From one of the most talented, sought-after, innovative makeup artists of our time, Billy B, comes his collection of makeup brushes. He calls his brushes Paint Brushes, which is actually pretty fitting, as we use brushes to paint and sculpt our canvas everyday, don't we?

"Each brush in the collection is designed specifically for its individual function, resulting in the ultimate application. I personally selected a range of high quality blends of both natural and synthetic components for maximum performance and function in mind, providing an easy and ultimate application and blending of product and color to create the most beautiful makeup application. But I didn't stop there. I also paid special attention to the handle, length and weight. The handle is a lightweight, varnished birch that is chic, comfortable, easy to use and store." - Billy B

In one word - beautiful! The brushes are amazing and well-worth every cent. Your makeup can be the best, but if is put on half-heartedly with poor quality brushes and applicators, you will not get the full benefit of the makeup and you know. Once you try professional quality brushes, you will see and know the difference, almost immediately - trust me!

For the professional or regular gal that cannot get enough of her makeup brushes, there is the billybBEAUTY Master PAINT BRUSH Collection. For $259, you get his full line of 13 brushes.

For the regular gal who must-have the essentials, then this collection, which is my favorite, would be for you. It is the The billybBEAUTY Essential PAINT BRUSH Collection. This set has the eight essential brushes needed for everyday use. The set includes the following brushes:
Two - Foundation Brush
Three - Powder/Blush Brush
Four - Contour Brush
Eight - Firm Eyeshadow Brush
Ten - Eyeliner Brush
Eleven - Stiff Angled Brush
Twelve - Soft Angled Brush
and a special lightweight aluminum, retractable lip brush.

The billybBEAUTY Essential PAINT BRUSH Collection sells for $159, and is so worth it all.

You must visit entire billybbeauty site for more about the master and the rest of his collection. Billy - I will be waiting for the makeup, along with many others I am sure.

We can hope for it, can't we?
 

If you haven't heard the buzz about MAC Cosmetics soon to be launched collection Novel Twist, you will be soon. It looks to be a real winner, and one of the most anticipated collections this Summer.  Novel Twist was made just for the Nordstrom Beauty Exclusives event.

Novel Twist: 3 Pink Lips ($22.50) High Strung / Sway / Rambling / 316SE Lip Brush
Novel Twist: 3 Plum Lips ($22.50) Darkside / New York Apple / Scribbles / 316SE Lip Brush
Novel Twist: 5 Basic Brushes ($48.00) 129SE / 190SE / 224SE / 242SE / 266SE
Novel Twist: 5 Basic Brushes Cube Bag ($15.00)
Lipglass ($14)
Springly Freshwater oyster pink (frost)
Gadabout Mid-tone yellow pink with white pearl (frost)
Spree Pink Champagned Taupe (cream)
Wander Sheer Chocolate Brown (cream)
Paint Pots ($14)
Stray Grey Grey mauve (cream)
Pinterly Nude beige (cream)
Delft Deep teal with gold pearl (frost)
Stringalong Warm mid-tone brown (cream)
Artifact Dark burgundy with red pearl (frost)
Indianwood Metallic antique bronze (frost)
Powder Blush ($17.50)
Whim Bluish soiree pink (satin)
Out of Bounds Neutral mid-tone brown (satin)
Beauty Powder ($22.00)
Softdew Neutral brown rose
Sun Twist Warm peach 

Novel Twist will be on Nordstrom Counters and at Nordstrom.com on July 20th. You can order them now through the pre-sale, but they won't ship until July 20th.

If you browsed our Stocking Stuffer post, you will see that we recommend the Sonia Kashuk Brush Up on Style 6 piece Makeup Brush Set.

And if you don't know Sonia Kashuk is, she a phenomenal makeup artist that has fused "a professional makeup artist line with the Target chic, yet affordable image." It is the Sonia Kashuk Professional Makeup Line exclusively for Target.

I have to admit, I am very impressed with the quality of brushes she has available for the very low prices. The brushes are all full, with nice quality handles. They are basically nothing short of what you would come to expect from a professional makeup artist. They are quality - professional quality. And they work as they intend. The shadow brushes are some of the most superior brushes I have used!

Sonia has come up with a multitude of brush sets, perfect for giving them a good try out for yourself. And of course, they are great to give too.

Here are the sets:

8pc. Travel Brush Roll 
Armed Glamorous 7pc Makeup Brush Set
Brush Up On Style 6pc. Makeup Brush Set
Deluxe Travel Brush Set
Diamond Life Brush Set
Purse Brush Set