I hope you are having a wonderful weekend. It was the last weeks of lectures already so after the exams, that is in a few weeks, I would like to catch up and show you some Spring Collection items I laid my hands on. Starting in February I will be blogging regularly.
Before that I thought I share what I enjoyed and what I hated most during the last two months and hopefully learn your favorites. I would like to start on a high note and with one of my favorite Winter/Holiday Collection of the last season, that is Tom Ford Winter Soleil Collection. I have taken many FOTDs and the products are still available so hope you enjoy this post. I missed you all a lot so if you just drop by the comments and say hi, I'd be a happy muffin.
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| Tom Ford Soleil Eye and Cheek Palettes Cool & Warm, Lip Foils |
First of all, what a genius idea to bring out a collection with sun theme during the dark winter days. When I heard that a Soleil Collection was about to be launched by Tom Ford, I got a little confused and thought probably the news were wrong. To my surprise they really did it and in the best way possible.
During the holiday we drive to other cities to visit families and I only took these two palettes and the one of Suqqu (review coming up) with me. I am more than happy with my choice for travels. After trying out the Cool Palette, I decided I couldn't miss the Warm one either so ended up with both. I am still using them at least twice a week, especially when I am rushing and have no time to grab eye color, blush and highlighter one by one. The packaging is so sleek and utterly chic, white and gold and I die.
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| Tom Ford Lip Foils #01 Private Life, #03 Aperture and #06 Seadragon |
Although there are some mixed reviews about Tom Ford Lip Foils, these are highly metallic lipsticks, I went ahead and ordered more of those because the first time I wore #03 Aperture, my husband complimented it and asked me what it was. #01 Private Life I received as a sample drains me a little but #06 Seadragon that I purchased later on is another love of mine. I have been wearing Aperture and Seadragon non-stop and considering to get more of these. Usually metallic lipsticks look dated to me but there is some complexity about these which make them so unique. I especially like the deeper shades in this finish. The longevity is great as well.
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| Swatch: Tom Ford Lip Foils #01 Private Life, #03 Aperture and #06 Seadragon |
Tom Ford Soleil Eye and Cheek Palette #01 Cool has a pink blush, two glitter eyeshadow shades and a cool toned highlighter. I love the taupe and the deeper shade for an everyday cool/neutral eye look and have been using these non-stop, to the point I made a dent on it. I also pat a little bit of the cool glitter on top to make it look special under artificial light. That said, I'd prefer three satin/matte shades and only one glitter because two of the glitters are too close to justify being in separate pans. Highlighter is nice but could be a tad lighter. On my light to medium skin tone it is not very prominent. All in all, love the whole look I get from this one but my favorite palette gets to be... surprise, surprise, the warm one! Who would have thought?
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| Swatch: Tom Ford Soleil Eye and Cheek Palette #01 Cool |
Below I am wearing the taupe satin shade all over, deeper shade on the crease and cooler glitter patted on top. These shades are especially nice for green and hazel eyes although I am sure everyone else would enjoy them as much as well.
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| In-action: Tom Ford Soleil Eye and Cheek Palette #01 Cool |
Here is the look in context with the pink blush from the palette and Lip Foil in Aperture, although I think the blush and Aperture doesn't go so well. I love to wear only a touch of cool bronzer, e.g. Tom Ford Terra, with that lip or a more taupe shaded blush, like Burberry Earthy. But tell me, don't you like this lip color?
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| FOTD: Tom Ford Soleil Eye and Cheek Palette #01 Cool |
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| FOTD: Tom Ford Soleil Eye and Cheek Palette #01 Cool |
This is me being washed out wearing Tom Ford Lip Foil in Private Life. This calls for a more smoky eye I believe. I have naturally deep lip color so something like this looks a bit off in my opinion. Do you agree?
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| FOTD with Tom Ford Lip Foil #01 Private Life |
Now onto my favorite of the two palettes, Tom Ford Soleil Eye and Cheek Palettes #02 Warm. I am glad that I ordered it after giving it a second and third thought, in retrospect, I couldn't do without this one. First of all there are three satin shades and only one glitter and the glitter has more color to add something to the mix, which is something I appreciate. Taupe shade in this palette is also to die for and I think it would look better across more skin tones because it is more natural. The highlighter in that one is to die for. I don't know why but it shows more and looks more natural on me. The cheek color is not too warm, just so perfect. I wouldn't call this palette Warm but rather Neutral.
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| Swatch: Tom Ford Soleil Eye and Cheek Palette #02 Warm |
While swatching it doesn't look too mind blowing but on the eyes, I love the coppery but neutral result. Below I am wearing satin taupe all over, deeper shade on the crease, lightest shade on the inner corner and glitter shade patted on top. The eye shadows in both palettes, they blend like a dream and layer so beautifully. Cheek shades feel a little drier than Tom Ford Cheek Colors, when purchased alone but I found that the results in terms of longevity and blendability are very close.
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| In-action: Tom Ford Soleil Eye and Cheek Palette #02 Warm |
Here is the full look with Tom Ford Soleil Eye and Cheek Palettes #02 Warm on eyes and cheeks, on my lips I am wearing Tom Ford Ashton from latest Lips & Boys release, which is a shade I adore and try not to wear every single day. A post on the shades I am enjoying is coming up. Among those there is a matte red which I am obsessed about. *winks*
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| FOTD: Tom Ford Soleil Eye and Cheek Palette #02 Warm |
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| FOTD: Tom Ford Soleil Eye and Cheek Palette #02 Warm |
Check out Linda and Melanie for more swatches and looks.
Final thoughts: I simply love the idea of a sun themed collection during dark winter days to lift our mood and bring something bright to our days. Both of the palettes are must have for me and I have been using them a lot recently. My favorite is the warm palette because I find it more versatile. Lip Foils are lovely, I am especially digging Seadragon and love these in deeper shades. All in all all thumbs up. Tom Ford did it again!
Did you pick up any of these? Are you enjoying them as much as I do?
Disclaimer: Soleil Eye & Cheek Palette in #01 Cool and Lip Foils in Private Life and Aperture were provided free of charge for my consideration. The other products are purchased by me. I am not paid for this review. All opinions are honest and my own.