Saturday, December 25, 2010

The Evolution of a Hipster

Now lookee here y'all at a depiction of The Evolution of a Hipster.
Be a part of it NOW, we are a subculture in the making! 30 years from now they will be selling Halloween Costumes of these awesome looks! our children's children will be looking at pics of us laughing their assess off or maybe secretly impressed by our coolness.

Let's Take a Closer Look:

2000: The Emo
The proto-hipster’s white belt and guyliner make for a soulful combination.

2001: The Emo Redux
The skulls on her tour-only Death Cab tee don’t match the skulls on her Vans, so it’s not like she’s trying too hard.

2002: The Ashton
His PBR trucker hat and faux vintage t-shirt reveal an obsession with “irony.”

2003: The Scenester

A gaudy tattoo appears on her chest, and she is never spotted without her iPod.
2004: The Twee
He adores his rare-vinyl collection and tobacco pipe. Despite 20/20 vision, he wears Buddy Holly glasses.

2005: The Fauxhemian
She suffers for fashion, wearing a furry hat, boots and keffiyah even during the warmest months. Her new wrist tattoo is the Japanese symbol for beauty—or at least that’s what the guy at the tat shop told her.
2006: The Mountain Man
He seeks working-class authenticity, taking pride in his full beard and the fact that he’s often mistaken for a homeless person.
2007: The Vintage Queen
She shops at retro boutiques and posts Holga photos on her blog. She has said that the koi fish cover-up tattoo on her arm symbolizes “nature and love and peace and stuff.”
2008: The Williamsburg
He thoughtfully hangs shutter shades in the deep-V of his white tee, and he’s often seen walking his fixed-gear bike around town while texting with his iPhone.
2009: The Meta-Nerd
By wearing the popular Three Wolf Moon T-shirt, today’s hipster makes a mockery of herself. She has finally completed the full-sleeve tattoo.

 This spread does contain some remarkable accuracies about the Hipster culture but it is not 100% there: SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS about the different sides of the hipster moon!

Go ON do it in the comment section below, I urge you!


And finally,


An Angry Hipster Comment:

...the fact that you defend a band's genre and define them as not just indie rock but also a folk band (Well why wouldn't you?! If you gave them one genre you'd be grouping them in with so many other bands who aren't as unique or artistic) , brings us to the highlight of 2010 and a precise definition of you: The Tool.
 ...very cool comeback, what a TOOL for sure this guy who is making fun of the grooviest peeps EVA!

Hipster Guys Mugshot

Super dooper cool, love the v-neck and glasses, makes me swoon.

Wintery Inspiration Merry Xmas!

Winter and snow images so romantic and pretty to inspire and enthrall.

A young girl in the snow looking out at covered greenery.
 Christmassy red and white knitted cardigan in the snow worn by some wonderful winter frolicking girl.
 Cute brown hipster shoes stamping in the snow.
 Snowball fight!
 Ripped stockings and black ice skates with a short black flowing skirt out in the middle of a frozen lake with the low sun shinning down = LOVE
 Are you cold? well you are looking too pretty anyhows to worry bout the cold cutie pie!
 Frosted blonde hair with bright red bow in the hair winter gorgeousness.
 Romantic winter image, see you at the far end of a snow topped creepy wood.
And here is a kiss from your sweetheart in the snow.

 And finally let me blow some glittery snow on your face, ahhhhhh  Merry Xmas y'all!

Long Hair Love

There is nothing like some beautiful long hair flowing from a gorgeous girl.
 Because long hair makes a pretty girl beautiful!
 Add a simple black and white bow to some long flowing blonde hair for much long hair love!
 Wear and old school headdress for some ultra indie points, a touch of flair and much prettiness.
 Just long hair out and about framing the face and looking completely gorgeous.
 Double long haired goodness.
Did I mention I love long hair? lol

Friday, December 24, 2010

Zooey Deschanel Animated Gif

Cool animated gif of the ultimate Indie girl Zooey Deschanel.
What always happens...life...
Right on Zooey! you always know what to say in all your movies (yeah I know there are scripts and all that jazz, but still) I heart you Zooey Deschanel!

oh and just click on the image to have it go to a separate page where it becomes animated, m'kay!

