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Poppy King: The Lipstick Queen, Spring 2008 Tips and Tricks

Poppy King, Tips and Tricks, Lipstick Queen I live for Lipstick Queen products. I currently have in my possession 6 different lippies by Lipstick Queen, and I adore each and every one of them. Besides being one of the best lipsticks I have ever had the pleasure to wear… I think my infatuation with this brand might have something to do with its creator: Poppy King. She’s a sassy, savvy business woman who got her start in the cosmetic industry at the age of eighteen by launching her own company in Australia. Today, she’s the founder of a wildly successful company in the US. Who wouldn’t be interested to hear more about that success story? Well, now we can all satisfy our curiosity with Poppy’s recently released book: "Lessons of a Lipstick Queen".

More LQ news! Ordinarily sold exclusively at Barney’s, Poppy King’s incredible Lipstick Queen line is now available for sale online at the Lipstick Queen website. The new ecommerce site is incredibly easy to shop, so click HERE to check it out!

Though she’s terribly busy, Poppy was nice enough to provide Raging Rouge beauty addicts with some lipstick application tips and tricks for the Spring. Enjoy!

Q: What’s the best method for prepping lips, prior to lipstick application?

A: Exfoliate gently with a spare toothbrush to remove any dead skin and then put a little lip balm on.

Q: What are some tricks for lengthening lipstick wear?

A: Think of it like nail polish…apply one coat…blot. Let sink in and then apply another light coat.

Q: How can consumers best keep lips soft, and safe from the elements?

A: Keep well hydrated by drinking plenty of water and then use a chapstick or lip balm with sunscreen. Whatever you do don’t lick your lips! That dries them out.

Q: What Lipstick Queen has been historically most popular?

A: I would say Marilyn Monroe. Men, women and children adored her and her super glam but approachable sensibility.

Q: What Lipstick Queen shades do you recommend for Spring?

A: Coral Sinner, Saint Coral and Saint Pink. Coral is very chic this Spring and Coral Sinner is the chicest! Saint Pink is gorgeous, light and pretty. Perfect for Spring.

Q: Can we expect any new Summer products from Lipstick Queen?

A: YES!! Shine Hard Core Gloss!! This is the biggest, glossiest gloss ever. Think 1970’s disco chic.

Sales, Steals and Gifts With Purchase

With any $25 Sephora.com order, you’ll receive a "King-Sized Sampler" of men’s product. Enter promotional code FORHIM at checkout. Don’t worry! If you’d rather score product for you, enter SUNCREAM during checkout to receive a free Shiseido SPF 55 Ultimate Sun Protection Cream. Click HERE to shop Sephora.com

It’s that time of year! Starting on June 6th, the Body Shop will be offering select products at up to 50% off. Shipping is free with any $60 purchase. Semi-Annual Sale – Save up to 50%. Free Shipping on orders over $60. Shop Now!

TODAY ONLY, with any purchase at EsteeLauder.com, you can choose FIVE free samples, with options from gloss, eyeshadow, lipstick and even parfum! Click HERE to check out the samples available, and then make your purchase! Standard shipping is free with any purchase of $35 or more!

Nordstrom.com is offering an incredible GWP with any beauty purchase of $100 or more, and it comes with an incredible reversible beach tote, too! Click HERE to score your free beauty samples & tote with your $100 beauty purchase. Shop NORDSTROM.com

Anastasia Brow Gel

Anthony Logistics for Men® Self-Tanner with Anti-Aging Complex

Clarins Sunscreen Soothing Cream SPF 20 (0.28 oz.)

Cover FX ‘Skin Prep FX’ Treatment & Priming Serum sample

Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel (0.1 oz.)

Freeze 24.7® IceCrystals™ Anti-Aging Prep & Polish sample

Hanae Mori ‘Butteryfly’ Eau de Parfum (0.04 oz.)

John Varvatos Eau de Parfum (0.05 oz.)

KORRES Natural Products Guava Body Butter (0.85 oz.)

Lancôme Hypnôse Custom Volume Mascara (0.07 oz.)

Laura Mercier Eye Colour in Sandstone (0.03 oz.)

Origins ‘A Perfect World™ White Tea Skin Guardian (0.17 oz.)

PHYTO Phytodéfrisant Botanical Hair Relaxing Balm (0.5 oz.)

TanTowel Self-Tan Towelette (1 application)

Other Nordstrom gifts with purchase include: a deluxe sample of unscented shaving cream (1 oz.) with any $50 The Art of Shaving purchase, or a travel-size Technician Shampoo (2 oz.) with any $50 Frederic Fekkai purchase.

Get a FREE some kind – a gorgeous mini with any $50 purchase at Benefit.com. Enter promo code PACKLITE at checkout. Offer valid through 6.04.08. Not valid with any other offers. Click HERE to head over to Benefit Cosmetics.

Prescriptives.com is offering Free Standard Shipping with any $25 Prescriptives purchase! Use code FREESHIP. Offer valid through 6.30.08.

Gifts with Purchase from Prestige Beauty Brands at Beauty.com.

Now through June 15th at Clinique, receive a free keychain and SPF sample with any order of $45 or more when you use code KEYS at checkout. Plus, shipping is free! Click HERE to shop Clinique.

With any purchase of $30 or more at Urban Decay, you’ll score a XXX Shine Stash gloss set (eight different shades of this killer gloss)! Enter the promotional code "STASH" during checkout. Click HERE to head to Urban Decay.

