So, I gotta talk about this Tom Ford lipstick thing. Honestly, for the longest time, I just didn’t get it. You see these things, they cost a pretty penny, right? And I’m thinking, it’s lipstick. How different can it be?
It all started kinda randomly. I was having one of those weeks. You know the kind. Work was piling up, felt like I was running on fumes. Then Friday hit, and I actually got paid on time for once. Felt like celebrating, but nothing crazy. Wandered through a department store on my way home, just browsing, really. Trying to clear my head.
The Moment of Weakness
Ended up at the makeup counters. Usually just walk past. But there was the Tom Ford section, all shiny and black. Looked expensive, felt expensive. I picked one up. Heavy. Felt kinda solid, not like the usual cheap plastic tubes. The sales assistant started talking to me, probably saw the hesitation, or maybe just the tired look on my face.
She suggested a color, I think it was called “Indian Rose” or something like that. Sounded fancy. Normally I’d just nod and walk away, but that day? I dunno. Maybe it was the exhaustion, maybe the relief of getting paid. I thought, “What the heck.”
Actually Buying It
- Stood there holding the box.
- Swiped my card. Winced a little at the price, not gonna lie.
- Walked out with this tiny, expensive bag feeling slightly ridiculous but also kinda… good?
Trying it Out Back Home
Got home, finally kicked off my shoes. Sat down and opened the box. The packaging was definitely nice, very sleek. Pulled out the tube. Clicked it open. Smelled kinda nice too, like vanilla but not sickly sweet.
Put it on. Okay, first impression? It felt smooth. Like, really creamy going on. The color was nice too, pretty much what the lady showed me. Looked in the mirror. Did I look like a movie star? Nah. Still looked like me, just me with slightly fancier lips.
Wore it out that weekend when I met up with some friends. Felt a bit more put-together, I guess. It lasted pretty well through dinner, which was a bonus. Didn’t have to reapply constantly like some others I’ve used.
So, The Verdict?
Look, it’s nice lipstick. Really nice lipstick. Is it magic? No. Did it change my life? Absolutely not. Do I use it every single day? Definitely not, gotta make it last, considering the price!
But sometimes, when I want to feel a bit less like I’m drowning in chores or work emails, I put it on. It’s like that one fancy chocolate you save, or the good coffee mugs you only bring out on weekends. It’s just a small thing, that little click of the tube, the smooth feel. It reminds me of that Friday when I decided to just go for it. It’s more about that little moment of treating myself than anything else, I suppose. Still feels a bit silly sometimes, but hey, whatever gets you through the week, right?
