Never apologize for who you are. I’m far from perfect but I’m one of a kind. We all are. And it’s our responsibility to be unapologetically let our best shine on a daily basis. Someone’s always going to have something to ... Read More

I'm head over heels for my H&M yellow polka dot dress. So much that I wore twice this past weekend. Different days and different crowds of course. But it's amazing how many outfits you can build around an amazing piece. ... Read More

Right now, I'm just loving everything around me...so while I was at it, I thought I would share with you my favorite things as of right now. From music, fashion, beauty and life think of this as my "it" list...but ... Read More

So, I’ve been making a serious attempt to eat cleaner and so far it’s been working. Well, most days. But if there’s one thing you must know about me is that I love sandwiches. I’m like a sandwich connoisseur. With ... Read More

In the spirit of spring and all the awesome bloggers I've gotten to know so far this year, I wanted to share them with you - my readers. I've gotten to meet them through Full Time Fabulous, FBFF or just ... Read More

When we decide to make some changes in our lives, we are deciding to Be Confident in our decisions. We take the time to really think about our lives and what we want it to be. So, we set a ... Read More

Anyone who knows me can tell you that I enjoy a good book. I enjoy any good print publication and so when I found out one of my favorite bookstores - Borders - was going out of business you can ... Read More

Everyone who is serious about transitioning their blog to a business or brand has a common goal at hand: monetizing the blog. Traditional Way = Google Adsense & Affiliate Programs Don’t concentrate on being so traditional. Don’t be afraid to break the ... Read More

As I'm on a quest to improve my blog and gaining a larger following I have definitely learned which rules of engagement works. As I've been interacting with other bloggers, I've learned what I like, don't like, what works and ... Read More

In honor of my 500th post (I know, can you believe it?!) I wanted to go over why I started Mattieologie. I have to admit over the last few months, so much has been going on that I too needed ... Read More

Do you think there is an incompatibility between feminism and a love for fashion? Well, it depends how you look at it. I don’t particularly love fashion because there are more men or more women in it. I love it ... Read More

I'm sort of obsessed with guacamole. Especially once the weather starts getting warm, it's the perfect snack. I've been eating a lot cleaner these last couple of weeks, so I've been making what I eat from scratch instead buying it ... Read More

So I’ve been blogging on a regular basis (and a coherent knowledge of what blogging is) for over 3 years now. There have been many lessons…so many. And the truth is, I’m still a student at this whole blogging thing. ... Read More

Yesterday was gorgeous and I felt like wearing some African print. I had a meeting in the afternoon and then I headed to the launch of African Pride in the evening. So obviously, it was more than approps. As you've ... Read More

Obviously, blogging is a bit female dominated. But there are a few gentlemen out there who make their presence known in the blogosphere. Terry McFly is one of those guys. I "met" Terry via Twitter during the Full Time Fabulous ... Read More

Spent a splendid spring day with Hubs in Decatur this weekend. Even though you wouldn't tell by the crappy rainy weather that's going on right now in Atlanta, it was absolutely beautiful on Saturday. Got to visit the cutest stores ... Read More