Neon Tribal

Earlier this week you saw the shoes. Now see the outfit. Behold, the 'Bud rocking it tribal style and making it modern with fresh pops of neon. The dress, a handmade garment made from Guatemalan cloth, and recently acquired from a nearby consignment shop, has been on constant rotation, meaning that I've pretty much worn it non-stop since I got it. And I thought a great partner to this tribal print dress would be this wonderful jacket: a geometric woven cotton coat, courtesy of MARKETPLACE: Handworks of India.

The jacket is a prize- it'd be so perfect as an outer layer for the hot summer days in my hometown, Sacramento. I love the tribal yet modern look of the weave and the cut. Christened the Amrita Jacket, it's woven in lightweight cotton, has a subtle detailing at the lapels and draped side panels, which I feel, give it an avant garde appeal. For some reason, I wore the jacket belted, but I can't wait to style it on the loose, thrown over a tank top and paired with shorts and some gladiator sandals.

Going Tribal in Neon: Ethnic prints mingle with touches of cobalt, purple and neon pink (Photos: Bella Q)

Let me tell you a bit about Marketplace of India. Marketplace: Handwork of India is an innovative fair trade, not-for-profit organization that fuses viable business practices with a variety of support programs designed to " effect real, meaningful, and lasting change in the lives of low-income women in India." They work with nearly 500 artisans, organized into 14 independent co-operatives and produce high-quality women's apparel and home decor. This is truly eco-friendly + people friendly fashion!  In addition to establishing empowering worker co-operatives,  they've put programs in place to offer educational and enrichment opportunities, designed to help the artisans overcome personal, cultural and financial obstacles. 

THE DETAILS: Amrita Jacket c/o Marketplace: Handwork of India, Dress from Classic Consignment, Vintage purple silk sash (for sale, just ask!), Napali textile handbag from Krazy Mary's, Shop JUST Fair Trade bead cuff, pink neon socks c/o Steve Madden, "Roja" Booties from Nordstom.  

THE DRUM CIRCLE:  Marketplace of India is offering one lucky reader a $100 shopping spree (via gift card) and I wonder: ARE YOU THE LUCKY ONE?   

Contest ends next Friday and the winner announced Monday, May 28th. Contest is open to U.S. residents only and you MUST be a Citizen Rosebud reader (think Google Friend Connect, Networked Blogs, Bloglovin') to qualify. Good luck!

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