Chances are that you and I have never met, but we have so much in common.  Probably the most profound bond we share is our unyielding distaste for all things “hipster.”  And I’m one of the most unapologetic hipsters I know.

I came across a very important and life-changing website that you will now visit on a regular basis.  The URL is certainly innocuous enough (www.latfh.com), but you should know that LATFH stands for “Look at this f***ing hipster.”  If you’re already privy to the gloriousness of this site, I salute you.  For the uninitiated, LATFH posts pictures of the most quintessential hipster figures on the planet.  You’ve seen them everywhere: the farmer’s market, the wine bar, and rifling through piles of slightly soiled clothing at the thrift store.  And now there’s a website where we can marvel at these people in the privacy of our own homes! Oh, Internet.

Take it from me if you’re trying to take your wardrobe to the next level.  Basically, it comes down to these key principles.

1. Skinny Jeans – If you put ‘em on and still have circulation in your legs, you are not a hipster.
2. Shoes  – If you don’t own a pair of Converse All-Stars (in hot pink, brown, or classic black), you are not a hipster.
3. Sunglasses – If you don’t routinely wear sunglasses that should only come out on Halloween, you are not a hipster.
4. T-shirt – Guys, if your shirt has something on it other than an obscure band or random artwork, you are not a hipster.  Ladies, if you paid more than 20 bucks for your tee, you are certainly not a hipster.
5. Attitude – The most important part of the ensemble.  If you leave the house thinking how fantastic your life is, you are not a hipster.

By no means is this a complete list of the most critical hipster fashion tips.  Blogging about hipsters is so last year, but the fact that I’m doing it after the fact makes me cool.  I’m just that hardcore.