I’m really into hipsters, without knowing it; I favor this style in many ways; the cardigans, the slim fitted jeans, the hat, the hair and even the eye wear. I remember someone saying to me, let me check out your IPod, and when I handed it over, they looked at me and said, for what you put on your fb page I wouldn’t have known you were a hipster. Say WHAT? I’m into the indie shit, a lot of underground music that hasn’t made it here yet, however that doesn’t make me a HIPSTER. I know I would rather see a local artist who gets down then walk into an art gallery. I much rather wear a dress and boots, but I can also hold it down with some sneakers. But does that really make anyone anything? Which bring me too the next point, I have lost my passion for sneakers for the love of pretties on my feet, and I’m retracting my steps back to the kicks. I came across these Nikes the other day and I just feel in love, and I remember sending the picture out and the response was: those are so you, you’re such a hipster. There it is again. No—I am not. But what I do know is how stylish anything can be with a nice pair of kicks.
I don’t believe one must have the look to be (IN), but I do believe that one should make their own style as they see fit. I wear whatever I want! It doesn’t matter it all depends on how I feel that day. Just yesterday I had on a very Rita Hayworth look, because I woke up feel CHARMING. Today it’s back to basics, Jeans a tank and some flip flops.
Whats your style like?
i dont even know how to sum up my style. Probably better done by an outsider looking in, but i’d say its a mix of lots of things. I always gravitate towards “simple outfits”, “all neutral outfits” and “monochromatic outfits”. I love wearing cream, white, black, gray, brown, and multiple shades of these colors.
To make up for the lack of color and craziness, I buy clothing with lots of interesting detail. I love details!!! I tend to shy away from trends, but embrace classic styles and silhouettes b/c i am a thrifty shopper and like it when my clothes lasts as long as possible. :-/
Sometimes i think that makes me look boring, so i try to add in some unique shoes or jewelry.
I think if i had lots of money i would dress much crazier! But, i’m practical and do what i can with what i have.
My favorite styles are boho chic, 70′s glam, and anything high fashion! I live in Austin, TX, and its VERY casual here. Flip flops year round and 8 months out of the year you are wearing a sun dress or something b/c its so HOTT. So, my lifestyle certainly affects my wardrobe…
I always tell ppl that your wardrobe should reflect your lifestyle and so it changes with your life. That’s the fabulous thing about style; you get to experiment and change it up all the time because its a living breathing thing because its a reflection of you!
BTW- those sneakers ROCK!! Check out this photo i took of my friend’s shoes.. I think you will like them too..
http://mystyleadvice.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/acl-030.jpg
Good post!
Thank you for taking the time to write back, I really appreciate your input. I live in Miami and it’s hard to keep up with the style here since it changes a lot, and most of the times its pretty in your face. Here the style is mostly not about whom you are, it’s pretty much how you look. So I usually go with whatever makes me happy that day.
By the way… those are some nice looking Puma’s your friend is rocking!