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Posted by: Billy Bride


I’ve been dying to put up this post ever since early rumours began to surface with whisperings of a second Estee Lauder and Tom Ford collaboration in the works. The first union sprouted a few years ago, with Ford commissioned to create a series of tropic inspired lipsticks as a limited release for the cosmetic giant (colours included ‘St Tropez Sunset’ and ‘Bronze Sand’). However, this latest development sees Ford step out on his own (with Lauder’s backing) with his first foray into ‘Tom Ford‘ branded feminine cosmetics. The new 12 shade ‘Private Blend’ lipstick collection debuted in the US and UK this week, receiving an uncharacteristically ecstatic welcome for a cosmetics release, and the web is abuzz with rave reviews – despite some niggling over the higher price tag (by comparison, Ford’s lipstick pricing sits in line with luxury brands Chanel and YSL at US$45), which is hardly surprising considering the richness of the recipe and Ford’s haute profile. Judging by majority reviews, you certainly get what you pay for, a level of unparalleled sophistication and chic that has come to be expected from the designer, and with buttery colours such as ‘Ginger Fawn’, ‘Pink Dusk’ and ‘Vanilla Suede’  I’m chomping at the bit for the Aus. release.

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