Certain lipsticks are iconic. Chanel Red, Mac Ruby Woo and now Tom Ford Black Orchid. They need no description. Most beauty lovers know the shade whether they have seen it in person or not. The lipsticks evoke images of the beauties who wore them and wearing them leaves us feeling chic, sophisticated and dramatic. Who doesn't want to feel that?
I fully embrace the vamp lipstick trend which seems to come every autumn/ winter. I felt a surge of excitement when I saw the color on several celebrities during this year's Met Gala in the summer. I love how it looks goth but in a modern way. I love vamp shades on everyone- from the palest of skins to the deepest. I love the complexity of Black Orchid- it is a little bit wine, and a little bit blackened burgundy. You already know how I feel about the Tom Ford Lipstick formula- by far my favorite. Black Orchid is no exception.
Vamp lipsticks are the perfect winter time alternative to red. It is something different but equally as powerful. There are so many gorgeous vamp lipsticks available now at every price point. My advice is to pick one up in your favorite lipstick formula. If you don't mind a splurge then get Tom Ford's Black Orchid- it will leave you feeling bold and sensuous.
Love love love this. I have swatched so many times and never quite committed to a purchase, still a little unsure if I could pull it off. But I so desperately want to!
ReplyDeleteYou totally could! Have you seen Lisa Eldridge's video showing 4 ways to use this shade? It's great she wears it sheerly and as a stain as well as full on like I have it here!
DeleteGorgeous! I really like the look you've created here - may I ask what blush you've used? it's lovely.
ReplyDeleteI like vampy lips but I don't feel brave enough to wear full-on, I mostly use as a bit of a stain.
It is Giorgio Armani #6. One of my favorites!
DeleteBEAUTIFUL Nisha!! You look STUNNING!! This one has been on my list for awhile now, and I'm going to California next month and this is coming home with me for sure!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! You will love it! Becoming a bit Tom Ford obsessed.
DeleteThat is absolutely stunning on you! Wow, this may be one I will need in the future... even if I don't like vamps on me so much!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Definitely try a vamp out!
DeleteI recently bought this shade and I absolutely love it! It's amazing for fall.. I don't wear it as heavily though, I blot it with a tissue to get a more matte finish..
ReplyDeleteLooks stunning on you ;)
Thank you! That is a great idea! I love the matte look
DeleteWow you look absolutely gorgeous! The vampy lip definitely suits you! I'm so glad I found your blog, tons of great recommendations here. Now if only I had easy access to Tom Ford in NZ!
ReplyDeleteThank you for reading! I really appreciate it!
DeleteGorgeous gorgeous color! It looks really fabulous on you, too. Really hoping Tom Ford brings the cosmetics line to India - for now we only have the fragrances!
ReplyDeleteHopefully the lipsticks will be next!
DeleteThis looks beautiful on you, Nisha...very pretty indeed! I am usually a pale lip color lover but am trying to embrace the fall in a similar fashion with my recent LMdB lip color purchase in Castelo...a seemingly good gateway to the vampy look ; )
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend,
--The Beauty Professor
I've been absolutely craving Black Orchid for some time now. This is the perfect vampy shade for you--absolutely stunning!
ReplyDelete♥ Jessica
You look stunning! I swatched this once and opted for an Armani shade instead because I wanted something darker, but it was very luxurious!
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