Hot Lips

It is becoming pretty obvious that we are developing an obsession with lipstick.

We can't stop talking about it, thinking about it, and best of all, wearing it.

It all started WAY back last summer, when we stumbled upon the perfect shade of purplish, fuschia lipstick at Sephora (Psss. #11) It was everything summer should be... Bright and ripe. We called it magic lipstick and we have been very happy together.

We are pretty sure Marc Jacobs was spying on us... Because he totally copied us for his Spring 2010 runway look... It's ok, because we copy him ALL the time! (Except the bow and frizzy bang.. that wasn't us.)

Then we stumbled upon this crazy bright red lipstick we have had forever hidden in the back of the drawer and threw it on... WOWZER! We have not worn bright cherry red lips for so long, we forgot how good they feel!

We are now die-hard super lipstick fans... Because when you just don't really feel like doing much more, bright lips is just enough, they make you feel delicious.

I guess a lot of women have known this secret for ages...

But I have to say, we are super late to the lipstick party.

We have always been true blue eye liner & lip gloss lovers, and you know we still are... But something about bold lips just makes us feel very much the little lady.

Just look how pretty Emma Watson looks here with her side swept bangs and red lips... Holy Hermione!

We totally stole this lipstick guide from Handbag: It's the Spring Summer 2010 Lipstick trends. We have to say we love all the colors they chose.

We also are super in love with this true true red from Armani's new line Rouge d'armani.

Not only is this new formula said to last up to 8 hours... It is soft and hydrating. Such a break from the dry sticky long-lasters of the past.

We are big fans of the semi-nude face with bright lips.. It saves you from ending up with a clown-ish look... But if you are gifted with makeup, feel free to add a simple clean heavy eye, like Marylin Monroe... Very glam.

Careful though... You may end up looking like your addicted to love.

We suggest you go to the makeup store and test every color you think you can't pull off...

You may be happily surprised.

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: We heart Fall Beauty Trends

Woooohooooo!

Hello crispy cold air! We (kinda) missed you...well we missed throwing on leggins and Uggs as a uniform and beanies as an official hairstyle..so welcome back ;)

You know what we missed just as much as cashmere jammies and leggins and fireside cocoa?...

Fall beauty trends!!

Yup it may sound silly or even slightly vapid but hey...we are girls...there is nothing wrong with wanting to feel more beautiful and playing dress up...

And as we have told you before...in times of financial instability (whoa! super smart!) make up sales and the sales of red lipstick go up!

Which brings us to the first trend for Fall beauty 2009...

Red lips...

YSL

So sensual, so sexy so glamorous and classic...and they are back!

Nothing can make you look more put together and RTG then throwing on some ruby red lips....a little mascara and for one of us (me) concealer and we are soooo GTG and gorge.

Matte red lipstick is best for fall...plus your wind swept rough waves won't get stuck in the goop of gloss.

We lurve and totally heart priming lips with the teensiest bit o' Rosebud and using a lip pencil for stay power and intensity...geez sooo makeup artisty :)

Now about those rough waves....those are a trend too!

Chanel

These are not beach waves or even Bardo-esque bed head waves these are, "Oh...I'm soo tired..I can't be bothered to do a thing to my hair...and I look amazing..."

The best way to grab these waves o' too cool for school is to run a flat iron through your hair but instead of straightening...kinda twist it with out making curls. Then run your polished digits through...

But the word on the street is that Bed Head makes a super rad triple barrel iron for just the thing. Easy peasy...

OK, so the next trend is something that most of us rock on a day to day basis but...yay!...it's officially a trend...wow we are all soooo au courant...are pale lips.

These are not really bare lips but just slightly colored (skin tones) not too shiny lips.

Perf for the on the go gal...a wee bit o' sheer lipstick and away she goes...and as fab as eva'.

Since we are pros at the light lips here at Things We Heart we would looove to give you are to go to companies for that perf shade o' pale.

We totally heart Bobbi Brown's gorge liners. They are perfectly soft without being waxy and super pigmented .

Revlon makes some new yummy pale lip colors too and for a uber recessionista chic price. We haven't tried those yet, but they look really yummy.

You know what goes best with those pale lips?

Yuppers...smokey eyes, which is yet another Fa/Wi 09 trend...(oh that's shmancy speak for the Fall season). You may remember a super cute post about hot to do the smokey eye (and how not to) from the hotness that is Miss Me...so go there for a great how to...it is Monday after all...I can barely get these words out let alone retype it :)

The smokey eye is the very best way to feel sexy and sultry... The way it highlights your gorge peepers and sends a come hither (or sometimes stay away) message to any one you gaze at.

Now, the smokey eye doesn't always have to be dark or heavy it can just be a wash of greys and browns or even fun colors (try Stila Barbie Smudge Pots!) but it is always sexy...especially if you line your inner lids with a charcoal pencil....Hotness!

Stila Smudge Pot

Covergirl makes a great (and cheap) smokey eye pallet in neutrals for a totally easy application process.

Here we go...last but sooooo not least is our very fav Fall beauty trend...

It is not for the faint of heart but it is for sure for those who have seen it all...

The black lip is the newest trend to take the smashion world by storm...weird right? But there is something super sexy about it in a not terribly slutty way.

This is not your highschool goth chic's lip...nope....this is high fashion. It's glossy, rich and pretty darn daring but somehow remains totally chic!

This would look amazing with subtle eyes and pulled back hair or if you are brave, like in the land of Chanel,
they pair it with smokey eyes too...wow!

P.S. Line lips first...and not like Gaga...unless you like the Minney Mouse meets Geisha look...

...for a full sexy pout.

M.A.C. makes a super beautiful line of black colors for your lips

...but if you are not ready to spend the dough or afraid you will only try it once then run into your ol' high school fav spot...Hot Topic for a cheap tube.

So what ever trend you embrace or not...have fun...that's what make up is for...don't take it too seriously...then that way you can concentrate on the real stuff...and look AMAZING while doing it!

Take a look at this Beauty Rules (to break) to remember just how fun it all is...

xoxo t.w.h.