The Rich Color Eyeshadows in the Bobbi Brown Marrakesh Chic Collection Love Ladies in Their 30s, 40s, 50s and Beyond

Not gonna lie, Marrakesh Chic is probably the most excited I’ve been about a Bobbi Brown release in a while. The new Rich Color Eyeshadows, WHEW! Kind of amazing.

But before we dive in, let’s — beep, beep, beep! — back up a second. Bobbi recently launched this new fall collection for eyes, lips and cheeks at Bobbi Brown counters and also online. The Rich Color Eyeshadows ($24 each), a brand spankin’ new line of powder shadows, headline the launch.

For more on the Marrakesh Chic collection, check out Fanciful Fall: Marrakesh By Way of Bohemia with the Bobbi Brown Marrakesh Chic Collection for Fall 2011 .

I swatched the collection a couple weeks ago; right off the bat, I had a feeling that Bobbi’s Rich Color Eyeshadows would rock me down to Electric Avenue. And they did. Now, after having worn two of the eight shades, I’m itching to grab a few more.

Clockwise from the bottom left: Rich Lip Color SPF 12 ($23), Rich Color Eye Shadows in Rich Kashmir and Pink Silk ($24 each)

It’s almost like Bobbi figured out a way to combine Dolce & Gabbana’s eyeshadow textures with Becca’s sheen finish; the powders look and feel feather light on my skin, and I love the subtle hint of shine.

It’s funny… When I was younger, I always wanted to wear makeup that would make me look older, but now that I’m in my mid-30s, I’m trying to work it the other way around.

The Rich Colors help me do just that. The texture and finish don’t spotlight my fine lines, and I feel like the pigment and colors accent my eyes without shouting, “Hey, y’all! Check out my sparkly green bling-bling eyeshadow!” Ultimately, I think these are just very, very forgiving.

After trying a few different eye brushes and also using my fingers, I found that a tip that I received from a Bobbi Brown makeup artist a few weeks back at a counter was dead on. These eyeshadows deposit more pigment when applied with an eyeshadow sponge applicator than they do when applied with a brush. Then, after applying then, I’ll blend out the edges with a fluffy powder brush.

I did that today when applying Rich Kashmir (the shimmery brownish taupe) to my lids and Pink Silk (a light baby pink) into my crease; the look was easy as pie and only took about five minutes.

Bobbi Brown Rich Lip color SPF 12 in Desert Rose on lips; Jouer Blush in Peony on cheeks

Oh, and when they’re used with a good eye primer (I like NARS Pro-Prime), I don’t have to worry about fading or creasing for a solid 15 hours.

All in all, I think these Rich Colors are really fabulous, and Bobbi did a bang-up job. A little pricey for a single pan, sure, but at least they’re fab.

PRICE: $24 each
AVAILABILITY: Available now at Bobbi Brown counters and also online
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: A

Bobbi’s new blog, and my hella ugly socks!

If diva cats can do it, B. Brown can, too. Homegirl just started a new blog called Everything Bobbi, “a blog based on truth, beauty and being amazing.”

I checked it out this morning and LOVE the huge pictures. I always like behind-the-scene stuff about the big beauty brands. I hope Bobbi herself uses the blog to dish about her life in the biz.

Speaking of behind-the-scenes pics…

Haha! I’ve been trying to break in my new Kate Spade heels with ye olde “walking around indoors while wearing a pair of thick socks” trick. It’s not cute, but whatever. It works. 🙂

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen