There's no need for any big introductory spiel this time so I'll get right into it.
African Violet is the second of my Tom Ford lacquer swatches and I see it as a pretty straightforward magenta-purple, violet cream. Does it remind me of actual African Violets? Sure it does - yes my mum used to have a collection of potted African Violets so, umm, yes - that's all I have to say about that. What else can I say about this polish? Unlike Bordeaux Lust this one is more of a true opaque cream formula and a two-coater.
African Violet is the second of my Tom Ford lacquer swatches and I see it as a pretty straightforward magenta-purple, violet cream. Does it remind me of actual African Violets? Sure it does - yes my mum used to have a collection of potted African Violets so, umm, yes - that's all I have to say about that. What else can I say about this polish? Unlike Bordeaux Lust this one is more of a true opaque cream formula and a two-coater.
Shade
Sun
And just for the obviously corny comparison a real African Violet!
 |
| [Source] |
![[Source]](http://farm1.staticflickr.com/172/441638627_d3d3b9d2b9_z.jpg){kind=link}
Until next time.
Holy cow! That colour is insanely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteSarah
morethanadored.blogspot.com
I absolutely agree with you Sarah!
DeleteMy eye has been drawn to colours like this for years! I've always loved purple and magenta shades :)
Love it!!! :) Awesome!! Keep the TF coming.
ReplyDeleteI feel like an idiot because I didn't say that I love it - I truly rooly loooove this shade!
DeleteThis is such a beautiful colour, Vita! I agree with Ling, keep the TF awesomeness coming! :)
ReplyDeletexx
More than happy to! xo
DeleteWOWZA VITA I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!
ReplyDeleteMe too!!! I LOVE AFRICAN VIOLET!!!
DeleteSee, I had to shout it out in the end! :)
Ooookay, this is heaven. The colour of the African Violet looks like crap next to this polish. lol
ReplyDeleteHahaha! I love it!
DeleteOh hello!!! This one looks DIVINE!! But then again it IS Tom Ford!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is just my kind of colour :)
DeleteGorgeous! Looks super creamy, rich and glossy :) And of course, what a beautiful colour!
ReplyDeleteSo far I'm finding these polishes do have an extra richness about the finish. Glad you like the colour too!
DeleteI do love it when the shade is accurately depicted compared to its inspiration! Lovely shade for fall. :)
ReplyDeleteI couldn't resist doing the comparison! If only violets were exactly this rich and vibrant in colour - nearly!
DeleteHoly crap that's pretty haha! I love this colour!
ReplyDeleteI've always loved these kinds of colours. This one is extra special of course!
DeleteI never used to be drawn to warmer violets like this, but recently they've caught my eye! Very pretty, and that cream finish is classic.
ReplyDeleteClassic indeed! I think that's TF to a tee :)
DeleteThis really reminds me of Illamasqua Stance, which I like, but this seems to be a lot nicer (obvs being TF helps, right?!)
ReplyDeleteIf you say so! I'm not going to argue ;)
DeleteOhhh I LOVE this one!
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDelete