Q&A for How to Be a Hippie

Emo is the embodiment of emotions, so the best way to incorporate emo into your style brand is to think about your emotional ties to your clothing choices and what you want to express through your wardrobe.

Belted or wrap styles can visually create or emphasize an hourglass shape. Use them while taking a photo.

Accepting who you are starts with you connecting to your core values and letting those beliefs guide you. Acknowledging your imperfections is a huge part of this journey. Knowing that you’re real, relatable, human, and that you don't have to live by others' expectations or feel the need to hide some aspects of yourself to fit in. Being both mentally strong and emotionally open is also important. When you allow yourself to feel, express, and be vulnerable, you’re not showing weakness; you’re showing courage. Vulnerability is strength, and it takes genuine confidence to be emotionally aware, to understand what’s going on inside, and to let go of what doesn’t serve you.

No, it's up to you. You could go vegetarian, or reduce how the amount of animal-based foods you eat, for example opting for plant-based foods when you can, or have a specific day of the week where you eat vegan. From there, you can decide if you are able to further reduce the animal products you consume. Being vegan is not the only way you can be eco-friendly. Look for other ways you can be sustainable, such as eating organic, reducing waste, picking up litter, reducing car usage and using less electricity.

Yes. Hippies shower, just like everyone else. Hippies also work like everyone else, but may take up certain fields of work, which help make society a better place. Many hippies also take up volunteering to make a positive impact, so you may want to find a place to volunteer your time, such as a refugee centre, a charity shop, a nature preserve or a local community centre.