Even if we’ve only met once, I want people to know that I am a person of integrity. About a year and a half ago, I attended a media workshop with my best friend. The panel had everyone from editors, bloggers, ... 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

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

Above is my rapper face. So, I'm sort of obsessed with the song "Look At Me Now" from Chris Brown's new album F.A.M.E. On the song, Busta Rhymes spits one of the fastest verses I've ever heard a human being spit. ... 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

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

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

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

As I've said before, my personal platform is being better. I developed the Be Better workshop last year creating 12 steps to help create the better version of yourself. Well, this year I've decided to create "challenges" for myself to ... Read More

2010 was great, but I anticipate a better 2011. I've reflected on last year - what I did right and wrong - and plan on setting myself up for success. So as I embark on a New Year, I'm focusing on the most important person - myself.

The amazing & inspiring Kristen Smith has brought part II to the 21 Days of Affirmation challenge. Enjoy! It’s Kristen a.k.a the “Sanguine Dreamer”. Glad to connect with you all once again. It’s time to be INSPIRED. The fact that you decided ... Read More

I mentioned two weeks ago on "Midday Mattieologie" that the lovely Kristen Smith had motivated me into 21 Days of Affirmations to make the goals in my life a reality. Well, we decided that all of you should take the ... Read More

If you're my friend on Facebook, then you've seen that I announced yesterday that I'm in the running for Sunglass Hut's Full Time Fabulous Blogger competition. Why is this such a big deal?! Only because they give you a $100,000 ... Read More

So, I know above isn't the best shot of me (I know, I'm channeling Michael Jackson thanks to the curls and military jacket) but I promise I was having a good time. I love Coldstone. Always have, always will. And ... Read More

"I just need a breath of fresh air - literally, figuratively and geographically. For the sake of my sanity." The above statement is what I just typed to my dear friend, Kim, via Gchat. I swear the conversations we've had on there ... Read More