How to Make Lipstick Out of Crayons

One of the best ways to get new lipstick is by recycling old crayons. While many name-brand lipsticks contain a wide array of chemicals, lipsticks made from crayons are non-toxic, include a single ingredient, and have been handled by you alone. Plus, producing customized shades can be lots of fun. This article will show you how to make lipstick out of crayons; it will also give you a few customization ideas as well.

EditIngredients^[1][2]

• 1 non-toxic crayon
• ½ teaspoon shea butter
• ¼ to ½ teaspoon food-grade oil (almond, argan, coconut, jojoba, or olive)
• Cosmetic glitter (optional)
• 1-2 drops of essential oil or extract (optional)

EditSteps

EditPreparing Your Ingredients

1. Select your lipstick container. You will need to store your lipstick in something so that it doesn't get dusty or dirty. Here is a list to give you some ideas:
   
   
   • Contact lens case
   • Empty lipstick or chap stick tubes
   • Empty lip balm container
   • Empty eye shadow or blush containers
   • Pill boxes
2. Clean and sterilize your container. If you have not already done so, clean your container well using soap and warm water. Wipe your container down using a cotton ball soaked with rubbing alcohol; use a Q-tip to get into small spaces, such as corners.
   
   
3. Keep the container open and set it aside. Your lipstick will start to harden quickly and you will need to pour it into its container before it sets. Make sure that your containers are within reach and open, so that they will be ready.
   
   
4. Remove the paper from the crayons. You can do this by placing the crayon under warm, running water for a few minutes, then peeling the wrapper off.^[3] You can also use a craft knife to score a shallow line down the length of the crayon and peel the paper off.
   
   
   • Dispose of crayon parts that were not covered by paper, as these parts may be tainted with germs, bacteria or other crayon colors.
5. Break the crayon into four equal parts. Hold the crayon between your fingers and snap it into smaller pieces. If you are having difficulties breaking the crayons, you can cut them using a sharp knife. Breaking the crayon into smaller pieces will not only make it easier to melt, but it will also make it easier to mix colors together.
   
   

EditMaking the Lipstick Over the Stove

1. Assemble a double-boiler. Fill a pot with 1 to 2 inches (2.54 to 5.08 centimeters) with water. Place a metal or heat-safe glass bowl on top of the pot. The bottom of the bowl should not be touching the surface of the water.
   
   
2. Turn the stove on and bring the water to a boil. You will be using the hot steam to melt the crayon, butter, and oils.
   
   
3. Once the water in the saucepan is boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low.^[4] You are working in small amounts, so your ingredients will melt faster. Using a lower temperature will prevent them from melting too fast.
   
   
4. Put the crayon pieces into the bowl and let them begin to melt. You can use all one color, or you can combine different colors to create your own unique shade. Stir the crayon pieces occasionally with a fork or spoon.
   
   
5. Add the shea butter and food-grade oil into the bowl. You can use any type of food-grade oil, but some oils (such as coconut oil) might give the lipstick a more pleasant taste and smell than others.
   
   
   • For a sheer lipstick, use ½ teaspoon of oil; for a more intense color, use only ¼ teaspoon.^[5]
6. Continue stirring the ingredients until everything is completely melted. At this point, you can also add in additional ingredients, such as extracts or essences, or even some cosmetic-grade glitter.
   
   
7. Lift the bowl off the pot. Use oven mitts or a dish towel to lift the bowl so that you do not burn yourself.
   
   
8. Pour the lipstick into the empty container. Use a spoon to help guide it into the container so that the melted wax does not get everywhere.
   
   
9. Allow the lipstick to cool. You can let it cool in the kitchen (or whatever room you were making it in), or you can leave it in the freezer or refrigerator.
   
   

EditMaking the Lipstick Over a Candle

1. Set a candle down on a heat-safe surface and light it. You can use a match or lighter. Make sure that you are working close to a sink, or have water close by, in case the candle tips over.
   
