Beauty-fuls: Brush it off! We heart knowing what the heck to do with all these makeup brushes!!!

Ugggghhh we hate to sound soooo high maintenance but the fact is.... although we are both pretty au-natural gals, (we don't really wear a lot of make up) we heart a good make up brush.

We know, we know...it sounds sooooooo shi-shi but it's true... a good brush can change the way you wear make up for good.

So.... so long over application and uneven colors...

And hello quick easy and gorgeous (not that you're not already...cuz you are!)!!!

They just make the fun task of applying makeup wayyyy better and more rewarding....

And away we goooooooo!

We can not tell you how much we super heart this first brush from Sephora. Not only does it work unbelievably well, but it's dual ended.

One side is glorious for powder or blush application and the other does wonders for natural looking eye shadow! 2 for 1? Music to our wallets!

Also from Sephora (of course! we are obsessed with this store...along with every other makeup junkie in town) is their new line of I.T. brushes.

This blush brush is perfect for applying blush, powders and highlighters.

The best part about their I.T. brushes???!?! They come with their own covers. So no more broken brissles and smooshed uneven brush heads!

Shpeaking of brushes in their own cases to keep them safe...

Our go to company for synthetic hair brushes (woo hoo...go Vegans!) EcoTools has a great brush for you Mineral Makeup junkies!
It's compact but packs a punch...and no more messy makeup bags!!!!

Huh? What's that you say? You love a good travel brush that does it all? Oh well we got good news for you! Thanks to Bobbi Brown...the Goddess of stunning "natural" beauty.

Her (almost) all in 1 brush is great for blending, bronzer, powder and blush...and it comes with a faux leather travel case to keep it safe and sound! Woo hooooo!!!

This next beauty brush was shown to us by a gorgeous red head who is also a no make up make up kinda gal. Bronzer seems like the hardest makeup to apply. Not any more!
This Smashbox fan brush was originally intended to help get excess makeup off but it's hidden use is for perfect, natural looking beach bronzed faces. One swipe and watch out Gisele!

Dying to have that oh so stunning winged eye?

Or just simply want to look like you have naturally lined lids and a fuller lash line? This next beauty does the trick...and easily.
Dip this bad boy into gel liner, dry powder or creme and voila! Hello hotness!

Need all your brushes at once?? Here is a great brush set with all you need and maybe a few you don't....

Sonia Kashuk's tool set is pretty darn close to perfection! Since it is a lower priced set, the brushes may not all be up to par but in a pinch you won't be sorry.

You may have noticed (or not) that we didn't include a myriad of other brushes like foundation, concealer and lip...

Well kittens...that's because we think they are pointless!

Why you ask? Well, we will show yous...

Need a good tool to apply foundation other than your polished pretties and a streaky brush? Sonia Kashuk's Blending Sponge will do the trick gorgeously!

Need proof? We have seen this sponge (or one exactly like it) on the vanity of one of the worlds most beautiful ladies...

The best and cheapest tool you can ever get for applying concealer on those pesky dark circles is not a tool at all...it's your ring finger. It's the perfect shape and the most delicate of all the fingers.

No wonder diamonds look soooo good on it!

And the number 1 no fuss makeup tool that you don't have to spend a grip on? The good ol' fashioned Qtip!

Perfect for messes, light blending and applying a smokey liner...

Oh wait!!!! One more super important thing!!!! Clean your brushes weekly if not daily!!!

Clean brushes mean cleaner, less clogged pores! We heart Sephora's brush shampoo for weekly cleans.

Or you can use a gentle baby shampoo to do the trick.

So what ever brush you pick up to paint your pallet...

Just remember...true beauty is from with in...make up is not necessary to be beautiful.

xoxo things we heart

Beauty-fuls: We heart holiday makeup looks!

With the Holiday Season in full effect it's time for our fav things.......PARTIES!!! We luuurve any great excuse to dress up and not look like tomboys for a second.

And what's better than a party?...A holiday party. And what makes a Holiday party even better? Fun makeup! Well fun makeup and champagne that is.

Finally festive makeup gets its due attention. Who doesn't love a good red lip or sparkly glittery eye?

No really? Who? Just tell us...seriously tell us? Hee hee.

OK, you don't have to say a word but trust us ladies of Things We Heart...they will after this post. And if they don't...um...well...nothing...

So let's jump on our sleigh of sparkle...our wagon of wonder...our hybrid of holiday makeup...our car of crismon...our...OK OK... we will stop.

Here we go..all aboard our boat of beauty...Sorry hee heeee.

The number 1 go to holiday makeup item are red lips.

Luscious deep, red lips. You could literally keep your whole face clean (well a bit o' blush and concealer can't hurt) and pop on some red and look done.

