Can you believe spring is coming? Hi everyone! My name is Hyunmin, and I’m an intern at Mata Traders all the way from Korea. I’m not used to this endless snow here in Chicago. It’s hard to believe that soon it will be green again! In spring, I’m always so excited to try to do something new. It’s time to take your heavy coat off and wear something new for spring! Why not try a style you have never tried? Here’s some ideas based on the top spring trends for 2015.
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If you’ve worn our clothing, you know we work with 100% woven cotton. We keep it simple and flattering, and we’ve worked with certain types of silhouettes for years that work with our fabrics. We love it and you love it, but we wanted to expand our options a little bit.
Finally, there’s tons of wind and snow–winter has arrived. But just because the weather is miserable doesn’t mean you should stress about what to wear. Here we have an easy, cozy, layered winter look!
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While I loved wearing a dress everyday for a month, I have to say how good it feels to be wearing jeans today. I wa...
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First things first–this post is meant to be forwarded. Send to your friends, your boyfriend, your husband, your girlfriend, your wife, your galentines, or whoever might be looking to get you something special for the big day.
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To thank you for your help, you get to shop from our “Free Boutique.” Just like the name says, everything in the “Free Boutique” is free – so you walk away with a free gift of your choosing. We’ll also stock several racks of sale and sample clothing, so there will be lots to find for bargain and treasure seekers.
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Give a gift that gives back. This year we asked our very own employees to make a holiday gift list filled with gifts from companies with heart.
Give a gift that gives back. This year we asked our very own employees to make a Christmas list filled with gifts from companies with heart.
Give a gift that gives back. This year we asked our very own employees to make a Christmas list filled with gifts from companies with heart.
Give a gift that gives back. This year we’ve asked our very own employees to make a Christmas list filled with gifts from companies that love to give back. Stay tuned for many more good-for-the-world wish lists!
There are 35 million people enslaved all over the world today. In fact, there are more people in slavery now than in any other time in human history. I’m taking part in Dressember to do something about it: to raise awareness, to raise money, and to see if we can end slavery in our lifetime. Last year Dressember raised $165,000 for the International Justice Mission, which rescues and rehabilitates victims of slavery. This year, Dressember surpassed that incredible amount only a week in. Together we’re making a difference, and having fun doing it! I’ve been having a blast wearing dresses everyday, with the goal of raising $400 for IJM’s work. Please help me get there! Make your contribution right here, right now!
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For your mom? A yummy scented candle from Bright Endeavors. For your dad? A bottle of delicious olive oil from Canaan Fair Trade. For your sister? The coolest earrings from Sandpiper Imports. For your brother? Bamboo iPhone speakers from Greenheart Shop. For your niece? The softest mofo teddy bear you’ve ever felt in your life, also from Greenheart Shop.
Last year I found out about Dressember too late. It was already the end of December, just a few more days to go for the hundreds of women raising money for the International Justice Mission by wearing a dress every day for a month. I thought to myself: that sounds like a lot of fun, for a great cause, and I want to do it next year. So here I am, December 1st, embarking on my Dressember journey.
On this day of giving thanks, we’d be remiss if we didn’t voice our heartfelt thanks to you, our customers. From all of us at Mata Traders and the artisans we partner with, we thank you for your support!
Here’s the deal. You spend over $25 on our site in the 5 days between Black Friday and Fair Tuesday, you use the code 5DAYS, and you get 25% off your purchase plus a free gift. It’s a pretty good deal.