Ethical Fashion Blog

KENDRA’S WEDDING
You know Mata is good wedding-wear, for attendees or bridesmaids, but this is a first for us! In Kendra’s case, the bride wore our yellow Twist and Twirl dress!
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FALL 2013 TRENDS
The weather has finally snapped and it’s time to think Fall!   I try to love each of the four seasons equally, but Fall always seems to tug at my heart strings more than the others.  So let’s talk Fall 2013 Trends…
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BLOGGER STYLE

Wondering how to transition your spring pieces into fall? Sarah, the blogger behind Closet Bookworm, shows off how she styles Mata a few different ways. These are images from her 30-day-challenge she posted on pinterest (that’s also why there are numbers on the pics).

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BLOGGER STYLE

Wondering how to transition your spring pieces into fall? Sarah, the blogger behind Closet Bookworm, shows off how she styles Mata a few different ways. These are images from her 30-day-challenge she posted on pinterest (that’s also why there are numbers on the pics).

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Dog Days of Summer
The dog days of summer have officially arrived! Luckily, we have some pretty adorable neighborhood dogs to take our minds off of the heat. And yes, Andersonville-dwellers, that’s Thor on the upper left. We were pretty excited to see him.
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SUMMER IN THE CITY SALE
Select Summer ’13 items are on SALE! Check out which of your favorite dresses have been discounted in our Summer in the City Lookbook, staring interns Youjeong and Alex:
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THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT SUMMER
Ahhhh, there is nothing better than being outdoors in the warm summer air.  The sun feels great, and a nice cool breeze feels even better.  With summer come the outdoor activities that you’ve been waiting for all winter long: going to the beach, movies in the park, street festivals, and my favorites – outdoor concerts and farmers’ markets.  I put together a couple outfit options for these occasions…
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EMERALD WITH ENVY
Pantone named emerald the color of the year calling it:
“Lively. Radiant. Lush… A color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony.”  Sounds pretty wonderful, right?  It just so happens to be my birthstone, and is a color that I love to play around with.  Below are some inspiration boards that show how easily Mata’s summer line can be worn with it this great 2013 shade
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SUMMERTIME AND THE FASHION IS EASY!
Summer is well under way, filled with bonfires, carefree get-togethers outside, and great meals on patios with friends.  While shorts and a cute top are always an easy go-to option, they’re boring!  Here’s a hot look for a hot day, and you can take it into night, too!
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OUR INDIAN SUMMER
We love traveling, here at Mata. So much to see, so much to eat, so much to absorb! Our trips to India are always the perfect combination of excitement and relaxation.
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SKIRT! ON TV
We’re on TV again!  This time Elisa Drake, editor of the new Chicago magazine, skirt!, was wearing our yellow Yin Yoke skirt on a local morning news show.
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