Be a Tumblr Hipster
Ever wanted to be like those teen hipster girls on Tumblr with their dyed hair and Instagrammed photos? With just a couple of tweaks to your wardrobe and Tumblr layout, you'll be indistinguishable from them in weeks. Here's your guide to becoming a hipster, just like the girls you see on Tumblr.
Contents
Steps
Learning About the Tumblr Hipster Appearance
- Observe. If you know next to nothing about Tumblr hipsters, you're going to need some inspiration. Follow, reblog, like, and even print out pictures of people who look the way you want to look, or have blogs you're trying to imitate. Take screenshots and Change a Computer's Desktop Wallpaper to be a rotating display of these images. You might even want to have a special notebook where you keep these pictures and make notes on what you like/don't like, how you'd wear certain pieces,etc.
Revamping Your Wardrobe
- Go through your wardrobe. Pick out clothing you think you can work with and try to arrange it in combinations that work for your personal style. If you don't think you can work with something in your closet, set it to the side. Remember: even majorly out-of-date clothing can be saved with a pair of scissors and a bit of imagination.
- Make use of the right websites. For help with your clothing and style, both Tumblr and Polyvore will help immensely. Pinterest is also useful; searching for "hipster" or "clothing" can yield great results.
- Go shopping. Visit stores like Forever 21, where you can stock up on a ton of new, hipster-esque clothes without spending too much money. Thrift stores are another great option! Again, don't forget that everything can be modified. So even if you think that something you're buying isn't that cute, or looks too tight or too long or too ruffly for you, think of the possibilities before disregarding it completely.
- Add accessories. You'll want lots of accessories such as crucifix necklaces, rings, and bracelets. String bracelets and anklets are also very popular. Forehead headbands with little flowers and beads can look nice, but only if you have relatively tame hair.
- Get some shoes. Think Vans, Converse, military boots, gladiator sandals, etc. If you're extra daring you can even try to pull off skate shoes or Doc Martens. And of course, heels and wedges are always an elegant twist!
Tumblr/Hipstering Your Appearance
- Take very good care of your skin. Tumblr girls have flawless skin. If you have acne or pimples, use an acne cleanser to keep your pimples under control. Use foundation to cover your pimples or blemishes if you have too, but make sure it's powder foundation. Don't apply too much or your skin will look splotchy and make sure it matches your skin tone.
- Do your hair in the style of a Tumblr hipster. The most popular style is long with beachy waves, but pixie cuts, bangs, and very curly hair are also common. If you're coveting a particular hairstyle that you don't have the right quantity of hair to do, consider getting a haircut or Choose Hair Extensions. Try straightening, curling, braiding, whatever you want to try to create your own unique hipster style--when you get it right, you'll definitely know.
- Tumblr girls either have curly hair (ringlets or loose curls) or straight hair. Many also opt for a more messy "just got out of bed" look. If you're going to straighten your hair, make sure it's perfectly flat and pretty. For curling, use a big barrel curler to achieve loose curl look, or simply but your hair in a twisted knot bun after your shower. Also, try different styles with your hair: braid it, fishtail it, put it in a bun, put it in an up do, make a side braid, etc. Play around with it! Tumblr girls have many different styles.
- Hair color. Many hipster or Tumblr have ombré style hair. You can do this at the hairdresser. Some also just have their tips dyed a different color to add flare. If you don't wish to change your hair color, then keep your style! Tumblr hipster girls are also natural.
- Wear makeup. The casual, everyday Tumblr hipster look is little foundation with eyeshadow in a natural tone, plus mascara and eyeliner and nude lips. For parties or a more formal look you can use virtually any brightly colored eyeshadow. Then put on your eyeliner a little thicker than usual and add light pencil eyeliner along the waterline in black. Finish off your special occasion Tumblr hipster look with coral or bright red lips.
- Wear mascara. Mascara is the most important part of your tumblr girl look. Make sure you don't clump the mascara and buy some more often so it doesn't dry up. You can wear a light or natural colored eyeshadow but don't apply too much. Some Tumblr girls wear eyeliner to define their eyes well but if you're going to apply some, don't overdo it! Nude lips or a clear balm for the lips.
Using Your Hipster Tumblr for Self Promotion
- Get known for your hipster self. Once you've got your look perfected, start a hipster Tumblr and show off your good looks. Take pictures of yourself from flattering angles and use a lot of tags, like "#makeup" or "#hair" or "#love". You'll be on your way to being Tumblr famous in no time!
- Start by taking selfies in good lighting and in the right positions. Edit your selfies with filters to give it that extra tumblr look!
Tips
- Take good pictures. Be creative and edit your photos.
- Stick to your style no matter what! But don't change your personality--people appreciate genuineness.
- Look at hipster instagrams. Or simply google hipster pictures, try not to imitate them that much though.
- Make sure your pictures are of high quality.
- Try to take add a quote that is unrelated to the picture.
- Make sure to get approval from your parents before dying you hair, cutting clothes etc.
Warnings
- Don't overdo it or people will think you're a poser or you're trying to hard. Ease into it.
- Do not call yourself a hipster, or people will think you're faking it and trying to be someone you're not. Don't let them put you down! If you be yourself and ignore what others say, you'll truly become a true hipster.
- Don't copy what other people do just to be one, and don't change you to become one! Be 100% yourself with maybe a little makeup.
Things You'll Need
- Hipster clothes
- Hipster hair
- Good camera
- Tumblr account
- Editing apps
- Hipster accessories