2. Hold the spoon above the flame. Keep the spoon about one inch (2.54 centimeters) above the flame.^[6]
   
3. Place the crayon pieces into the spoon and let them melt. It will take about 30 seconds before the crayons start to melt.^[7] Be sure to stir them occasionally using a toothpick.
   
4. Add in the shea butter and oil, and stir some more using a toothpick. You can use any type of food-grade oil, but some types, such as coconut oil, will give the lipstick a nicer smell and taste.
   
   • For sheer lipstick, use ½ teaspoon of your chosen oil.
   • For a more intense color, use ¼ teaspoon of your chosen oil.
5. Keep stirring the ingredients until they melt completely. At this point, you can add in other ingredients, such as an extract for flavor or cosmetic glitter for shimmer. If the spoon becomes too hot to hold, consider using an oven mitt or wrapping the handle with a towel.
   
6. Pour the melted ingredients into the container. Once the ingredients have melted and there are no more lumps, pull the spoon away from the flame and carefully pour the melted lipstick into the container. Be sure to blow out the candle.
   
7. Let the lipstick cool. You can leave the lipstick to cool in the room you were working in, or you can stick the container into the fridge or freezer.
   

EditAdding Variations to the Lipstick

1. Consider adding some sparkle with cosmetic glitter. Avoid using craft glitter; even the finest grain craft glitter will be too chunky to use for lipstick. Try using some cosmetic-grade glitter instead; you can purchase it in a beauty shop or online.
   
   
   • You can also use metallic crayons to create a pearlescent lipstick.
2. Consider using castor oil to give your lipstick some shine. When making your lipstick, use castor oil instead of the food-grade oil.^[8]
   
   
3. Create custom colors by mixing two or more crayon colors together. You can mix however many colors you want, so long as you end up with what amounts to one crayon. Here are some color combinations you can try:^[9][10]
   
   
   • To deepen a pink color, add some deep burgundy.
   • If the pink is too bright, add some peach-colored crayon.
   • Create a shimmery red-violet by mixing 1 part Gold and 2 parts Red Violet. You can add more shimmer with some gold cosmetic glitter.
   • Use one part each of Melon and Magenta to create a bright pink.
   • Create a bright red using 1 part each of Red Orange and Wild Strawberry.
   • For a creamy, neutral color, use 1 part each of Bittersweet and Peach.
   • For a silvery purple, use 1 part each of Silver and Violet.
4. Use extracts and essences to add flavor and scent. You will only need one or two drops of your chosen extract or essence. Keep in mind that certain flavors and scents will be stronger than others, so you will need to use a little bit more/less. Also, the flavor and scent will become stronger after the lipstick hardens.^[11] Here is a list of extracts and essences that work well in homemade lipstick:
   
   
   • Coconut
   • Grapefruit or tangerine
   • Peppermint
   • Vanilla

EditVideo

EditTips

• Try to get higher-quality, brand-named crayons; lower quality crayons, such as those in restaurants, tend to be less pigmented and more waxy.
• Consider using a funnel to help guide the melted lipstick into narrow containers, such as empty lipstick and chap stick tubes.
• Keep in mind that certain colors tend to be more pigmented than others.

EditWarnings

• Crayon manufacturers do not endorse the use of crayons for makeup. Crayola has gone so far as to state that it discourages and does not recommend the use of crayons as makeup.^[12] On the other hand, the "rigorous" testing makeup apparently undergoes is about as transparent as mud, so you be the judge.
• Be aware of reactions and irritations. Crayons have only been tested to be used artistically; they have not been tested to be used cosmetically. As such, the long-term effects of using crayons as lipstick are not known.^[13]
• Do not pour melted lipstick down the sink. If you have any lipstick leftover, either pour it into another container or dump it into the trash. If you pour it into the sink, it will harden and create a clog.^[14]
• Be aware that crayons have a higher lead content than regular lipstick. To prevent any complications, avoid using this lipstick on a daily basis; consider using it only once or twice a month, or for costumes and special events.^[15]

