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I was recently invited to hang out with some lovely women to check out the Mata Traders design studio for an ethical fashion discussion.

While there, I snagged this lovely A-line dress that I have to tell you all about.
Recientemente recibí una invitación para quedar con un grupo de mujeres para visitar el estudio de diseño de Mata Traders para una charla de moda sostenible.

Os tengo que compartir este vestido en forma de A que encontré ahí.

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Cable House | Eerie Street and Wabash Street
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EN Location quick fact: The Cable House is a Richardsonian Romanesque-style house built in 1886 by Cobb and Frost for socialite Ransom R. Cable. ES Hecho del lugar: La Casa Cable es una casa Richardsonian de estilo romanesco que fue construida en 1886 por Cobb y Frost por Ransom R. Cable de la alta sociedad.





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EN Back to Mata Traders. It is a fair trade design brand that partners with several fair trade organizations in India and Nepal. 

The organizations train and employ hundreds of artisans from marginalized communities. In doing this, the women get a chance to earn a fair wage and lift their families out of poverty.
ES Volviendo al tema de Mata Traders. Es una empresa de diseño que colabora con organizaciones de comercio justo en India y Nepal.

Las organizaciones entrenan y emplean cientos de artesanas de comunidades empobrecidas. A través de eso, las mujeres tienen la oportunidad de ganar un sueldo justo para sacar adelante a sus familias.

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VINTAGE SPIRIT DRESS

EN This blue, cotton vintage spirit dress is perfect for these hot summer months.

It's breathable and versatile. I've worn it a ton of different ways: with sexy stiletto sandals for cocktails, girly ballet flats for work and sneakers for when I'm running errands. I like how this leather moto jacket offsets the girly cut and print.
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ES Este vestido azul de algodón vintage spirit es ideal para estos meses de calor. 

Es transpirable y versátil. Lo he llevado un montón de maneras: con sandalias de tacón alto para noches de fiesta, con bailarinas para la oficina y con deportivas para hacer la compra. A mi me gusta cómo la chaqueta de cuero sirve de contraste al corte y estampado femenino.            Mata Traders, vintage spirit dress blue, vintage style dress, vestido vintage, eco fashion, sustainable fashion, moda sostenible, slow fashion, Zara basic leather jacket, blue suede clutch, clutch de ante de azul, chaqueta de cuero básico de Zara, floral A-line dress, vestido floral en forma de A, SammyDress double buckle belt, double buckle belt, cinturón de doble hebilla, gray Le Specs sunglasses, Le Specs cat eye sunglasses, Chicago blogger, bloguera de Chicago, Latina blogger, bloguera latina, bilingual blogger, Chicago streetstyle, summer style, estilo de verano, fair trade fashion, moda de comercio justo, Cable House, downtown Chicago, Ethical blogger network, Chicago ethical blogger network


EN It feels good to wear comfy clothes, but it feels even better to wear clothes that raises up other women.

Visiting Mata Traders made me reflect upon the impact that my decisions can make on others. Like how choosing this dress over another, might make all the difference in the life of another woman on the other side of the world...
ES Se siente bien llevar ropa cómoda, pero se siente mucho mejor llevar algo que también apoya a otras mujeres.

Visitando Mata Traders me hizo reflexionar en el impacto de mis decisiones. Por ejemplo, la elección de este vestido sobre otro puede hacer toda la diferencia en la vida de otra mujer por el otro lado del mundo...











I'm wearing -->  Dress c/o Mata Traders | Sneakers: Steve Madden | Jacket: Zara | Sunnies: LeSpecs | Belt: SammyDress

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Photos shot by Abril Ponce from the-colorpalette


The blog received product for review, but the opinions and comments are 100% mine.

12 comments

  1. Love the jacket over the girly dress- awesome combo!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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    1. Thanks darlin'! I love the vintage dress vibe, but liked how the moto jacket made it a little edgier.

      Xoxo

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  2. I love brands that have consider ethical production and fair trade. That dress is gorgeous on you, I love the colours! xx

    http://www.thatnewdress.com

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    1. Me too! I'm all about supporting thoughtful brands - especially when those conscientious brands are from my hometown. Thanks for swinging by babe!

      Big hugs <3

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  3. Oh I love this look ! So feminine and beautiful, especially the dress is awesome!

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    1. You are the sweetest! Thanks for stopping by lovie <3

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  4. pretty dress
    Thanks for sharing
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  5. Un si rotundo a la moda sostenible y otro si a ese hermoso vestido!

    XOLB
    www.le-blonde.com

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    1. Muchas gracias guapa! Me encanta conocer marcas como ésta de la moda sostenible <3

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