19 April, 2012

Tom Ford Lip Color: Wild Ginger

First things first:  I did not break my lipstick ban.  I did not buy this lipstick - It was a little anniversary gift from my ever cheeky, lovely husband.  I think that gets my guilt out of the way (I hope). 

So now my tiny Tom Ford lipstick collection has doubled with the introduction of this beauty.  Introducing Wild Ginger:

I'm in love with the mahogany packaging...

This is such a classic Mad Men shade in the bullet.  It's a very vibrant, orange/red hybrid and I was a little concerned that it was going to be very similar to my original TF purchase, True Coral.  My canny husband actually took note of True Coral and armed with that information he was swayed to Wild Ginger by the salesperson.  Apparently it was a case of, "If she loves that, she'll love this..."  Well, yes I do, too.

To compare I've photographed my two lipsticks side by side, with a corresponding daylight swatch and they are quite different.
L - R:
Wild Ginger, True Coral


Swatched (same order as above):
  
Wild Ginger has that definite orange tone to it while True Coral is exactly as it's named.  It is a true coral shade with that slight pink undertone, and it's also slightly lighter than Wild Ginger probably making it more of a S/S shade.  There's enough of a difference for me to justify having them both in my lipstick wardrobe.

I have to say again that while this lipstick is very expensive ($65AUD) it really is a gorgeous product and I just love the way it feels on my lips:  creamy and velvety, and you have that comforting, confidence boosting feeling of your lips wearing something, feeling 'dressed'.  The pigmentation is intense and you get full coverage in one swipe.  If you want to read my previous rapturous review on TF lipstick click here.

Until next time.

Vita :)

12 comments:

  1. That is one killer lipstick! And it's nice when your partner knows what you l ike!

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    1. My husband certainly reads me well, that's for sure! I'm going to christen this lipstick on my next night out :)

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  2. love these colors! so fun :)
    just started following!
    check out my blog? notoriouseyes.blogspot.com

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  3. I've had my eye on the True Coral lippy for so long, but I just can't justify the $65 spend no matter what. And i'm afraid to go any swatch them too as I know I'll fall in love and before I know it I'll own a TF lippy... your swatches are not helping the situation! LOL. Both colours are just too gorgeous!

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    1. The colours are lovely Lilit and they're classics too! I know what you mean about the price tag - last year's purchase was a birthday gift to myself :)

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  4. What an AWESOME gift! I'm still awaiting the day when I can finally save up enough for this, seriously costs some major bucks!

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    1. I feel totally spoiled and a little guilty for sure! These lipsticks are the most expensive in my collection (they'll never be an impulse purchase!) but they're pretty amazing in terms of classy packaging and quality ingredients. xo

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  5. This is so pretty, and colors like these are really popular here right now! :)

    I'm still waiting for someone to get me one of these as a gift, tisk, tisk! Anyone???? haha :)

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    1. Keep dropping hints Vintage - you never know when you might get lucky! xo

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  6. Wow, your husband is awesome and so are these colours! You deserve them. :)

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    1. Thanks for dropping by Liz! I'll have to tell my husband what you said ;) xo

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