EditThings You'll Need

EditStove-top Method

• Pot
• Metal or heat-safe glass container
• Something to stir with
• Small containers (contact lens cases, empty chap stick tube or lip balm container, pill boxes)

EditCandle Method

• Large spoon
• Candle
• Toothpick
• Small containers (contact lens cases, empty chap stick tube or lip balm container, pill boxes)

EditRelated wikiHows

• Make Lipstick Using Eye Shadow
• Make Lip Gloss with Petroleum Jelly

EditSources and Citations

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqJre9tqpBc

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How to Do Hairstyles With a Twisty Bump

In a world where there’s no room for slow and steady, the fast and furious gets you places. Even beauty routines are experiencing a rapid makeover! Twisty bump is one such hairstyle meant for the modern day women who has little time on her hands, but still wants to turn heads. Give a break to the same old ponytails and buns and add a refreshing and stylish twist to your hairstyle, without burning a hole in your pocket or killing much of your precious time. Here are five simple twisty bump hairstyles that hit the perfect balance between chicness and comfort.

EditSteps

EditThe Twisty Bump Ponytail

1. Brush your hair. Brush gently to remove all tangles. Part your hair as usual. The fewer tangles in your hair, the neater the look turns out.
   
2. Twist a small front section of hair. Take one very small section of your hair from the front, near your hairline. Twist it three times. As you do this, bring it back toward the crown of your head.
   
   • If your hair has trouble with volume, grab a larger chunk of hair instead. Tease it up with a teasing comb and hairspray. Lightly twist the end once and pin it down.
3. Push forward to create a bump. Push it slightly forward to create a small bump, about 1–2 inches (2.5–5cm) high. Pin this section to the crown of your head.
   
4. Make a ponytail. Make a ponytail out of the remaining hair. Secure it with a hair tie near the nape of your neck.
   
5. Wrap the ponytail with another lock of hair (optional). Take a lock of hair from under the ponytail and wrap it around the 'tail, covering the hair tie. Bobby pin it in place. This looks really cute with a bump in front.
   
   • This works best with a high ponytail.
6. Apply hairspray on the twisty bump. To ensure that your twisty bump stays in place, secure it with hairspray. Enjoy your new, bouffant look.
   

EditThe Twisty Bump Chignon

1. Brush out all tangles. Get rid of all knots before you continue.
   
2. Make the twisty bump. Grasp a small section of hair close to your hair line. Twist it three times. Bring it up to the crown of your head and push forward slightly to make a bump. Secure this to your crown with bobby pins.
   
3. Form a side ponytail. Gather the rest of your hair to one side and make a low side ponytail, securing it with a hair tie.
   
4. Twist the ponytail to make a side chignon. Firmly hold the ponytail and twist it around to form a side chignon. Secure it with plenty of bobby pins.
   
5. Secure with hairspray. Spray over the chignon as well as the twisty bump.
   

EditThe Twisty Bump Braid

1. Brush your hair back. Gather your hair in the back and brush it all behind you.
   
2. Twist a bump of hair. As with all twist bump hairstyles, begin with a small lock of hair near your hairline. Twist three times, push forward to give it a slight poof, and pin this against your crown.
   
3. Braid your hair. Plait the rest of your hair into a classic French braid and secure it with a hair tie. Hairspray over the twisty bump when you're finished.
   

EditThe Twisty Bump Bun

1. Brush without parting your hair. Remove the knots in your hair by brushing it backwards, preferably without creating any parting. This will give you the perfect slicked-back look.
   
2. Form a twisty bump. Twist a section of hair three times and push it forward to create a little bump. Pull it up and secure it with a bobby pin.
   
3. Throw your hair into a semi-high ponytail. Pull your remaining hair into a semi-high ponytail at the back of your head and secure it with a hair tie.
   
4. Twist the ponytail to create a bun. Roll the ponytail around repeatedly to create a bun. Use bobby pins to keep it in place.
   
   • To prolong the style, spray the bun and the twisty bump with hairspray.

EditThe Twisty Bump Half-Up Half-Down

1. Create your twisty bump. After brushing and parting as usual, choose a section of hair close to your hairline. Twist three times, push to create a bump, and pin it against your crown.
   
