Indie clothing, indie lifestyle and indie fashion

Summer is here and so are the vacations! This morning, I went shopping online for nice indie clothing and stumbled upon some nice swimwear at ModCloth, one of the inspiring indie online stores.

There are many designs to choose from when it comes to swimwear and it’s hard to find retro swimsuits, isn’t it? If you are in for something truly unique this summer then check out indie designer Fables by Barrie’s retro swimsuits. I am attracted to his striped Beauty on the Beach Bikini Top stunning stripes that will keep you looking cool even with when the temperature is rising. Don’t forget to pair with the Beauty on the Beach Bikini Bottoms to complete the look.

So go starting shopping for your indie and retro swimsuit and for the beauty conscious friends of mine, the best diet pills should get your figure ready for summer! For more indie clothing, check out the SALE section for 25% off & more.

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Some people have the misconception that being indie means you just focused on going solo and you don’t care about what’s going on around you. No teamwork, no partners, no family support – just indie. This is absolute nonsense.

I just received a call from a friend who is an indie traveler for years but has a loving family. He enjoys traveling and trodding to different places while experiencing various cultures alone but when back home, he’s a loving daddy too. He told me that he would want to bring his family for Orlando vacations someday though it wouldn’t be an indie travel experience then. By that will be purely family time when the time comes.

Being indie can still involve friends and loved ones… it’s just doing things differently.

I’ve been away for an indie vacation in Phuket and it’s nice to take a break off every now and then.

While in Phuket, I can notice many indie travelers who just simply decide to take time off from their busy schedules and do a slow travel. They normally stay more than 2 weeks and during that time, they will take time to immerse into the local culture and enjoy the local tastes and lifestyle. There is no rush and no jammed packed traveling schedule – just a rest and relax session.

As I was surfing the web, I also notice that even drug rehab are taking a different approach to provide a recovery experience for patients. The ambience in the center is conducive and provides a positive experience for those who are there to seek help and treatment. The traditional rehab centres where the ambience is quite cold and impersonal but with the move of times, things are a little different now.

Perhaps I should be planning for slow and indie travel holidays this year. I’m kinda tired of rushing through the day and following a holiday itinerary. Most importantly, the mind needs a break and the body, a rest. This can prepare one to move further and move ahead into life’s expecations and challenges.

There has been lots of interest on indie travel among my group of friends and I’m exploring more destinations that are popular among indie travelers.

One of the ways to travel the indie style is to avoid tour packages. Just rough it out the free and easy way, that is. You probably end up walking more and doing adventurous stuff but this is the best way to mingle with the locals and experience the real essence of travel. At the end of an active trip like this, you don’t even need fat burner pills or anything like that cos you will be burning lots of calories from the walking and trekking.

Be prepared if you are traveling independently. Equip yourself with all the necessary first aid and safety kits that may be helpful when you are stuck in some part of a remote area.

When an indie traveler thinks about destinations, resorts or particular hotels, his opinions might largely be shaped by what friends and family had told us, what he’d read in the newspapers or travel magazines, or maybe what he’d seen in holiday-related television programmes.

The birth of the internet and its increasing usability to many of us has undoubtedly changed the goalposts. We now have the ability to research our chosen destinations online – we even have access to the thoughts of previous visitors to the hotels that we may be planning to stay at.

We can compare prices relatively quickly no matter where our travel destination is. It can be a beach getaway in Mexico or Argentina travel, there are now more options in terms of how we structure our holidays. We’re no longer limited by the narrow boundaries of the package holiday market – we can now book our flights and accommodation independently, with far less hassle.

Here it’s back to thinking of a niche for this indie blog and I’ve been pondering over indie fashion and ethical clothing since it’s related to the indie concept of free expression and creativity.

These days, people are talking about green travel and ethical practices. Even when it comes to finding the best accomodation deals for a destination, these factors are part of the selection process. Whether you plan to stay in extended stay hotels or holiday homes, green travel or indie travel allows you to meet more locals and absorb the local culture during your travel.

Ethical clothing opens up new channels of fair practices for those with hand skills and good craftsmanship. It may be just the right time for me to launch a new nice on the subject of ethical designs, indie works and artisan craftsmanship.

It seems that researching for a good topic that is indie related is a challenge. Perhaps I may shift away from the stereotyped ‘indie’ keyword to something of independent nature.

Perhaps it can be an indie blog that discusses topics for wine enthusiasts who are keen to learn about the wine of the month or maybe I should just focus on green travel. Indie travelers or independent travelers are becoming more keen in green travel issues these days. There is a growing community of indie travelers moving into slow travel since this is a great way to learn and see more of a travel destination. Indie traveling, green travel and slow travel are great topics which I would look into. For now, I would need to check out the popularity of these topics and themes in the web.

This is my third night in Tokyo. I have waited for more than nine months for this trip and I’m finally here in Tokyo. ACtually, I meant to look out for some indie designers’ stuff this trip but somehow, I can’t seem to find any time for that since I landed here!

I’m glad DH has gotten the computer memory and cables all ready, just so that I can connect to the internet and do some search online for japanese indie stuff. It hasn’t been that easy traveling with a four year old and navigating around the train lines in Tokyo but it’s been very fun.

Till then, I’ll continue my search for indie designers in Harajuku when I return from Osaka! Have a good Sunday!

Indie travel can be nice, peaceful and enjoyable. It also allows the indie traveler to appreciate the real essence of a slow vacation without any interruption or disturbance. The indie traveler has all the flexibility and freedom of time – do whatever you want and like without worrying about seeking another traveler’s opinion… like all things, there are always pros and cons.

An indie traveler means you must be prepared to handle any mishaps or accidents alone. You cannot count on anyone to support you so I guess online social network may help in one way or another. The indie traveler can join several indie travel networks and connect with other travelers on the other side of the globe. Perhaps the solo or indie travelers won’t going for Disney vacations or theme parks. He will be more adventurous and trekking around with a backpack. Tour the whole of Europe and check in to backpackers inn. That’s where most indie travelers are found and it’s also a good way to begin new friendships.

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Yesterday, a dear friend of mine pointed me to an article on Slow Travel and I thought it was interesting. Slow travel refers to travelers – indie or non indie – who take their time when they travel, without rushing to do the touristy stuff. It helps us to enjoy the essence of a real indie vacation and without forgetting what a real vacation should do to our mind and total being.

While there are many indie destinations for indie travelers, from Outer Banks, trekking in the Himalayas to beach hopping in the Hawaiian islands or taking a fresh appreciation at the autumn colours of ancient city Kyoto. Talking about Kyoto, I am so excited with our upcoming family trip to Japan. I can’t wait to experience a Ryokan stay in Hakone and most importantly, I’m praying for the nicest autumn leaves when we arrived in end November. I sure hope to do some slow travel with my family this time though we will only be in Japan for two weeks.

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