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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Looking for a little fashion inspiration? On our trip to Nepal last year we snapped a few street shots of locals with stand-out style.
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Team Mata is heading to India on Monday to work on the 2014 collections. Will there be more elephant rides in store?
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If you’re like me, you probably don’t iron much. Maybe it’s too much of a hassle. Maybe you don’t have the time. Maybe you really buy clothing based on whether or not it will ever need to be ironed. Even once. Wait a minute, are you… me?
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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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Dresses from the new Fall ’13 collection will be available for purchase, plus lots of great deals on older inventory and one-of-a-kind samples.
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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
We arrived in Kathmandu late on a Friday, so the next day was a free day. What to do, what to see? Not to worry – we were in good hands. The lovely Pratima, marketing director of our partner cooperative there, took us on a tour of the Nepalese capital.
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