My Spring Break Essentials

My Spring Break Essentials


All winter long I daydream about bright blue water and beautiful beaches. Finally, spring — and spring break — is here! After working hard, there’s nothing like some time in the sun to recharge with friends and family. Here’s everything I’m taking with me in my beach bag.
As for my beach bag itself, I like storing all… READ MORE

Bobbi’s Guide to Color Correcting

Bobbi’s Guide to Color Correcting


If you’ve read this blog recently or any new interviews with me, you probably already know that I’m not too enthusiastic about contouring — but last week I confided to Vogue’s Jenna Rennert that another makeup technique trend is making a comeback: color correcting. Like contouring, color correcting has been around… READ MORE

The “No Contouring” Contour

The “No Contouring” Contour


It’s no secret that I am not a fan of contouring. Here’s why: When I was starting out as a makeup artist in the 1980s, contouring was everywhere and makeup was all about changing your features. It was about trying to make your nose look smaller or your face look more narrow. You… READ MORE

Beauty Inspiration from the 2016 Oscars

Beauty Inspiration from the 2016 Oscars


There were so many confident, smart, and talented women at the 2016 Oscars. They also rocked some incredible beauty looks. Here are five looks that stood out and how to achieve them with my makeup at home:


Blackest Black Ink Liner
Wearing the ultimate nude palette on eyes, lips, and… READ MORE

Trendsetting Makeup at Jenny Packham

Trendsetting Makeup at Jenny Packham

 


Preview of Sequin Eye Shadow at Jenny Packham. (Photo: Cesar Balcazar @cesarbalcazar)
Anti-beauty is the biggest trend on the runway this New York Fashion Week, and Yahoo Beauty Editor in Chief Bobbi Brown is making waves. Makeup artists are opting for undone skin, clumpy… READ MORE

Inside the Greige Collection

Inside the Greige Collection


When it comes to creating makeup collections, I see inspiration everywhere. The idea for Fall’s Greige Collection happened while I was mixing paint for my home, in search of that illusive, perfect grey/beige (hence greige) shade. I love the color because it’s the perfect neutral that’s eternally classic and subtly… READ MORE

Makeup’s Big Weekend

Makeup’s Big Weekend


Last month, London hosted the annual International Makeup Artist Trade Show (IMATS, to those in the know). Whether you’re an aspiring makeup artist or industry pro, this event is heaven—endless demonstrations from the best of the best and tons of new products… READ MORE

Strobing: Highlight the Positive

Strobing: Highlight the Positive


If you’ve scrolled through Twitter, tapped on Instagram or checked your Facebook feed lately, you may have seen the word “strobing” somewhere along the way. Not exclusively for the dance floor, this eye-catching phrase refers to the latest trend in beauty­–highlighting taken to the next… READ MORE

How to Double Line

How to Double Line


My all-time favorite makeup technique for making eyes stand out is Double Lining. It’s a trick that I developed years ago and it’s still the best way I’ve found to add density, depth and definition to eyes. All you need is gel liner and powder shadow—here’s how:



SHARP, CRISP LINE
Step 1:
Apply a… READ MORE