I hate that it’s socially unacceptable for adults in polite company to spontaneously sing and dance. I mean, it was acceptable in high school, right? — when we’d all go buck wild at the drive-thru to Madonna’s Holiday in Jen’s old Datsun (WHITE LIGHTNIN’ FOR EVA!!) — so why can’t people who are old enough to vote also sing their favorite Top 40 hits in line at the DMV? 🙂
I miss being able to get away with things like that (not that one exactly, though). At some point on the road from adolescence to adulthood, spontaneous singing and dancing goes from being an acceptable way to blow off steam, to being something only tolerated from adults who are inebriated, filming a video, or busting moves in a flash mob at the mall.
Well ptooey! on that. We can dance if we want to (we can leave our cares behind), and what better time to dance than while looking at pics and swatches of the new Bobbi Brown Holiday Collection, available now at BB counters and also online.
I can still do the choreo to this dance; my 8-year-old self would be proud
Can you spare a few minutes to add a little sparkle to your eyes and cheeks?
Even if you aren’t obsessed with makeup, I think you might really like this launch (it’s mostly eye palettes, with a lip gloss trio thrown in for variety) because the colors aren’t scary. The neutrals, plums and single blip of blue lend a polished look to professionals who aren’t interested in overly bright, blingy holiday looks.
Take a peek at four of the seven pieces here, and let me know if you see anything you like.
Cool Party Eye Palette, $45
Party Eye Palette, $45
Black Ruby Sparkle Eye Palette, $45
Party to Go Palette, $25
Party to Go Palette swatches
Black Ruby Sparkle Eye Palette swatches
Cool Party Eye Palette swatches
Party Eye Palette swatches
The Bobbi Brown Holiday 2011 Collection includes…
- Ultimate Party Collection — A double-decker compact with eight eyeshadows, four lip shades, a mini lip brush and a mini eyeshadow brush (limited edition, $65)
- Cool Party Eye Palette — Eight cool-toned powder eyeshadows in matte, shimmer and glitter finishes (limited edition, $45)
- Party Eye Palette — Eight warm-toned powder eyeshadows in in matte, shimmer and glitter finishes (limited edition, $45)
- Black Ruby Sparkle Eye Shadow Palette — Four glittery eyeshadows in shades of pink, silver, ruby and onyx (limited edition, $45)
- Party To Go Palette — A mini palette with three eyeshadows, two lip colors and a mini lip gloss in plum (limited edition, $25)
- Classic To Go Palette — A mini palette with three eyeshadows, two lip colors and a mini lip gloss in a neutral shade (limited edition, $25)
- Lip Gloss Trio — A trio of Bobbi’s favorite glosses in pink, nude and plum shades designed to work with all complexions (limited edition, $38)
Today’s been flying by, hasn’t it? I feel like I just rolled out of bed, but it’s already the afternoon!
How are tricks in your neck of the wood? Anything new to report? 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
JoJo says
October 5th, 2011 at 4:12 pmDon’t think I liking this collection that much
Karen says
October 5th, 2011 at 4:16 pmHi JoJo,
What is it that you’re not liking? Are the colors not bright enough?
Joyce says
October 5th, 2011 at 4:14 pmThe taupey shade in the Black Ruby Sparkle Eye Palette looks gorgeous!
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Karen says
October 5th, 2011 at 4:15 pmI like that one too! Do you think you’re going to give any of these a go?
Brandy says
October 5th, 2011 at 4:25 pmThe colors are pretty, but the collection doesn’t really seem all that special. I think I have most of these shades in my collections already. No real need for any of these palettes, but I still enjoyed seeing the pictures! Thank you!
Karen says
October 5th, 2011 at 7:28 pmYou’re welcome, Brandy. 🙂
Marina says
October 5th, 2011 at 4:33 pmI really want the lip gloss set, love the colours.
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Karen says
October 5th, 2011 at 7:28 pmHi Marina,
Ahh, so pretty! 🙂 Hope you had a good day. Did you finish your book yet?
Jessi says
October 5th, 2011 at 4:38 pmI don’t know why, but I just don’t care for Bobbi Brown makeup that much. I like neutrals, but I’ve never really been impressed with her products. Maybe I haven’t tried the right things yet! The Black Ruby Sparkle palette DOES look pretty, though.