2. Add the half-up, half-down look. Take one small section of your hair from the right side, and pin it to the midsection on your hair. Take another section of your hair from the left side, and pin it over the right section of your hair.
   
3. Secure the twisty bump with hairspray. This will set the shape of the twisty bump.
   

EditThings You’ll Need

• Hair ties
• Bobby pins
• Brush/comb
• Hairspray

EditTips

• If you can't get enough volume with the basic method, tease your lock of hair first before twisting it. After teasing, just twist once or twice, then pin.
• Dress up your hairstyle with fun accessories like bow hair ties (for the ponytail and braid) and hair clips (for the chignon and bun).
• If your hair is thick, you may need more bobby pins (and more hairspray) to keep your hair in place.

EditRelated wikiHows

• Do Simple and Cute Hairstyles
• Make a Messy Bun
• Make a Ballet Bun
• Style Your Hair for School
• Make Cute Everyday Hairstyles

EditSources and Citations

• Hairstyles How To
• Divine Caroline
• Style Craze
• Real Simple

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How to Perform Downward Facing Dog in Yoga

Downward facing dog, or adho mukha svanasana in Sanskrit, is an integral pose for any yoga practice.^[1] You can do this asana, or posture, alone, as part of sun salutations, or even as a rest pose. If you are an experienced yogi or just getting started, there are different ways you can practice downward facing dog.

EditSteps

EditPracticing Downward Facing Dog from a Standing Position

1. Stand in tadasana. Start by standing in tadasana, or mountain pose, at the front of a yoga mat. This will allow you to most easily flow into downward facing dog from a standing position.
   
   
   • In tadasana, or mountain pose, you stand at the front of a yoga mat with your feet together and your arms at your sides. Gaze forward, spread your toes, and make sure your balance is evenly distributed between both feet.^[2]
   • Make sure to engage your abdominals and lightly pull your sacrum toward the ground.
   • Inhale and exhale evenly through your nose. If you can, make a slight sound like the sea when you breathe. This is called ujjayi breathing and can help you flow through your downward dog more effectively.^[3]
2. Place your hands in a prayer position and set an intention. No yoga practice, even if it is just doing downward facing dog, is complete without setting an intention. By taking a few seconds to dedicate your practice to something, you may be more effective at doing downward facing dog.
   
   
   • Lightly touch the bases of your palms, then the palms themselves, and finally your fingers to make prayer hands. You can leave a small space between your palms if you like to let energy flow. Place your prayer hands on your sternum, near your heart.
   • If you don’t know what your intention is, consider something as simple as “letting go.”
3. Inhale and raise your prayer hands into an upward salute. Once you’ve set your intention, inhale and raise your hands towards the ceiling in an upward salute, which is also called urdhva hastasana.^[4] Gently arch your back as you look up past your hands.
   
   
   • Make sure to completely extend your elbows and reach up through your fingers towards the ceiling. Only tip your head back slightly, making sure not to compress your cervical spine.^[5]
   • Do this without hunching your shoulders and make sure to keep your chest open.
4. Exhale and hinge into standing forward bend. Exhale and “plunge” into standing forward bend, which is also called uttanasana.^[6]
   
   
   • It’s important to keep your back straight and hinge forward at your waist as you transition from upward salute (urdhva hastasana) to standing forward bend (uttanasana).
   • Plant your palms flat on the floor next to either foot. Your fingers should point forward and be fully spread apart so that your entire palm is pressing into the floor, which will help distribute your weight evenly between your hands and your feet.
   • It’s important to keep your abs engaged and in contact with your thighs.^[7] If necessary, bend your knees to keep this contact.
   • If your palms don’t reach the floor, put them on blocks so that your entire hand is pressing into the floor.^[8]
5. Inhale and extend your spine into standing half forward bend. Gently inhale and extend your spine into a standing half forward bend, which is also called ardha uttanasana. This position will make it easier for you to enter downward facing dog.
   
