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Wednesday 17 August 2016

Getting Dark and Stormy with Tom Ford!

Hi, everyone! People who have shopped with me know that I'm a huge enabler. My goal is not to bully you into buying makeup, I promise, but typically my passion for certain products cannot be tamed and I unconsciously morph into a convincing salesperson. And my friends tend to buy stuff as a result. Girl can't help it! Once in a while I'm commissioned by pals to specifically help them pick out some new products, which totally ups the fun factor and eradicates the guilt if they spend lots of cash ;) This was the case a couple weeks ago, when a friend of mine invited me to accompany her to the Saks beauty department so I could guide her in choosing some luxury picks worth the splurge. I was more than happy to do so and, in the process, the tables were turned and I found myself being enabled as well. Buying makeup at Saks? Yeah, twist my arm, please. 


Whenever a Saks Fifth Avenue bag graces my counter top, it's a sure sign I've been up to no good that I've properly treated myself and this is no exception! After lurking and playing at the Tom Ford counter for quite a while, I tried on a new lipstick that I just could not live without. 



There are few things more luxurious and beautiful than Tom Ford Lip Colours ($68 CAD- yes, the prices have gone up- eek!) and the shade that won my hear this time around was Dark and Stormy. This colour had completely missed my radar when it was released last Fall (it was part of a shade extension range in later 2015), but it was seemingly meant to cross my path this summer. 



Like all Tom Ford Lip Colours, Dark and Stormy comes packaged in a quilted shiny brown box with gold lettering and is housed in a beautiful, weighty square-shaped tube, also of brown and gold. The lipstick bullet is imprinted with the TF logo, which is a lovely, luxurious touch that makes me almost (but not quite) hesitate to use it. 


In terms of shade, Dark and Stormy is one of the most unique, yet totally flattering vampy lipsticks I've come across. It's a complex mix of brown, berry, and red that is rich, warm and saturated while still having enough brightness to keep some life in the face. It is decidedly bold, but does not cross over into the witchy near-black lipstick zone (not that there's anything wrong with that). It has a subtle satin finish that adds a fullness to the lips and is totally opaque in just one swipe.

Here's a swatch of Dark and Stormy on my inner arm (MAC NC15 skin tone):


And here it is in the context of a completed makeup look: 



The transformative powers of makeup never cease to mesmerize me and finding a unique, flattering lipstick shade like Dark and Stormy reminds me just how easy it is to channel a mood in just one swipe. This lipstick truly makes me feel bold, sultry, powerful, and glamorous- if I'm going to be enabled to splurge on makeup, why not it be on a product that not only beautifies, but also helps me feel at my sexiest and most badass?! :)

Have you stumbled across any new lipstick faves of late? What is your favourite Tom Ford lipstick? Favourite vampy lip shades?

Have a fantastic day and thands so much for stopping by! xo

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25 comments:

  1. I don't know if I could ever spend CAD$68 on a lipstick but gosh, that is such a stunning shade. Reminds me of Rimmel 107 and it looks perfect for Autumn and Winter.

    Shireen | Reflection of Sanity

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    1. I know, the price tag hurt! I've seen your photos wearing 107 and it's lovely on you! xo

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  2. What a beautiful "smoky red" :)

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    1. Thanks! That's a great description- it really is a smokey red! xo

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  3. My friends and I are such enablers too! Although, I'm glad you got this shade. It looks so beautiful and really suits you!

    Abby Talks

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    1. Thanks! I'm happy I bought it too! Nice to meet a fellow enabler ;)

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  4. This lipstick shade looks absolutely gorgeous on you! :) I wish I could splurge on some Tom Ford products myself.. but I can just never bear to! x

    Kayleigh | http://kayleighmakesup.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Thanks so much! I totally love the lipstick, but yeah- the price tag hurt! :)

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  5. Sooooo pretty. I love the pigmentation as well as the slight glossiness. :]

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    1. Thanks so much! I agree- the pigmentation and finish are both lovely :)

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  6. Oh my word, that is a beautiful color!! *_* And I love the name too!

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    1. Thanks so much! Agreed- the shade name suits the colour perfectly :)

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  7. Stunning! I can see why you couldn't resist & seeing this colour makes me excited for autumn! xx

    Beautylymin

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    1. Thank you! Definitely couldn't resist once I tried it on. It really is Autumn-perfect! :)

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  8. Obviously it looks fab on you :-) Then again is there a lipstick color that doesn't?

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    1. Aww, thanks so much, Melissa! You're too sweet :)

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  9. Such a lovely shade. Loved it.
    http://tipsoye.com/

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  10. I feel the same way! I bought beauty & makeup products long before blogging. Blogging just gave me an outlet to tell people how I felt about my purchases. I don't mean to sell a thing! I just ventured into Tom Ford this year and his lipsticks are a treat! Good for you, going to Saks to try it out! With the cost, there's no room for mistakes as to whether or not you like it or not. It's my kind of color and great for Fall.
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    1. I think beauty obsessives are just naturally good salespeople ;) Glad you're loving Tom Ford too- the cost is definitely steep, but when you find a shade from the line that you love, you know it'll be top notch! :)

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  11. I'm actually not a fan of the TF packaging at all but that shade is so gorgeous, perfect for Autumn! x

    Gemma Louise

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    1. Packaging is such a personal thing! But yeah, the shade really is so perfect for Fall! Thanks for stopping by :)

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  12. I have probably said to you before but I'm so jealous that you can pull off any colour! I don't think I could wear this one, I'm too shy for it but might pick up a nude shade. :)

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  13. Oh boy, Tom Ford is really expensive but soooo worth it. I love this shade, I want to get a few more colors <3

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  14. I mean the packaging alone of the TF lipsticks is enough to make me want to buy this, but that shade is so perfect for winter and cooler weather! Ah such a gorgeous deep shade.

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