Peasant Blouses Explained: Embroidery, Smocking & Styling
Loose, gathered, full-sleeved and usually white: the peasant blouse is one of the oldest shapes in European clothing, and fashion rediscovers it every decade. Behind the romantic name is a...
Magical Engagement Rings: Wonder You Can Wear
Some couples want their ring to feel like more than jewelry - they want it to feel magical. A magical engagement ring captures a sense of wonder and enchantment in...
Victorian Quirks: Celebrating Individuality, Subverting the Most Traditionalist Aesthetic
Isn’t it delicious that in the world of indie fashion, the phrase “traditional aesthetic” is merely a suggestion ripe to be exploited for rebellion?
Indie Aesthetics & Moods
The Seductive Allure of Plum Hair: An Aesthetic Enigma
Bold choices in personal style have become a form of rebellion against the mundane, and for a good reason. There’s a beautiful feedback loop where the way we style ourselves...
Dark Cottagecore Aesthetic (Cottagegoth) Inspo
If regular cottagecore is too sweet and ditsy for you, you’re not alone. But if the ditsiness is all that you dislike about the aesthetic, then I might have good...
Darkcore Aesthetic Outfits: What is darkcore and how to do darkcore in fashion?
In fashion aesthetics, there is no standard definition for the sub-genres. That means the lines get blurry and there’s a lot of overlap between aesthetic outfits in darkcore, emo, gothic...
Indie Designer Profiles
Xiao Li (Knit High Fashion from London)
Xiao Li is studied at the Royal College of Art. The world took notice when she presented a beautiful collection in 2013. She made garments in which she combined knitting...
Flossy by Freddy
Flossy by Freddy is an indie designer label created by the YouTube influencer Freddy Cousin-Brown. Her designs are a modern twist on the romantic cottagecore aesthetic. Each piece is intended...
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Indie Beauty
Digital
Millenial Aesthetic: Uppity Rose Gold Wallpapers for Desktop & iPhone (from indie artists)
Hero is a digital downloadable by TheCrownPrints
The Iconic Vaporwave Beach Art: Why Does The Internet Love It?
As the light of the setting sun shines down onto the pink sands of the beach and the surf washes away the neon-lit footprints in the sand; the vaporwave aesthetic...
Dark & Mysterious: Black Roses on Wallpapers for Desktop and iPhone
Black roses have always been associated with dark feelings and enigmatic beauty. These flowers are not a naturally occurring variety, however, their existence has been subject to folklore and myths...
Lifestyle
Bows, Beats, and Fierce Fashion: Channel The Big Glam Every Day
I know that bows are not the first thing you imagine when I say k-pop, but… are you ready to take your fashion game up a notch? The latest fad...
The Beauty of Contrast: 5 Instagram Accounts that Celebrate Duality
Finding harmony in contrast is that kind of duality that brings balance and beauty to our lives. The principles of several different art forms rely on it, and yet in...
Power of Simplicity: 7 Minimalist Hacks for a Stylish and Streamlined Life
In a world drowning in consumerism, the allure of minimalism has captured the imagination of countless individuals. We are all seeking to break free from the chains of distraction after...
Self
Interior Vibes
The Art of Pattern Photography for Aesthetic Focus
Hero wall art is a digital download from Etsy: ThePosterVenue
Power of Simplicity: 7 Minimalist Hacks for a Stylish and Streamlined Life
In a world drowning in consumerism, the allure of minimalism has captured the imagination of countless individuals. We are all seeking to break free from the chains of distraction after...
An Indie Upgrade - Living Lavishly without Excess: Japandi Decor Inspo
We’re here to spill the tea (or should we say, matcha?) on the ultimate upgrade that will have you living a life of luxury without drowning in excess. This is...