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Mattie Memo: The ZARA Spring 2012 Lookbook Post

mattie — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:10:52 +0000

It’s that time of year again. When ZARA shows off their latest collection in a beautifully photographed lookbook that makes us want to give them our money over and over again. For their Spring 2012 lookbook, ZARA featured model Saskia de Brauw – giving us “insanely gorge androgynous” with this choppy hair and neutral skin [...]

Mattie Meal: The You Don’t Have To Be So Generic on a Budget Post

Ashley — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:21:57 +0000

Nowadays, eating on a budget can consist of chips and dip, PB&Js, and the infamous cup noodles. Unfortunately, those aren’t the most nutritious. For health’s sake, a little research and revamping can help you put together a meal plan that is not only nutritious, but still fits into a limited budget. Breakfast: For breakfast, a [...]

Mattie Match-up: The Debatable Threading Vs. Waxing Your Brows Post

Alysha — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:44:57 +0000

When it comes to eyebrow grooming, many ladies debate which method is best threading or waxing. Threading is an ancient technique where a string is used to remove hair. Whereas waxing, utilizes a wax-based resin that is placed on the skin and then rips off the unwanted hair. Many women have extremely sensitive skin and [...]

Mattie Mention: The Shameless Plug for Better Brands & Blogs Post

mattie — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:06:35 +0000

Planning on taking your blog or business to the next level in 2012? Make sure you have a vision for it. A vision board, too. Join me and Tasha of Imperfect Concepts for Better Blogs and Brands: A Vision Board Workshop. We’ll be chatting about how to take your small business to the next level [...]

Mattie Mix: The How to Dress For a Warmer Than Usual Winter Post

Ashley — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:46:15 +0000

Every morning I have a routine: wake up, check my Twitter and Facebook [Slightly Very Social Media Obsessed], check the weather, and then of course get ready. Almost everyday this week I noticed, the warmer than usual temperatures. So, as I look in my closet passing the new heavy duty jackets bought for winter, I realize [...]

Mattie Mention: Mattieologie x Miss B Fab Collection

mattie — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:00:58 +0000

Recently, I got together with one of my favorite people, accessories designer, Miss B Fab, for my very first collaboration collection: Mattieologie x Miss B Fab. We got together and designed exclusive pieces for my readers – pieces that I would actually wear myself and have (HERE, too). From bracelets (and an arm party, too), [...]

Mattie Mingles: TJ Maxx/Marshalls & Sole ATL

mattie — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:22:43 +0000

Last Friday, I attended a TJ Maxx/Marshalls event hosted by the marvelous Danielle of The Style And Beauty Doctor and Lexi of Curls, Coils & Kinks. I was excited, being that this was the first blogger event I attended in the New Year and I’m a fan of both hostesses. In case you haven’t gotten [...]

Mattie Muse: Kaleidoscope

mattie — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:48:54 +0000

I think here at Mattieologie we’ve developed a bond where we can be honest with one another. That being said: I was TOTALLY digging my look here. Maybe it was because it was my first time wearing my vintage scarf my friend, Kim, got me for Christmas. That paired up with my Mattieologie x Miss [...]

Mattie Muse: Sensational

mattie — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:02:17 +0000

Oh, hey there. Remember me? Happy New Year! I’ve missed you guys. But I kind of feel like we’ve been together via Twitter and Facebook. So maybe you guys have noticed this sensational weather happening. It’s crazy. Crazy good. Like so good I didn’t even wear tights with this outfit the other day. Another sensational [...]

Mattie Mix: Fur Vests

mattie — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 07:15:05 +0000

As I try to upgrade my wardrobe for the New Year, I thought long and hard about some of my favorite looks from my favorite style bloggers. I’m an extra, over the top kind of girl (a self proclaimed “maximumist”) and I’m totally drawn to the faux fur vest. Living in the South, a fur [...]