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11 June, 2013

Tom Ford Nail Lacquer: African Violet

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. 

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And just for the obviously corny comparison a real African Violet!
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Until next time.

24 comments:

  1. Holy cow! That colour is insanely gorgeous.

    Sarah
    morethanadored.blogspot.com

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    1. I absolutely agree with you Sarah!

      My eye has been drawn to colours like this for years! I've always loved purple and magenta shades :)

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  2. Love it!!! :) Awesome!! Keep the TF coming.

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    1. I feel like an idiot because I didn't say that I love it - I truly rooly loooove this shade!

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  3. This is such a beautiful colour, Vita! I agree with Ling, keep the TF awesomeness coming! :)

    xx

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  4. WOWZA VITA I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!

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    1. Me too!!! I LOVE AFRICAN VIOLET!!!

      See, I had to shout it out in the end! :)

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  5. Ooookay, this is heaven. The colour of the African Violet looks like crap next to this polish. lol

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  6. Oh hello!!! This one looks DIVINE!! But then again it IS Tom Ford!!!

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  7. Gorgeous! Looks super creamy, rich and glossy :) And of course, what a beautiful colour!

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    1. So far I'm finding these polishes do have an extra richness about the finish. Glad you like the colour too!

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  8. I do love it when the shade is accurately depicted compared to its inspiration! Lovely shade for fall. :)

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    1. I couldn't resist doing the comparison! If only violets were exactly this rich and vibrant in colour - nearly!

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  9. Holy crap that's pretty haha! I love this colour!

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    1. I've always loved these kinds of colours. This one is extra special of course!

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  10. I 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.

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    1. Classic indeed! I think that's TF to a tee :)

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  11. This really reminds me of Illamasqua Stance, which I like, but this seems to be a lot nicer (obvs being TF helps, right?!)

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    1. If you say so! I'm not going to argue ;)

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