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

50s Aesthetic Guide: The Classic Feminine Style

The 50s aesthetic in women’s fashion is a style that never really left the fashion circles. It is not usually known as 50s retro, mid-century retro or anything like that....

A Guide to Pulling off the Fairy Grunge Aesthetic

Fairy grunge is an aesthetic that mixes the influences of fairycore and grunge together into a spicy mix. In fairy grunge, there is no question about whether to style yourself...

Techcore Aesthetic: How to create a techwear outfit that will turn heads

Techwear or sometimes techcore is a fashion style that combines functionality with the appropriate aesthetics.

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...

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...

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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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Unleash Your Creativity: DIY Pattern Drawings for Interior Decor

Picture a home adorned with beautiful patterned art that speaks of your unique style and personality. Now imagine the feeling of pride and satisfaction knowing that you created those pattern...

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