just because you dress boho chic doesn't mean your a hippie.

people are taking this way too seriously then it was supposed to be.

 

what does it matter? if you know who you are, that's all that matters.................to each their own. Being a "hippie" isn't some kind of exclusive club, it's a state of mind.

 

They are blatently the opposite of "hippie", especialy f they place so much emphasis on the branding of their clothes... charity shops all the way I say! Dont contribute to our capitalist society!!! =D

 

Also though, the guy below me is right, maybe these guys are trying to go in the right direction but just dont know how, maybe share your knowledge with them and let their minds blooooom =)

 

Regardless............don't you think by bitching about the way someone is dressing, saying they are fake and what not...........you become what you pruport to be against, how does that make you any better?

Me thinks you sound the same, cliquish and intolerant.

 

so true...*a toast* to each his own!!!!

 

You had people like these in the sixties as well. I bet they were seen upon as hippies by the square folks and media, and maybe even by themselves and their fellow hippies.

 

walking oxymorons

I think the term 'boho chic' is an oxymoron

 

I'd love to say that I'd go and embrace them like a good hippie would,
but I know that'd be bs.

If I were in your position, I would show them up.
Let my hippie personality show through my actions, clothing, and over all self...
...and then it'd be a nice satisfaction to show everyone the true hippie way,
without just complaining about "posers."

And I know it's hard not to get mad about wannabes, but with time their phase will pass.
And your hippie beauty will continue.

 

If it really bugs you, invite them to do something REALLY hippie with you. Be like "hey, wanna go smoke a bowl?" Or "Hey! Did you see that *insert item name* at the thrift store? It's sooo groovy!" or even "Hey, I am gonna go tree-sitting to save this oak tree in the park from logging, would you like to help me save this tree?". When they decline, they will realize they are being kinda stupid...

Or you can start complaining to them about how American Eagle uses sweat shop labor and how bad it is while acting like you think they are hippies, and you don't even know they are wearing AE clothes. See if they start trying to hide the labels.

But again, to each his own. I went through a preppy stage and I am sure most people here have. Just show them love and respect, and education is key. Educate them on real matters. They might be getting into it for the fashion, but maybe you can raise their curiosity into activism. Turn a bad thing into a good thing, ya know?

 

i feel as though this whole "hippie" thing (among young people)is a competition, like who can be the best. who cares what other people are into. i'd just be concerned with who i am. in my opinion, it's very un-hip to go bashing someone elses style. I really dont see why this would bug anyone...because it just means that you feel like they're out doing you...and in my opinion, that isn't what life is all about. There are tonnes of people who potray themselves as something they're not so why not let them just do their thing, let them have fun...because who are any of us to say what each of us may or may not be

 

^^GREAT POST^^

this little mama gets it!

 

Very well said.

 

I watch Bill O'Reilly. Can I still be a hippie?

 

Not until you switch over to Obermann

 

I think that even the young people who seem to just be dressing the part, are at least on the road to becoming a hippie. They emulate the bohemian style because they most likely gravitate toward the "hippie" mindset also, although they might not like to admit it to anyone. If they are the sort of person who likes casual dress, and loose fitting garments, they might dress "hippie" because they are more comfortable too. Maybe a psuedo "hippie" dress syle is just the beginning seed that grows into and encourages maturity and development in the "mentality", as well as the physical manifestations of hip alternative lifestyles.

 

I'd just leave them alone. To each his own. I certainly went through a preppy stage and thank God, I got out of it. Not because of the "look" but because of the attitude. Hippie is an attitude.

 

why worry so much about what others are doing? that's their deal. just be yourself and forget all the labels. no one is the supreme overlord of hippie-dom anyway. keep truckin to your own beat and don't worry about the boho chic crowd.

 

:agree:

 

I think you guys are taking her too seriously.
It obviously bothers her but you guys make it as if it's her biggest worry, which I doubt it is.
She was just trying to vent frustration and you guys kinda attacked her...

We all know she should forget about it and just be herself..but I bet she knows this already...let a chick vent...