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?

Country Opulence: Slxtty Makeup Looks with the Cottagecore Vibe

Victorian style may have reigned over the 19th century, but today we have Beyonce and the aesthetic of that opulent age of country fashion and beauty continues to cast a...

Clean Girl Aesthetic Vibe: Pretending Girly Naivety For Fun And Games

They say that femininity and self-expression know no boundaries. This season, the world is generally (and understandably) in the mood for goth. We’re here for it, as you would know....

Indie Aesthetics & Moods

Restraint Meets Intensity: Unpacking the Post-Punk Scene and Look

Is it New Wave? Is it Goth? Is it Punk? All of the above? One music genre that consistently occupies the cutting edge of fashion is Post-Punk. Flashy yet minimal,...

Go Big or Go Home: Glamcore Aesthetic

Ah, glamcore; an aesthetic so indulgent, so luxurious, so extravagantly opulent, it looks like it is only fit for an elite few. Channeling the divine and decadent fashions of the...

Exploring Dark Femininity: Origins and Evolution of a Mysterious Aesthetic

Dark femininity is a captivating aesthetic in digital art, fashion and makeup. I think its main appeal is that it evokes that feminine sense of seductiveness and mystery, yet also...

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...

Karla Deras (The Line by K, Los Angeles)

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

Melissa Leapman

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

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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...

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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...