Things I’m Dying To Try: Somme Institute Skincare

Somme Institute Skincare, Somme Institute

While pregnant, I am dutifully avoiding anti-aging products due to their possible effects on my unborn baby. Vitamin A, while miraculous on the skin (Vitamin A is the closest thing modern science has found to a fountain of youth), can also be harmful in high doses to a fetus. My skin has sadly suffered as a result, with fine lines creeping up on me in just the short time I’ve given up my beloved anti-aging products.

When I’m finally free to tap back into the Vitamin A well, I can’t wait to start Somme Institute’s skin care regimen. The Somme Institute MDT5 technology is a fusion of five highly engineered vitamins (A, C, E, D, B3 and B5) that penetrate deep into the skin. Top dermatologists and researchers at some of the best institutions in the country have documented improvements in skin texture, radiance and overall appearance.

I’m counting the minutes! Dying to try it yourself? Check out the Somme Institute website, for more information or to purchase products online. Another familiar retailer is Beauty.com. Stay tuned to Raging Rouge! I will publish product reviews as soon as I am able.

Father’s Day Gift Ideas- Men Need Pampering, Too!

I know exactly how you feel… My father is impossible to shop for, too! But perhaps this list of Father’s Day gift ideas may help as you brainstorm!

Anthony Logistics For Men boasts a huge selection of men’s personal care products, from Shave Cream to Cologne. This scented Shave Cream called “Strength” embodies masculinity. The formula contains vitamins and aloe to soften skin and ensure a close, smooth shave. What an incredible treat for Dad! Anthony – Strength Shave Cream retails for $15 at Upurea.com

Looking for a great gift-set, that’s reasonably priced? Clinique offers you just that with their “Great Shave” set. Packed in platinum colored bottles he’d never be embarrassed to whip out in the locker room, this kit contains Face Scrub to lift beard hairs, Oil-free M Shave Aloe Gel to soften hair prior to shaving and Post-Shave Soother. All of the products in this set are 100% fragrance free and allergy tested. Great for a guy with sensitive skin! The Great Shave Set retails for $28 at Clinique.com

Even the man who has everything probably doesn’t have this baby! The Art of Shaving has truly taken the hum-drum experience of a morning shave to a new level with this gorgeous handcrafted shaving razor. This is the type of razor that can be proudly displayed in the bathroom. Made with horn and nickel, it truly is Art! Art of Shaving Razors are compatible with Mach3 and Sensor blades by Gillette. The Art of Shaving Handcrafted Shaving Razor, Classic Horn & Nickel retails for $150 at Beauty.com

When in doubt… let him pick for himself! If you’re set on the idea of buying Daddy Dearest a new fragrance this year, but aren’t sure what he likes best, buy him this sampler set by Sephora! Unlike other gift certificates, this set is actually a wrappable gift in itself, filled with samples of: Aquolina Blue Sugar, Carolina Herrera 212 Men, Ermenegildo Zegna ZegnaIntenso, Kenneth Cole R.S.V.P., Lacoste Essential, Masaki Matsushima M;Men, Givenchy Very Irresistable Givenchy For Men Fresh Attitude, and Yves Saint Laurent L’Homme, plus a bonus Anthony Logistics for Men Shave Cream. He can sample them all, and when he chooses a favorite he can head over to Sephora to spend the $50 gift certificate included in the set. How fun! Sephora Brand Scent Sampler Gift Certificate For Him retails for $50 at Sephora.com

Not for the average joe, this manicure kit by Zwilling takes grooming seriously. Nestled in a sleek black leather case (perfect for a frequent traveler) are a file, tweezer, nail clipper, facial scissors and cuticle scissors. This is the perfect gift for a Dad who requires every i dotted and every t crossed. For the meticulous groomer, the Zwilling Pour Homme Five Piece Manicure Kit retails for $149 at Nordstrom.com

We all need our little luxuries. This set by Kiehl’s gives Dad just that. Packed in TSA approved 2.5 oz. bottles, this set includes a Facial Fuel Energizing Moisture Treatment, Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream and Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash. It’s an entire personal care regimen packed in an earth-friendly biodegradable 100% EVA bag! Kiehl’s Ultimate Man ‘Refuelers’ retails for $39 at Nordstrom.com

Finally! Complete List Of MAX Factor May Makeover Winners!

Well, over $750 of MAX Factor product was up for grabs… and I’ve finally gotten in contact with all 10 winners! Congrats to:

Susmita, San Diego, CA

Nikki, Pflugerville, TX

Treacey, Tonopah, NV

Linda, Pleasanton, CA

Bonnie, Tenafly, NJ

Holly, Danville, WA

Tammy, Bradenton, FL

Naomi, Wichita, KS

Michelle, Katy, TX

Megan, Vancouver, WA

My sincerest thanks to MAX Factor, for sponsoring this incredible giveaway. Never before have I had the chance to make so many beauty addicts so happy!

Don’t forget about the Lash Lights Tour! You can have the chance to meet Jake Bailey for one on one makeup advice! Below is a list of the remaining dates, times and locations.

LASH LIGHTS TOUR SCHEDULE

LAS VEGAS
Friday, June 6th 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Ulta
543 N. Stephanie Street
Henderson, NV 89014

PHOENIX
Saturday, June 7th 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Wal-Mart
14200 West Indian School Road
Goodyear, AZ

DALLAS
Saturday, June 14th 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Wal-Mart
1700 Dallas Parkway
Plano, TX

CHICAGO
Saturday, June 21st 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Ulta
9635 Skokie Blvd.
Skokie, IL

Sunday, June 22nd 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
K-Mart
3443 West Addison St
Chicago, IL

HOUSTON
Saturday, June 28th 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Ulta
1600 Lake Woodlands Drive
Woodlands, TX