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

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

Let's face it. The sun is scouring the earth this summer. Or at least the US. Or maybe it's just my house. With that being said, that's still no excuse to not have sexy summer hair. Between the heat and ... 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

I was inspired by one of my fellow bloggers the other day when I saw them with this incredible teal-esque nail lacquer in one of their OOTD posts. (I don't remember who it is :() And by inspired, I mean ... Read More

I could totally see Beyonce wearing this. I am absolutely obsessed with this gold glitter polish I now own thanks to my friend, Erica. It's Tip Toe nail polish in gold dust from Old Navy. It's brilliant. Literally. And while ... Read More

Today in FBFF, we're discussing our favorite beauty products. Here's what Katy asked us this week: What's your favorite drug store makeup product and your favorite higher-end product? Just recently, I gave L'oreal Paris' new mascara - Voluminous Million Lashes - a ... Read More

Smashbox Cosmetics has created a brand new collection in collaboration with the release of the new film, Burlesque. Based on the makeup and fashion of the movie, this new series of products comes with train case (with an etched in ... Read More

This week is Couture Fashion Week in Paris and Vivienne Westwood's efforts shined out of the many collections shown. I loved the makeup they used on their models. Bright, colorful and eclectic, the make up isn't perfect but still makes ... Read More

If you've seen any recent pictures of me, you'll know that I've been embracing lip color & lipstick thoroughly. However, the CLINIQUE VITAMIN C LIP SMOOTHIE ANTIOXIDANT LIP COLOUR has become my favorite beauty item of the summer! It feels ... Read More

The other day, I came across the awesomeness that is Ginger + Liz. Their colors are bright, fun and best of all organic and vegan friendly. Created by model/author S. Liz Pickett and entrepreneur H. Ginger Johnson, the duo ... Read More

Halle Berry will release her third fragrance, Reveal, at the top of next year in the U.S. After already launching a couple of other successful fragrances, the mother and Academy Award winning actress says that she is really sharing herself ... Read More