Indie clothing, indie lifestyle and indie fashion

Everyone has their own definition of being indie. For me, it means being individual, personal and ‘free’ without being tied to a particular trend or style.

These days, I have been learning more about living an eco friendly lifestyle. I learn to make my own home cleaner using fruit peels and have been reading about making my own facial masks! It is always interesting to know more about living naturally without harmful chemicals. Regardless of your lifestyle choices, you too can choose an eco friendly one and do your part for Mother earth. You can look for biodegradable household cleaners for your home as they are safer and better for the environment. There are many manufacturers who have opted to go environmentally friendly, just like the Anilox cleaner, which is made of eco friendly ingredients.

So if you haven’t found a definition for being indie, one of the ideas would be to take the path of being more environmentally conscious.

Moving into a new house can be exciting, depending how you look at it. If you are into furnishing and home decorating, then you will enjoy the process of getting a place, furnishing it and designing it to your liking. Since different people embrace different styles, it all depends on your personality. Surely someone leading an indie lifestyle won’t choose designs that are conventional and old fashioned. You expect a free approach and creative input in the choice of colours and designs.

When we were furnishing our home ten years ago, we visited a few warehouse sales for our furniture and kitchen fixtures. We managed to purchase a couple of Franke sinks at superb prices and everything else was bought at a discount. We kept it as indie as possible with some DIY touches on furnishings. Simplicity was our focus and we decided to keep it as clean and friendly as possible.

In less than a year’s time, we would need to furnish our second home. Hopefully I can find some artisan collections during the decorating process since we like to continue our indie lifestyle. Bringing indie touches to a home can be real fun when you are open to look at the options out there.

These days, people are going for wireless connection to get information no matter where they are. Even those in the indie fashion industry are reaching out to the media via social networking and you simply can’t reach your customers easily without technology!

Whenever I’m out in the cafes, I will whip out my iPhone and checked out the latest news in town. I get lots of indie fashion updates and finding out where else to read fashion news. I know that people are actually shopping online with their mobiles… I mean, how mobile and high tech can one be in the 21st century! In the past, I used to carry a camcorder when I attend fashion shows and with today’s high tech gadgets, I only need my iPhone or my digital camera.

Well, I’m searching for new ideas for my indie fashion store this week. Somehow, it’s hard to find the right items to promote as there aren’t many indie labels in the worldwide web. I hope that there will be more indie designers coming on board to the fashion scene and share their passion in life to others.

I just put up a new indie lifestyle category in the Indie Fashion Store and in it, you will find contemporary furniture pieces like the infamous LoveSac, which is a favourite among those who want to relax in comforts.

After a hard day’s work, all I want is to put up my legs, have a sip of cuppa and spend time with my children. A LoveSac is great cos we can slumber together on the huge beanbag couch and watch a good show together, even if it’s a children’s show! For me, it’s not so much of the show but the meaning behind this intimate time spent, it’s quality time, as you may like.

You can also find various kinds of modern furniture that can entice you to a relaxation mode after a long day. Beanbags are great to have but if not, a few cushions spread around the floor space can be nice and cosy too. Don’t forget to check out what it is to enjoy an Indie Lifestyle at our store!

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One who embraces an indie fashion is likely to have more than a pair of Levi’s Jeans in his or her wardrobe. We love it for their versatility, style and unfading movement, don’t we?

This classic pair of Levi’s Jeans, 527 Fashion Fit Indie Blue 31×31 features some modern updates and a perfect worn-in look and feel…. More >>

• Cotton
• Machine washable
• Imported
• 18.5″ leg opening
• Boot cut

Geared up for some Indie Music for the start of the year? Check this out…

With this release, the boys wound up actually creating the CD of the Millennium (and so early in). “We didn’t mean to,” report the young svengalis. “Sorry we ruined it for the other bands.”… More >>

Today is the first day of the second month for 2010 – wow, has one month passed already? I’m feeling a little guilty cos I haven’t got much done in the last 31 days! This year, I am going to put in more efforts into this indie lifestyle blog and include in more useful resources for my readers.

I have been hearing news that the economy is picking up and it’s good for all of us. This means the jobless rates will decrease and people will have better lives… hopefully. Retail business should also pick up and things are generally going to be more rosy for families and workforce. 2009 has been challenging and everyone is looking forward to a better year in 2010. I do hope that there is more employment opportunities in the coming months and this will be good news for those who have been facing difficulties with work in the last year.

So I’ll be digging for more Indie lifestyle resources and you will see them happening in the near future. Stay tuned!

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.