Guest Post: Smile File-Miles of Hope Fashion Show

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Hello, made-to-travel readers! I’m Casee Marie, the voice behind The Girl Who Stole the Eiffel Tower (fashion/beauty/everything blog) and Literary Inklings (could you guess? – a literature blog). I was beyond thrilled when Jamillah contacted me with the invitation to contribute a guest post to her beloved made-to-travel while she’s off celebrating her b-day in true fashion blogger style! One of my favorite things about made-to-travel (besides its gorgeous author) is the do-goodness and sheer joy that radiates through my… View Post

Guest Post: Ethical Travel Essentials!

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Hello dears, it’s Madison (Lady of Fashion) from Fashion Tales. I am elated to be guest posting over here for the lovely Jamillah during her relaxing holiday. She’s one passionate lady with an eco-heart and sincere desire for helping others. She’s also become a genuinely close friend of mine in the blogsphere.  Traveling is something that I’ve done since I was an infant really and, by getting older, I’ve certainly developed my own tips and tricks when on-the-go. However, this time I wanted to share with you a… View Post

MarketPlace: Handwork of India $100 Giveaway

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This giveaway is CLOSED THANK YOU!!! When MarketPlace Handwork of India contacted me to collaborate on a giveaway I can not tell you how excited I was. If you’ve been reading made-to-travel for a bit you know this is exactly the kind of company I want to know and shop from! The kind folks at MarketPlace had me choose an item of clothing to style AND they are generously gifting a made-to-travel reader (that is YOU) with $100 to MarketPlace!… View Post

Smile File-Nearly Time for Vacay

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  So friends in 3 short days I leave for my much awaited and way overdue vacation :). Because I’ll be away for 1 week and then drowning at work when I get back I am surrendering my dear made-to-travel to some fantastic ladies. Trust me I am leaving you in really good hands. Madison of Fashion Tales Claire of My Illustrative Life Mallory of Miss Malaprop Jillian of Coffee Light & Sweet Vicky of MY REAL LIFE :D-I kinda… View Post

What I Wore-Pastels

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Hi Friends…I have a confession. When I find something I like I kind of get obsessed with it. I guess it is true to say when I love something I love it alllllll the way. This is what happened with my deep attraction to Catherine Ogust printed dresses. I stumbled on a Catherine Ogust dress on Etsy while perusing for neon and I put it in my favorites contemplated and then decided, “YES THIS HAS TO BE MINE” only to… View Post

I Heart the Internet

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Still round the corner there may wait A new road or a secret gate And though I oft have passed them by A day will come at last when I Shall take the hidden paths that run West of the Moon, East of the Sun. J.R.R Tolkien via LibraryLand Hello dear friends! Happy Monday. Just a little reminder to sometimes wander it is good for the soul :). Now here are some reasons I hearted the internet last week. Above,… View Post
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A Trip to 2568…

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Last week I had the opportunity to visit 2568 Shoes’ offices to preview their upcoming fall collection with Pendleton. I had not heard of 2568 before, but after a quick google I knew I wanted to visit. All the vibrant and truly special fabrics used in 2568 are hand loomed with hand dyed fibers, ethically made by women in Guatemala. 2568 pride themselves as “classic with a twist” and that is exactly what I found in their beautiful showroom/office. The… View Post

Recommended Reading: Tips on Thrifting

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Hello dearies, so it’s been brought to my attention that there was a fantastic article in the New York Times about thrifting by the all around lovely Patrice from Looking Fly on a Dime. I definitely recommend reading the article HERE. Let me tell you I thought I knew loads about thrifting but seriously this article has GREAT info. Did you know there are thrift stores with reward cards?!?! Thanks Patrice, you are changing my life! Also go visit Patricie… View Post

I Heart the Internet

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Your absence has gone through me Like thread through a needle. Everything I do is stitched with its color. “Separation” by W.S. Merwin Well hi friends! Did you know that April is National Poetry month? I didn’t until I caught up on my reader (ashamed face). Well, in light of this knowledge I wanted to share a poem by one of my favorite poets, W.S. Merwin. I discovered Merwin’s poetry years ago in my sophomore year of college and his… View Post

Links à la Mode

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Happy Friday friends! I am soooo happy that my post of this year’s roundup on ethical swimwear made it to this week’s Links la Mode on IFB. Sharing ethical fashion is really the main intention of my humble internet space so it really warms my heart that Independent Fashion Bloggers seems very supportive and interested in it too! They have accepted several of my ethical fashion highlights but truly it is always an honor and it ALWAYS makes me so… View Post

Smile File…The One Who Got Away

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So have you ever stalked an item debating, debating, debating if you really need it? Questioning yourself if want to buy it, asking yourself do you want to spend the money? Annnnd finally decide “Screw it! YES! This shall be mine!” Only for it to be not available and then you scream, “Noooooooo!” Well friends, this is one of those guys. Bahhhhh, tell me that is not the cutest tea situation you’ve ever seen!!! Honestly, I might have not used… View Post

Consciously Trending…More Metals

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So friends, you may have seen my penchant for gold, well my love of metallics does not stop there! I had been looking for a metallic skirt that kind of had the feel of liquid metal and I happened on this skirt while thrifting at Beacon’s Closet (psst you can shop online). I think adding a little metallic is an easy way to add edge and modernity into an outfit. Something about wearing metal as clothing is straight up hot… View Post