Tom Ford Beauty Discussion

EllaS

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LOL, what I was coming here to say. I took the plunge and ordered Stroked. I'm not sure how it will be on me - I'm very fair - so I wanted to order it from Nordstrom. I just happened to check and there it was. It you want it, I'd say hurry. It's up (or was as of yesterday) at TF, Saks and NM, but it wasn't up at Bloomingdales. Maybe people just want to get it from somewhere they can return it to. The swatches for Stroked seem to vary greatly - from straight up orange to a beautiful rosy coralish shade. I know I probably wouldn't have ordered it from anywhere else.


Stroked duo and nude dip on me. I have a bit of a tan right now but my underarm is still pretty fair and Stroked reads coral. I know I've heard some people complaining about it being orange, but I personally think it could be wearable across a variety of skintones, so hopefully you'll have good luck with it.
 

jebogewf

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Stroked duo and nude dip on me. I have a bit of a tan right now but my underarm is still pretty fair and Stroked reads coral. I know I've heard some people complaining about it being orange, but I personally think it could be wearable across a variety of skintones, so hopefully you'll have good luck with it.
Thank you!!! Looks gorgeous. I don't know if it's like Nude Dip, and it pulls different on different skin tones. I'm really fair though, and everything usually leans warm on me, lol. But the swatches I've seen for Stroked have just been so varied. I'm really excited to get it now.
 

allthingsglam

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Stroked duo and nude dip on me. I have a bit of a tan right now but my underarm is still pretty fair and Stroked reads coral. I know I've heard some people complaining about it being orange, but I personally think it could be wearable across a variety of skintones, so hopefully you'll have good luck with it.
So beautiful kinda want stoked now but I don't need it enjoy your goodies
 

beautycool

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Stroked duo and nude dip on me. I have a bit of a tan right now but my underarm is still pretty fair and Stroked reads coral. I know I've heard some people complaining about it being orange, but I personally think it could be wearable across a variety of skintones, so hopefully you'll have good luck with it.
Hi that swatch looks good This swatch has made me change my mind about ordering I wanted both then I saw that the other colour was v dark and hard to work with fair skin tones I'm pale too then I thought I May buy stroked then thought I don't know But then I saw your swatch of stroked Just now and just ordered it I have had a glass of wine and thought I been after this one or the other for ages now since been out and since I seen a few swatches I know I shouldn't of but what the hell It's only make up right lol ️My first tf blush I only have one lipstick and that's smitten ( a shine ) I had bought about two months ago Saved myself some money from getting it from USA as selfridges wanted postage aswell Saved about ten pounds not getting it from selfridges but after I pressed the buy I realised I prob could of got it from House of fraser and free delievery Oh well it will just go in my mac box From my friend in Texas cannot wait x
 

beautycool

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Hope I did the right thing and got the right colour for me But the other I wouldn't of been able to get on with :( I don't think It wild of been too dark like others have said
 

EllaS

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It wild of been too dark like others have said
I think you're right - between the two, Stroked is going to be easier to wear if you're fairer. So I think you made the right choice ;) Let us know how you like it when you receive it!
 

kittkat

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Ironically today was the first day I actually wasn't stalking Nordstrom...so, of course, that's the day it appears ;-) I'm surprised I didn't do what you did I was in such a rush to order. I had a bit left on a gift card which is why I wanted to order from there. Every little bit helps. After I ordered I kept double-checking to make sure I ordered Softcore and not Stroked. (I wish the names were more distinct!) I also ordered Stroked from NM and really like it. I'm still not sure how Softcore will look on me, but I'll give it a go. Hope you can call CS and get your Notes applied.

I do think one lesson to be learned here is not to rely on the word of Nordstrom CS...I'm sure they meant well but they didn't call this launch very well :)
I did the same I doubled check that it was softcore I was ordering because when I went to check out the picture did not show up ...but it said softcore that I forgot to add my notes

but no biggie I will same them for the Chanel highlighter in the holiday collection.

I hope softcore lives up to the hype because this collection reminded me of all I hate about shopping Mac collection it too exhausting
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beautycool

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I think you're right - between the two, Stroked is going to be easier to wear if you're fairer. So I think you made the right choice ;) Let us know how you like it when you receive it!
Thanks Hun cannot wait it be a few weeks as it won't get to my friends till the 9 th I don't think Then she will forward it on to me :))))) I have the Simpsons too and other mac make up for her to post too cannot wait :)
 

beautycool

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I did the same I doubled check that it was softcore I was ordering because when I went to check out the picture did not show up ...but it said softcore  that I forgot to add my notes but no biggie I will same them for the Chanel highlighter in the holiday collection. I hope softcore lives up to the hype because this collection reminded me of all I hate about shopping Mac collection it too exhausting
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Softcore is the darker colour right ?
 

Medgal07

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so, I got my bloomingdales order already. I got my nude dip and softcore. what's taking NM so damn long to send my stuff????
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I could have ordered all my stuff from bloomingdales and would have had it already. hopefully it gets here tomorrow... BTW nude dip is so much prettier in person.
Awesome LG---ENJOY!!!
 

Medgal07

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@ Meddy, I think they will make perfect bases as well as wonderful on their own. Grabbed them today and have them in full vision to start using. They normally say out of sight out of mind.They are def beauties though. You ought to use yours as well and kudos to that sweet lady!
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Total kudos to that sweet lady for sure!!! I forgot to mention that I wore it yesterday---Illicit, as a base with my TF quad, Burnished Amber. Both are pure love!!!!
 

Medgal07

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I tried softcore today as suggested in the blog written by Karen. Used the Kevyn Aucoin contour brush for the darker shade in the hollows of my cheeks and then a regular blush brush for the cheekbones. Looked much better. I usually use Chanel Notorious, Accent (Holiday 2013) and MAC Malificent for the hollows. This looked pretty cool. Hope this helps some of you. I heard Black Orchid will be one of the shades in the matte collections. That should be sold out in about a minute.....
So glad that application worked out for you. I LOVE Accent! That would be great to have Black Orchid in circulation again.
 
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