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Karen says
October 5th, 2011 at 7:27 pmHi Jessi,
Hmm… have you tried her gel liner? It’s really, really great. 🙂
Hope you had a nice Wednesday.
Mandy says
October 5th, 2011 at 4:52 pmOhhh I’ve been wanting to try out Bobbi Brown makeup but it wasn’t available where I live but now that there’s a store that sells it, I’m pretty excited to try some products out! 🙂
The one I’m eyeing for now is Black Ruby Sparkle Eye Palette, looks gorgeous especially the taupe color! I’ve been obsessed with anything to do with taupe! Haha
Karen says
October 5th, 2011 at 7:26 pmHi Mandy,
Bobbi has some really nice pieces. Her gel liner is the best! If you need any other recs let me know. 🙂
Mandy says
October 6th, 2011 at 3:46 pmYes! I would actually appreciate it if you gave me any other recommendations! 🙂 Like what are some must haves from her line hehe
Shana says
October 5th, 2011 at 5:00 pmOooh, the BLack Ruby palette and the Party to Go palettes look amazeballs
Karen says
October 5th, 2011 at 7:25 pmThose are my faves, Shana!
Laura says
October 5th, 2011 at 5:04 pmLove the Black Ruby set!! Getting that one for sure
Karen says
October 5th, 2011 at 7:25 pmHi Laura,
The taupe in that palette is especially gorgeous! I take it you’re a shimmer gal? 🙂
Lindsey says
October 5th, 2011 at 5:19 pmI don’t care for this! Too many light shades for my liking!
Karen says
October 5th, 2011 at 7:24 pmAhh, well. At least they’ll be lots more holiday stuff from other lines coming out, yeah?
Heidi says
October 5th, 2011 at 5:31 pmLove the look of that Party to Go palette!
Karen says
October 5th, 2011 at 7:24 pmYes, girl! That’s my fave out of the bunch. The purple in that palette = delicious.
Did you have a nice day today? I hope the employment agency folks called.
Heidi says
October 5th, 2011 at 9:14 pmDidn’t hear back yet. I’ll be giving them a call tomorrow. If I’m going to go to an interview on Friday, I’d kind of like to know!
Chris25 says
October 5th, 2011 at 6:02 pmI really like Party Eye (neutrals freak!) and Black Ruby Sparkle. It’s so darn pretty!
Karen says
October 5th, 2011 at 7:23 pmHi Chris,
I’m sure both palettes would be kitteh approved.
You know, for some reason I always imagine you wearing lots of bright colors!
Chris25 says
October 5th, 2011 at 8:49 pmWell, I have large eyes that protrude out, so sometimes bright colors look too…crazy. Like I just busted out of an asylum. LOL.
I love bright colors, but I use them at photo shoots. Whenever possible. 😀
Gabi says
October 5th, 2011 at 6:06 pmIt’s love at first sight with me and the Neutral Party Palette! I’ve never loved a set of neutrals so much! <– I haven't even tried them yet, but I already love Bobbi Brown's shadows. I can't wait to pick this one up! I wish they had the Party To Go in a more neutral option. Don't get me wrong, I love the colors, but Deep Red Lips + Dark Shadow + 8th Grade = Ehhh..
Karen says
October 5th, 2011 at 7:23 pmHi Gabi,
Try the Classic to Go Palette — it’s the more neutral version of Party to Go.
Ahh, eighth grade. I remember it like it was yesterday…
Hboo says
October 5th, 2011 at 6:18 pmWell I’m definitely picking up the Black Ruby Sparkle Eye Palette!
Karen says
October 5th, 2011 at 7:29 pmYay! I think you’ll love it, Hboo. 🙂
Debra says
October 5th, 2011 at 6:54 pmUltimate Party for me! I will have to swatch in person, but it’s got a lot of new stuff, and I really like the lip products in her palettes.
Karen says
October 5th, 2011 at 7:22 pmHi Debra,
Awesome! Do you usually use the little lip brushes that come with the palette, or do you end up using your own?
Debra says
October 5th, 2011 at 8:33 pmI have one of those small ones that needed to be replaced so I just bought one from Hakuhodo — we’re talking a real lip brush!
