Tom Ford Beauty Discussion

EllaS

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Nice picks! Have you tried the Christian Louboutin NPs? I keep lusting over them but can't bring myself to take the leap. lol
I've gotten 3! Just ordered a fourth actually
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The first one I got was Alta Perla and it is AMAZING. I got a full week's wear out of it and I usually can't make a mani last more than 2 or 3 days max. I also have Escatin and Rouge, and I just ordered Bianca and it hasn't arrived yet. I just wore Escatin last week and it's beautiful also. I can't comment on the wear because my top coat ruined the mani. I've been using the Dior Gel Coat and honestly I'm so sick of it. Beautiful shine and gel looking finish but it cracks and causes major shrinkage for me. It gets so thick when you get down to less than half a bottle (which is my problem now). I've heard it's best on Dior NPs but doesn't play well with other brands. So I need a new top coat badly. Loubi has a base and top coat combo on Sephora but I was hesitant to splurge on it because I go through top coat rather quickly.

But anyway I was a total skeptic about the Louboutin NP line and I have now been converted. Some people disagree with me and have experienced poorer wear time though, so of course YMMV. But for me it's love.
 

EllaS

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@NaomiH I posted some pics of Alta Perla in another thread here http://www.specktra.net/t/188991/christian-louboutin-beaut-coming-soon/180#post_2776623

And here's a shot of Escatin from my instagram http://instagram.com/p/unqMeDmDa4/?modal=true
 

EllaS

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I think I need Flame but it's perm so I don't have get it now. I ended up w/Black Dahlia, Velvet Cherry, Pussycat, First Time & Pink Tease. I also got the Black Cherry nail
lacquer. Over all I find that TF NP lasts longer on me than any of my other NP brands. I only have a few TF NPs and their performance was a total surprise to me.
I don't have many TF NPs either but the few I have I really like. I'm like you - since some of these are perm, I'm putting them off for now but I hope to make Flame and the NPs mine eventually.
 

NaomiH

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@NaomiH I posted some pics of Alta Perla in another thread here http://www.specktra.net/t/188991/christian-louboutin-beaut-coming-soon/180#post_2776623

And here's a shot of Escatin from my instagram http://instagram.com/p/unqMeDmDa4/?modal=true
Oh Escatin is really pretty! Great pics! Thank you.
 

NaomiH

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I've gotten 3! Just ordered a fourth actually
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The first one I got was Alta Perla and it is AMAZING. I got a full week's wear out of it and I usually can't make a mani last more than 2 or 3 days max. I also have Escatin and Rouge, and I just ordered Bianca and it hasn't arrived yet. I just wore Escatin last week and it's beautiful also. I can't comment on the wear because my top coat ruined the mani. I've been using the Dior Gel Coat and honestly I'm so sick of it. Beautiful shine and gel looking finish but it cracks and causes major shrinkage for me. It gets so thick when you get down to less than half a bottle (which is my problem now). I've heard it's best on Dior NPs but doesn't play well with other brands. So I need a new top coat badly. Loubi has a base and top coat combo on Sephora but I was hesitant to splurge on it because I go through top coat rather quickly.

But anyway I was a total skeptic about the Louboutin NP line and I have now been converted. Some people disagree with me and have experienced poorer wear time though, so of course YMMV. But for me it's love.
I'm glad you're liking them! I'm definitely looking forward to the rest of the line. Maybe I'll pick one up one of these days.
 

EllaS

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I'm glad you're liking them! I'm definitely looking forward to the rest of the line. Maybe I'll pick one up one of these days.
I think the Sephora VIB sale starts next week - a rare opportunity to get a discount on one. That's why I ordered Bianca recently (I had a 20% off F&F code). Definitely helps because it is indeed an investment!
 

NaomiH

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No problem! Yes Escatin is great. Definitely unique to my collection.

I think the Sephora VIB sale starts next week - a rare opportunity to get a discount on one. That's why I ordered Bianca recently (I had a 20% off F&F code). Definitely helps because it is indeed an investment!
Too bad these new TF lippies aren't on Sephora, I'd slap one or two in next week. I might get the red, I can't go wrong with red NP. We shall see.
 

