At the beginning of the year, I created a step-by-step guide to becoming an indie Pinterest girl. However, I wanted to come up with a fresh list of activities that mysterious and indie girls do behind the scenes. While these pastimes are not meant to be done in public, simply partaking in certain hobbies will help build up a desired image.

In all seriousness, I’ve been looking for more productive things to do when I’m alone. The hours scrolling through social media add up, and I think there are better ways to make use of free time. I don’t consider myself to be that artistic or creative, but I think that it doesn’t hurt to do an activity just for fun. Given that, here is a list of activities that I hope to pick up, and how they create the desired aesthetic. Also, anyone can do the mysterious and indie girl look, regardless of who you are :).

 

LEARN TO CROCHET

Crochet clothing has an earthy yet dainty look, and people with crochet items seem 10x cooler. 

There are plenty of possibilities with a crochet hook and yarn, including hats, stuffed animals, and bags. The best part is that there are thousands of free crochet patterns available at your fingertips, and tutorials made for beginners. I don’t see myself making complex sweaters anytime soon, but the only way to get there is to start.

My recommendation to max out your levels of being mysterious and indie: Make a crochet shrug top. They are super versatile and probably very difficult to make, but a staple in a mysterious girl’s closet.

MAKE CLOTHING

Designing and creating clothing has to be one of the coolest hobbies a mysterious and indie girl can have. 

This is probably the most ambitious one on this list and not something that can be learned quickly. It can take many hours to even begin following templates correctly, so I expect it will take even longer to make your own creations. I guess mysterious and indie girls have a lot of patience. While making clothing doesn’t necessarily equate to being indie, there are many ways to implement this into creations. This has also been a dream of mine for a long time, and I hope to be able to get a little further with it. 

My recommendation to max out your levels of being mysterious and indie: Use Pinterest and Etsy to find simple sewing projects, or even check out YouTube tutorials. Be sure to read the reviews/comments to see how other beginners are taking it.

 

CREATE JEWELRY 

Making your own jewelry is simple and rewarding, and it allows you to easily express how indie and mysterious you are.

This is the only item on the list that I’ve tried recently, but I can confidently say that it’s so much fun, and it’s completely okay if it looks a little messy. Another bonus is you can completely control how the jewelry fits, a struggle that I’ve often experienced. Homemade jewelry adds an element of mystery, and you can use a lot of personalization with the metals and beads. While I’ve been focused on wire-wrapped rings, I hope to try other mediums and types of jewelry.

My recommendation to max out your levels of being mysterious and indie: Definite bonus points if you implement crystals somewhere. 

 

FLORAL DESIGN

What speaks “indie” more than arranging your own bouquet of flowers?

Inspiration struck when I was buying flowers at Trader Joe’s, and I attempted to create a pretty arrangement to match a vase I had just made. However, I realized I had no idea how to create a cohesive look. Floral design is more difficult to do on your own, and I have to recommend taking a class first. They will provide you with all the flowers you need, and teach you along the way. This might be a little less mysterious than the others, but it’s a cool and unique activity to try.

My recommendation to max out your levels of being mysterious and indie: Country roses are cooler and more indie than normal roses.

 

CONCLUSION

I hope others can find something interesting from this list and find some spark of inspiration for the summer to come. Since the schedules of my friends and I have horribly misaligned, I hope to at least learn a lot of things while I have the time. As always, please let me know any tips for being more mysterious and more indie.