By Chrissy Iley Last year Bobbi Brown did a limited edition eyeshadow called Sequin Eyes. I had it in the brown and in a colour called Comet which was like the sky at night. The brown sequin was like a gold lurexed chocolate velvet and it seemed … [Read more...]
BOBBI BROWN: FOLLOW THE SUN COLLECTION
Summer is the perfect time for super glowy skin. Enter Bobbi Brown and their "Follow the Sun Collection". Their new Glow Sticks (£26) are ideal for creating a glowy summer look. We love the swatches, they look really nice on both lighter and … [Read more...]
BOBBI BROWN IS LEAVING HER BRAND
Estee Lauder have announced that after 25 years, make-up artist Bobbi Brown is stepping down from her brand by the end of 2016. Set up back in the 90's, the idea behind Bobbi Brown makeup was to create a range of lipsticks that were flattering … [Read more...]
BOBBI BROWN TURNS 25
By Hannah Powling As Bobbi Brown celebrates its 25th anniversary, so how are they celebrating? By making us ladies feel special of course! The brand have introduced a new feel-good campaign and film that pays homage to their passionate … [Read more...]
BEST MOISTURISERS FOR OILY/SPOT PRONE SKIN
By Hannah Powling If you tend to have oily or spot-prone skin the last thing you might want to do is slather on moisturiser. We get it. But although it may seem counterproductive and you may think your skin has enough moisture already - oil and … [Read more...]
YOUR ANTI-POLLUTION SKINCARE GUIDE
By Alyssa Boddicker As much as we love the London life, The Big Smoke can take a toll on our skin. When it comes to skincare we think protecting ourselves from aging, sunlight, and the weather - but don't really think about what's in the air … [Read more...]
MAKEUP GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT
By Hannah Powling As Easter is well on its way; we felt inspired to share some chocolatey things with you, naturally. But this isn't the kind of sweet treat you might be thinking, oh no; this is arguably the best kind of chocolate to relish in and … [Read more...]
My Obsession With Bobbi Brown
By Chrissy Iley Over the holiday period I have grown to love Bobbi Brown. I always loved Bobbi Brown but now I feel we have a special relationship. A kind of dependency. Bobbi Brown products are my own personal soap opera. I am addicted and we go … [Read more...]
REVIEW: Bobbi Brown Face Highlighters
By Hannah Powling I am known as the highlighter fanatic at here at Beauty and the Dirt, I'm like a magpie - when I see those iridescent shiny pearly products, I get way too excited. So naturally when we got our hands on these gorgeous Limited … [Read more...]
REVIEW: Bobbi Brown Sterling Nights
By Chrissy Iley I am very excited by Bobbi Brown Sterling Nights collection. Everything about it is so glamorous and edgy. I already love their defined Gel Eyeliner (£18.50), because it is so velvety rich and stays put. The new shade is Black … [Read more...]
KATE UPTON: Reveals Her Beauty Secrets
By Hannah Powling American model and actress Kate Upton recently interviewed with Hello! Fashion Monthly and we wanted to share with you some highlights of her interview. Kate Upton has been photographed by the biggest names in fashion photography … [Read more...]
AN AUDIENCE WITH BOBBI BROWN & KATE HUDSON
by Annie Vischer If you've got your eyes set on the Vogue festival this year, make sure to look up the audience with Bobbi Brown, founder of one of the world's most successful cosmetic brands, Kate Upton, the face of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, … [Read more...]
FASHION DIARY: VOGUE FESITIVAL 2015
by Ellanjé Ferguson This year's Vogue Festival will be a weekend of all things beauty, fashion and of course, Vogue. Held on 25-26th of April it's set to be awash with all the information any budding fashion fiend could ask for, from career … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: BOBBI BROWN HOT COLLECTION
by Annie Vischer The word most used to describe Kate Upton? Hot. So it stands to reason that's the name of their latest collection. Everything about it screams hazy summer evenings, and now that spring is well and truly in the air, we're happy … [Read more...]
THE BATD MOTHER’S DAY BEAUTY GIFT GUIDE
by Annie Vischer When it comes to Mother's Day you can't go far wrong with a bunch of beautiful flowers and some equally beautiful beauty products. Here's our guide to getting the gift spot on this year... This March Glossybox have put … [Read more...]
MAKEUP OBSESSIONS THAT SELL
by Chrissy Iley I have been known to scour the internet, tread from store to store when I have been obsessed with a certain shade of lipstick or eye colour. An incredible thing happens - when faced with 30 shades there is always a single … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: BOBBI BROWN ILLUMINATING NUDES
by Chrissy Iley I am a big fan of the Illuminating Nudes Collection from Bobbi Brown. I love the way subtlety and drama are combined in their feather-weight sparkly eye shadows. They instantly give you shimmering eyes with gorgeous … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: BOBBI BROWN SHIMMER BRICKS
by Chrissy Iley I can`t remember a time when I did not have a Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in my make-up bag. It delivers a soft focus, lit from within glow in a lovely subtle golden bronze. Since its original inception there is a Rose version, a … [Read more...]
OUR LUXURY BEAUTY CHRISTMAS LIST OF 2014
by Brooke Varney 'The most wonderful time of the year' is just that. We look forward to Christmas lights, department store window displays, and the holiday menu at Starbucks. But if you ask us, the cherry on top of the yule log cake is the … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: BOBBI BROWN’S THE STUDIO
by Brooke Varney Bobbi Brown's The Studio in Covent Garden. As if we don't love Bobbi Brown enough already, we're kind of obsessed with her newest store. Unlike any other she's opened before, The Studio offers much more than any old makeup … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: BOBBI BROWN SMOKEY NUDES PALETTE
by Chrissy Iley When it comes to eyewear Bobbi Brown reigns supreme. I like their mascara, love their eye pencils and their Long-Wear Cream Shadow Sticks are my constant accomplices. I am now obsessed with the Smokey Nudes collection, … [Read more...]
MASCARA: BOBBI BROWN SMOKEY EYE + LANCOME GRANDIOSE
by Chrissy Iley I am always looking for mascara that will make my lashes look long, thick, juicy, and stay on all day. I thought I’d pretty much found it when I discovered a good one from YSL. Then I realised they sell it in packs of two. It … [Read more...]
FAVOURITE FIVE: NATURAL LOOK PALETTES
by Annie Vischer There's a lot to be said for trying out the latest trends, the latest take on a cat-eye flick, overdone or underdone mascara, a bright pop of colour dotted in the corner of the eye. But sometimes it's gorgeously comforting to … [Read more...]
NEW SS14 LIP LAUNCHES: A REVIEW
by Chrissy Iley I have been very impressed with the organic brand RMS. They do some lovely eye colours, creamy, long lasting with both smokey and vibrant shades in the collection. I like to use them as an eye shadow base. I have now tried … [Read more...]