Tag: sustainability

Fashion forward with Kyra

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kyra-dressWho made my clothes?

It’s often impossible to know.

Buying local and ethical can be difficult and expensive. So why not make it yourself?

That’s exactly what my cousin Kyra does.

Kalmia Apparel is her trademark line of refurbished and hand-made clothes. I love the vibrant colours in her outfits and the unique designs she has created.

We got together last week and shot some of her designs! Loved bouncing ideas off of each other and seeing where this idea can go.

Check out some of the pictures we took the other day!

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Fairytale-like

kyra-on-skateboardkyra-fish-eyesitting-skateboard
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Amazing right?!

-Marielle

Bags of sustainability

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different angle peachesDoes your daily use of plastic drive you crazy?

Being a citizen of Laos for 6 months was my environment wake-up call. The limited services and resources available at peoples’ disposal there makes it very difficult to have an environmental friendly lifestyle.

I believe small steps towards achieving a more sustainable lifestyle is the way to go. The subtle changes you make will eventually become a habit.

So, I threw myself into a little project: home-made reusable fruit and veggie bags. I had reusable bags for general groceries, why not go one step further?! Scrap fabric to the rescue.

Youtube tutorials were on repeat, the SINGER was on overdrive and the frustration was flowing. Let’s be real, I am no seamstress.

Looking back, I see how relatively easy this project was. Proof of this: I went on to make some for a friend!

What are small steps you are taking to reach a more sustainable lifestyle?

Photos of my project and final product below!sewing boxsingerthreadme sewing

assortment of veggies 2bag of peachesassortment of veggiesHappy fruit and veggie shopping!

-Marielle