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Home » Lips » Lipstick » You don’t need a black tie event to wear the Dior Addict Extreme Black Tie lipstick, It works for all occasions

You don’t need a black tie event to wear the Dior Addict Extreme Black Tie lipstick, It works for all occasions

May 10, 2012 Paris B 72 Comments

Some days, when you are feeling contrary, whip out this black lipstick, and watch as the horrified fascination of watchers turn into wonder and then envy – that you have the prettiest, most sultry puckers in their midst. And it isn’t black as they might expect! This party trick is worth performing in company because really, this is one surprising and very lovely lipstick.

dior addict black tie

I love lipsticks that behave this way. Last Christmas, I picked up the Guerlain Nuit D’amour Rouge Automatique which is quite similar to this offering from Dior in the Addict Extreme range – Black Tie. The good thing is that the Dior one is permanent and feels more moisturising. Wanna see how this black lipstick swatches?

Black Tie swatches plum! 😀 Oy vey! Don’t you just love that?

swatch

There is no shimmer in this product. That’s just light bouncing off the swatch. And that’s just 1 layer too. Its a beautiful reddened plum when applied, which belies the black colour in the tube.

Although its pigmented, the texture sits very well on lips. It is light, it does not settle into lines and in fact, seems to plump up my lips. When I suffer from slightly chapped lips, I usually turn to either the Dior Addict or Serum de Rouge lipsticks because they will give me good colour, help moisturize my lips and give my lips a pretty plumped up look.

black tie on lips

And here’s how it swatches on my lips. Its a very lovely deep red-plum and I love it, because its actually not as dark as it seems. It feels almost balmy on, and for me, lasts at least 4 hours or till lunch. I never test my lipsticks past the 4 hour mark because that’s when I have my lunch, and I wipe everything off and start afresh after lunch. So I’d say you’re good for at least 4 hours without it rubbing off too much and even if it fades, you get a lovely stain.

If the colour scares you (and you shouldn’t be!) then sheer it out. Apply just 1 layer, and you can top up with some gloss. It becomes easier to wear that way and if you use a warm gloss over it, you could even change the colour and tone. Black Tie is gorgeous and I would urge anyone to give it a go, because it might just surprise you… and you don’t even need a black tie event to wear Black Tie 😉

In a nutshell

The Dior Addict Extreme lipstick in Black Tie looks black in the tube, but when swatched, applies a deep red-plum that is very lovely. The texture is balmy but it is quite glossy and pigmented and is quite moisturising too. The colour is one I can imagine will suit many and it works for both day and night. In the day, sheer it out a little if you aren’t used to the colour. For the night, layer it on – Black Tie is a gorgeous, sexy shade that is unlike the sea of reds out there. You will love it!

Pros: Lipstick is lightweight, pigmented, balmy and moisturizing, Colour is unexpected and lovely on lips

Cons: Some may find the colour too deep

Here is how I wore it in a look.

blacktie_fotd

Also featuring: Diorskin Forever, Guerlain Blush G Noir and Terra Inca bronzer, Guerlain Meteorites Perles de Nuit, Lunasol Smokey Ocean eyeshadow

Seems like I like doing this strong eye/lip combo a lot – did it for NARS Dogon and I’m doing it again here 😀 I’m back in my strong eye makeup phase where I go for deeper colours on the eyes. I was in my light eye phase just a couple of weeks back.

Would you give Dior Black Tie a try? Have you worn any other lipsticks that are surprising like this? I think I just like the fact that I could sit in company, whip out a black tube of lipstick to touch up, watch everyone go “Oooh! Is that black lipstick?” and then slick it on for a sultry pout. Mwaks! 😀

If you’d like to check Black Tie out, and can’t get to a Dior counter, let the Dior Addict Extreme bus come to you! The bus will be going around the country from May 9-26 so check out the schedule for a venue near you (click to enlarge). You can try all 12 Dior Addict Extreme lip colours and also get a free temporary tattoo 😉 All aboard!

Paris B

Dior Addict Extreme Black Tie is part of 12 shades of Dior Addict Extreme lipsticks available in Malaysia Price: RM98 Availability: All Dior counters

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  1. Jyoan says

    May 10, 2012 at 8:44 am

    What a big campaign! Dior bus? So nice. We don’t get this. And seriously wow! Blue lipgloss and Black lipstick! Amazing. I like the color too, I seldom see red plum, it’s always plum plum, and I can’t really wear plum plum, can’t really wear purple eyes too because they will make me look grey.

