How to Be a Hipster
It can be hard to fit in. It can be even harder to look like you're not trying to fit in. This is the Hipster's dilemma. With these tips, however, you will be able to blend into the scene with no trouble at all. Does this Spark an idea?
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Dye your hair black and add chunky blond highlights if you are a girl. Boys can simply let their hair grow until it's shaggy.
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Accessorize with pirate skulls and crossbones.
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Denounce your emo roots. Start calling it "indie rock." Being sad was so five years ago.
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Wear a striped sweater or a zip-up hoodie. Bonus points if it's too small.
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Sport old school Chuck Taylors or Vans shoes. Girls can feel free to pair these with striped socks.
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Find an ironic trucker hat and grow an ironic mustache. Perceived irony is a crucial element to hipster style.
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Set up a Myspace account. This may be the most important step. You need to be able to tell people what show or bar you are going to on Tuesday night.
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Drink Pabst Blue Ribbon, Miller High Life or Jack and Coke. Smoke Parliament Light or imported cigarettes.
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Become an artist or musician of some sort. Be sure to talk about it all the time.
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Get a tattoo of a star, or maybe some blackbirds.
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Move to New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Portland or Los Angeles, or at least be familiar with the cool bars and venues from at least one of these cities.
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