When the Dior Holiday 2010 Collection finally arrived at stores in Sweden, of course I was first in line. I got the the Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss Flash in the shade Black-Tie Plum 982, one of four glosses of its kind in the collection. Two of them are completely new colors, but the two others, Black-Tie Plum 982 being one of them, are repromotes.
This season has been all about darker plummy lip shades, and this particular lip gloss is not for the faint of heart. You can wear it lightly as a stain, but that can be difficult with the included brush.
The color reminds me of plums, red wine and, in certain lightning, even purple ink! It has a little red shimmer in it, too.
Not too thick nor sticky at all, with great color payoff, I’d call it perfect if not for the price — 28 euros in Europe (US Sephora: $26.50)! For that price, I really hope you think it looks pretty on me! 🙂
dani@callitbeauty says
i love the look of stronger lips on paler ladies. this looks absolutely LOVELY on you 🙂
Antonia says
Thank you very much! And Happy New Year=)
Jane says
Gorgeous lip gloss, & such pretty pictures.
And thank you so much for recommending the Swedish Love Affair blog! Antonia is lovely 🙂
Antonia says
Hello, Jane! Thank you for your kind words, and I’m glad you like my blog=)
Happy New Year!
Amber says
Looks fabulous! What a gorgeous color.
Antonia says
Thanks, Amber!
Trinidad says
I have this color and it is too die for. Love!
Antonia says
Thanks, Trinidad! This color is so wearable, much more than you’d think looking at it in the tube!
Tiffany says
This looks so great on you!
Antonia says
Thank you, Tiffany! Happy New year to you!
lexi says
Antonia,
You are adorable! This looks fabulous on you and I love your nail polish. I will definitely stroll around in your blog!
Happy New Year!!
Antonia says
Thank you, Lexi! The nail polish is Paradoxal by Chanel=)
Happy new year to you!
katie picklesimer says
beautiful color of gloss..stunning!
Antonia says
Thank you, Katie!
Vonvon says
Hi Antonia,
Happy New Year to you.
I have seen this shade and I love it!
Antonia says
Thank you, happy new year to you too!
Jen W says
I have a soft spot for dark lippies, and adore plum glosses.
Black tie plum looks amazing on you! Also your photography is awesome.
Antonia says
Thank you, Jen!
I got a new plum lip butter from Korres today, do you know this brand?
pia says
This lipstick looked sooooo pretty on you that I wish I lived next door to a Dior counter so I could check this out! Alas, being a new year and all I’m practically nailed to the couch 😀
Antonia says
Thank you, Pia! Happy New Year to you!
Shannon says
So lovely! What a pretty shade. It looks great on you. Best wishes for 2011!
Antonia says
Thanks, Shannon! I hope your 2011 will be the best year ever!
Colette says
That picture is far more beautiful than Dior’s promo picture! Maybe if they had used your pic I would have been tempted by the collection. This is such a gorgeous color on you!
Antonia says
You’re far too kind, Colette! Thank you very much, and happy new year!
Ilja says
What a pretty colour! I love the lip swatch on your hand ^_^
♥ Ilja
Marina says
This looks amazing!
I thought you were Russian, no?
Antonia says
Thank you, Marina!
Mindy D says
I absolutely love this lip color! I tried it on in Sephora and fell in love. However, not with the price. What do you think would be a good dupe for this product? Happy New Year! 🙂
Antonia says
Thank you, Mindy! I’m not very good at finding dupes, but if you have Boots or their No7 make-up line, then you can look at their deep purple gloss. See if you like it=)
xo Antonia
Rozae says
The color looks gorgeous on you, will make a trip to Sephora to try it.
Antonia says
Thank you, Rozae! Tell me what you think about this gloss, if you decide to buy it=)
Stephanie says
I bought this color back in October when I was in the US and after I tried it I didn’t like it because of the brush. It’s been sitting in my box of lip products getting no love but you made me want to get it out and give it another try! Thanks!! It looks great on you!
Antonia says
Thanks, Staphanie! I agree about the brush, not the most practical I’ve seen!
Argyro says
I just bought this lip gloss after seeing the picture and reading your article!
It is really magical! =)
Thanks for sharing – just followed your blog as well!;)