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    • Paris B says

      May 13, 2012 at 10:25 pm

      Yeah the Dior Addict Extreme campaign is huge 🙂 I think the red makes this plum lipstick much more wearable.mi see you picked it up! It’s awesome right? I’m going to layer the orange summer gloss over it and see how it looks 🙂

      Reply
  2. Hanny says

    May 10, 2012 at 8:58 am

    So pretty!!!! I was aiming for Black Tie when my friends gave me Riveria as a birthday present – I didn’t have the heart to use it even until now HAHAHA! Would like to try Mac’s Rebel first though HAHAHA

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    • Paris B says

      May 13, 2012 at 10:31 pm

      Lol! It’s sweet of your friends. Riviera is a gorgeous colour. Use it! Makeup is only beautiful when used 😉

      Reply
  3. Teri says

    May 10, 2012 at 9:07 am

    Great! I looks so scary, but wow, it’s a very vampy shade actually! I love this! Still contemplating what my first Dior Addict Extreme shade will be and this might be it!

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    • Paris B says

      May 13, 2012 at 10:41 pm

      Thanks Teri 🙂 Do check the pink and red shades too though they are less exciting than this one. Do share when you get one, would love to,see which you get 😉

      Reply
  4. xin says

    May 10, 2012 at 9:09 am

    looks hot on you! not sure why i am having problem to apply an even coating, it looks patchy and i just feel very frustrated with it

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    • Paris B says

      May 13, 2012 at 10:43 pm

      Thats odd. All my Addict lipsticks apply very smoothly. Maybe exfoliating your lips may help?

      Reply
  5. Jacqueline says

    May 10, 2012 at 9:36 am

    I love it on you. I am a bit apprehensive about plummy shades on my lips. I love how dramatic the tube looks though.

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    • Paris B says

      May 13, 2012 at 10:48 pm

      Thanks Jacqueline 🙂 true plum shades can be a little aging, but those that are red toned are more forgiving. Give it a go. Never know if it’ll work for you till you try it 😉

      Reply
  6. Tracy says

    May 10, 2012 at 9:48 am

    Oh. My. I need to stop clicking on your reviews lol! Everything you show I want! GAHHHH it’s so AMAZING on you!!! Must. Get. Must!

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    • Paris B says

      May 13, 2012 at 10:50 pm

      Haha, likewise my dear! I swear we do more to enable each other than all the ads in the world 🙂 would love to see you rock this but I think it’s more of a Fall/Winter colour. A bit dull for the coming summer months

      Reply
  7. Applegal says

    May 10, 2012 at 9:50 am

    You make me feel like swatching this in front of my boyfriend, he will be shocked at the black colour, hahaha! It’s a lovely plum shade 🙂

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      May 13, 2012 at 10:58 pm

      Lol! I think he’ll be shocked at you using a black lipstick but am sure he’ll love the result 😉

      Reply
  8. sukie says

    May 10, 2012 at 9:52 am

    Black Tie looks really nice on you but sadly I do not think I’ll need this one as I already have Nuit d’Amour. Also, I kinda regret not purchasing one of these lippies as they cost more over here! =(

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    • Paris B says

      May 13, 2012 at 10:58 pm

      Yeah, no use having more than one of these sort of lipsticks 😉 Perhaps one of the other colours then?

      Reply
  9. sharon says

    May 10, 2012 at 10:13 am

    Oh Paris! you are such an enabled 😛 now i have to run to test it out! lol

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    • Paris B says

      May 13, 2012 at 10:59 pm

      Lol! Did you manage to try it?

