Thursday, August 16, 2012

Deborah Lippmann For True Blood Forsaken Set: Swatches & Review

I was so excited to receive my Deborah Lippmann for True Blood goodies in the mail earlier this week! I bought two of the three sets: Forsaken and Sookie Sookie. I really want the third set now so that may be coming home to me sometime in the next few days if my willpower continues to fade... But first up we'll be checking out the Forsaken Set, which features a nail polish called Let It Bleed and a matching lipstick called Bite Me.

Let It Bleed is a deep red--almost a blackberry shade, really--with a hint of chocolate brown and a very glossy finish. As you may have guessed, the color is supposed to look like blood and it absolutely does. I know that may be a little off-putting to some, but personally I love it! Let It Bleed is my new favorite vampy (no pun intended, hardy har har) polish. It's got such a smooth, shiny finish to it and although it's dark, it doesn't look black. I think this polish is super sexy, especially with fall coming up. Plus it's named after my favorite Rolling Stones album! What's not to like?


The formula on Let It Bleed is flawless. I used two coats here. I love the contrast between the dark base color and the squishy finish. In my book, this is the perfect vampy polish.

The other item in the Forsaken Set is Deborah Lippmann's first-ever lipstick: Bite Me. Colorwise, a perfect match for Let It Bleed. I'd imagine most will find this color too dramatic for daytime wear, but it makes a perfect color for after dark--how appropriate!




The formula glides on very smoothly and does not feel drying at all. In fact, it feels almost balmy and has a rich, nourishing texture to it. Also, I am obsessed with the scent of this lipstick! It smells very fruity and creamy, just like a fruit parfait! I wasn't sure what to expect from this lipstick since it's DL's first, but overall I was very pleased with how it applies and wears. I especially like the name too. ("What are you wearing?" "Bite Me!")

The Forsaken Set was a complete winner for me. It retails for $28 on HSN's website but unfortunately it is sold out right now! I'm not sure if it will be back in the future, but the other two sets are still in stock as of right now and you might be able to try your luck elsewhere on Ebay and the like for this one. If you're into vampy colors, love True Blood or are just looking for a great pair of fall make-up goodies, the Forsaken Set makes an excellent buy! I think Pam would approve!

21 comments:

  1. Ahahha I <3 Pam! These are really sexy colours!! I want! :D

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    1. I love Pam too! This whole set is super hot, I love it!

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  2. I want everything just cuz it's True Blood! But, these ARE pretty. And if Pam approves, all the more reason! I love her!

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    1. Yeah the True Blood branding is what drew me in but luckily I really enjoy the set on its own merits too! And Pam is so awesome, she's possibly my favorite character...her or Alcide, although that's largely for aesthetic reasons. ;)

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  3. I agree wholeheartedly! Anything Pam & Chelsea agree on is automatically awesome in my book.

    It doesn't hurt that I genuinely think this duo is awesome too--I love these vampysexy colours!

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    1. Yay! :) I wish I could be half the badass Pam is, I love her! The set is legitimately sexy. Being True Blood-related helped draw my interest but it really is a great set!

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  4. gorgeous gorgeous GORGEOUS! I love vampy colours!

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  5. I love it! the lip color set sold out before I could get to it! its gorgeous!

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    1. I was afraid it would be the quickest seller so I bought it straight away! Maybe they will restock? I'm not sure how HSN works with these types of items.

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  6. Wow, this really does look like blood! It's really cool and gorgeous!

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    1. It is such an exact match to its inspiration! I think it's so cool!

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  7. I absolutely love both of these! That lipstick looks so awesome and intense--I would love to see it on!

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  8. Chelsea, you are amazing! I wish I had the balls to wear such vampy lipstick shades! The remind me of what a flapper would wear in the 20s. Love!

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    1. Awww, thanks Amanda! It really does have that flapper vibe to it. You are gorgeous, you could totally pull these colors off! But I get what you mean, they can be intimidating, especially for the daytime hours. But I love a bold lip, as you know. :) I own lipstick in just about every color: neon pink, green, teal, blue, orange, you name it!

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  9. This is a gorgeous set and the lipstick is calling my name!

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    1. I hope DL will do more lipsticks! The wear, application and texture on this one were really nice, so I'd love to see more colors with this same formula!

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  10. I love this show! I wish they would come out with cheaper stuff though.

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