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This is a little reflection on a conversation I engaged in recently; particularly the practice of wearing headbands in an alternative fashion, and reasons to be proud of doing so….Hipsters are a subculture created by the masses to describe a group of people who define cool. Of course, hipsters have not always been cool. In fact, the original hipsters, OG’s if you will, were outcasts who fled mainstream culture because they did not fit in. In doing so, they started a movement, and along with that came all the lame followers. Yes, these are the people who pretend to be “uncool” to prove how “cool” they actually are. These are the people who will give you rude looks because you are not wearing the correct attire for a given neighborhood, and these are the people who bastardize playful fashion customs, such as wearing bands around your head, simply because it has been declared “hip”. With that said, these customs, which have now become trends, stem from something much more authentic. Wearing bands around one’s head was originally a Native American tradition. Yes, Indians are the inspiration for many contemporary trends: fringe, feathers, headbands, large stone jewelry etc. It later became a staple in the American hippie revolution. Those who feel a connection with these cultures wear them now as a nod to both icons of bohemia, translating them into their own unique style. I think this is both creative and beautiful. Of course, it is annoying to see the masses follow suit with no understanding or appreciation for the creativity and thought behind the inspiration. But…such is life, trends, fashion. What can you do? So for all my bohemian, Silverlakian, Indian ladies…I encourage you to wear your headpiece with pride, as long as its coming from a true place of love for the garment. Coincidentally, I have put a lovely example of this fun accessory in my Shopflick store, which will be up on the site soon! Check it out for more of my flavorful picks and style suggestions. I’ll upload the link when its up and running. In the meantime, click HERE for an example by Night Cap.