Ethical Fashion Blog

1, 2, 3, 4…FALL’S THE TIME TO LAYER MORE

Fall is my FAVORITE season because it is the time of year you can get especially creative with your outfits. It’s the season of warm sweaters and lots of layering. Someone once told me that in order for an outfit to qualify as an outfit, you need to be wearing at least three pieces. Let this fall be the season of outfitting! Don’t be afraid to add layers of scarves, vests, blazers, leather bombers, necklaces, tights…you get the picture. I’ve created four looks to inspire you as you assemble your fall wardrobe, and with the help of my friend, Boyeon, I’m going to show you how to layer up and get out the door this season!

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BLOGGER STYLE: MONKEY BUSINESS

Sometimes it’s alright to get up to a little monkey business, especially if it involves swinging from a tree in your favorite Mata dress. Meet Lisa Marie Prang, a self-proclaimed fashion fanatic and the creator of LMP Collections blog. Lisa can’t say enough good things about our Zadie Belle Dress!

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GRANDMA HARRIET

It was a year ago yesterday that my grandma, Harriet, passed away at age 98. The last 3 years of her life I was lucky enough to spend a great deal of time with her in my hometown of San Diego. At that time my family realized that she was unable to live on her own anymore, but instead of moving her into an assisted living facility, we decided it would be best if we took turns living with her in her own apartment. Thank goodness Mata Traders offered me the flexibility of working from home (my grandma’s home).

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BLOGGER STYLE: TRANSITIONS

Don’t know about the rest of the country, but here in Chicago it’s getting chilly. Time to start breaking out the fall layers – tights, jackets, and hats! Marisa, from Shades of Monet, has seriously savvy style, and she’s got the Summerfest dress ready to make the summer-to-fall transition.

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THE BUCK STOPS HERE!

Do you ever notice that what you wear can change your mood? Or even make your day? “The Near and Deer Top” and “Buck Stops Here Skirt” from Mata Traders are those kind of pieces – instant mood boosters.

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FALL TRENDS 2014
Cozy sweaters! Yummy scarves! The coolest boots! Fall is arriving, ladies. The trends are fun and wearable, especially with Mata Traders to back you up…
 
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