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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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.
The 5th Annual Fair Trade Photo Contest has begun, and we need your vote! The contest is hosted by the Fair Trade Resource Network, voting is free and easy (no sign-ups), and you get to vote for your 5 favorite entries. The winners are featured in the 2014 Fair Trade Calendar, and man, do we want to be in that calendar!
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Hey, Mata fans! Have you seen our Obi Crescent dress in red? It’s comfortable, breezy, and perfect for watching fireworks. I think you see where we’re going with this.
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Hi! Today I want to tell you about one of my favorite Mata dresses, the Pagoda Pocket dress. It’s a great little dress to feel comfortable in the summer heat.
Here at Mata Traders, India is close to our hearts (you might know that “Mata” means Mother in Hindi). So we found an instant connection to our June Charity of the Month, Namaste Charter School. Namaste is a Hindi word used to greet someone; basically it’s like saying hi. But the literal meaning is “bow to you.” It represents the belief that there is greatness inside each of us.
I just needed an excuse to post these photos from a store front in Nikko, Japan. We love cats around here.
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Meet Leela, Uma, and Gopi.
They are stitchers who create the intricate embroidery and applique found on many of our garments and accessories. See them in action, stitching away:
Meet Shelly Ruzicka, passionate fighter for worker rights, Director of Operations at Arise Chicago, and new Co-chair of the Board of Chicago Fair Trade.
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