Tag Archives: mata traders

the moral wardrobe: it’s fair trade month!

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Leah

Happy Fair Trade Month! I’m more excited than I look. Levitating leaves Outfit Details: Dress – Mata Traders, fair trade / Earrings: Ten Thousand Villages, fair trade / Cardigan – secondhand / Shoes – old Hooray for a whole month … Continue reading →

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an ethical outfit: afternoon lecture

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Leah

Details: People Tree Dress, Mata Traders Earrings, Malia Designs Bag, Ruby Dust Vintage Loafers (Click the styleboard to be redirected to polyvore) I don’t have any lectures to attend, though I did go to a special talk given by one … Continue reading →

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an ethical outfit: dinner outdoors

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Leah

downtown dinner by fracturedradiance featuring genuine leather handbags The weather’s gotten noticeably milder since the first of the month and it worries me. Last year’s winter started too early and ended too late, which left us with barely a spring … Continue reading →

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the moral wardrobe: closet secrets

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Leah

Outfit Details: Dress – c/o Mata Traders / Shoes – old / Earrings – AE I totally forgot I had this Mata Traders maxi dress! It had gotten pushed to the dark, mysterious depths of my closet until I tore … Continue reading →

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accessorize: mata traders earrings

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Leah

mata traders by fracturedradiance on Polyvore Mata Traders is an American fair trade clothing company. I love that they’ve begun to make more streamlined, less feminine garments that appeal to my aesthetic. I find that their clothing isn’t really tailored for … Continue reading →

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the moral wardrobe: madras

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Leah

Despite having had a busy week, I don’t have much to say. Happy that the weather is cooling down after a few brutally hot days. Ethical choices are bolded below. Retailers taking steps to become more ethical are bolded in gray. Top – … Continue reading →

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an ethical outfit: farmers’ market

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Leah

newlook by fracturedradiance featuring Clinique The one good thing about winter (besides the temporary thrill of snow) is that it makes warm weather feel like paradise. I’m having fun creating virtual outfits fit for all kinds of outdoor activities. I … Continue reading →

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an ethical outfit: weekend sightseeing

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Leah

sightseeing by fracturedradiance featuring stud earrings Simple, feminine, and comfortable for a quick weekend away. Daniel and I plan to make frequent weekend trips this summer. Richmond, Williamsburg, Virginia Beach – I’m excited for the time and freedom to explore … Continue reading →

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mata traders remix challenge: Isle of Sky Dress

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Leah

Mata Traders is a fair trade clothing company dedicated to empowering women. When they graciously offered to send me a couple of dresses for review on Style Wise, I was quite happy to see a maxi dress option because it’s a silhouette … Continue reading →

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the moral wardrobe: invisibility (hair) cloak

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Leah

Look! My hair is practically invisible! The first half of this week was one long downpour and I enjoyed the opportunity to spend afternoons indoors reading and getting work done. I also enjoyed wearing my very favorite American Apparel cape … Continue reading →

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