   
   • Make sure to keep your spine straight as you extend halfway upward. Keep your palms firmly planted on the floor next to your feet.^[9]
   • Make sure to keep your abs engaged while you’re in this position.^[10]
6. Exhale and step or jump back to plank pose. Depending on how experienced you are at yoga either step or jump back into Adho Mukha Dandasana. This will be your preparatory pose before completing the vinyasa to adho mukha savasana or downward facing dog.
   
   
7. Exhale and push your hips towards the sky as you step each foot back until your body is in the shape of an inverted “V" for downward facing dog. If you are a beginner yogi, first step your right foot back followed by your left. Your body will end up in an inverted “V” shape, which is downward facing dog or adho mukha savasana. This position should feel calming and allow you to rest as you get deeper into the asana, or pose.
   
   
   • Keep your palms pressing flat against the floor and your abs engaged.^[11]
   • Your heels may or may not touch the floor depending on how flexible your lower back, hamstrings, and calf muscles are. The more you practice, the easier it will be to get your heels to the floor.^[12]
   • Keep lifting your sitting bones towards the ceiling.^[13]
   • Keep your gaze towards your navel, but make sure you’re head is hanging comfortably.^[14]
   • Inhale and exhale steadily for as many breaths as you like.^[15]
8. Cycle back through this vinyasa and return to mountain pose. As you become more experienced you can vary the vinyasas you cycle through to achieve certain poses.
   
   

EditPracticing Downward Facing Dog from a Kneeling Position

1. Start in Child's Pose. Begin by kneeling on a yoga mat or the floor. Bring your knees together and your buttocks to your feet. Exhale and slowly rest your torso over your thighs so that your forehead touches the mat.
   
2. Exhale, spread your knees wide, bring your feet together, stretch your arms out in front with your belly between your legs and push back to downward facing dog. From balasana, or child’s pose, exhale and push your sitting bones towards the ceiling. You should end up in an inverted “V” position, which is downward facing dog, or adho mukha savasana in Sanskrit.^[16] This position should feel calming and allow you to rest as you get deeper into the asana, or pose.
   
   
   • Keep your palms pressing flat against the floor and your abs engaged.^[17]
   • Roll your shoulders down your back and arms inward so the eyes of your elbows are facing one another.^[18]
   • Your toes may not be flexible enough to allow you to roll over them. If this is the case, modify the pose by picking up your feet and placing the backs on the floor.
   • Your heels may or may not touch the floor, depending on how flexible your lower back, hamstrings, and calf muscles are. The more you practice, the easier it will be to get your heels to the floor.^[19]
   • Keep lifting your sitting bones towards the ceiling.^[20]
   • Keep your gaze towards your navel, but make sure you’re head is hanging comfortably.^[21]
   • Inhale and exhale steadily for as many breaths as you like.^[22]

EditVideo

EditThings You'll Need

• Yoga mat
• Comfortable clothing.

EditRelated wikiHows

• Do Cow Face Pose in Yoga
• Perform Cobra Pose in Yoga
• Help Back Problems with Pilates and Yoga
• Do Backbend Stretches
• Reduce Forehead Wrinkles With Face Yoga
• Breathe Like a Yoga Master
• Do a Standing Hip Hinge

EditSources and Citations

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How to Get a Paid Blogging Job

Do you have a high-speed internet connection, a computer, and a love of writing? Do you want to turn that passion into a blogging career or at least supplement your everyday income with some sweet blogging money? While many people think of the blogging world with Arianna Huffington in the back of their minds, it is highly unlikely that your blogging career will net you six figures or more. You might be able to bring home a couple hundred or even a couple thousand dollars a month. To get a paid blogging job, you’ll need to create your own blog and to write content for other blogs, websites, or publications for free. After you have gained blogging experience, you can network with other bloggers and writers or apply for lucrative blogging positions.

