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04 Mar 2011

My Favorite Hipsters

Ever since Dov Charney announced the hipster era was “out” several months ago, I became concerned. As a part-time hipster, I guess I don’t really understand how it can go out of style. Being a hipster is not just about the fashion or the music. It is a culture. It is a way of living.

Okay, who are we kidding? While I accept the hipster lifestyle, there’s still something about it that makes me giggle. I actually am amused by the hipster culture. While the rest of the world slash the bros at my school find that it is something to joke about, you’d be surprised at how ahead of the game they are. Hipsters all over have paved the way for various trends that began years ago, but are just now turning mainstream as described in a recent Flavorwire post. When I think of this, I am reminded of the scene from The Devil Wears Prada when Miranda puts Andy in her place by telling her that her retail store sweater was hand picked for her by the people in that room because they made that sweater what it was. I know that that movie has nothing to do with hipsters, but all you need to know is that the hipsters ARE Miranda.

Below are some of my favorite hipsters of our time today:

Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman has been a bad ass ever since she made her acting debut back in 1994 with The Professional. Since then, she has blown us away with her acting abilities and even her rapping skills. She may have portrayed hipster-ish character Sam in Garden State, but we know that she’s a true one at heart. Natalie is a Harvard grad, vegetarian, and an activist!

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24 Apr 2010

Go Try It On

Your drawers and wardrobe are overflowing with clothes, but every time the evening arrives you find yourself with “nothing to wear.” False. In reality, you have a lot to choose from, but it’s all been done before. You think to yourself, maybe this time I’ll take a risk and try something different.

The problem: Who will give you that second opinion? Your thoughts don’t really count because you’re desperate for an outfit right now and you will walk out of the house in what you’re wearing regardless.

Oh this has happened to me many times…

Gotryiton.com, recently developed by a Harvard business school grad, was created to help people get that second opinion before leaving the house or giving that second opinion, which may save that person from a fashion failure. We’re talking life or death here people.

So how does it work?

1. Sign up for an account.
2. Upload a photo of you in said questionable getup.
3. Provide info on the occasion and why you’re on the fence.
4. Solicit advice from the community.

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