Ethical Fashion Blog

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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4TH OF JULY STYLE

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.

 

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4TH OF JULY GIVEAWAY
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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SUMMER STYLE

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.

 

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NAMASTE – I BOW TO YOU!

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.

 

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