New York Fashion Week has ended and the international shows have begun. It is just getting cold enough to get out our fall boots and sweaters, but we have already started thinking about the spring/summer favorites from the shows!
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Mata Traders does it once again. Their color inspiration for this season was heavily deco-inspired. They are calling it ‘Romantic Folk Style’. The prints are modern and architectural, but the colors are soft and cozy – a great juxtaposition. Each piece is injected with romance, each color combination is down-right pretty. They beg to be layered up and worn on crisp fall days, or adorned with jewels and donned to a fancy party. Mata’s Fall 2012 collection leaves you wanting more!
So, I keep hearing people use the term arm party to refer to when you’re wearing lots of bracelets. I think that’s hilarious. Here’s our gorgeous intern Mallika having several arm parties of her own, of the fair trade variety.
One of the most amazing summer opportunities for American teachers is Teach With Africa. This non-profit organization places experienced educators in underserved schools in South Africa to both teach and learn. The org works closely with local partners to support academic programs, sustainability efforts, and social entrepreneurship initiatives.
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