Jake Gyllenhaal - My Indie Dream

Oh man, Jake Gyllenhaal is my teenage wet dream, I think he inspires the love of all teenage girls out there, even older girls, heck even my grandma. Who can say no to those brooding big blue eyes.
Quote from Bubble Boy

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Cute Hipster Guys

A few super cute guys, now it's time to pick your favourite!

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Cutest Couple EVA

Ok, um come on, how cute are these two?!! and don't they just know it too!!!!

LIttle Indie Shorts

Little Indie shorts are all the rage! wear them in denim, wear them super short, wear them with the pockets sticking out for added sexiness, add some studs, wear them with a midriff, wear them with a scarf ...shit, you get the idea, now enjoy the pictures!





Camera Wearing

Camera wearing hipsters, and sorry but that just ain't any modern digital everyday camera, but more like your typical old school style slr which gives your indie outfit that special authentic touch of extra originality.



Hipsters Kissing

Some greatly inspiring don't you wish you were her, don't you wish you were him pictures of some indie (hipster) kids kissing in a very pretty and delicate manner that inspires much envy.





Hipster Defined

Hipsters as defined by the Urban Dictionary:


Hipters such as New York, Chicago, and San Francisco respectively. Although "hipsterism" is really a state of mind,it is also often intertwined with distinct fashion sensibilities. Hipsters reject the culturally-ignorant attitudes of mainstream consumers, and are often be seen wearing vintage and thrift store inspired fashions, tight-fitting jeans, old-school sneakers, and sometimes thick rimmed glasses. Both hipster men and women sport similar androgynous hair styles that include combinations of messy shag cuts and asymmetric side-swept bangs. Such styles are often associated with the work of creative stylists at urban salons, and are usually too "edgy" for the culturally-sheltered mainstream consumer. The "effortless cool" urban bohemian look of a hipster is exemplified in Urban Outfitters and American Apparel ads which cater towards the hipster demographic. Despite misconceptions based on their aesthetic tastes, hipsters tend to be well educated and often have liberal arts degrees, or degrees in maths and sciences, which also require certain creative analytical thinking abilities. Consequently many hipsters tend to have jobs in the music, art, and fashion industries. It is a myth that most hipsters are unemployed and live off of their parent's trust funds. Hipsters shun mainstream societal conventions that apply to dating preferences and traditional "rules" of physical attraction. It is part of the hipster central dogma not to be influenced by mainsream advertising and media, which tends to only promote ethnocentric ideals of beauty. The concepts of androgyny and feminism have influenced hipster culture, where hipster men are often as thin as the women they date. The muscular and athletic all-American male ideal is not seen as attractive by confident and culturally-empowered hipster women who instead view them as symbols of male oppression, sexism, and misogyny. Likewise, culturally-vapid sorority-type girls with fake blond hair, overly tanned skin, and "Britney Spears tube-tops" are not seen as attractive by cultured hipster males who instead see them as symbols of female insecurity, low self-esteem, and lack of cultural intelligence and independent thinking. Hipsters are also very racially open-minded, and the greatest number of interracial couples in any urban environment are typically found within the hipster subculture. Although hipsters are technically conformists within their own subculture, in comparison to the much larger mainstream mass, they are pioneers and leaders of the latest cultural trends and ideals. For example, the surge of jeans made to look old and worn (i.e. "distressed"), that have become prevalent at stores such as The Gap, American Eagle, Abercrombie and Fitch, and Hollister, were originally paraded by hipsters who shopped in thrift stores years before such clothing items were mass produced and sold to the mainstream consumer. The true irony here is that many of the detractors of hipster culture are in fact unknowingly following a path that hipsters have carved out years before them. This phenomena also applies to music as well, as many bands have become successful and known to mainstream audiences only because hipsters first found and listened to them as early-adopters of new culture. Once certain concepts of fashion and music have reached mainstream audiences, hipsters move on to something new and improved. Because of the rise of various online photo-blog and social networking sites, insights into urban hipster culture is reaching sheltered suburban audiences at an exponential rate. Cultural "norms" have been deconstructed by hipster culture as a whole. Hipsterism is often dismissed as just an image thing by some, but the culture as a whole is effecting changes in society, leading to feelings of insecurity and resentment in people who are no longer a part of the cultural ruling class. For example, a lot of anti-hipster sentiment evidently comes from culturally-clueless suburban frat boy types who feel that the more sensitive, intelligent, and culturally aware hipster ideal threatens their insecure sense of masculinity. Anti-hipster sentiment often comes from people who simply can't keep up with social change and are envious of those who can.





