Indie clothing, indie lifestyle and indie fashion

To be an indie artist or musician, it requires more than just passion and talent. What’s needed is a mindset ready to work on those gifts and put time in achieving your dreams. You would also need to learn from other fellow musician, artists, singers…. and also possess an equipment. There are also books and reference material to help you learn and excel.

If you know of someone who has envisioned to be an indie musician and don’t know where to begin, Guitar For Dummies Acoustic Guitar Starter Pack (Guitar, Book, Audio CD, Gig Bag) is the easiest and most convenient way to learn how to play the acoustic guitar. This pack provides everything you need to start playing guitar–all in one box! Included in the pack are a Kona acoustic guitar, gig bag, digital tuner, 3 picks and the top-selling “Guitar Basics For Dummies” book with CD. In my opinion, this is an inexpensive way to learn. Great for those who can’t afford to go for guitar instruction or classes.

People selling whole life insurance can tell you that it takes them years to finally witness the fruit of their labour. So to be an indie musician or artist, you need to get ready to put the hard work of learning coupled with determination.

Valentine’s day is coming and it’s a time where lovers and couples exchange gifts, showing their love and appreciation to one another. If you are looking for special gifts that are close to an indie lifestyle, some couple gifts below will be good considerations.

I remembered my husband used to buy me skin care and beauty products since he knows very little about indie fashion. He will spend hours reading reviews and browsing in the web to find out what makes a good gift. One year, he read some iQ derma reviews and bought me some creams for my allergic skin! OK, back to some Valentine’s gift ideas for couples, here are some nice gifts to look at… you will like them if you have been leading an indie lifestyle. They may not be handmade but the creative and minimalist designs are truly sleek and hip:

Shower Me with Your Love Gift Set

Everyone love surprises and sometimes it’s a great idea to show your love unexpectedly with precious little things! With this “Shower Me with Your Love” gift set, who wouldn’t love that you thought of them? Set Includes: (2) pillowcases, (2) coffee mugs, and (1) body pillowcase. Pillowcases & Body Pillowcase Color: White. Fit most standard & queen pillows and standard body pillows. Pillowcase size: 30 x 20 inches (75 x 50 cm). No pillows included. Body pillowcase size: 54 x 20 inches (135 x 50 cm). No body pillow included. Machine wash cold, inside out, with like colors, no bleach. Tumble dry low. Do not iron decoration. Cotton / polyester mix fabric. Coffee Mugs: Stoneware ceramic. Height: 4 inches (10.2cm), Depth: 3.5 inches (8.8cm), Volume: 14 oz (385 ml). Microwave-safe, Dishwasher-safe. Don’t forget we also offer Gift Wrapping with our signature gift wrap. Plus all Boy Meets Girl collections come with a free beautiful gift message card. It definitely adds a personal touch to your gift which is always tasteful and sure to be appreciated.

You’re so Beautiful Gift Set
Have your honey singing your tune when you say “You’re So Beautiful…To Me” with this engaging gift set! They will be reminded of you every morning with their coffee and every night with these pleasant pillowcases and snuggly body pillowcase. Set Includes: (2) pillowcases, (2) coffee mugs, and (1) body pillowcase. Pillowcases & Body Pillowcase Color: White. Fit most standard & queen pillows and standard body pillows. Pillowcase size: 30 x 20 inches (75 x 50 cm). No pillows included. Body pillowcase size: 54 x 20 inches (135 x 50 cm). No body pillow included. Machine wash cold, inside out, with like colors, no bleach. Tumble dry low. Do not iron decoration. Cotton / polyester mix fabric. Coffee Mugs: Stoneware ceramic. Height: 4 inches (10.2cm), Depth: 3.5 inches (8.8cm), Volume: 14 oz (385 ml). Microwave-safe, Dishwasher-safe. Don’t forget we also offer Gift Wrapping with our signature gift wrap. Plus all Boy Meets Girl collections come with a free beautiful gift message card. It definitely adds a personal touch to your gift which is always tasteful and sure to be appreciated.

All Mac techies out there…. I would like to share a discovery with you. Whatever that is handmade and represent an indie lifestyle, you got me all ears! So if you are a Macbook or iPhone user, or if you have an iPod, you would like to check out these cool handmade sleeves from down under.

When I have some free time, I like to search and browse indie shopping sites such as Etsy, where you can find lots of handmade stuff by independent designers who have a passion for art and design. These individuals have maximize their potential by using their creativity to earn extra income at home. Foofshop is the place to shop for some cool handmade iPhone and MacBook sleeves for your gadgets. Made from quality material, they are affordable and come in various designs and colors. What I like about them is that they are handmade which means quality and quantity are both controlled.

Sometimes I hope to pick up a craft, not so much to profit from the skill but rather to share my love for indie lifestyle to all the people out there. If you possess a skill or talent, it’s probably the time to explore and maximize your potential.

I’ve paying more attention on my health in the last few years, now that age is catching up with me, but I have begun to realize that health is more important than all the other pursuits in life. My mom used to focus alot on her work life and did little to observe her health and when she reached her senior years, her joints started deteriorating.

Well, my mom used to love indie music and I recalled following her to some solo performances of indie artists. I suppose I grew to develop this passion and interest over time. She’s no longer as fit as before but at least she starts taking some supplements for her joints such as chondroitin glucosamine. Walking regularly and exercising her joints are great to keep her joints healthy, though I think she should pay more attention to her diet too.

Technology has made it possible for us to download and purchase indie music and enjoy them in our iPods, phones, home or workplace. Though I’m not an artist, I hope that the indie music movement will continue to grow in the near future.

