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Urban Decay Anniversary 24/7 Pencil Set

Is it strange to have a wish-list in January? Well, I have one… and this Urban Decay Anniversary 24/7 Pencil Set is #1 on said list!

To celebrate fifteen years in the biz, Urban Decay is launching FOUR limited-edition products in 2011… The first of which is this incredible collection of their extremely popular 24/7 glide-on eye pencils! Classic favorites are mixed with six all new shades, and one grind-house pencil sharpener…

Colors include: Stray Dog (shimmering taupe brown), Corrupt (dark metallic brown with silver glitter), Bourbon (medium brown with sparkle), Midnight Cowboy (beige sparkle), Baked (bronze), Stash (mossy gold-green), Mildew (deep mossy green), Perversion (blackest carbon black), Electric (bright blue), Binge (deep metallic blue), Ransom (bright purple), Asphyxia (pinky iridescent purple), Rockstar (deep reddish purple), Zero (black), Uzi (sparkling gunmetal gray)

This collection, with a retail value of $264, costs $92.

Click HERE to buy it at UrbanDecay.com. Click HERE to buy it at Sephora.com.

New Hue Swatch: MAC Zoom Lash Goes Plum

new hue swatch About two years ago–long before the general population was wearing anything but black–I blogged about some of my favorite colored mascaras. Blue, purple or bronze: the similarity between all of the shades I mentioned in that post was that they were each almost-black, with only very subtle color.

“No fun!” screams MAC, and in the MAC Stylishly Yours collection MAC launched a new shade of Zoom Lash named “New Hue”, described as a blackened burgundy. To this beauty-bloggers eyes, New Hue is really a super-bright plum shade. It’s a great way to inject a little color into your makeup look, while making lashes look more voluminous.

Wouldn’t you just love to see a huge lineup of vibrant color-rich mascara shades from MAC?

Retail price is $14.

Click HERE to shop at MAC online.

Click HERE to buy MAC at Nordstrom online.

Click HERE to shop MAC at Macy’s.

The author of the Raging Rouge Beauty Blog received press samples for purposes of this makeup review / product review. For more information on sample policies, please click HERE to read my full disclosure statement.

HaiR-esolutions!

Time to actually get to work on implementing those New Year’s resolutions, readers! If you’re resolved to take better care of your tresses, here are some tips from Amanda Jenkins, Master Stylist at ARROJO NYC:

· When it comes to hair color application, don’t cut corners. When in doubt, leave it to a professional.

· Don’t pick at split ends. Instead, get regular trims every 6 to 8 weeks.

· Don’t take your stress out on your hair. Tightly twisting it causes breakage.

· Deep condition once a week (bi-weekly if your hair is dry or curly, which makes it prone to dryness)

· Try to only use hot tools for a maximum of three times a week. Remember to give your hair a break and let it air dry when you can.

· Don’t shampoo everyday when you shower. Instead, just wet hair and condition or use a shower cap and apply dry shampoo afterwards to absorb odors and oils.

Vera Wang Preppy Princess

vera wang preppy princess

This just in, readers! Vera Wang has launched Preppy Princess, a new fragrance for 2011!

Directly from the brand:

The fragrance features impressions of tangerine, red apple and succulent crushed berries. The eclectic blend of honeysuckle and jasmine matches her classic meets edgy style, while the scent of sensual woods and an unexpected kiss of coconut water makes you feel privileged to be invited into her inner circle.

Zoe Kravitz holds court in the ad campaign and schools fans on what it truly means when downtown meets uptown and fashion-forward, confidence rules.

Eau de Toilette Spray
3.4 oz / 100 ml, $75.00
1.7 oz / 50 ml, $60.00
1.0 oz / 30 ml, $45.00

Satiny Body Lotion 5.0 oz / 150 ml, $35.00

Click HERE to buy Vera Wang ‘Preppy Princess’ Eau de Toilette at Nordstrom.com

Pretty Powerful 2011: Bobbi Brown

Bobbi Brown’s Pretty Powerful contest in early 2010 was very memorable. Women everywhere competed to be selected by Bobbi as the “pretty powerful” face, by showing us all how they transformed themselves from pretty, to pretty powerful, using Bobbi Brown makeup.

Pretty Powerful 2011 is a simple collection, containing two “do it all” palettes: the Pretty Face Palette, pictured above, is designed for light to medium complexions. The Powerful Face Palette, pictured below, is designed for medium to deep complexions.

Each palette retails for $60, and tontains shadow, blush and gloss. Want one? Click on either palette image, and you’ll be redirected to BobbiBrown.com.