"A modern day hippie, someone who incorporates both urban and hippie lifestyles. An urban hippie may listen to hip hop, but also smoke blunts underneath trees while wearing sandals. He/she has very liberal viewpoints and uses drugs occasionally, and also might use the slang of West Coast rappers naturally. They are street smart to survive an urban atmosphere, and they are not afraid to speak their liberal mind using big intelligent sounding words and gangsta lingo as well. An Urban Hippie may be any race or gender. They are also the tightest people you will ever meet.
When I am riding in my chevy listening to Dr. Dre's The Chronic while wearing my rainbow sandals and "Let's Hug It Out" shirt, I feel like the Urban Hippie that I am. Oh, and i'm smoking weed simultaneously."
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Urban+Hippie
Now, I like Dr. Dre as much as the next person... but I won't be caught dead in a pair of "rainbow sandals", or Crocs for that matter. And let's be clear... I will NEVER be hairy-legged, hairy-armpitted, unwashed or smelly. Also, I am not into weed, personally. If you are, more power to you. Power to the People. Legalize it, I'm not going to stop you! But pot is just not glamorous!
My definition of an Urban Hippie is a well-traveled, open-minded city dweller who is attracted to different cultures, foods, colorful and exciting fashions, the latest artists, musicians, etc. One who seeks to be surrounded by beautiful things at all times, whether that beauty is found in clothing, handbags (my obsession), artwork, sculpture, a beautifully executed piece of architecture, fabrics, or someone's generous spirit, helping others, eco-friendly businesses, fair trade fashion companies...
As far as FASHION goes, which is what this blog is all about, Sienna Miller is the typical spokesmodel for the Urban Hippie. She has a way of wearing bohemian, earthy designs that still manage to look cutting-edge and hip. THAT is the Urban Hippie. We are the grown up deadheads, goths and punks who insist on looking fabulous... now that we can finally afford it!
However, my personal favorite Urban Hippie is Hansel from Zoolander. "He's so hot right now!!!" He embodies the look like no one ever will....
A few favorite designers: 
Henry Beguelin - Made by hand on the Italian island, Elba. (Yes, where Napoleon was exiled... rough life for him.) The essence of Italian craftsmanship, passed down through the centuries from father to son. The bags and shoes are a perfect melding of top quality leathers, tanned using ancient methods, and recycled materials with innovative and exciting forms. The little stick figure is cute, too. I have a pair of wedge platforms made with brown leather and tan snakeskin. (photo to come)
I will be featuring designers on a regular basis. Check back often...