MACs Viva Glam is a universally flattering deep red color. It will truly look amazing on everyone!

And the best part? They donate 100% of the proceeds of each sale to the fight against HIV/AIDS. That's worth it right there.

But if you are looking for a brighter more true red that lasts thru your 4th glass of champers then look no further than Loreal's Endless Lipstick in Crimson Joy.

I think I shall pick up a tube of this ASAP considering my hankering for a champagne proof lip color.

Another amazing way to look full o' cheer? Sparkly eye makeup....yup liner and shadow.

Well, maybe not together but both are suuper sexy and crazy alluring.

One swipe of Nars' Silent Night gold glam shadow and you are good to go!

The gold flecks of glittering gold are g-g-gorgeous!

Our newest crush in shadows are the ones that are practically luminescent (or chrome-like if you apply with a slightly heavier hand)...not glittery or shimmery but glowy.

We suuuper heart these 3 colors from Bobby Brown.

Ppsst...try the pewter for a lightly smoldering eye...hotness!

PS Both these shadows are begging for red lips! Just use a light hand when applying.

We have been OBSESSED with glittery eyeliner since my bout with turquoise glitter incident at Miss Me's wedding.

We were made fun of but looking back it was sooo pretty! We now have about 10 different colors and as we went thru them for this post we found the 2 perfect ones for the holidays. You're welcome!

Sephora makes a great black and silver specked pencil liner that is super easy to use.

And now they created an entire kit for the perf glittering eye look!

Easy breezy beautiful...we love the silver liquid one that you can put on the tip of your lashes for a come hither look.

Last week at our bi-weekly jaunt into XXI, we came across a super great sparkling liquid liner in gold and silver.

It would look amazing lining a small part of your top OR bottom lid.

For a tutorial of how to get the most glam glitter eye go here...it's easy and fast and worth it.

Another tip for the perfect eye....don't forget the lashes! They will work wonders...we promise!

These amazing ones from Sonia K at Tar-Jay only look whorish...but once you put them on you won't believe your eyes...literally...you won't believe your EYES!

They will make your bfs and gfs swoon with lust and jealousy...Done and Devilishly Done!

Now, for an over all "glow" that looks more like your skin is made of pearl rather than shimmer, we are crazy in heartville with Too Faced Candlelight glowing powder.

It makes you look lit within and ethereal...we'll take it!

Why should your face have all of the fun glowy fun...Make your gorge bod glow glam style with this ridiculously cute and yummy smelling shimmer powder from Benefit.
Just put a little of the lilac silvery shimmer on with the pouf and poof! Sex-y to the 3rd power. Watch out Sasha Fierce!

And for the finishing touches that will leave you soooo sparkly...soooo glittery...sooo perfectly festive you will wish it was the Holidays all year round!

Oooh la la...we heart a good glitter polish...

Deborah Lippmann gives it to us good with her holiday vampy polish set. Soooo chic!
Loving that Ruby Red Slippers...sooo vampire chic! (Edward we miss you!!!!)

That black is pretty f'n fantasmic as well!

Nail salons love them a good China Glaze color...last week we did the silver sparkle (3 coats) and it's soooo cute!

I can't stop staring at my nails...but too bad for my BF...now they are too cute to do the dishes ;)

Thank God for dishwashers!

Why should your face, body and nails have all of the fun???

Your hair would die to be shimmery and festive too!

Mr. Fekkai brings us yet another glitter flecked product for your hairs pleasure.
His Gelee mist in Golden Shimmer will turn your limp locks into luminous gorge locks in no time flat!

Go party! Get glittery and glowy!!!

P.S. Even after your partying and champers...don't forget to take off all your gorge makeup! I keep a package of makeup wipes by my bed for just those nights ;)

XOXO- Things-We-Heart

P.S- Do you heart Oprah? We do! And guess what? She hearts us too!

Check out our blog on The big "O's" Holiday gift guide extravaganza!

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Beauty-fuls: Stick it to me! We heart Beauty in a Stick!!!

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There is nothing worse than opening your uber cute purse or well stocked beauty clutch to find your make up crumbly and spilling out everywhere ruining and coating the inside of artfully designed lining.

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Then when you reaching to grab something...your perfectly manicured paws are covered in a dust cloud of your fav powder or eye shadow.

Fear no more beauty lovers...sit tight and embrace the newbies...the beauty babies of technology...some are do-it alls...some are just super convenient and amazing.

Introducing...beauty on a stick...well in a stick to be more precise.

Now...yes...beauty in a stick has been around for a bit of time...but we aren't reeeeally talking about lipstick or ummm concealer sticks...ooorrr chapstick...Nope not here.

These are the next level of beauty.

First and certainly foremost...the do it all..all in one face stick. Bobbi Brown's Foundation Stick.

