Hipster Makeover Guide
By Anna Roth, Citysearch Contributor
Think you've got what it takes to be part of the anti-"in crowd"? Become a hep cat at these top Los Angeles spots for cool threads, good food, strong drinks and, naturally, the perfect asymmetrical haircut.
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Vespa of California Incorporated
1453 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Begin your hipster journey by picking up a Vespa so you can scoot around town; it's eco-friendly and gives you a legit reason for sporting those aviator sunglasses. -
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1424 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA
Go for the gusto and rock a hipster mullet, chic shag or bedhead mop top with a free glass of wine or beer at this Abbot Kinney salon. -
Scratch DJ Academy
2324 Cotner Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Learn to spin and scratch like the pros while taking classes from celebrity instructors like DJ Faust and Mr. Choc. -
Wasteland
7428 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Join the gaggle of Melrose hipsters searching for that perfectly distressed '80s tee at this vintage-shopping emporium. -
Kicks Sole Provider
143 N Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Complete your hipster uniform by grabbing a pair of vintage Adidas trainers or checkered Vans from this sneaker emporium. -
La Luz de Jesus Gallery
4633 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Decorate your walls with some ironic pop art, a Virgin Mary beaded curtain, or a Shag print from this funky Los Feliz gallery. -
Amoeba Music
6400 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Downloading is so mainstream. Pick up some vinyl to add to your collection of obscure records and grab some imported Cat Power discs. -
Zulu Tattoo
165 S Crescent Heights Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Sure, Janet Jackson is a frequent client, but don't hold that against 'em. Get inked by tattoo masters Zulu or Lantz for a custom design that is one of a kind. -
Nick Metropolis - The King Of Collectable Furniture
100 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA
No hipster abode is complete without some secondhand kitsch. Sift through everything from theater seats to old gym lockers. -
Broadway Bar
830 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
After catching a show at The Orpheum, stop by this adjacent watering hole for some late-night downtown action.
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Roscoe's House of Chicken & Waffles
5006 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
A cholesterol-drenched guilty pleasure. -
Father's Office
1018 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA
Where heaven is served on a bun and in a pint glass. -
The Standard
8300 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Boutique motel that makes even shag carpeting chic.
