Reef Metallic Lip Color (a shimmery pinkish coral, $22) beneath Coral Sand Shimmer Lip Gloss (a golden peach, $20) and really like how it turned out.
Coral Reef (left) and Coral Sand (right)
I also tried them on their own…
Am I the only one wearing coral today? If you’ve also climbed aboard the Coral Express, throw your hands up in the air, and wave ’em around like you just don’t care!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
lexi says
February 11th, 2010 at 1:39 pmso pretty.
I swatched the two new cabo/calypso coral pot rouges – I don’t know if I like them very much. It’s very orange on my skin. I just with that they would change the gloss brush applicators to the doe foot. I stopped using the glosses because of how much i dislike the brush! I took an inventory of my glosses – nope no coral in sight! Guess I’ll have to do some coral shopping!
I’m wearing NARS chihuahua today -so I’m rocking the nude lip as usual!
Karen says
February 11th, 2010 at 2:50 pmOoh, do you have Lychee Luxe Lipglass? It’s like a coral red… but it’s not scary, really!
I also am not a fan of BB’s brush applicators. Doe foot all the way!!
lexi says
February 11th, 2010 at 3:43 pmha “not scary”? You promise? hahaaha
Karen says
February 11th, 2010 at 3:51 pmI PROMISE! My mom actually was the one who got me into Lychee Luxe!
lexi says
February 11th, 2010 at 4:22 pmhaha that’s awesome!
Karen says
February 11th, 2010 at 8:22 pmYeah, she introduced me to it a few years ago. If you wanna take it to the next level you can layer Mahogany lip pencil beneath it… that’s how my mom wears it! 🙂
Devs says
February 11th, 2010 at 1:40 pmSuch a pretty combo! I LOVE coral! Especially on my Indian skintone! LOL, so yes I have already joined the Coral Express 🙂
Karen says
February 11th, 2010 at 2:50 pmHee! I’ll take a one way ticket to Coral-ville, please. 🙂
Kim says
February 11th, 2010 at 2:00 pmJust bought a coral lipstick from MAC today from their spring collection. Pink Salmon- awesome coral color without a loud punch! LOVE IT!
p.s- what kind of eyeshadow colors should I pair up with coral lips?? I’m thinking a beige with a hint of ivory shimmer?
Karen says
February 11th, 2010 at 2:52 pmHi Kim, That sounds very pretty. Maybe do that on the lid and add thick cat liner? It’s kind of a retro look, but totally cute.
You could also do khaki, gold… maybe even teal!
lexi says
February 11th, 2010 at 3:44 pmooh that sounds like a lovely pairing – love the retro thick winged black eye liner!
Karen says
February 11th, 2010 at 3:50 pmYeah! If you can handle black falsies that would totes take it to the next level. 🙂
Kim says
February 11th, 2010 at 4:48 pmSorry girls, the MAC Lipstick name is “Fresh Salmon” not “Pink Salmon”. I love the falsies idea- think I will do that on a night out of town!
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Karen says
February 11th, 2010 at 9:29 pmYay! Let us know how your look turns out. 🙂
Lisa S. says
February 11th, 2010 at 2:19 pmOooo prit! I’m not sure if I can wear coral well, but I’m willing to try in the interest of of makeup science…….
Karen says
February 11th, 2010 at 2:53 pmLOL! I’m all about makeup science experiments. 🙂
And if you’re not crazy about how the color looks on you, the best part is you can always wash it off!
Rae says
February 11th, 2010 at 2:41 pmOkay, so while I don’t usually love corals… these two are gorgeous! Coral Reef is just lovely on you, Karen 🙂
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Karen says
February 11th, 2010 at 2:55 pmThanks, Rae! 🙂
Hmm, why don’t you usually love corals? Do they not play well with your skintone?
Yajaira says
February 11th, 2010 at 3:15 pmis it me or do all lip colors look the same most of the time is it my eyes or the camera
Karen says
February 11th, 2010 at 3:30 pmHi Yajaira, It might be your monitor… they vary in how they reproduce color.
Vanessa H says
February 11th, 2010 at 3:30 pmI’m wearing coral! Springsheen blush and fulfilled Plushglass…and Tart Deco. It’s a coral world!
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Karen says
February 11th, 2010 at 3:30 pmFUN! <3 Coral. 🙂
Marina says
February 11th, 2010 at 3:33 pmI am ALL about coral! This is a great collection and I like how it looks on you 🙂
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Karen says
February 11th, 2010 at 10:03 pmThanks Marina! Oh, btw, I just sent you an email. 🙂
Sarah says
February 11th, 2010 at 3:38 pmOh god. I havent even worn make up for the past four days. Snowpocalypse is getting to me!
I love how neutral those look though. Coral, but a subtle coral. I might have to pick them up…
Karen says
February 11th, 2010 at 3:51 pmOh no! How are you holding up? I have to give you guys props… I can’t hang with the snow.
