It’s tough to compete with those big retailers for attention. Small Business Saturday is when the small business community bands together to make some noise! Click to shop.
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Ethical Fashion Blog
What is Fair Tuesday? This short video sums it up quite nicely.
When is Fair Tuesday? It’s coming up soon on Dec...
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What does your perfect ethical shopping spree look like? A box of ethically sourced tea from India with a side of chocolate from Madagascar? A knit scarf from Peru and recycled stationery from Cambodia? Lots-a-Mata fair trade clothing and handmade jewelry?
For the month of November, Mata is partnering with Oxfam America to raise money for their efforts to end poverty and injustice. You’ve probably heard of Oxfam, but if not I can tell you that they are one of the most respected social justice organizations in the world, working both on the ground and at policy level.
We’d like to welcome you to take a look at our new fall collection with the chance to win an entire outfit! A Young Love dress in purple, a Queen of Heaven necklace, AND a Bastille bracelet in teal could be yours.
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).
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).
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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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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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: