Secret to Perfect Brows

 Here are a few tips for make up artist extrodinaire herself, Bobbi Brown. Every single image that she has put out features a model with amazing eyebrows. Her books are also filled with women that have amazing eyebrows. So what is her secret?

-Shape brows by removing only the hairs that appear between them; tweeze any stray hairs beneath the brows.

- Make sure the arch of the brow is 3/4 of the way out. Follow the natural line of your brows when shaping and grooming into place.

-Using an eyeshadow in the same tone as your hair color, fill in brows with the brow brush. Begin at inner corner and working outward, use small, light strokes.

-To visually "lift" the eyes, stroke color along upper edge of brow to accentuate the arch. Set in place with clear brow shaper.

-Tone down too dark brow color with a quick press of a powder puff dipped in face powder.

If a lesson is in order, head to your nearest Bobbi Brown make up counter. If you are in Chicago, head to the following artists.

Bloomingdale's Michigan Ave- Daniel Merced (check out more of his work here)

Macy's Watertower- Sara Amendola (Yes, as in my friend Sara)

Blue Mercury Lincoln Park- Becky Hill

Disclaimer: The actual tips (word for word) and image come from www.bobbibrown.com. All other wording and recommendations are my own.

Beauty: Events, Giveaways and Mas (more)!

So what will Rita Milton, beauty contributor for ChiTown Fashionista and myself do this Thursday August 2? We will be hosting a fun make up party and playing with some amazing Fall 2012 colors from Bobbi Brown.

Bobbi Brown
Bloomindales
900 N Michigan Ave
Thursday August 2
5-7:30 pm

Enjoy mocktails, a signature Fall inspired look, a Bobbi Brown tote and GOODIES, GOODIES, GOODIES!* I also heard a rumor something special is going on there but you'll have to stop in to find out.

RSVP to Rebecca at Rpernikoff@gmail.com





Meanwhile, here on the blog I'm doing a giveaway. Don't live in Chicago but still want some of my favorite Bobbi Brown eyeshadows? Well, they all came in this limited edition palette called the "Ultra Nude" Palette, sold out everywhere and it is yours. All you have to do is follow this blog on GFC, Bloglovin' or RSS feed and then leave a comment. Additional entries can follow on Twitter and retweet this giveaway. Good luck! Winners will be announced 8/7/12!

*gift with purchase determined at counter.

My S/S Beauty Wish

So with Mother's Day right around the corner, I thought I would take some time to create some "lists" for those in my life to follow. I love to look bronzed during the warmer months. I am, of course, talking JLo glow and not Snookied out. That also means my make up routine gets a lot simpler i.e. no foundation or concealer. 

1. Bobbi Brown Rich Color in Lilac. As if I do not have a million and one lipsticks, I really think this could be the one...to wear all season of course. 

2. Trish McAvoy Thickening Mascara. Who doesn't want thick full lashes when nothing else is going on around those eyes.

3. MORE LASHES. I have tons of false lashes because of course, when all else fails, right? This time I want some a bit longer lasting. Sin Cosmetics in Chicago offers applications that last well over a week. Sign me up!

4. Hoola by Benefit. Who is going to be bronzed without bronzer? 

5. Bloomies Gift Card. Yes, please. This one is just in case you missed something on the list. Also, I will not discriminate. I take Barney's as well.

6. VS Body Glow.  All over my legs, abs, arms...pssshhh...body hello. 

Oh and in case the man in my life needed to know the last thing on my list. I want to Dance Again!