Bobbi Brown Black Velvet Look
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
Bobbi Brown Black Velvet Look
Here’s a quick look I did using some of the new shades from Bobbi Brown’s Black Velvet Collection! 
I wish the photos turned out better, because I actually liked how this look worked out in the end! It was this peek of smoky eyes that wasn’t overwhelming but not quite subtle either!
I’m so mad — my favorite foundation, Guerlain Parure Gold, is now too dark for me! Here’s hoping that #02 matches… love that foundation so much!
You will need the following…
- Eyes: NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base (neutral eyeshadow base), Bobbi Brown Black Berry Eyeshadow (blackened burgundy), Bobbi Brown Black Velvet Eyeshadow (glittery blackened purple), Burberry Trench Eyeshadow (highlighter), Bobbi Brown Black Plum Eye Kohl (dark plum), Chanel Inimitable Intense Mascara (black)
- Face: Guerlain Parure Gold Foundation (03), Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder (translucent)
- Cheeks: Rock & Republic Tease Blush (cool pink)
- Lips: Bobbi Brown Black Chocolate Lip Gloss (sheer burgundy)
- Brushes: 249 (flat, firm brush), 239 (fluffy shadow brush), 226 (fluffy crease brush), 219 (pointed crease brush), 116 (dense blush brush)
For eyes, start by applying Smudgeproof as your eyeshadow base all over the eye area with the 249. Using the 239, apply Black Berry eyeshadow on the lower third of the lid patted horizontally above the upper lash line. Lightly blend Black Velvet eyeshadow across the lid and slightly above the crease with the 239. Blend Trench eyeshadow with the crease shade and highlight the brow bone. Bring everything together by applying Black Plum on the lower lash line. Finish by sweeping lashes with Inimitable Intense mascara.
For cheeks, apply Tease blush on the apples of the cheeks and sweep upwards towards the temple with the 116.
For lips, apply Black Chocolate lipgloss for a complementing lip.
Check out more photos!
i was looking at those precious eyes of yours and just realised that you have leopard eyes...have a closer look :) awesome Christine!!!! kisses from barcelona
Wow this is a really flattering look on you. I especially like the lip gloss
Thanks, Heather!
Are these still available.
You can check bobbibrown.com.
Christine, this look is unbelievably striking and undeniably one of your best! This should be your signature wearable smoky eye for day. I'm going to run out and pick up the Black Velvet, Black Berry, and Black Plum Kohl tomorrow so I can replicate the make-up! ^_~
Thanks a lot, Rae!
Awe, I ADORE this look. I can't afford the Bobby Brown collection, is there someway to get this with any cheaper (drugstore) eyeshadows?
Absolutly stunning!
Thanks, Maya!
Your eyeshadow + eyes look stunning, this whole look is so pretty.
Thanks so much, Kat!
so gorgeous! one of the prettiest looks <3
Thanks a lot, Hiromi!
absolutely stunning. this look is incredible on you!
Thanks a lot, Lowie!
stunning!!
Thanks, Sookie!
That look is gorgeous on you!
wow that's beautiful
Thanks a lot, DBB!
Christine, I don't see why you can't mix the darker and lighter foundations to make your right shade? Don't give up! :)
LOL! Well, I'd just like to find something that matches :)
ahhwww!! you look so gorgeousss.... may i have your eyes (A) ??? hihi
LOL! Thank you, Suheda :)
you look so gorgeous christine! i'm loving it and saving this look to wear during eid. :)
Thanks a lot, Hus!
:D Yay for eid and eating! Can't wait!
no problem christine! And yay LU gimme 5! I cnt wait as well, only a few more days left! Happy eid to you in advance! ;)
I love love love this! The colour is so unique (to me anyway!) Beautiful look (obvioooously ;) )
Thanks, Summer :D
Ooh, I LOVE this look! It looks so amazing on you, especially with your dark hair! I got a question: I would like to do this look, too (that is, very intense color up to the crease), but I am NC15 and afraid to look goth when I use black. Do you have a recommendation as to which color I could use instead of black so it looks kind of softer? Thank you!
Wow! Thanks a lot :) You could try a chocolate brown or a black-brown - even a soft, steely gray would work.
This looks is GORGEOUS on you!
Thanks a lot, Regina!
this is so pretty! love the sparkle!
Thanks, Etaoin! :)
This look is hot hot heat! So sassy :). I'm curious about dupes for Black Berry eyeshadow and Black Velvet eyeshadow? Would UD Crash work in place of Black Plum?
Thanks so much, HautePJ! I think Crash could easily substitute :)
wow! that looks super pretty on you! i love the way bobbi's new line looks, but id be afraid i couldnt pull it off with out looking garish...especially during the day!
Thanks a lot, KellyK!
This is a beautiful look! I love the subtle glitter of the new BB eyeshadow. I'm really intrigued by this new collection of hers, not what I'd expect from BB. I do wear a lot of her makeup - foundation, blush, lipstick - but I've never loved the eyeshadows compared w/ Stila. I'll have to try these.
Thanks, Yvette! It's definitely not BB, yet it's exactly what you'd expect *if* she did this kind of launch.
Your eyeshadow looks are always super pretty in close-ups, but then the looks change completely, when I see the whole face pictures and the eyes sort of disappear. My eyes are just as small as yours, so could you sometimes maybe do looks that make the eyes look bigger and more in proportion to the rest of the face? I'd find them really useful - usually the only tips I read involve lining the inside of the lids with white and I find that that does nothing to my eyes. Thanks! And thanks for a great blog! :)
Hey Allegra, Most of it is lining, which I can't do on the upper lash line - you can also use brown instead of black, which can sometimes close-up the eye. You could also try using a flesh-colored eyeliner on the waterline, which gives the eyes a brighter, wide appearance.
Don't line the whole way around your eye if they are small, maybe just don't on the outer corners if you need some definition. I really don't think Christine's eyes are small at all though!
gorgeous
Thank you, Resha!
Love the look!!! the shades are so beautiful!!!! no effort and you look great!!!
Thanks a lot, Luisafer!
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