EditSteps

EditGaining Blogging Experience

1. Create your own blog. Maintaining your own personal blog will help you gain experience in the blogging field in two ways. Eventually, you’ll amass a portfolio of writing pieces that you can then show off to prospective clientele. You’ll also increase your own web presence, which is an absolute necessity if you ever hope to network your way into a paid blogging gig.^[1]
   
   • There are numerous host sites to choose from. Many of them are free, but offer services from a low premium. Blogger and Wordpress are the two most popular blogging outlets on the web. You can start your blog in a matter of minutes on both, purchase domain names at a low premium or even get a free site address under their banner (e.g. yourblogname.wordpress.com).
2. Find a niche. Choose a subject for your blog that interests you, so you can be motivated to generate content for your blog on a consistent basis. If you become known as an expert on something that interests you, then you’ll find blogging jobs that fit that subject. You’ll enjoy them more in the long run.^[2]
   
   • We all think that being versatile, a jack-of-all-trades, or a blogging Renaissance man will help us appeal to a larger audience. Yet, in many cases, people in search of bloggers want someone with a narrow expertise. They want someone who can thoughtfully comment on the latest board games, the newest jet propulsion engine, or innovations in cosmetics. You’ll want to market yourself just like people market products. Some of the most basic blogging "categories" or genres are gaming, politics, food, fashion, movies, books, cars, or business. Make sure your niche fits into a larger category. You don't want to pick a subject that is so narrow that no one will care.
3. Blog in your spare time. While you want quality material on your blog, you also need quantity. It may take you several weeks or several months for you to develop your blogging skills, to set up a routine, and to gain a web presence, but you can do it.
   
   • There is no magic number for how many blog posts you should have in order to become a successful blogger. Some like posting everyday because it sets a productive routine. Others post once a week. Find a routine that works well for you, but make sure that your readers know what to expect. Every post is like a doorway. How many doorways into your blog do you want prospective readers to have? ^[3]
4. Write for your audience. Since blog readers read differently than newspaper or even book readers, you want to be sure that you are doing everything you can to catch their attention. Make sure that your blog is “scannable”. Can the reader get the gist of your blog piece by quickly scrolling across the page? Are there keywords? Have you bolded or emphasized the most important lines of the text? Have you used illustrations that make it easier to understand the material at a glance? There are numerous techniques that you can employ.^[4]
   

EditPublicizing Your Blog

1. Get the word out. In order to attract readers and develop a following, you may want to advertise your blog using various forms of social media.
   
   • Submit your blog to blog directories or post links to your blog articles on social media websites. Examples of social media websites you can use for this purpose are Digg, Twitter, and Facebook.^[5]
   • Embed a gadget on your blog that allows people to subscribe to your blog posts. People can then receive emails or notifications when you publish new content, and can also help you attract a consistent audience, or followers.^[6]
2. Volunteer your blogging services to large blogs with many followers. Blogging for a website or for another blog that receives a lot of traffic will help your name become more recognizable. If a reader likes your piece, they’ll search out your other writings.
   
   • Verify that the blog you contribute to allows you to include your name and a link back to your own blog in return for your guest post. If the blog is popular, receives a lot of web traffic, or has a large following, you’ll be publicizing your blog in the process. Volunteer work can turn into higher-paying blog jobs, if you’re lucky and your content is solid.
   • There are online services like http://ift.tt/1TfRU36 that will help link you to other bloggers with similar interests.
3. Network with other bloggers. Involving yourself in the blogging community and engaging in online discussions about blog posts and blogging can help you develop relationships with bloggers who may eventually connect you with paid blogging jobs.^[7]
   
   • Follow Twitter feeds for large blogs and bloggers, participate in blogging forums, or comment on specific blog posts about relevant topics you are knowledgeable about.

EditSecuring a Paid Blogging Job

1. Send inquiries about blogging positions to major blogs. Blogs with a large following that publish fresh content daily usually have a large staff of contributing writers.
   
   • Ask the editor or hiring manager if freelance blogging opportunities are available, and include links to your personal blog and to other articles you have had published on other blogs or websites.
2. Apply for blogging positions on freelance job websites. There are a variety of websites dedicated solely to open freelance writing positions, such as ProBlogger and FreelanceSwitch.^[8] Both sites are free to use. Just create a profile and add samples of your work.
   
