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

Embracing Urban Core: The Fashion Movement Redefining Urban Chic

Urban aesthetic has managed to captivate style enthusiasts with its unique blend of edginess and minimalism - the Urban Core aesthetic. This fashion movement has transcended the boundaries of traditional...

Infusing Darkness into your Minimalist Wardrobe: Minimalist Goth Styles for The Adventurous

Let’s take a walk on the dark side of the minimalist fashion movement, where sleek lines meet dark aesthetics to create a style that is both mysterious and effortlessly chic....

Wrapped in Lights and Caramels: The Light Academia Look for Fall & Winter

Fall and winter styling has been made easy for you, if you’re one of the many folks whose souls burn for the light academia fashion aesthetic!

Indie Designer Profiles

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...

Melissa Leapman

Melissa Leapman is perhaps the most widely known indie knit and crochet designer.

Karla Deras (The Line by K, Los Angeles)

Karla Deras Chambers is a womenswear designer and former blogger at Karla’s Closet.

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Digital

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...

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Interior Vibes

The Art of Pattern Photography for Aesthetic Focus

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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...

10 Guidelines for a Gorgeous Minimalist Home

Minimalist homes have been increasingly popular ever since Millennials started having a say in things interior decor.