When it comes to eyebrow grooming, many ladies debate which method is best threading or waxing. Threading is an ancient technique where a string is used to remove hair. Whereas waxing, utilizes a wax-based resin that is placed on the ... Read More

I have been slacking in the nail department lately. I've been busy and totally neglecting my manis. So to redeem myself, I've given myself a fun polish job with a lavender-esque hue with some black spots. I don't use nail ... Read More

Last Thursday, I had the privilege of being invited to Naturally Pretty hosted by Mae of Natural Chica and make up artist Mimi J. (Love those two.) The event marked the fusion of natural hair and beauty, brought to us ... Read More

Sunday I got the chance to attend a master class with make up guru, Sam Fine. Haute Travels Beauty hosted the amazing MUA who's done everyone's face from Iman (did her face for the Met this year!), Naomi Campbell, Paula ... Read More

I've been wanting to try the new ombre glitter tip trend that's been popular this season. I was pretty convinced I would mess it up but thank goodness for YouTube. I was thinking about going the pastel route originally, but ... Read More

My friend and fellow blogger Marian of Haute Travels is bringing the one and only Sam Fine (who's responsible for beautifying the faces of Jennifer Hudson, Queen Latifah, Naomi Campbell, Tyra Banks, Mary J Blige and more) to Atlanta! If ... Read More

I wouldn't say that I got too jazzy with my nails this week, but I'm really excited about the color I picked. Blue isn't my go to color when it comes to my nails (it's not?) but Essie's Smooth Sailing ... Read More

I finally got to do my nails this weekend before the bestie's birthday party. (I had run that tribal nail mani into the ground.) I have a rule of thumb: when it's someone else's birthday wear all black so they ... Read More

I'm so excited about my latest mani. I've been so anxious to try the tribal nail trend and I finally found some time last night to give it a try. I used about 6 nail colors and two nail art ... Read More

I had the privilege of attending Mimi's (of Mimi J Online) Autumn Beauty Class last week to the learn about the latest fall makeup trends. From the bronze smoky eye, spider lashes and a bold lip - not only did ... Read More

Took a stab in the dark with my nail art. It was totally a Shrek of an effort. I used one of my favorite colors - OPI's "Who The Shrek Are you?" - and Sinful Colors' "Snow Me White". I ... Read More

So I tried a laser mani for the first time this week. You know, although it was my first time I'll recommend this: do NOT use scotch tape. That it would suffice. WRONG. Must use nail tape. I'll be making ... Read More

This weekend I did a bit of running around and I got a much needed mani and pedi. (As if I need an excuse.) If you've been reading Mattieologie for a while now, you know that I just can't get ... Read More

Extra, extra read all about it. Not the paper, but my newspaper manicure. I've really been avoiding going to get my nails done because I really felt that I should be creative enough to do them myself. I didn't just ... Read More

Sometimes, there's just that one product we have to have. DiorSkin AirFlash Spray Foundation is one of those products. Or is it? For $60, this foundation leaves an airbrush finish, lighter than other foundations. And let's face it: it's Dior. ... Read More

I really wanted to look amazing for Hubs’ 10 year high school reunion. I mean after all, we didn’t go to high school together and this was going to be the first time that most of these people met me. I ... Read More