Today I was at USA Consulate in Frankfurt and gosh it was complicated. I had to leave my cell phone at home because you can't take it with you. I spent like 8-9 hours without cell phone, internet and Instagram. In the end it turned out to be a nice day which I spent reading a very inspirational book, which I once started and got distracted over and over again. I wonder, can you read book nowadays? Is it only me who is under constant social media distraction?
Back to topic...
I can't stop posting about Tom Ford, especially now that I have seen one of the lipsticks of the Summer 2015 Collection at a reasonable price at evil.B. I had to get it. The idea is that I create a look which takes Spring to Summer in Tom Ford terms. Let's see how it will turn out.
Meet Tom Ford Lip Color Sheer in Skinny Dip...
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| Tom Ford Lip Color Sheer in Skinny Dip |
Now I won't talk about the name because, you know, it is very "Tom Ford". Sometimes they find really creative names but this one was like "Oh we had Nude Dip, let's get the real version shall we?" kind of day. The packaging is gorgeous, yes we know that. The bullet design is killing me, and does that in a good way. Well, maybe bad because I don't want to use and spoil it after all.
Remember the highly praised Lip Color Sheer Releases last Spring/Summer. This summer there will be more colors in that range. First lipsticks Tom Ford released were white, then they were replaced by black ones. Then last Spring, the white ones came back but this time as an indication of lighter weight. I personally found some of the lipsticks of last year very sheer. My favorites are Summer Fling and Sweet Spot within five of the colors I ended up with, although I thought staying power could be better. I ended up skipping the sheerest ones and I am glad I did because Skinny Dip looks very close to last year's Pink Dune and In The Buff. Check the gorgeous swatches from Sabrina at the Beauty Look Book here.
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| Tom Ford Lip Color Sheer in Skinny Dip |
Tom Ford Lip Color Sheer in Skinny Dip is like a rose gold shimmer on a rather sheer base. It swatches very sheer but on the lips, the shimmer is very apparent so it shows itself much better. It is a beautiful daily "summer" shade and I really like it. It is hydrating and comfortable. If you would like to pay so much for a sheer lipstick is another question and is not covered within the scope of this post (might be because I don't want to face it)
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| FOTD with Tom Ford Lip Color Sheer in Skinny Dip |
Since I don't have Pink Dune nor In The Buff, I can't compare them but I believe Skinny Dip is really close to those with an exception that it pulls more golden and rosy than beige. You can see from the swatches that Sweet Spot and Summer Fling are both more pigmented than Skinny Dip.
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| Comparison Tom Ford Lip Color Sheer in Skinny Dip, Sweet Spot, Summer Fling |
Now let's take spring to summer. Below I am wearing Tom Ford Spring 2015 Cream Color Shade as a base (reviewed here), and over it the lightest shades from Tom Ford Eye Color Duo #01 Ripe Plum, #02 Raw Jade, #03 Crushed Indigo (swatched here). On the crease I used the deepest plum from Ripe Plum duo to give it a bit more definition. Now we all said rock'n roll and smokey but doesn't this look very springy to you?
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| Tom Ford Spring Eyes with Duos from Spring Collection and Cream Color As Base |
Here is the look in context once more, I am wearing Tom Ford Blush in Frantic Pink on the cheeks mixed with a bit of an orange hue from another blush I fail to remember to support the golden undertones of the lipstick.
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| FOTD: Tom Ford Spring to Summer look |
Final thoughts: If you are into sheer lipsticks and don't mind a few hours less wear as long as your lips feel good and hydrated, watch out for Tom Ford Summer Collection which will be released around April. I am especially curious about the palette and single eye shadows. Can't wait!
Sheer lipsticks with high price tag, yes or no?
Disclaimer: The product in this post is purchased by me.
