Bobbi Brown created a limited edition of her eye shadow palette for Spring 2011.This palette has been voted the must have item for Spring by Teen Vogue magazine .
The palette is a fusion of six spring colors with an accent on purple .Bobbi Brown‘s version of lilac based shades is soft and pretty; just the thing for sprucing up a spring wardrobe. The colors are soft and feminine, at the same time sultry and sophisticated. The eye shadows are sheer in texture and can be layered to create new combinations and looks.
What does the palette look like?
The Bobbi Brown Python and Peony Palette is designed by Amy Smilovic of the New York house of Tibi. The zip around wallet has a python skin design with large blooming purple peonies. The palette has a face mirror, a mini shadow brush and a mini smudge brush. The Bobbi Brown emblem is on one side of the case while the other side bears the Tibi emblem. The carry case is distinctive and classy. The regular traveler will find it convenient to carry this sturdy case without getting the colors mixed up.
Colors in the palette
The palette has six shadows as listed below.
- Opal Eye Shadow (light, shimmery gray/silver)
- Lavender Metallic Eye Shadow soft, shimmery lavender)
- Cool Ivory Eye Shadow (a light, matte, cool ivory with a hint of taupe
- Cobra Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow (a sheer, medium, shimmery gray/silver)
- Plum Orchid Eye Shadow (a deep, matte plum)
- Eclipse Eye Shadow (matte black)
The cool ivory looks great as an eye base while the lavender metallic shade looks great for evening wear. The Plum orchid and Eclipse make excellent eye liner. Both these shades can be used to create smoky eyes.
Reasons to buy the Bobbi Brown Python and Peony Palette:
Great value for money: The palette is priced at USD 50-60 for 6 shades. This is way less than what 3 eye shadows would cost individually. The palette includes 2 Bobbi Brown brushes also.
Great Quality: As with all Bobbi Brown products, the shadows in this palette are smooth and blend with ease with very little fallout the colors blend with little effort.
Great looks: The carry case is playful and flirty. The distinctive emblems on display are bound to attract envy.Good mix of shades: The palette has 2 matte, 1 metallic and 2 shimmer shades. This is a smart mix because it requires different textures to properly highlight and shade various parts of the eye. Shading can be a challenge in areas like the crease and along the lash line with shimmery shades, but the matte shades included in the palette do the job well.
Versatile colors: The palette includes 4 fresh and playful spring colors. The 2 darker shades included in the palette are ideal for evening wear.