Furthermore:


The term "hipster" is cross-applied from the 1930s Beatniks. The modern hipster is a composite of individuals with a certain bohemian life situation and lifestyle. He or she rejects "mainstream" culture and embraces and contributes to independent culture, and prides him/herself on this. The modern hipster image has been proliferated through the internet, publications such as Vice Magazine, and sightings in the music, fashion, and art world. The image of the hipster is constantly changing, but several aspects have stayed constant over time. Lives in a young, artsy neighborhood of a major city.Usually has some degree of monetary conformability, although sometimes only because of their parents, due to cost of living in these areas. Works (or wants to work) in music, art, or fashion. Has "elitist" music taste and listens to nu-rave (i.e. The Klaxons, Cut Copy, Hercules and Love Affair), minimalist techno, independent rap (i.e. Spank Rock, Talib Kweli, Aesop Rock), nerdcore (i.e. YT Cracker, MC Lars, MC Chris), Elephant 6 (i.e. of Montreal, Neutral Milk Hotel, Apples in Stereo), garage rock, and punk rock in addition to all manners of independent rock. Favorite band is very likely Bright Eyes, The Arcade Fire, The Arctic Monkeys, The Libertines, The Strokes, or something of that nature. Also watches independent and foreign films and reads independent books, magazines, and periodicals. Is a fan of modern art and may also be an amateur artist. Dresses in a progressive but retro fashion that is often changing. Popular items include leggings, mini-skirts, leg warmers, '60s dresses, headbands, chunky jewelry, and large shirts and sweaters for girls and skinny suits and ties, tight jeans and cords, t-shirts with ironic sayings and images, cardigans, plaid and buffalo check shirts, colorful hoodies, and tight windbreakers for guys. Both genders frequently wear dirty Vans and Converses, flamboyant Nikes, large plastic frame glasses, and neon wayfarer sunglasses and are sometimes pierced and tattooed. Shops at Urban Outfitters, American Apparel, and thrift stores. Likes to hang out at fashionable coffee shops, indie rock shows, and hipster dance clubs. Does food shopping at stores like Whole Foods and is often vegan or vegetarian. Eats chic ethnic food and prefers organic and Fair Trade fruits and vegetables. Favorite beer is Pabst Blue Ribbon. Takes up many causes and is often socially minded. Enjoys irony in all facets of life, from fashion (wears mismatching outfits and unpopular vintage clothing often emblazoned with ironic sayings) to sports (plays in dodgeball tournaments at McCarren Park Pool). May ride a fixed-gear bicycle or a hybrid car. Networks through Myspace, Facebook, and/or Twitter. Usually rejects the term "hipster" and argues if called one.
Hipster: Hey, don't call me that!





 And then:





\hip-stur\n. One who possesses tastes, social attitudes, and opinions deemed cool by the cool. (Note: it is no longer recommended that one use the term "cool"; a Hipster would instead say "deck.") The Hipster walks among the masses in daily life but is not a part of them and shuns or reduces to kitsch anything held dear by the mainstream. A Hipster ideally possesses no more than 2% body fat.

-The Hipster Handbook, Robert Lanham
Typically a Hipster can be identified by vintage or thrift-store budget clothing, a taste for obscure or underground music, a penchant for irony and an elitist attitude.

Hipsters kissing