Ethical Fashion Blog
Our Charity of the Month for August is Chicago Women’s Health Center. Founded in 1975, they have long been a pioneer in the world of Reproductive Justice and Health Care and continue that legacy today. CWHC provides hard-to-find services to over 6,000 people annually, this includes gynecological care, health education, counseling services, artificial insemination, acupuncture and massage– all in a respectful environment where clients pay what they can afford. The services are approached uniquely, focusing on a collaborative provider-client experience that allows for understanding of the individual’s needs.
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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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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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You know we’re on Pinterest, right? In an effort to bring the fun and the color over from Pinterest, we’ll be posting our Pins of the Week from time to time!
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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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“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
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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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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Have you been busy this summer taking classes? Have midterms got ya down? Well for a smarty pants like you, here’s an idea for a little pick-me-up in your summer school wardrobe.
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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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Are you scrambling through your closet right now, looking for the perfect outfit for the 4th of July party you have to be at in an hour? Probably not, because then you wouldn’t be reading this post. But, maybe your wardrobe does lack something to express your patriotism. This is where Mata comes in.