Sarah says
February 11th, 2010 at 5:37 pmI’ve been slowly going insane, but the cats have been keeping me company! (I take care of foster cats that have issues, so currently I have four) When I didnt have my laptop for three days, THOSE were the hard times. And when we lost power for over 20 hours.
Wow. I think I’m doing relatively well all things considered. 😉
Unfortunately, federal government and schools are all open tomorrow, which means I have to venture out, and try not to get hit by a car (they plowed all the snow into the sidewalks).
We can’t handle snow either – hence all the closings!
Karen says
February 11th, 2010 at 9:22 pmAmazing. I swear, the minute Nor Cal gets a little bit of rain everybody (myself included) starts freaking out! We act like it’s armageddon! I would’ve entered ORANGE ALERT CRANKY if I lived out your way… you East Coasters are the shizz, for reals.
That’s very cool that you take care of foster kittehs. Do you ever get tempted to adopt them? It must be hard to give them up after you form a bond with them.
Sarah says
February 12th, 2010 at 7:37 amHaha, I have friends from New York that are making fun of us (Maryland/DC area SHUT DOWN for this storm) but I have to agree – when there’s snow on the ground – I refuse to drive.
Oh my god, I am so tempted! One of them, George, wakes me up by jumping on the bed and walking up my body (while I am on my side) and follows me everywhere. If I could, I would adopt him in a heartbeat. Fortunately, they’re all going to good homes and this way, I can take in more when they find homes! (This is my mantra anytime I think about adopting them!)
And I really am getting to know different cat personalities. Its kind of weird and interesting…
Karen says
February 12th, 2010 at 8:34 amThat is so cute. Tabs does the same thing… except he steps on my lovely lady lumps, and that never really feels pleasant, as he’s now a husky 15 pounds. It does wake me up though, LOL!
How many kitties have you fostered? And have you ever kept one?
Sarah says
February 12th, 2010 at 10:59 amHaha, it IS effective! I have no idea how much George weighs, but let’s just say that sometimes HE makes it up to a ledge but his belly doesn’t…
I’m pretty new to the whole thing (January 1st) and I take in the “problem” cats, whether its because they’re semi-feral (Princess Sparkle and Bentley) or they need medication to clear up an infection (George & Georgia) so I keep them longer than normal. Which is a long way of saying I’ve had 8 go to homes, and there’s four currently. George, Georgia and Bentley have been with me since January while others have cycled through.
I can’t keep them since I’m not sure how long I’m going to be in the area and there’s no guarantee my next apartment will accept pets, but my family has two rescue cats that came from foster homes. I really do want to adopt George though… So I try not to think about it very often!
Vanessa says
February 11th, 2010 at 3:52 pmI caved and bought all three coral glosses and I’m rocking Coral sand solo today. It’s sooo Perdy!! Chugga chugga Choo choo!!
Karen says
February 11th, 2010 at 9:25 pmOhh, nice! What eye makeup did you pair it with?
Molly says
February 11th, 2010 at 3:52 pmi love coral! i wore a shimmery coral shadow today, and whenever my face needs a little brightening up, i’ll get out my sheer coral lipstick:]
Karen says
February 11th, 2010 at 9:31 pmSounds pretty, Molly! Hope you had a nice Thursday. 🙂
Vanessa says
February 11th, 2010 at 3:56 pmOh and thanks a lot. Now I have to save up some more makeup pennies and buy the lippie you’re wearing to go with our gloss! I already ordered the cabo pot rougue. I’ cookoo for coral kid!
Karen says
February 11th, 2010 at 9:32 pmLOL… it’s a nice combo, but honestly, if you have something around that’s kinda pinky coral with a little gold shimmer you’d be good to go!
Vanessa says
February 11th, 2010 at 3:58 pmOops I’m not I. Stupid typos Grrrr.
scarlettholly says
February 11th, 2010 at 4:32 pmKaren I hate you!!! 😉 everytime I come on yr site I want more stuff!! Those corals are so pretty. I just got Fresh Salmon from MAC, but the Bobbi Browns are so warm and gorgeous. I might even get over the horrible applicator to purchase…
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Karen says
February 11th, 2010 at 9:59 pmUgh, I know… the brush applicator SUCKS. B. Brown needs to get on the DOE FOOT train!
Marce says
February 11th, 2010 at 4:47 pmI didn’t put on any makeup today, only sunscreen! Today was a perfect summer day, I spent all afternoon lazing around my pool…all these corals are hella perfect for the season, though most things don’t get here, LOL! I really like Coral Reef on you, it looks gorgeous 😀
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Karen says
February 11th, 2010 at 10:04 pmUm, JEALOUS! I would kill for a pool-side session. It’s been so cold, overcast and generally lame here. Can’t wait for summer!
