Random hearts: At the Ballet...

Tendue...2..3..4 and Jete...2...3...4... now point...plie and pirouetteeeeeeee and finish....

Ahhhhhhh...the grace of a ballerina.

There is nothing in the world more beautiful, more graceful or more unbelievable than ballet.

I was one of the luckiest girls in the world when our sweet boy took me to see the American Ballet Theater. As tears poured from my eyes and chills went down my spine...I looked over at the boy and he was feeling the same thing...which, PS made me cry more!

The way the dancers twisted and moved their gorgeously toned bodies...the way they soared through the air like they were on wires and how the stunning woman would dance on their toes with the most ridiculously arched feet was absolutely glorious.

Oh GOSH we heart Ballet!!!!!!!!

Even if you are not as coo-coo crazy obsessed with it like us, you can still enjoy all that it has to offer...remember that crazy cute Ballet Fashion post?

Although they say Ballet is a dying art...it is most certainly making a comeback! WHoooo hooooo!!

Let's start with the movies we love about ballet...

PS A couple of them won huuuuge awards!

Um hi...Natalie Portman and Darren Aronofsky?

Yep....you read that right. They are teaming up to do a BALLET MOVIE!!!! (Hee hee sorry for screaming, but WOWOWOWO that is unbelievable)

DA wrote and is directing The Black Swan coming out next year...which BTW is from one of the most famous and most beautiful ballets ever, Swan lake.

We can't wait....

The God of Ballet, Mikhail Baryshnikov, starred along side Gregory Hines in White Nights (suuper 80's). Amazing movie!

The there is The Turning Point with Shirley Maclaine, Anne Bancroft and again the God, Mikhail.

It's an unbelievable movie about making tough choices and how 1 choice can change your life forever.

Oh yeah...it was nominated for 10 Academy Awards!!!!

Then the most recent ballet movie, Center Stage. It stars Zoe Saldana (soooo good!) and Julie Kent (one of the worlds most stunning ballerinas)...

it's about the stress and life of dancers and relationships as it mirrors real life.

No time to get inspired from watching a movie? Here are a few breath-taking moments captured on You Tube. They are so beautiful you may need to remember to breathe...

One of the worlds most treasured Ballerinas...Polina Seminova

Wanna get a Ballet Body but can't be bothered going to class?

Try Pilates!

OR

The NYC Ballet Dvd (Sarah Jessica Parker is in it!)

Too busy to watch a movie, take a class, do a ballet workout???

Then just put your hair up in a messy bun and dress like one!

American Apparel is always the biggest fan of ballet attire (yes, they have slutty stuff too...but tons of tights and leotards..)

Try a leotard under a high waist skirt or shorts...

Pair with tights...our fave are the stirrups...

Throw on a tutu inspired skirt...

And some crazy cute studded slippers...

Done and Ballerina-ifically Done!

If you still don't reeeeaaallly see how ballet and fashion mix...Huh...maybe you remember THIS!

Chanel and the Dying Swan

As amazing as ballet is, it is slowly being taken away...go out there and see a ballet.

You will kiss us for it...we promise...but no tongue...we are taken!

There are hundreds of extraordinary Companies all over the world.

Here are a few of ones that can not be missed in the US (if you are outside of the US, email us and we will be over the moon to find your some!)

American Ballet Theater

New York City Ballet

Pacific Northwest Ballet

San Francisco Ballet

Miami City Ballet

P.S. Ballet is an amazing way to tone your bod and lose the winter layer (of fudge covered Oreo's....Mmmmmmm). Take a class...or 2!

xoxo t.w.h.

Beauty-fuls: Mattify My Love...so hearting matte nail polish!

We have been waiting a SUPER long time to get all of our sources together for this exciting new nail trend! 

MATTE NAILS!!!

(Photo from Vampyvarnish.com)

Not since reverse french manicures have we been this excited for nail polish... 

I got sooo crazy about it, I went to at least 10 stores (I was supposed to be packing...see the dedication here at T.W.H.!?!)  to track down some of these (A. waaay easier to buy online and B. they tend to be cheaper so you can try more!).

Instead of narrowing it down to a few favs, we decided to post ALL of our finds for you.  Since its such a new movement and the trend hasn't even begun or picked up there are not that many finds out there.  But trust, our gorgeous...trendsetting...confident... and beautiful readers,  this will be huge!  

And away we go!!!

First up is not really the creator of matte nail polish (that is the next one) but more of the "take it to the fashionable next level guy".  KO Knock Out Cosmetics brings us 4 TDF colors!

The Blood Red is sooo Vampire chic!  Puurrrfffect for our true love, Edward.  This red is sooo amazingly gorgeous on.  Its just off enough, it is a for sure hit!  Can't wait to get ours in the mail.

OMG..how rad is that Ballet Pink color?  And we all know how much we heart Ballerinas and their fashion!  Its like a pink ballet leotard gone naughty.  SO yummmy.