I may not be an indie fashion designer or anything close to it, but I do enjoy the indie lifestyle. As a graphic designer, there are things which stand out to me at first glance and sometimes, it’s even hard to describe this intuition.

Last year, I set up a few websites hoping to expand my dream as an online indie business owner. While the topics were of my passion and interests, I found it hard to keep up with the number of sites I owned. My passion has spanned from natural skin products where people can find all kinds of natural and organic skin care and I even set up an acne remedy site where products such as acne face wash and blemish care items can be found. It hasn’t been easy driving traffic to my sites but I’m pressing on.

I have heard stories of how indie designers have worked very hard just to get their brand known and accepted. Therefore I believe success will knock at my door when I continue to work and not give up. Designers can be a stubborn bunch and it’s hard to get them to throw in the towel. In this case, I haven’t and I won’t

Being an entrepreneur can be the dream of many people. Imagine running your own business, implementing your concepts and ideas to grow that dream of yours. Entrepreneurship exists in many forms and this may include being an entrepreneur in indie fashion, creating your own line of products and selling it to the masses.

Most entrepreneurs start their businesses at home. In other words, the home becomes an office as well. This helps to cut down start up costs and reduce expenses. While most indie entrepreneurs may have the skills to market a certain line of products or services, some can craft out a business idea and get someone else to manufacture it. Whichever option, there are many ways to becoming an entrepreneur, or if you like, an indie business owner.

So if you are tired of your mundane job and possess a skill which you dream to grow into a business, you may want to find out more about setting up home businesses at www.successfulhomebusiness.org. It may or may not be what you are looking for but it’s always good to explore your options and expand your ideas. Get creative, start thinking, then put those thoughts in to action.

Since it’s the start of a new year, I just thought I would mention a post about health right here.

Any attempt to improve your health should always include natural health medicines. If you have an illness, then the effects of natural health medicine will work faster, as it will provide your body with all the vital ingredients it needs to combat the illness without seriously damaging or impairing it in the process.

You feel better faster and can resume your way of life without being held down by your illness. That is indeed the best way to tackle and handle the winter cold and flu. Many people are searching for safe weight loss pills and the answers lie in natural herbs and nature’s ingredients.

In addition to all of the other benefits, natural health medicine will also boost your immune system, which will make you less prone to contracting any illnesses in the future. As always, one should carefully research any medication, and make every attempt to determine if there are side effects, adverse reactions to other drugs, or complications from allergic reaction.

When it comes to beauty products, there is no lack for choice of brands and labels these days. With so many on the shelves, it’s hard to decide which ones work best unless you have personally tried them. Lately, I started trying out some home made beauty products by some mommies who started making their own face and personal care products at home.

Whether you are that sort who spend on the most expensive beauty brands or just sticking to your good old favorite facial soap, I’m sure you have a beauty regime everyday. I’m a fan of all natural and organic products and it’s been some years that I’ve been using natural skin products and I still think that an all natural face moisturizer is better for my skin. If you have and would like to try out some homemade masks, there are lots of recipes in the web.

So if you havenít tried any homemade skin care treatment before, the following are some of the widely known natural skin care recipes that are worth checking out:

1. Facial mask – cucumber/honey/oatmeal

For a must-try natural skin care moisturizer, one of the most popular homemade treat is the facial cucumber/honey/oatmeal mask. What you need are the following ingredients:

* One to two teaspoons of uncooked oatmeal
* One tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil
* º pureed or mashed cucumber
* One tablespoon of organic honey

You need to mix all the ingredients together until a thick paste is formed. You can add additional olive oil if you prefer a thinner texture. After mixing all the ingredients, you can gently apply the mask to your face, and wait for 10 to 15 minutes before rinsing with tepid water.

For more information on natural skin products, start your search now!

I know Valentine’s day is about a month away. But it looks like many retailers are already preparing themselves for this romantic occasion, sending out gift suggestions to all who are sending love messages. When it comes to gift ideas, there are lots to choose from but when you need to choose a gift for someone with an indie lifestyle, you need to spend a little more time in it.

There are many gift ideas to consider for Valentine’s day. I almost forgot that I used to purchase Valentine’s day cards until someone showed me some communion invitations for an occasion. I mean, it’s been a long time since I send out a Valentine’s day card and perhaps, it’s about time I start doing that again. If you aren’t that sort who like to make your own cards, then you want to think about shopping online for the enormous range and options.

For those who want to really go indie, a gift such as an artistic t-shirt would be nice and appropriate. Though many people think that Valentine’s day is becoming more commercial than ever before, it’s still a nice occasion to show your love to those you truly care for.

I received a nice surprise a couple of weeks before the New Year. My hubby bought me an iPhone for my belated birthday and I was thrilled! After speaking a few indie friends of mine, I found out that they have been loyal users of this cool smartphone and one was even talking about creating an indie fashion application in the near future.

With thanks to technology, indie fashion has been more prominent now. More indie designers are promoting their designs and creations through online technology via blogs and websites. You can now buy handmade things from sites like Etsy and this helps to encourage the efforts of the indie design community. What’s great to know is that many of these designers and artists are stay at home moms or individuals from many parts of the world. The indie movement will continue to grow with this continuous support. Even a motorcycle accident attorney friend of mine is shopping at these design sites for more unique and exclusive finds.

Who knows, I may look into some indie fashion designs of my own in the near future when I find more time to fulfill my dreams and goals. Be an indie design supporter.