Summer
Markets And Makeup: Estee Lauder Sensuous Gold
Something I've never mentioned on Raging Rouge is that I am actually obsessed with more that just makeup. In fact, I am currently way too interested in monitoring this train-wreck of an economy, and the stock market in particular.
Interestingly, knowing a thing or two about the market can actually tip you off on trends in fashion and makeup. I've been watching the price of gold tick higher and ever-higher, and realized that since scarcity=status, Gold is going to be smokin' hot this season.
Personally, trends be damned, I've always preferred gold over platinum. There's something timeless and treasured about the yellow metal, so I was thrilled to see Estee Lauder embrace the trend, with their new color collection for Fall 2009, Sensuous Gold.
Estee Lauder Signature 5-Tone Shimmer Powder for Eyes, Cheeks Face: This product is truly addictive. It adds a radiance to the skin that is just other-worldly. If a limited budget prevents you from buying more than one item from this collection, this versatile product should be your choice! Retail price $36.
Two new Limited Edition Signature Eyeshadow Quads: Rose Gold and Rose Amethyst feature a hammered gold texture. These compacts include totally usable applicators. Retail Price $35.
Two new Limited Edition Pure Color Multi-Shimmer Glosses: Rose Gold and Rose Amethyst. Three gloss shades stacked from dark to light provide shimmery, multi-dimensional color. Retail Price $18.
Four new Limited Edition shades of Estee Lauder Signature Lipstick: Cinnamon, Terracotta, Rose Amethyst and Plum Amethyst. Retail Price $19.50.
Two new Limited Edition nail lacquers: Rose Gold and Black Amethyst. Retail Price $18.
The Sensuous Gold Color Collection will be available for a limited time at Estee Lauder counters nationwide, and on www.esteelauder.com beginning in July/August 2009. (Side note: The 5-Tone Shimmer Powder won't be around until Sept).
Weekly Shopping And Goodies
A Few Goody Gumdrops tells you how to scoop a free Love Quotes Scarf!
Being High Maintenance, not Bitchy professes her eternal love for Asian snacks
Couture In The City shows us how to get Sienna Miller's G.I. Joe look!
Fashion Cents asks are you CYA (that's covering your assets)? She shows you how to choose leggings that give you full coverage. Make sense?
Fashion Hippo wrote an article "These Ain't Your Grandma's Pearls"
Handbag du Jour spots a newly single Kim Kardashian (and her Balenciaga bag) on the pink carpet with Christian Siriano at his VS Makeup launch.
Princess Dominique Dishes Fashion gets candid Nicole Richie Inspired Me Today…
Quinta Trends gives you ideas to decorate your home with furniture restoration
The Raging Rouge Beauty Blog is hosting a major Benefit Cosmetics giveaway! Click HERE to find out how you can win!
Shopping and Info loves Taylor Momsen of Gossip Girl’s tank top and leather jacket.
SomeoneSpoilMe.com is giving away a $1,200 summer gift bag.
Style Eyes has been checking out the pre collections and just loves Basso and Brooke as it is so gorgeously colourful
The Bare Skinny identified Solange's two-faced shoes that she wore in Japan.
TheFind Blog is stocking up on the cutest summer sandals we've been coveting all season from Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo, and Roberto del Carlo.
Unfunded jumps into the rabbit hole and unveils some Alice in Wonderland-worthy heels.
What's Haute Magazine wants to know if you think Leighton Meester's Christopher Kane cloud cut-out dress is haute or not.
diva in a carry on reminds you that there's still time to get your "hippie chick" garb out and visit Taos, New Mexico for the summer of love festival 2009! peace, yall!
Back To School Beauty: MAC Baby Bloom, Suntints
This is a first for me, as I've never really featured any products specifically as "Back to School" requirements. But when MAC recently introduced the Baby Bloom collection, it immediately conjured images of sunny days on campus in the early Fall.
Launched on July 30th, the two products featured in the Baby Bloom collection are easily worn by all ages… but if this beauty blogger had to select makeup necessary for school, Baby Bloom would be it. Sheer formulas allow the natural beauty of youthful co-eds to be accentuated, not concealed. An added SPF helps you to keep skin young, too!
Included in this collection:
STUDIO MOISTURE TINT SPF 15, $29.50
Light Soft pale beige
Medium Warm beige
Medium Dark Caramel beige
Dark Deep caramel
Deep Dark Rich golden bronze
SUNTINTS SPF20 LIQUID LIP BALM, $14.50
Lilt of Lily Soft creamy pale pink
Pink Tinge Clean bright yellow pink with gold pearl
Full of Grace Soft sheer rose
Just a Smidge Soft pastel yellow with multi-coloured pearl
Moist Plum Light lilac with very fine pearl
Click HERE to shop at MAC online.
Click HERE to buy MAC at Nordstrom online.
Click HERE to shop MAC at Macy's.
Smooth Operator: Leah Nacion’s Waxing Tips
Summer fun can hit a rough patch if legs, arms and bikini lines aren’t tended to. Smooth out stubble trouble with a trip to the waxing salon. Waxing guru Leah Nacion, owner of The Waxing Co. in Hawaii, has the inside scoop on the do's and don’ts of baring all.
DO Forget Razors’ Edge
According to Leah, waxing makes skin softer and it lasts much longer than shaving. It can also seem more hygienic because it creates a cleaner and fresher feel that lasts about four weeks before new growth begins.
DON’T Be Fooled
The simple truth is home waxing kits aren’t as effective. Professional estheticians are trained to know the best conditions under which to wax – with high quality products and excellent technique. Temperature of the wax is important to avoid burning the skin, and high-quality products pull the hair up by the root, which avoids hair breakage that can cause ingrown hairs and discomfort.
DO Prepare
Preparation beforehand is also important. Hot showers and exfoliating softens hairs before waxing making it easier to remove. Leah also suggests applying a topical pain relieving cream to soothe and reduce discomfort. The Waxing Co. uses their special “No Scream Cream”. Ask your estheticians for a similar product to apply.
DO Shape It Up
Shaping up that down-there hair doesn’t mean only daring to go bare – there are other options … creative ones. Waxing into shapes or designs is one of Hollywood’s hottest trends. Or add some bikini “bling” with Swarovski crystals in shapes of hearts, initials or stars on the hip.
Leah Nacion’s high-end boutique, The Waxing Co., offers a variety of services – facial waxing, brows, body waxing (from underarms to Brazilians), as well as personal services such as coloring and bleaching – and is the destination for hair removal in Honolulu, Hawaii. Click HERE to check out her website, Waxingco.com.