INDIE SLEEZE ERA

A curated time capsule of fashion, lifestyle + internet culture from The Midwasteland’s Hipster roots (’07 – ’12). The Indie Sleaze Era. Think: Tumblr blogs, flash-lit mirror selfies, American Apparel-core, and Top 8 drama. Before influencers and the algorithm, there were personal style blogs and a dream.

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Shopping: Drinks, Dancing, and 20% Off at American Apparel's Spring Fling This Saturday

April showers bring May flowers and – if American Apparel has anything to do with…

We're Tumbling! Are You??

  Hey Friends! Just wanted to give you a little update as to what’s going…

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Take A Break From …

Left to Right: Outfit #1: Adidas by Stella McCartney Wet-look nylon track top, $330; Y3…

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Trendspotting: Saddle Shoes

Saddle shoes, the two-toned  oxford that you liken to your Catholic school days or the…

A man with no shirt and no shirt sitting in front of a microwave.

Who Is the Hipster of the Decade?

Gawker wants to put the whole “hipster” thing to rest and in order to do…

Latest Obsession: House of Holland Patterned Tights

Latest Obsession: House of Holland Patterned Tights

This fall House of Holland designed quirky tights for stockings company, Pretty Polly, which has…

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Inspiration: It Girl, Anabu, and her Duffel Bag

I first spotted Anabu, when she won a Refinery29 sponsored contest, then was recently reminded…

Fashion Don'ts: 10 Reasons I'm Glad I Didn't Go to Justice on NYE

Unlike what felt like half of the city, I did not ring in 2009 at…

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I've Always Wanted Pink Hair…

… I’ve just never had the balls. :'( But, if Lily Allen can do it, maybe…

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Flosstradamus Yard Sale

Uncle Curt(of Flossy D) is back in town and he’s having a garage sale this…