Indie clothing, indie lifestyle and indie fashion

Christmas is over and I believe by now, you would have unwrapped your gifts and indulged in all your gourmet meals. At home, we had a quiet Christmas with some friends and that’s what I like about the festive. Good friends get together and what more, we are serenaded with some indie music by a musician friend.

Hubby was happy about his fashion tees and they made him felt and looked young! My little kiddo at home has been busy with his Christmas gifts – sitting in front of my laptop and enjoying his games. For me, I had a new pair of sandals – not indie ones but for that quality and history, it is as indie as it can be! Birkenstock sandals! For some people, Christmas may mean no gifts this year. Someone was talking about looking up south jersey jobs after Christmas during our lunch conversation. Another talked about moving to a new home in the New Year.

Well, I’m not sure how’s Christmas is like for you – whether it’s a turkey dinner or a quiet one with just a simple meal, what matters most is, who are you spending it with. I hope you have a nice one and before I before, Have an Indie New Year too!

Tis the season to be jolly as the oven bakes the most delicious dinner and the table lined with Christmas candies and chocolates. By now, most of you would have completed your Christmas shopping and perhaps some have opened up their Christmas gifts!

I just returned from a family vacation and it was another nice trip for all of us. Amidst the bags left unpacked on the floor, we are enjoying our tid bits and delicacies bought during our trip to Taiwan. We had lunch with some friends this afternoon and it is going to be a peaceful and quiet dinner for us tonight. We’ll be meeting a friend in the fulfillment center business on Christmas and then, it’s more dinners over the next couple of days.

So to all indie fans and followers, here’s wishing you a happy Christmas and stay indie throughout the New Year!

As I was busy with Christmas shopping and packing for my vacation, I got a call from a call who needed ideas for some Christmas gifting. Needless to say, I suggested some fashion tees and she loved the idea!

For her, shopping in the mall is a luxury as she had been busy with cross country moving. So when she was told that there were some cool fashion tees in the online stores, she was so delighted. This way, she could still send her gifts on time while carrying on with her busy packing and moving.

I’m off for a short five days vacation tomorrow and would hope to shop around for some Indie gifts when I’m on holiday. Take a look around the Indie Fashion Store if you need ideas for the coming Christmas gifting. I can’t tell you how convenient and easy it is to shop online!

Just for a change, I will be buying some indie fashion tees for my hubby and brother. Though they aren’t into contemporary stuff, they would appreciate the unique designs of these t-shirts.

Buying gifts can be a tough task if you run out of ideas of what to get for those you love and care for. My nephew was telling me that he was researching on ping pong tables and that he wanted that in his Christmas wish list. Christmas time is an enjoyable season for children cos they love gifts. Whether it’s a box of chocolates or candies, a soft toy or jewelry, they just love opening gifts and getting all the surprises.

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Indie fashion tees are great gift ideas this Christmas if you have run out of ideas of what to buy for family and friends. With so many different designs to choose from, they are designed by artists and designers who are passionate about what they do. And if fashion tees aren’t your call, there are always other indie gifts you can look out for.

The term slow travel has been very popular among the indie community of late. Well, I just got back from a 2 weeks vacation and it felt slow travel for me this trip. I stayed with the locals and did things that locals do – slow and easy. As much as I want it to be part of an indie lifestyle, I couldn’t do that due to contraints.

It was however tiring to be traveling with a young child who was constantly demanding for attention. Infact, it was natural fat burner for me, keeping him busy and occupying him with activities. I managed to steal some time to the Sunday markets at Broadbeach on the last day in Gold Coast. It was a small Sunday market with some very local stuff. I bought a beaded necklace from an indie designer (emubeads.com) and totally love it. I only shop for local and indie stuff when I am in markets like that. Many of them make their own foodstuff including macadamia nuts and honey. It was nice strolling along the stores, if only I had more time!

Well, now that I’m back, I find myself missing the indie stores at the markets. I should have bought a few more beaded necklace from Emubeads… she was indeed a talented indie artist. I can’t wait to be back at the Gold Coast again… particularly broadbeach.

Before arriving in Brisbane, I was planning to visit the Southbank markets for some indie clothing and such. But I was told that there were lots of foreign imports these days, unlike the past, where many of the stall owners craft their own products.

Going to an indie market is something I enjoy doing when I travel. I like to ask the locals via travel review sites and gather information for my finds. Sometimes the free directory submission sites can offer some help and other times, I turn to travel guides for some tips. I believe it’s easier to find indie stuff online than visiting the physical stores. Moreover, travel time can be too tight for many of us.

So it looks like I won’t be shopping in any indie clothing stores this trip. Guess I would have to wait for another year when I move here… hopefully the indie market will grow by then.