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Bobbi Brown’s Makeup Manual ($32.00) just hit stands today!  In celebration of such a fantastic publication, we’re giving away a free copy to five lucky readers.

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So maximize your chances to win by doing all three! 🙂  Winners will be chosen on December 3rd, 2008 at 9PM PST.

MINI-REVIEW:  I received an advance copy, and I have to tell you–this is by far one of the best how-to makeup books I have ever had the pleasure to read and drool over.  It’s formatted in such an easy-to-use way, and there are tips and tricks a’plenty.  I’m so glad to have this book in my beauty arsenal!  If you want to purchase yours, head on over to your favorite book retailer; notable ones like Amazon and Barnes & Noble have this book at a steal (just over $20!).

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Jane Avatar
Jane

That sounds like a useful handbook. I’ve recently been introduced to BB gel eyeliner and am now a devout fan. Would love to have this as well!

michelle Avatar
michelle

It would be so very awesome to win this.
I need to be more knowledgeable on actually applying make up & any tricks would be most helpful. 🙂

:crossing fingers:

oldergirlbeauty Avatar
oldergirlbeauty

Hi there. I would love to get this and see how it compares to my Allure book – I think this would be more thorough. I already follow you on twitter, I’m “oldergirlbeauty” on there, too. Thanks so much for hosting this great giveaway!

Cody Avatar
Cody

I would love to win this. Even if I don’t, it’s my birthday today so I may just have to pick it up for myself as a belated birthday gift! I’ve been looking for a good make-up related book to read.

Anne Avatar
Anne

I’m following you on Twitter. My sn is yummiebitez.

I would love to win this book! I’ve heard great reviews about this book. Every beauty junkie must have one!

Shayla Avatar
Shayla

I’d love to have a good makeup book like this one…if you say it’s great, Christine, I believe you!

No one can have too many beauty resources 🙂

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Mary W.

Oh I would LOVE this manual! It’d be my first beauty book =] Everything I’ve learned about makeup so far, I’ve learned from this site and from my mother. I do her makeup sometimes and I’d really like to learn more so we can do it together!

Brandi Avatar
Brandi

I am such a makeup newbie who know has a thirst for exploring all things makeup. While visiting my family for the holidays, I was able to make up my mom’s eyes before work. She received so many compliments. I truly owe that to you and your tutorials!
I may be just around the corner from 30 but I am proof that it’s never too late to be girly and play dress up. Bobbi Brown’s book would be a god send!

samaya Avatar
samaya

i comment on almost all posts….but would have never commented on this one…if it were not for the prize!!!!
thanks for passing on the info about book…looking forward to either WIN it or simply BUY n READ it…:)

Christine Avatar
Christine

would love to have this boook!! I’ve just started learning how to use makeup in the past few months and any help would be really great!! I read all your posts and find it very helpful! Thank you!!

jerlene Avatar
jerlene

wow is that blush on the cover the pink raspberry palette blush? looks like it! i’ve never read her previous books before, so i’d like to try out this one 🙂

pia Avatar
pia

Oh oh, I always love Bobbi Brown’s makeup products and she has extraordinary skill in creating natural look and making the people she put make on look extra beautiful!

vera Avatar
vera

I have been lusting after this book!! I have heard so many wonderful things about it and I really hope I win.. I never ever win anything from blogs which is pretty sad =(

danielle Avatar
danielle

hey christine!
i love your site! it has really shown me that you can go outside your comfort zone and try some new things and not be scared of it. you have inspired me to do things that i would never have thought they would go together.
four years ago i would have said that i don’t like wearing makeup and i never did but my cousins got me into it and i love it! i did my sister-in-law’s wedding and she absolutely loved it, she wanted me to do it over again because she loved it so much. lol.
so thank you for your commitment to your fans and your site. i always come here to see what’s new.
you are an inspiring and fabulous woman!

ellie Avatar
ellie

i love bobbi brown! the first book i read from her was teen beauty and it was back in high school (im 22 now) and i loved it! i would love to win this book..she’s extremely talented and her cosmetics line is one of the best.

Manda Avatar
Manda

O wow, thanks for the chance to win!!! I would love to flip through this! If I don’t win, I am def buying a copy per your recommendation 🙂

Katherine Avatar
Katherine

Oh, I want this book!!!! I hope I’m one of the lucky winners! Oh, and I love your site, too! It’s one of the first sites I log on to everyday.

Krisitn Avatar
Krisitn

Oooohhh!! I was actually looking at this book on Amazon this morning. I would absolutely love to win this book!! Thank you for the opportunity to all of us readers. Happy Holidays!

Preeti Avatar
Preeti

I’ve always wanted to buy a good book on make-up application but never plunked down the cash to do so. I’ve also never won anything so this would be gret!

Sarah Avatar
Sarah

I would love to win this book! Have been wavering on buying it, but it looks so good! I also already follow you on Twitter — I’m srj61304. Thanks!

Davina J Avatar
Davina J

I have been watching her segments on the Today Show this week and she has really good advice and tips! I’d love to win a copy of this!
Thanks

Maya Avatar
Maya

I would LOVE this book. I really like Bobbi Brown’s simple, classic, natural beauty aesthetic. As much as I enjoy drooling over your gorgeous, colorful looks, I personally always seem to revert back to neutrals.

Isabel Avatar
Isabel

I would love to have this book! i started buying bobbi brown’s books when i was a teen starting with the book for teens and i love all her tips and products for a fresh natural face. i am so excited she has this new book and even if i don’t win i’ll probably end up buying it 🙂

Dee Avatar
Dee

Ooo, I wanna win. It’s been one year since I’ve been super into make-up. On my birthday my friend gave me Iman’s beauty book. I would love to have another one, especially one by Bobbi Brown. Before I got into MAC, she was the only other make-up line I tried.

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Lizzie

This book sounds amazing. It would be a great xmas present for anyone.
I hope I will win one of them x

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Maggie Avatar
Maggie

I love Bobbi Brown’s philosophies: she believes that every woman is beautiful, and that one can age naturally and beautifully. She has a great asthetic and her products are genius! I would love to learn more from her.

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but I’ve been following for a while anyways. saw some promos for the book and was really impressed! I know everything there is to know about makeup already, but it would be great as a gift for my momsies.

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