Rebecca says
February 11th, 2010 at 6:15 pmCoral sand is gorgeous! But then, I’m a total sucker for all things shimmery and that packs a whole lotta shimmer… I think it might be hypnotizing me.
*no, Rebecca, you do NOT need another lipgloss!*
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Karen says
February 11th, 2010 at 10:05 pmLOL, I’ve tried that mantra… it doesn’t work.
Meg says
February 11th, 2010 at 6:16 pmUgh…my wallet cannot take the beauty-ousness that is this collection. But these photos are killing me smalls!
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Karen says
February 11th, 2010 at 10:05 pmThis is probably my fave BBrown collection in a LONG TIME. Have you picked anything up?
Summer Staff says
February 11th, 2010 at 6:21 pmPurrrrty! I love this look. My favorite look latley has been a pretty, pink/coral glossy lip like this one with big doll eyes with falsies. This color is SOO PRETTY! I have the gloss, but not the lipstick (which I need, now) I layer it with MAC’s Vegas Volt. It’s an electric creamy peach, and it’s gorgeous against fair skin with a hint of peach blush. I have been experiementing with spring looks so when it arrives I have tons of new ideas.
TIRED OF SNOW!
Karen says
February 11th, 2010 at 10:07 pmOOHH, I think I might have Vegas Volt! I need to dig around… hopefully I can find it.
Steph B says
February 11th, 2010 at 6:42 pmI used to spend more time in the sun and my brown hair would have great golden-red highlights and my skin would be tan. Coral was my color. My prom dress was a bright coral. Then I found sunscreen and limit my time in the sun. My hair is ashier, my skin is pale and coral looks wrong on me. But I so want to be able to wear it again.
Karen says
February 11th, 2010 at 10:08 pmHmm, what if you go *really* light, like something that’s almost pink? Maybe that would work with your lighter coloring…
Stef says
February 11th, 2010 at 7:26 pmGirl, I got my engineer cap on right now! This is such a pretty, subtle coral look. Love it. But I love super bright, looking like a South Beach granny coral too!
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Karen says
February 11th, 2010 at 10:09 pmLOL, I am all for South Beach Granny Coral. I totally know what you’re talking about too.. my grandma has a Revlon lipstick (Orange Flip!) that is the classic OG coral!
marisol says
February 11th, 2010 at 9:01 pmWhat a gorgeous spring color.
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Karen says
February 11th, 2010 at 10:10 pm🙂 Does this mean you’re gonna break your no-buy?
Marisol says
February 11th, 2010 at 11:42 pmNah not for this goodie. But keep tempting me 🙂
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Karen says
February 12th, 2010 at 8:32 amLOL, girl don’t you worry ’bout that. I got you covered. 🙂
amy says
February 11th, 2010 at 11:07 pmI like the shimmer on Coral Sand and it is perfect for summer.
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Karen says
February 12th, 2010 at 8:31 amTotally… when I have it on I feel like I’m sitting by the ocean. 🙂
Tavia says
February 11th, 2010 at 11:24 pmI like these corals, and they are a nice surprise considering that I’m not into corals 🙂
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Karen says
February 12th, 2010 at 8:31 amI think Bobbi did a great job of making coral accessible to almost everyone with this collection. 🙂
Kylie says
February 12th, 2010 at 12:24 amLovin’ the coral on you! I already had the Calypso coral pot rouge and I layered it with the nectar shimmerbrick, and bam! I was on a one-way trip to Coralville and I don’t wanna come home!
Karen says
February 12th, 2010 at 8:28 amLOL! I don’t want to come home either!
The coral party never stops in Coralville. 🙂
NINA says
February 12th, 2010 at 5:50 amThe coral looks great on you Karen!
Will be shopping this weekend … im scurreed of the damage I might do!
Karen says
February 12th, 2010 at 8:28 amThanks, Nina! What is on your list? Hugs to Linus, Anja and Mojo on this lovely Friday. 🙂
knownever says
February 12th, 2010 at 7:43 amcoral sand is ridiculously beautiful. it LOOKS like the beach.
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Karen says
February 12th, 2010 at 8:26 amIt does… which reminds me, I need to pick up a bottle of Bobbi Brown beach. 🙂 Have you smelled it? It’s like summer in a bottle.
Karen B says
February 12th, 2010 at 7:59 amCoral Heaven!!!
Karen says
February 12th, 2010 at 8:26 amFOR SERIOUS!
Carol says
February 12th, 2010 at 9:42 amI’m wearing my favourite NARS pinky coral today, Niagra lipstick! Soooo gorgeous!
Cindy (Prime Beauty) says
February 12th, 2010 at 1:43 pmI’m really loving this collection. Haven’t tried the lippies yet. Coral suits you well Karen! I love the two pot rouges! must try my lipsticks next!
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DoDe says
February 13th, 2010 at 5:28 amRavishing with clear lipglass on top!!! Loves it