February 05, 2012

my Fickle Sense "K" bag - test run to the Kalamunda markets

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(Photos taken at the Kalamunda markets yesterday)

(Bag: Fickle Sense. Top: NastyGal. Jeans: Topshop via eBay < ---- worn here and here. Shoes: Asos. Bag: Alexander Wang "Kirtsen Satchel". Sunglasses: Elizabeth and James "Lafayette")

This bag is something special....

There is a crazy girl in Berlin who jumps on her bike, rides to the local markets and purchases metres of calico. She jumps back on her bike and she rides off to her little apartment. She uses eco-friendly ink to screen print a design onto the fabric that she carefully cuts to size. She spends hours transforming the material into good quality totes, being sure to reinforce, over lock, fasten and stitch it up until it's durability is ensured. 

This crazy girl just happens to be my sister, mahaila.  

When my own personalised tote arrived at my house in Australia aaaaaaaall the way from Berlin, I knew that it had a story behind it. Having known exactly what goes into each and every one of these totes - meaning not only the labour, but the passion that drives it - I'll never under-estimate the value of hand-made, eco-friendly clothing and accessories. 

Kaye xx


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33 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    OMG How good are the kalamunda markets ay! Hope you got some macarons!!!
    hehe

    I wish I could pull of red jeans! You look amazeballs babe!

    xx

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  2. JessFebruary 5, 2012 at 11:53 PM

    LOVE those delicate rings and bright jeans

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  3. Kim - Blonde SuburbiaFebruary 6, 2012 at 5:24 AM

    Heyyy I need a K tote!
    All the coolest peoples name starts with K! hehe Love those jeans!

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  4. matchalattewardrobeFebruary 6, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    I want those sunglasses!!

    http://matchalattewardrobe.blogspot.com/

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  5. TinaSFebruary 6, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    I love your look and your blog! :) following you, hope you'll follow me back! <3 xx, Tina
    http://tinasfemmefatale.blogspot.com/

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  6. Maria V @SoNailiciousFebruary 6, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    Can't beleive I haven't seen your blog before... we have so much in common - obsession with red jeans and plaid pants, for example!

    Cheers from Sydney,
    CrashingRED
    p.s. Great blog!

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  7. FablihaFebruary 6, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    you look amazing + I love these photos...the burst of red is great!

    xx
    INSIDE IN INSIDE OUT

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  8. LauraFebruary 6, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    That's a really nice bag!!

    http://lovelyprettyworld.blogspot.com/

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  9. AngelaFebruary 6, 2012 at 10:56 PM

    Ton pantalon est super!!!

    Angela Donava
    http://www.lookbooks.fr

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  10. thereformedwandererFebruary 6, 2012 at 10:57 PM

    I LOVE your bag :)

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  11. ÆnneFebruary 6, 2012 at 11:42 PM

    Great look! I love your shirt!

    Kisses Anne
    http://annenobody.blogspot.com/

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  12. Clara TurbayFebruary 7, 2012 at 2:02 AM

    SIMPLY INCREDIBLE POST. LOVE IT.

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  13. xxFebruary 7, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    love love the ring! xx

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  14. Style ServingsFebruary 7, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    Lovely photos and also really lovely look, I adore the t-shirt with the trousers!

    http://styleservings.blogspot.com/

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  15. nadjaFebruary 7, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    it looks so sunny and warm - I'm jealous!
    lovely blog
    www.ashfld.blogspot.com

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  16. Milica i Marija MartinovicFebruary 7, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    Great photos, you look amazing! Really enjoying your blog and am your newest follower.

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  17. Val - A Cleaner ClosetFebruary 7, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    That bag is amazing! I just stumbled upon your blog - it's so inspiring! Loving it and following you now. :)

    acleanercloset.blogspot.com

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  18. blue rosesFebruary 7, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    perfect bag for the farmer's market, love it.

    also, adore the elizabeth and james sunglasses, beautiful shape of shades.

    http://dallianceswithsuitsandskirts.blogspot.com/

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  19. .sabo skirt.February 7, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    Loving those apples!

    Much love from the SABO SKIRT girls!
    SHOP: www.saboskirt.com
    BLOG: www.saboskirt.blogspot.com

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  20. evangelieFebruary 7, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    The test succeded! K is amazing!
    xo
    Ev

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  21. MilaFebruary 7, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    absolutely wonderful!
    www.milavojtowicz.blogspot.com my blog with DIY

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  22. GabrielleFebruary 7, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    love all your rings with the coffee!

    www.dentelleetfleurs.blogspot.com

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  23. StyleofblondeFebruary 7, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    Love your outfit, it's great.

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  24. lucia mFebruary 7, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    beautiful!

    love this!

    www.aroundlucia.com
    www.aroundlucia.com

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  25. Francesca CFebruary 7, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    very nice glasses!
    Thefunnygame

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  26. MFebruary 7, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    looove the bag! and the outfit too! im following on bloglovin!
    http://spliffedcookies.blogspot.com/

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  27. TevvyFebruary 7, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    Yes!! love your bag!

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  28. Heather CavanaughFebruary 7, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    LOVE your bold denim AND your sunglasses are FAB!

    http://fashionistanygirl.blogspot.com/

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  29. Julie Khuu | Haute KhuutureFebruary 8, 2012 at 12:32 AM

    LOVE this look of layered bags...the Wang when you wanna feel a bit badass...the canvas for when you're feeling a bit granola...all in all, the perfect hi/low mix!

    xo-Julie
    Peace. Love. LOL!

    Haute Khuuture.com

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  30. gdtrvytrFebruary 8, 2012 at 7:00 AM

    You should post more pictures of your fabulousness riding a bike and going to the market. Lovely!

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  31. designer dressesFebruary 8, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    There are many ways in which you can do this, be it making your own wedding favours or invitations to having your friend make your wedding cake, however can you really compromise when it comes to your wedding dress.

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  32. Render SublimeFebruary 8, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    wow to the comment above. just wow.

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  33. Fash BoulevardFebruary 8, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    obsessed with the sunnies. your blog is fabulous. totally following. can't wait to read more. thanks for sharing, love. stop by sometime. xo

    www.fashboulevard.blogspot.com
    LA fashion from a former small town girl.

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