Mattie Message: Why I Started Mattieologie
Published On Monday, March 28th 2011
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
Mattie Memo (FBFF): Fashion & Feminism
Published On Friday, March 25th 2011
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
Mattie Makes: Easy Homemade Guacamole
Published On Wednesday, March 23rd 2011
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
FBFF: 5 Important Blogging Lessons
Published On Monday, March 21st 2011
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
Mattie Muse: A Conversation Piece
Published On Thursday, March 17th 2011
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
Mattie Mention: Terry McFly
Published On Thursday, March 17th 2011
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
Mattie Muse: Sunny Saturday
Published On Tuesday, March 15th 2011
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
Mattie Mail: Foldable Ray Ban Wayfarers
Published On Friday, March 11th 2011
I was very pleased yesterday when I learned that I had something in the mail from Sunglass Hut. It was a beautiful 'thank you' card from the SGH team (for being part of the Full Time Fabulous competition) and the ... Read More
FBFF: Balancing It All Out
Published On Friday, March 11th 2011
Today Katy asks: Finding the balance – I think this is one of the hardest things for us as bloggers to deal with. How do you do it all and still live, work and play as you should?
1. When ... Read More
Mattie Memoir: Alvin Ailey’s ‘Revelations’
Published On Wednesday, February 16th 2011
This past weekend, Hubs took me to see the Alvin Ailey Dance Company. For those of you are unfamiliar, Alvin Ailey is the first & only (if I'm not mistaken) African-American dance company in the world. The performance piece 'Revelations' ... Read More
Mattie Mission: Marc Jacobs Social Media Ambassador
Published On Monday, February 14th 2011
Yeah, so just my luck. I'm on Twitter as I usually am during award shows (I had with you all while watching the Grammys) and I see that Marc Jacobs and his CEO Robert Duffy are looking for someone to ... Read More
Mattie Mention: Marian Anderson of Haute Travels
Published On Thursday, February 10th 2011
Today at 2pm on Midday Mattieologie, we'll be discussing how maintaining relationships can help (or hurt) your blog and then we'll chat with Marian Anderson of Haute Travels.
It's all part of the #blogbetter movement. That's what the show is ... Read More
Mattie Makes: Shrimp Alfredo Pasta
Published On Monday, February 7th 2011
I took a trip to the kitchen recently – I know shocking! – and made some BROCCOLI SHRIMP ALFREDO PASTA. I love all three of those ingredients and thought it would be a pretty easy meal to make and I ... Read More
Mattie Mention: Tamara Marbury of BlitzandGlam.com
Published On Wednesday, February 2nd 2011
This week on Midday Mattieologie we'll be the discussing the power of tapping into untapped markets with your blog. We'll also chat with Tamara Marbury of Blitz and Glam as she's in Dallas getting ready for the Super Bowl in ... Read More
Marvelously Mattie: Everyday Makeup & Denim Friendly Tops
Published On Monday, January 31st 2011
Last week, a couple of readers asked some great questions with answers I thought we could all benefit from.
First, AlwaysALady86 (per YouTube) asked what kind of make up I wear after watching the 'I Finally Got A Webcam' video. ... Read More
Mattie Mention: Raeven Western of PushyDreamers.com
Published On Thursday, January 27th 2011
This week on Midday Mattieologie, I very excited to say we'll be speaking to Raeven Western of Pushy Dreamers. This lady has it all - model looks and the fire of an inspirational speaker. She's got a t-shirt line and ... Read More

