Karen O from the Yeah Yeah Yeah's, hearts this line so much, she is the brand ambassador.  

Here is the style queen herself modeling the Blackout color.

How ridiculously chic is that!?!?! Almost like a chalkboard.

 

And the white reminds us sooo much of painting our nails in 4th grade with white out that we "borrowed" from our teachers.

Now for the guy who brought us the OG of matte finish polishes... Man Glaze.  

(Photo from polishaddict.com)

Now, don't be scared of the gross '90s -esque,  Ed Hardy-like label.  These polishes originally designed for the manly glam gods, is fantasmic even on the most feminine hands.

He sells 2 colors, grey and black ( we refuse to say the real color names because they are trying really hard and girls don't need to be so lame) and they are both striking and hard in a really chic way.   

The best thing besides the price and colors is they last a really long time!  Yay boy polish!

Here is one way we think we are on the right track with this soon to be trend...by late summer the big guns at OPI are launching 6 gorgeously perfect matte colors for you.  Yes please! You can find more info on these colors at All Lacquered Up.

We cant wait to get our manicured paws on the bright pink and navy colors.  We called every store looking for the OPI versions and nothing yet... We will keep you posted.

OK, as you know, the girlies at T.W.H. are suuuper uber recessionistas and we would never want you to worry about $$$ of these fancy pants brands... so here is a way to get the look with the colors you already have at home.  

A few companies offer Matte Top Coats.  We think they are for MAN-icures but just throw them on top of your own color and you have the trend and you saved moolah!  Yay!!!  

We found 3 that are avail at most major beauty supply stores as well as on line.  

There is V for Men Matte Finish top coat...how silly is that logo.  S0 '80s in the best way.

Then we found Adoree...  We have never heard of this line, but hey they offer a great and timely product it seems.

And from one of the most trusted polish brands around, we found Orly Matte Top.  
We personally would buy this one (if Larchmont Beauty had it in stock, or Ulta, or Target, or Sally) because we know we could trust it.  So here it is online for your cute hands.

Want more DIY?  

We noticed that the more PC (Politically Correct) polishes that do not contain formaldehyde (yuck) don't have the glossy finish and so if you don't need a top coat then...voila!

Here's another tip...use Butter London's Nail Foundation as the top coat and again...voila!
Mattified Talons!

Jeeze...we are really great at the DIYs (just kidding...we wish we had more for you!)

We should really polish up on our nail painting skills so we can do this at home.  (Get it..get it? Polish up...hee hee!)

Be bold,  lead the pack, have fun..you're worth it!

xoxo t.w.h.

Friday Fashion Flash: Hold Me Closer Tiny Dancer....

It is like all our childhood dreams come back round again. There is nothing that says feminine like a soft pink flowing top, hair pulled back in a simple bun.... Yes,that's right readers, it is time to bust out the pink, black and grey and make like a ballerina. 

(Ballerina)

Because, not only do ballerinas have grace and beauty in their costumes, these gals have some wicked street style! Take Leroy from Fame pictured above, or better yet don't, but take his short-shorts over sweats look and run with it! So what you can't fouette en tournant, you can look like you can! 

Lets get busy and grande jette into some amazing looks! (I promise to stop using ballet terms at some "point" in this post. Wow, this is going to be hard.) 

This is an affordable and sweet ballerina look from American Apparel, this dress called the Sac dress can be worn in any number of ways, we are partial to this light pink and black version worn in this classic way. 

Ignore the styling in the photo above, (Oh, American Apparel, what is with the belt?) but the bloomers are simply adorable! Throw them on with a pretty camisole and some sweet flats and it will look like you just ran out of the dance studio! 

(Maloles studded ballet flats) 

We also heart all the looks from Elizabeth and James right now. Super amazing, floaty and ballet inspired. 

(Elizabeth&James Lillian Blouse)

Unfortunately for us, yet, fortunately for M.K & Ashley, Elizabeth and James is a little on the higher end price wise.... But really beautiful and worth every penny if you are looking to splurge on yourself. (And why not?) 

But be sure our sweet little loves, The gals at Things-we-heart are always looking out for a great bargain, and here it is!   

Yummy little criss-cross back straps on this beauty from Urban Outfitters! 

So simple and sexy and easy! Everything we love in one little dress. Pair this with your gladiator sandals and hit the streets. Par terre. 

For a more casual relaxed look, perhaps for the beach or just grabbing lunch with the girls on Sunday morning, may we suggest this super soft and slouchy T-shirt/dress/delight from La Roc. 

Going some where a little more dressy? Still want to look like a Prima Ballerina? Look no further then this beautiful dress, complete with tulle underskirt from Haute Hippie. 

So pretty, so girlie, so fresh! Isn't it fun to be all grown up and still be able to play dress up? We certainly think so!

XOXO- Thing we heart. 

(P.S. This ones for you partner.)