How To Be A Granola Girl: The Ultimate Guide
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Whats A Granola Girl?
If you’ve landed on this page, then I’m guessing you probably know what a granola girl is already. Unless you’re one of my regular readers, in which case, I’m here to help!
Even if you’ve heard the name or seen them on tiktok and liked the aesthetic, you may want to know more about this particular type of person. Let me give you the low down.
A Granola Girl is someone who has a love for travel – particularly hiking and camping. They live a laid-back kind of existence, leaving high maintenance at home in the pursuit of freedom. Granola girls embrace an outdoor lifestyle and eco-friendly fashion.
That’s not to say they’re not passionate – they certainly are. When it comes to wildlife, nature, organic produce, thrifting and the freedom of the open road, there is no one more passionate.
A Granola Girl is a true nature lover and this is a big part of of the Granola Girl meaning of life.
Granola Girls have a crossover of interests with hippies, including their love of folk music, being eco-friendly, as well as some of the fashion with some amazing aesthetic girl outfits.
They are also some of the most likely people to have hopped on the van life trend, due to their love of travel and freedom.
Along with this subculture has developed a sense of style. You’re likely to see a Granola Girl in practical shoes such as Chacos or Blundstones, making them some of the most iconic aesthetic girls you will see out and about.
They’re likely to wear blue jeans or overalls, as well as a baggy and comfortable shirt. This aesthetic is all about practicality, combined with outdoor clothing – and a bit of snazzy jewellery just to jazz it up a bit. Granola girl clothes often have a vintage, thrifted vibe.
Here are some of my best tips on how to be a bit more Granola Girl:
How To Be A Granola Girl
- Plan an outdoorsy trip. A great place to start are national parks such as the Lake District or the Peak District. Mountainous regions such as Snowdonia or the Highlands are great too. Camping trips are a granola girl staple.
- Go wildlife spotting. Granola Girls are great fans of all wildlife and the best way to appreciate this is to get up close and personal.
- Go camping. A favourite pastime of the Granola Girl. Make sure to check out my post on great sleeping bags so you don’t go unprepared. Pack all your camping essentials!
- Keep a journal. A great way to remember all the trips you go on is to keep a travel diary or a journal.
- Take up photography. You’ll need to take some snaps to remember all the great places you visit, so make sure to invest in a great camera and get in some practice first of all.
- Listen to folk music. Folk music is a staple of the Granola Girl trend. Try The Lumineers or Vance Joy are great to start with. If you want to go a bit more old school try Bob Dylan or Fleetwood Mac.
- Play the guitar. Get ready for all those late nights round the campfire by getting yourself an acoustic guitar and learning some guitar chords.
- Go foraging. Foraging is a great way to create some organic meals and eat healthy. Look for elderflower, blackberries, and wild garlic to make simple and easy dishes.
- Go wild swimming. Another favourite of the Granola Girl, another way to get close to nature, and another way to get more adventurous. Also, it has tons of health benefits!
- Take up cycling. An adventurous alternative to hiking and a great way to explore some of the UK’s national parks.
Check Out This Granola Girl Video Guide
Izzythrills has made this amazing video guide to the Granola Girl aesthetic. Have a watch so you can get super familiar with the vibe of this aesthetic.
Granola Girl Essentials Shopping List
Want to achieve the Granola Girl aesthetic ASAP and get on your way? I’ve put together a big ol’ shopping list to get you started. Even just a couple of these items will put you well on your way to being the ultimate granola girl. Aesthetic clothes for girls can really get you into that granola girl aesthetic.
Chacos are comfortable and practical sandals for those hot hiking days. Find a number of cool patterns to choose from.
A staple of the Granola Girl wardrobe is the patterned shirt. Great for a sunny day exploring and loads of different patterns and colours to choose from.
Jazz up your outfits with these friendship bracelets. You’re unlikely to see a Granola Girl without them on her wrist. You can even get some extras to give to the new friends you meet on your travels.
Granola Girls are massive lovers of iced coffee, so here is a great way that you can make your own.
Mason jars are what Granola Girls use to drink their coffee out of, store their homemade jam in, or eat their overnight oats out of. Grab a pack of six so you never have to go without.
Another way to jazz up your outfits is with crystal pendants – or three! Granola Girls tend to layer these up, so feel free to go wild.
This is the decorative item of choice for the Granola Girl’s bedroom – or for their camper van. This bright one is perfect to put you in a good mood.
Organic soap bars fit right into the Granola Girl’s ethos of being eco-friendly. They’re also convenient for when you’re on your travels, and they smell great too. Perfect for after a sweaty hike…
Another Granola Girl must have. These lightweight camping mugs are resistant to damage and easy to carry. You can even strap them to your hiking backpack!
These travel aesthetic stickers are perfect for putting on your laptop, water bottle, phone, and even your guitar. A great way to let everyone know how outdoorsy you are.
We all need to relax after a long hike. This travel hammock is a great option – tie it between two trees and have a rest out in nature.
These patterned headbands are an absolute staple of the look. Not to mention useful too, as they keep your hair out of your face while you’re up a windy mountain or a seaside clifftop.
Practical, cosy, and understated. An outdoors classic since probably the dawn of time, a plaid shirt is a must-have.
Dungarees are renowned for being one of the comfiest items of clothing in the entire world. Not to mention they give a vintage 70’s aesthetic that’s right up the Granola Girl’s street.
A leatherbound journal is a great and traditional way to record all your adventures in. Keep a travel journey in this nice, thick one so you can look back and remember all the great days you had.
Another granola girl classic that makes amazing granola girl shoes. Perfect for hiking and great for a colder day.
Don’t let colder weather keep you from exploring with this Carhartt beanie. These are also great to take camping so you don’t get too cold in the middle of the night. Carhartt is also one of those iconic granola girl clothing brands that make amazing granola girl hats amongst loads of other items.
This modern polaroid camera is a perfect way to record all of your memories. Combine this with the travel journal to create a scrapbook of all your memories.
You’re definitely going to need a reusable water bottle to take on your adventures, and the HYDRO FLASK is the Granola Girl’s brand of choice. Pick your favourite colour, cover it in travel stickers and you’re all ready to go.
Another element of the Granola Girl that is similar to the hippie aesthetic is these super popular boho rings. Simple and understated to spice up your practical clothing a little.
Birkenstocks are another classic vintage-inspired shoe and perfect for the Granola Girl’s more relaxed days. Known for their comfort, these are great for an ambling walk or a day at the beach, or even just relaxing by your tent or van in the evening.
The Lumineers are maybe the most popular band among the Granola Girls, and what better way to listen to them than on vinyl? This is definitely the record you want to start with as you begin your adventure.
A chilly evening by the tent or a blustery autumn hike can be made perfectly cosy with this Patagonia fleece. Patagonia is a favourite brand of the Granola Girl, so make sure you check out more by this company. While Granola Girl sweaters can make for true style, the fleece takes this to the next level. Patagonia is another of the iconic granola girl clothing brands.
Okay, so maybe putting an actual campervan on this list is pushing it a bit. But here’s something to help you start saving and get one step closer to the Granola Girl dream of vanlife.
Happy Adventuring!
So, now you know how to be the ultimate Granola Girl. You have everything you need to go out on your adventures. Well, nearly everything…
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