Tuesday, January 18, 2011

whats does being a hipster really mean?

Well urban dictionary defined it: "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 such as Wicker Park in Chicago, Greenwich Village in Manhattan, or Williamsburg in Brooklyn."
Honestly now a days calling yourself a Hipster is totall bullshit. I see Girls on facebook who are in seventh grade posting pictures of themselves smoking weed, wearing "hipstering clothing" and/or acting like they just dont give a shit. Then people comment saying 'yo you're mad hipstery and cool !' and i just get confused. how can a twelve year old fit the steriotype of a hipster. This shouldnt make sence. But the picture says alot.
Is this being a Hipster?
By wearing vintage clothing, or just shopping at urban outfitters, thrift stores, or american apperal make you one?


Brooklyn or Manhatten?

I grew up in Brooklyn, and i still live there considering that im only a freshman in highschool. These boroughs are very close together, yet so different. I was wondering what made Manhatten so special. Its the amazing sights and cool lights that bring tourists in. But to me its central park, union square and all the cool neighborhoods. I could live in st marks; from its cool thrift shops and places to eat to its piercing shops and the cool things the little stores sell. Its such a great hipstery environment that you probabally cant find anywhere else. Thats what i love about Manhatten; its unique and amazing.
But then theres' Brooklyn. Theres so many different things to do. I live in that Park Slope, Windsor Terrace, Carroll Gardens and Brooklyn Heights area where everything is all natrual and relaxed. I think that these neighborhoods are much different than the rest of Brooklyn. But dont get me wrong not everythings all posh up in Brooklyn, or any where for the matter.
idk which one i like better, but thank god i dont live in new jersey...