   • Be sure to emphasize your niche market. Be sure to relate how the materials you normally cover in your blog reflect the interests of the blog. Most blog job websites ask for writing samples. Tailor your chosen writing samples to position you are applying for.
3. Use your blogging network to seek referrals. Other bloggers you have built a rapport with may be able to guide you toward paid blogging jobs. Or they might refer you to bloggers they know personally who currently hiring bloggers. They call it “networking” for a reason. You will slowly create an online community that can help you find paid blogging positions.
   
4. Use your blog to get work. Most blogging sites have a separate “hire me” link where you can solicit your services. In many cases, this works really well. The client will have a good understanding of your skills and your niche market by simply visiting and perusing your blog. Then they can click over to offer you employment.^[9]
   
   • Don't be afraid to promote yourself on your own blog and your ability to blog for others. Emphasize your writing style and fields of "expertise".
5. Blog consistently for the same outlet. If you can, try to write several pieces for the same blogging outlet. You’ll quickly learn what they want out of their blogging presence. You’ll spend less time on the administrative side of the blogosphere and more time writing. Doing so might also provide you with a steady income.^[10]
   

EditRelated wikiHows

• Get a Paid Blogging Job
• Start Freelance Writing
• Make Money Creating Teaser Blogs
• Blog for Money

EditSources and Citations

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How to Be a Hipster Girl

According to urban dictionary, “hipsters” are men and women in their 20s and 30s who value counter-culture, independent thinking, progressive politics, and independant art. Hipsters are also known for this distinct fashion tastes, often centered on the idea of making old or vintage items new or useful again.^[1] If you want to be a hipster girl, you will first need to dress the part with hipster style clothing and accessories. You will then need to adopt the attitude and beliefs of hipsters, and have a good understanding of hipster culture.

EditSteps

EditDressing Like a Hipster Girl

1. Shop at secondhand stores and independent shops. Rather than conform to the norm of shopping for new, full price items at big box stores or the mall, head to your local thrift store for secondhand clothing. Most hipsters do not have a lot of extra cash for clothing and often shop at charity stores to save money and find unique items no one else will have.^[2]
   
   • You can also go to independent clothing shops in your area to support local businesses and vendors. Hipsters value independent thinking and independent business, so supporting local clothing stores is one way to give back to the community and avoid corporations and big business.
2. Look for vintage dresses and band t-shirts. Many hipster girls wear vintage dresses in floral patterns or other bold prints with black or colored tights. Look for long floral dresses and shorter print dresses or shift dresses that you can pair with tights or knee socks for cold winter days. You can then wear the same dresses with bare legs and sandals in the summer.^[3]
   
   • Vintage band t-shirts are also popular with hipster girls, especially shirts that feature bands from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, like the Rolling Stones, Cream, Blondie, and The Cure. Look for vintage band t-shirts at your local thrift store. You can also find band shirts online through online vendors who specialize in vintage band t-shirts.
3. Buy jean cut offs or make your own cut offs. Many hipster girls will wear jean cut offs during the warmer months with a band t-shirt or a crop top. You can buy jean cut offs at a local shop or thrift store, or make your own cut offs by cutting up a pair of old jeans.^[4]
   
   • The typical hipster cut off style for girls is at the mid to upper thigh. You can get a more tomboy look by wearing cut offs that are just above your knee.
   • In the colder months, you can wear tights underneath a pair of cut offs for a look that is comfortable and warm.
4. Combine skinny jeans with oversized plaid shirts and sweaters. A typical everyday outfit for hipster girls is a pair of blue or black skinny jeans worn with an oversized plaid shirt or sweater.
   