AK says
October 5th, 2011 at 6:56 pmOMG I Freaking LOVE that song!!! I’ve been blasting it the last week, reminds me of early summer when it’s not too hot outside and things are really blossoming. I just love that dance, I wish I could do it! Maybe one day I’ll break it down into little pieces so this body can get a hold of it 🙂 Thanks for posting such an awesome vid. My favorite piece from this collection is the Party On The Go. I think it’s the most fun.
Karen says
October 5th, 2011 at 7:21 pmHi AK,
I remember it taking forever to learn that dance! I taped the video off of MTV and hit play/rewind so much that I nearly wore it out. 🙂 Are you a Madge fan, too?
And yes, Party On the Go is a lot of fun. I wore it around the house today… loved it! The purple is awesome.
Liza Marie says
October 5th, 2011 at 8:15 pmWell, that’s it. I won’t mind being broke this month, ’cause I must have all these palettes! 😉
Karen says
October 5th, 2011 at 8:32 pmWhich one’s your fave, Liza Marie? Party to Go is mine!
cloudburst says
October 5th, 2011 at 9:45 pmOoohhh I like the Ruby Sparkle Palette! May have to pick that one up…
Kim says
October 6th, 2011 at 6:11 amOh, Black Ruby, of course! But I will resist. Droopy eyelid. Droopy eyelid. 🙂
Yeah, um, I still rock out in the car. And sometimes sing (badly) in stores and such. I usually have the kids for cover, though. Then it just looks like “hey, that’s sweet. That mom is singing/dancing with her kids”. Hopefully. HAHA! Lately, one of them has been obsessed with Adele’s Someone Like You and will belt it out, whenever. I know we’re in trouble when he says “Mommy, this time I’m going to sing it with FEELING”. 🙂
Nina says
October 6th, 2011 at 6:23 amoh wow. just wow — this collection is so wearable! even the cool eyes palette will def work for warmer toned gals like me! i love this!
Anitacska says
October 6th, 2011 at 6:28 amI’ve swatched the Black Ruby Sparkle Palette today and liked it, going to order it from Debenhams (UK) to get my beauty bonus points. 🙂 The rest I will pass on. I have too many BB palettes already as it is. 😉
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SarahBear414 says
October 6th, 2011 at 9:23 amI’m in love with the Black Ruby palette!!! I’ve never tried Bobbi Brown makeup. How are these sparkle shadows with fallout and longevity? 🙂
Abby says
October 6th, 2011 at 2:30 pmTrying to decide between the two party eye palettes– they’re both so gorgeous!
kalcedon says
October 6th, 2011 at 3:01 pmBlack Ruby palette for me!!!!!!! <3
Neeraj says
October 6th, 2011 at 9:54 pmI loved the palettes and Bobbi Brown is a brand that can really put on glam quotient to the neutrals. I just felt that the plummy lipgloss looked a bit out of place otherwise the collection is fabulous.
I believe holidays are about sparkles and fun and not necessarily bold colors and dramatic makeup. Its fun to have bold colors in our stash but those are the colors that can be easily forgotten.
Poinky says
October 7th, 2011 at 12:16 amKaren, where can I find them online? I live overseas and really really want to get party on the go, but I’ve checked nordstrom and sephora website and couldn’t find any.
Samira says
October 7th, 2011 at 5:27 pmI’ve found them in Nordstrom web site!
Mariana says
October 7th, 2011 at 3:47 pmBlack Ruby Sparkle and Cool Party palettes look gorgeous. Bobbi Brown has such great quality products.
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Samira says
October 7th, 2011 at 5:25 pmHi! I’m from Brazil, and I love Bobbi Brown’s, it’s such a shame that it doesn’t sell here… I was checking out the site and I loved the Ultimate Party collection Pallette, what do you think of it??? love your blog BTW… bye
Andreea says
October 11th, 2011 at 8:30 amI would love the Party Palette – too bad they are so expensive in Europe, at least compared to the US:
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Sofie says
November 1st, 2011 at 11:36 amI’m especially excited about the eye paint palettes (but I don’t see them here). Have you tested those? If you’re able to post your opinion or even swatches that would be amazing because I live in Belgium and Bobbi Brown is not available over here. So if I want sth, I have to order it online..