EllaS

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Too bad these new TF lippies aren't on Sephora, I'd slap one or two in next week. I might get the red, I can't go wrong with red NP. We shall see.
Seriously! If Sephora carried TF and Chanel, I would be their best customer during F&F and VIB sales
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I agree with you about the red. And the bottle is also unique among all them. If you decide to dip your toe into the CL NPs, you HAVE to get Rouge
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NaomiH

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Seriously! If Sephora carried TF and Chanel, I would be their best customer during F&F and VIB sales
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I agree with you about the red. And the bottle is also unique among all them. If you decide to dip your toe into the CL NPs, you HAVE to get Rouge
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I would of loved to grab the Chanel highlighter at 20% off vs paying the whole $72, that's for sure. I think if I break down, Rouge will be where it's at for me!
 

EllaS

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I would of loved to grab the Chanel highlighter at 20% off vs paying the whole $72, that's for sure. I think if I break down, Rouge will be where it's at for me!
I still haven't cracked on that highlighter! And it's killing me because I totally want it! 20% off and it would have been DONE! I need to stop putting it off because it's going to sell out soon I'm sure.

Rouge is stunning. Can't go wrong IMO.
 

Medgal07

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I've gotten 3! Just ordered a fourth actually
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The first one I got was Alta Perla and it is AMAZING. I got a full week's wear out of it and I usually can't make a mani last more than 2 or 3 days max. I also have Escatin and Rouge, and I just ordered Bianca and it hasn't arrived yet. I just wore Escatin last week and it's beautiful also. I can't comment on the wear because my top coat ruined the mani. I've been using the Dior Gel Coat and honestly I'm so sick of it. Beautiful shine and gel looking finish but it cracks and causes major shrinkage for me. It gets so thick when you get down to less than half a bottle (which is my problem now). I've heard it's best on Dior NPs but doesn't play well with other brands. So I need a new top coat badly. Loubi has a base and top coat combo on Sephora but I was hesitant to splurge on it because I go through top coat rather quickly.

But anyway I was a total skeptic about the Louboutin NP line and I have now been converted. Some people disagree with me and have experienced poorer wear time though, so of course YMMV. But for me it's love.
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I can't get pass the bottle
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Medgal07

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I don't have many TF NPs either but the few I have I really like. I'm like you - since some of these are perm, I'm putting them off for now but I hope to make Flame and the NPs mine eventually.
I picked up Black Cherry, and I've had Vapor (white) and Coral Beach (soft peachy coral) for a while now. I think Vapor is my fav. I'd really like to get Bitter Bitch too
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Medgal07

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Too bad these new TF lippies aren't on Sephora, I'd slap one or two in next week. I might get the red, I can't go wrong with red NP. We shall see.
That's would be sweet for sure. I've loaded my cart for VIBR---just waiting to pull the trigger.
 

Medgal07

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Seriously! If Sephora carried TF and Chanel, I would be their best customer during F&F and VIB sales
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I agree with you about the red. And the bottle is also unique among all them. If you decide to dip your toe into the CL NPs, you HAVE to get Rouge
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I'd be right there with you Ella, but I don't EVER recall seeing Chanel in %-off sales!
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EllaS

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I'd be right there with you Ella, but I don't EVER recall seeing Chanel in %-off sales!
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Oh you're right, Chanel on sale definitely not. Naomi and I were just musing about how nice it would be if Sephora carried TF and Chanel and we could get them at 20% off during F&F and VIB events. A girl can dream, right?!
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EllaS

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I picked up Black Cherry, and I've had Vapor (white) and Coral Beach (soft peachy coral) for a while now. I think Vapor is my fav. I'd really like to get Bitter Bitch too
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I have Silver Smoke, Minx and Black Cherry. I missed out on Vapor - it's really lovely. Bitter Bitch is definitely on my list too - what an awesome vamp.
 

EllaS

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I can't get pass the bottle
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The bottle was what turned me off the brand initially. I thought it was gimmicky. Now that I have a few, I have to say that though the handle is what may grab your attention, it's the heavy-weight faceted glass bottle that will win you over. It is luxurious and stunning. But I hear you - it's definitely out of the ordinary, that's for sure!
 

Medgal07

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Oh you're right, Chanel on sale definitely not. Naomi and I were just musing about how nice it would be if Sephora carried TF and Chanel and we could get them at 20% off during F&F and VIB events. A girl can dream, right?!
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My dream too!!! I only order from Chanel's web site when I can't find an item anywhere else. Other wise I use dept stores with Ebates---it soften's the blow a bit.
Today I got Chanel NPs in BluBoy & Mica Rose from Neiman's--w/ Ebates of course.
 

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