   • You can find vintage plaid shirts and sweaters at your local thrift store, often in fun and unique designs.Oversized plaid shirts can be found in the men’s section of thrift stores. You can also tie plaid shirts around your waist to really nail the hipster girl style.
   • Look for sweaters that have funny, ironic sayings on them or cute images of animals. Ugly Christmas sweaters are also popular among hipsters, during Christmas and in the off season.
5. Wear denim vests and leather jackets. The layering garment of choice for hipster girls is a slim denim vest, worn over a band t-shirt or a vintage dress. Top this look with a vintage leather jacket with interesting details like zippers, buttons, studs, or fringe.^[5]
   
   • Many hipster girls also collect pins and wear them on the lapels of their coats, such as pins from bands or with ironic, funny sayings on them. You can also decorate your handbag with pins or your backpack with pins for a fun, hipster look.
6. Go for vintage boots or oxfords. Look for vintage leather boots, short and high, at your local thrift store in black or brown. Short boots, or booties, are a popular look for hipster girls, usually worn with tights and a vintage dress. You can also look for vintage oxfords or loafers in brown or black leather.^[6]
   
   • Some hipster girls favor comfort over appearance and will wear Converse sneakers or Vans sneakers with skinny jeans and a band t-shirt for a more casual look.
7. Shop for long necklaces and unique accessories. Many hipster girls will wear long necklaces that sit a few inches above their waist line with a simple pendant or charm in geometric shapes. You can also look for necklaces with crystal pendants or unique designs at your local thrift store.^[7]
   
   • Accessories like beanie hats and fedoras are popular among hipster girls, especially slouchy beanie hats. You can also dye your hair a bright color for a committed hipster look.

EditActing Like a Hipster Girl

1. Read online blogs about pop culture and art. Hipsters are often very well read and well versed in current pop culture trends and influences, usually through online blogs and online media. Read up on what’s going on in the world of the internet, such as the latest memes, viral stories, and viral videos.^[8]
   
   • There are certain websites known to be full of hipster information, such as Vice.com and Pitchfork.com. These sites provide up to the minute information on the latest trends and influences happening in pop culture.
   • Hipsters are also often interested in the art world and contemporary art. Take a trip to your local museum and find artists you admire through online art blogs. Try to immerse yourself in the art world and expand your knowledge of contemporary art.
2. Expand your knowledge of film, music, and television. Hipsters usually have extensive knowledge of film, music, and television, new and old. You can find out the latest, hottest shows for hipsters by asking hipster friends for recommendations or searching online blogs for the shows everyone is talking about. Hipsters also enjoy old films, specifically independent films by directors from America and Europe. Strike up a conversation with the clerk at your local video store, if it still exists, or go online and search the top American and European films.^[9]
   
   • Search music blogs online for recommendations on hipster music and independent or alternative music. It may help to focus on a particular genre or style of music and a particular artist or group. Hipsters often listen to alternative and independent music, as well as rap, hip hop, soul, and progressive rock.
3. Learn more about social and political movements in your area. Hipsters are often aware of the social and political issues of the day, and may be involved in protests or grassroots movements in their area. Think of a cause you feel passionate about or are interested in, and join in an online discussion about the issue or go to a protest organized in your area. Getting involved in social and political movements is part of the less superficial aspects of being hipster, where you are an informed and involved individual in society.^[10]
   
4. Focus on ways to be sustainable and environmentally friendly. Many hipsters strive to live a sustainable and environmentally friendly lifestyle, as they believe in caring for the environment and being aware of the effects of climate change. This may mean recycling, composting, or donating old clothing to charity rather than throwing them away.^[11]
   
   • You can also look at ways to cut down on the amount of greenhouse gases you produce by biking or walking to work instead of driving or taking the bus. Hipsters are known for their passion for biking, and you can join in this element of hipster culture by getting a bike and using it year round.
5. Display confidence and independence around others. Hipsters are known for their unique sense of style and for having an independent streak in their approach to life. Confidence and independence are two key elements of acting like a hipster.^[12]
   
   • This could mean being confident around others or confident in your abilities as an individual, as well as focusing on how you can live and work independently. You may decide to try to work for yourself or work flexible hours so you have more freedom and independence in your career. Or you may decide to be more independent and confident in your current work situation where you take more initiative and try to climb the career ladder.

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