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'm so excited to announce what I've been working on so tirelessly for the last few weeks: Blog Better ATL. For those of you who have been reading Mattieologie for a while know that I developed the Be Better workshop ... Read More

On Friday, Hubs and I excitedly went to the Earth, Wind & Fire concert at Chastain Park. American Express sent me some tickets to go and it worked out perfectly because my 2nd wedding anniversary was last week as well! ... Read More

No, your eyes are not deceiving you. It's Monday and there's an outfit post up. September has been crazy busy and I appreciate your patience and support through all the mayhem. (Posts started getting a little light.) I did a ... Read More

I took the day off yesterday since it was my two year wedding anniversary. Two years ago (yesterday) I married this amazing man who I get to call my husband (and let's be honest he's the luckier one out of ... 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

August was such a fantastic month! Both personally and professionally - I got so many things done and started a lot of other things that I've always wanted to. I've been making my own thank you cards and stationery for ... Read More

In case you don't follow me on Facebook or Twitter, I'm so excited to announce that I was selected as ESSENCE.com's Forty Fab Fashion Bloggers. I was number eight out of the group - I still can't believe it - ... Read More

If you follow me on Twitter, then you know I took a day trip to Nashville with my dear friend, Shay. I was really excited because I had never been before and I love going to new places. The food ... 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

Not TGIF as in the restaurant. TGIF like thank God it's Friday and I wanna have this delicious burger because I deserve it. And if not that, then because it'll taste good. (Which in my opinion is the only reason ... Read More

Roses I saw at the store this week. I loves roses! Aren't they beautiful? You know, this week has been a bit hectic - in a good way - but there's been a few things that have brightened it up. I'm ... Read More

I wasn't the coolest kid in sixth grade. Now that I look back at it, no one I knew at the time really was. I didn't know what to wear. I didn't have the luxury of having an older, cooler ... Read More

This summer started off marvelous with a visit from my best friend. (found this wine at Wal-Mart for $2.77. that's right. as in $3!!) She came in last weekend to attend a mutual friend's wedding and since we hadn't seen each ... Read More

The shoes from the Jessica Simpson Collection always give me life. This season is no different. From sky high platform heels to totally in this season wedges, the collection gives you variety while staying stylish and chic. Did a little ... Read More