Tom Ford Beauty Discussion

[Medgal07]

I had a literal "shaking and crying" moment today- or darned close to. My local Nordies got their counter within the last 2 weeks. It's a work of art... And the biggest counter of any brand I've ever seen. I have glimpsed heaven and it is filled with TF, y'all.

Interesting, I had heard that TF was going to be a huge presence at Nordies. That's awesome.

 

[Psych1]

I had a literal "shaking and crying" moment today- or darned close to. My local Nordies got their counter within the last 2 weeks. It's a work of art... And the biggest counter of any brand I've ever seen. I have glimpsed heaven and it is filled with TF, y'all.

Nice! I hope my Nordies expands their TF section as well. It's a very popular mall with a mini Rodeo Drive within the mall, so I know the counter would do extremely well. Did you get anything?

 

[elegant-one]

I had a literal "shaking and crying" moment today- or darned close to. My local Nordies got their counter within the last 2 weeks. It's a work of art... And the biggest counter of any brand I've ever seen. I have glimpsed heaven and it is filled with TF, y'all.

I will be begging my Nordies for the same

 

[Medgal07]

I will be begging my Nordies for the same

I need to check my Nordies---I had heard months ago that TF was going to be their premier MU counter, essentially moving BB who had significant
real-estate in the store off the block. Woo whoooooooo

 

[elegant-one]

I need to check my Nordies---I had heard months ago that TF was going to be their premier MU counter, essentially moving BB who had significant
real-estate in the store off the block. Woo whoooooooo

Wow

<-------------- that would represent throwing $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ instead of stars

 

[Monsy]

i recently went to Michigan ave nordies and had no idea they remodeled their beauty department . when i walked in i was stunned with my mouth wide open for a while

 

[starletta8]

Did you get anything?

"Just" the eyeshadow blending brush, which has been on my wishlist for eons.

It's huge. Think about the amount of space (length) that a pair of escalators takes up on the sales floor. The new TF counter is set aside from the rest of the beauty department as a showcase and literally runs the length of the escalators. There's a full perfume area (like they previously had, only better, and with a new register). And then there's 2 full displays of all of the products, and then 2 or 3 stations with chairs and lit mirrors. It's so posh! It puts the NM TF counter in the area to shame. They had one of the 2 large bronzers and both mini bronzers from summer, plus 3 lip sheers.

I'm going to buy soooo much more TF since this is so darned easy to get to. The other local counter is twice as far but generally a traffic PITA to access.

 

[starletta8]

i recently went to Michigan ave nordies and had no idea they remodeled their beauty department . when i walked in i was stunned with my mouth wide open for a while

An older setup, but one of the nicest counters in a Nordies I've previously seen was actually at Ross Park Mall in Pittsburgh- specifically the Armani counter. It was huge and artistic. I complimented the associate and it turns out they basically had to wing it since it's a nonstandard setup. Still impressed me enough that I'm talking about it a couple of years later!

 

[elegant-one]

"Just" the eyeshadow blending brush, which has been on my wishlist for eons.

It's huge. Think about the amount of space (length) that a pair of escalators takes up on the sales floor. The new TF counter is set aside from the rest of the beauty department as a showcase and literally runs the length of the escalators. There's a full perfume area (like they previously had, only better, and with a new register). And then there's 2 full displays of all of the products, and then 2 or 3 stations with chairs and lit mirrors. It's so posh! It puts the NM TF counter in the area to shame. They had one of the 2 large bronzers and both mini bronzers from summer, plus 3 lip sheers.

I'm going to buy soooo much more TF since this is so darned easy to get to. The other local counter is twice as far but generally a traffic PITA to access.

I need to invest in some TF brushes. Meddy so recommends them.

 

[starletta8]

I need to invest in some TF brushes. Meddy so recommends them.

Yes you do!!

I have sensitive skin and find a lot of brushes scratchy and I swear by TF's brushes (the only others I really use are J-series Hakuhodos and a few MAC brushes). The Cream Foundation Brush is life-changing.

They're pricey but worth it. I've got both foundation brushes, plus 3 of the eye brushes at this point. Someday I will get the bronzer brush.