      Reply
      • sharon says

        May 15, 2012 at 10:23 am

        Hi Paris, yes I swatched it at the counter yesterday.. and its a lovely deep burgundy-red shade! It would look great sheered out or not and a nude gloss or lip butter over it and I would have my perfect nude lips..Will try it on my lips at the counter next time (but I believe I will end up getting it) :p btw I got the Dior eyeshadow in Mystic Jade from a spree from allcosmeticswholesale.com.. loving the deep green in it which is dual tone 🙂

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        • Paris B says

          May 16, 2012 at 7:02 pm

          Reader Jyoan has suggested layering a gold gloss over Black Tie and I’m going to try it with Coral. It looks to be an exciting experiment! 😀 I wasn’t familiar with Mystic Jade but I looked it up and it looks like a very pretty palette! Hope you’re having a lot of fun with it 😀

          Reply
  10. plue says

    May 10, 2012 at 11:41 am

    oooh it’s a beautiful colour! if it goes any darker, might look a bit gothic? especially when you have such dark eye colours and such pale skin 😛

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    • Paris B says

      May 13, 2012 at 11:01 pm

      It’s not that deep, thankfully. I’m not into the gothic looks 😉

      Reply
  11. Firn says

    May 10, 2012 at 12:25 pm

    I have Givenchy’s Rouge Interdit in black plum which is similar but a lot more pigmented so I can really wear it full on for a night out or just use it as a stain in the daytime.

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    • Paris B says

      May 13, 2012 at 11:02 pm

      Thanks for sharing. I’d never really checked out Givenchy lipsticks before 🙂

      Reply
  12. gio says

    May 10, 2012 at 1:53 pm

    That’s a very vampy shade! I’m not sure I could pull it off but it looks gorgeous on you!

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    • Paris B says

      May 13, 2012 at 11:18 pm

      Oh I’m sure you could pull it off, Gio 😉 it’s not quite as deep as it looks but a lot deeper than the usual.

      Reply
  13. giddy tigress says

    May 10, 2012 at 2:20 pm

    I . TOTALLY . LOVE . THIS .

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    • Paris B says

      May 13, 2012 at 11:18 pm

      Thanks GT 🙂 one to put on the wish list 😉

      Reply
  14. Swati says

    May 10, 2012 at 2:42 pm

    oh my…I am loving it 😀 first the chanel one which goes liek a stain and now, this!!! and, saw mac viva glam cindy…that’s also awesome!!! guess, I can go for lip stains than proper lipsticks 🙂

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    • Swati says

      May 10, 2012 at 7:08 pm

      not chanel…that clinique one!!! guess almost lipstick or something…

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    • Paris B says

      May 13, 2012 at 11:20 pm

      If you aren’t so into lipsticks, try a sheer one, like the Dior Addict ones, or the Chanel Rouge Coco Shine or even the Clinique. Maybelline does some good sheer lip colours too. There’s One for everyone 😉

      Reply
  15. Marina(Makeup4all) says

    May 10, 2012 at 3:18 pm

    Ahhh, I LOVE this shade. I have swatched these lipsticks (pink shades) in the shop the other day but completely forgot about this one as was in a hurry. Will have to go back! Thanks, Paris.

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    • Paris B says

      May 13, 2012 at 11:24 pm

      Ooh you should so look at this one, Marina. I think you’d love it. The pink shades are quite normal by comparison. Have you picked up any?

      Reply
  16. S. says

    May 10, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    This shade is so beautiful!

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    • Paris B says

      May 13, 2012 at 11:25 pm

      It sure is, S. Have you checked out any of the lipsticks in this line?

      Reply
  17. Saphy says

    May 10, 2012 at 5:05 pm

    Beautiful shade 😀 And I love how you pair it up with your look <3!

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    • Paris B says

      May 13, 2012 at 11:27 pm

      Thank you Saphy 🙂 you didn’t think it was too strong? 🙂

      Reply
  18. Styledirt says

    May 10, 2012 at 6:05 pm

    Wow, great color and it really suits you.

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    • Paris B says

      May 13, 2012 at 11:27 pm

      Thank you

      Reply
  19. Sunny says

    May 10, 2012 at 7:13 pm

    Oh wow, this really is surprising, but LOOK AT WHAT YOU DID WITH THAT LIPSTICK! Super sexy and gorgeous! I’ll probably have to swatch this next time I’m at a Dior counter, though I really shouldn’t go to one anytime soon because I know I’ll plop down more money than I have!

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    • Paris B says

      May 13, 2012 at 11:30 pm

      Haha doesn’t it always happen? You intend to stop by just to take a peep and next thing you know, you are clutching a bag of goodies and your credit card is burning up 😛 thanks Sunny, I think this would look good on you too. Different and vampy 😉

      Reply
  20. Aza says

    May 10, 2012 at 7:15 pm

    wow..i love the vampy shade!

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    • Paris B says

      May 13, 2012 at 11:30 pm

      Thanks Aza!

      Reply
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