Use it as concealer, foundation (medium or full coverage), a lipstick (yup...mix with gloss or chapstick for a perfectly great nude color.

Super easy to use...comes in 17 real skin colors and pop it in your cutey bean clutch for a night out with your girls.

Over dipping your fingers in tubs of goo...or squeezing a tube of thick stinky ointment to apply to your endlessly dry tootsies? Have no fear...Butter London is here! Bye Bye goopiness...hello gorge heels.

Just glide on their solid Stiletto Stick, filled with yummy ingredients like Macadamia Nut Oil and say hi soft feet...where have you been?

You know when you look at stars photos on the red carpet and they always look doe eyed and glowy? Here is one of the tricks they don't really want you to know about...put a lil' bit of this in the corners of your eyes and a wee bit on your brow bone and a tweety bit in your cupids bow (that super cute part just on your upper lip line) and you are RTG.

This uber convenient beauty stick from Pixi called Sparkle Stick does all of those things. It gives a glimmery gold glow that reflects the sunshine for a cute Twilight-y like glow. (You kinda have to be a fan to get that one...sowwy)

So the other day I was kissing my stunning partners shoulder (hey..hey...not like that...she's just sooo cute and amazing you want to smoosh her with kisses like you would a cuddley Unicorn) and I got a super faint waft of vanilla..she said it was this new 100% natural deodorant stick from our fav' parfume line, Lavanila.
Not only is it totally free of the gross chemicals most stinky sticks put in their odor eaters, but it is jam packed with botanicals, anti oxidants and essential oils. Bring it on!

OK...stick?...well not exactly...but kinda-ish...but ridiculously cute and fantastically fun EOS lip sphere...Sounds super futuristic!

It's like what Steven Spielberg would have his flight attendants use if he did an airplane movie set in the future...Wait! No...it's exactly what those crazy stylish and fashion forward Japanese girls use to soften and protect their beautiful lips.

It's 95% organic and 100% natural (we know...uber confusing..but trust us...that's good) and jam packed with yummy oils and Vitamin E to smooth your kisser.

Wanna want it even more??? It comes in crazy yummy flavors and is under $7!!!

So this next one may not be necessarily "beauty" on a stick per say...but it for sure will help you be more "beautiful" on the outside (the inside part is up to you).
The Time Freeze Cooling Stick from Lumene (yeah...super affordable again!...you're welcome) is perfect for those mornings after a fun-filled late night, after the gym, or just when ever you need to freshen up.

In one easy, super purse friendly and uber portable beauty on a stick swipe, you can diminish puffiness (damn salty margaritas) and moisturize your gorge gaze.

Speaking of beauty on a stick that will help make you a beauty with out being make up...we bring you the Lancaster SPF stick. This product is the Mensa baby of the old 80's Zinc Sun Protection sticks.

Its SPF 20 for your face and lips (and don't forget your ears too) jam packed into a crazy convenient and ultra portable stick on a rope.

It's water resistant and formulated for outdoor activities...protects against wrinkles and most important melanoma...oh and hi...it wont turn your skin chalky....yes please!!!

Ahhh...I am always in the search for that perfect inner eye area glowiness that really makes me look awake...sooo many gorge ladies of Hollywierd use that trick to open up their eye area and create a innocent and dare we say youthening effect.

Problem is...the products are either too mucho $$$ or too chalky and glittery..but meet Mark. No, literally meet Mark Cosmetics Wink Stick silky eyeshadow stick.

It glides on in 8 uber pretty and shimmery (not glittery) colors...oh it's only $6!

Now that your beautiful face is fully covered...let's take a trip down to Gamdom...that's the kingdom of your hardworking glorious gams.

Tarte's Glam Gams (ahhh love that name) perfectly glides on and bronzes your legs for a "watch out Giselle...here I come" effect.

Why is Tarte's leg bronzing stick better than other gam tan sticks on the market???

Well for a few reasons really...not only will your legs look tones and tan...but this stick is filled to the brim with skin toning, skin tightening and skin saving ingredients.

Created with something called the t5 super fruit complex, Tarte's stick delivers rich nutrients and vitamins to your legs on contact. Wooo hoooo!

Oh Tarte...thank you for your super model worthy leg stick! And now that we found that...we are dying to try your Eco Cheek stain.

After reading that it gives you 15 seconds of adjustment time (won't dry on contact like 99% of the other cheek stains) until it drys to a natural glow...we are sold.

Then we kept reading and realized that it too is jam packed with your fantastic t5 super fruit complex for uber healthy skin and comes in 11 super natural looking shades we are gonna buy stock in it. (Well one day we will...after our blog takes off...hee hee).

So go out...grab a stick or 2...pop them in your super cute summer hobo and say bye bye to mess and hello to easy beauty!

xoxo t.w.h.