 

[Psych1]

"Just" the eyeshadow blending brush, which has been on my wishlist for eons. It's huge. Think about the amount of space (length) that a pair of escalators takes up on the sales floor. The new TF counter is set aside from the rest of the beauty department as a showcase and literally runs the length of the escalators. There's a full perfume area (like they previously had, only better, and with a new register).  And then there's 2 full displays of all of the products, and then 2 or 3 stations with chairs and lit mirrors. It's so posh! It puts the NM TF counter in the area to shame. They had one of the 2 large bronzers and both mini bronzers from summer, plus 3 lip sheers. I'm going to buy soooo much more TF since this is so darned easy to get to. The other local counter is twice as far but generally a traffic PITA to access.

Sounds gorgeous and so inviting! Great choice! The blending brush has also been on my list for awhile, I've heard nothing but great things about it. It's one of the brushes an SA I worked with recommended above all the others. I walked away with "only" the cream foundation brush and haven't stopped used it since (this was over a year ago). I have a $125 GC at NM and I think I'm going to use it towards TF brushes!

 

[elegant-one]

Yes you do!!

I have sensitive skin and find a lot of brushes scratchy and I swear by TF's brushes (the only others I really use are J-series Hakuhodos and a few MAC brushes). The Cream Foundation Brush is life-changing.

They're pricey but worth it. I've got both foundation brushes, plus 3 of the eye brushes at this point. Someday I will get the bronzer brush.

The cream foundation brush is the one I really really want right now. And, the es blending blush since you mentioned it

 

[starletta8]

I have a $125 GC at NM and I think I'm going to use it towards TF brushes!

Great plan with the brushes! I have $25 from my Chanel eyeliner debacle, but I'm also running low on the Traceless foundation (my current favorite) and planned to reduce that sticker shock a bit with it.

I love that Cream Foundation Brush- it really is all that.

 

[starletta8]

The cream foundation brush is the one I really really want right now. And, the es blending blush since you mentioned it

There's nothing even close on the market to the Cream Foundation brush right now. I use it with everything for the absolute best finish.

I also really like the Eyeshadow Contour Brush for color placement.

 

[Ernie]

:shock: Nordies just raised the TF lipsticks to $52! hboy:

Crazy right?

 

[Medgal07]

Wow

<-------------- that would represent throwing $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ instead of stars

We've had a lot of practice throwing our $$$$ around---so now we'll be even more focused---or is that FORDcused

 

[Medgal07]

Did you get anything?

I'm near a large upscale mall and I think I'll be going sometime soon to check out the TF situation for myself.

 

[Medgal07]

The cream foundation brush is the one I really really want right now. And, the es blending blush since you mentioned it

Yes Sis!!! You need both.

 

[Medgal07]

There's nothing even close on the market to the Cream Foundation brush right now. I use it with everything for the absolute best finish.

I also really like the Eyeshadow Contour Brush for color placement.

 

[Psych1]

  [COLOR=0000FF] I'm near a large upscale mall and I think I'll be going sometime soon to check out the TF situation for myself.[/COLOR]:happydance:

I think every upscale mall should have a full TF counter. I hate that I have to drive over 20-30 mins (not including traffic) to get to my nearest counter if I'm interested in seeing something in person. I hope your mall has been updated w a full counter!

[COLOR=0000FF]   Great choice.  I love both the blending & cream foundation brushes.  If you want a luxurious brush, the bronzing brush is where it's at---it's more like having a pet.[/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]   That would eat up nearly your[/COLOR][COLOR=0000FF] entire GC though.  I guess whatever you get it should be soon and/or before TF increases those prices too.[/COLOR]   [COLOR=0000FF] Yes Sis!!!  You need both.[/COLOR]:frenz:  

My GC expires sometime In August, so I need To go ahead and pick something! What do you like to use the bronzer blush for? Does it actually work well with bronzer? I have 2 really nice big fluffy brushes from Hakuhodo and Chikuhodo that I like to use for setting powders and just all over blending. I'm really tempted by the bronzer brush, especially if it fills a need!