Invitations
To make the evening a success, you should bring together cheerful people who love to party. And for this you need to create an appropriate invitation to a party in the style of “Hipsters”. These can be flyers printed on a home printer. The characteristic elements for this style are simplicity and brightness. The main background can be made crimson or rich pink, and the text itself can be made of multi-colored letters. In general, the range of shades of the invitation should resemble confetti. On the front side you can put the name “Hipsters” using sequins.
They should be planted with glue. Another, more interesting version of the invitation can be made in the form of a stylish dress. Its style is very typical for those times: a clear waist, a semi-sun skirt. The silhouette is cut out of colored cardboard in the amount of two pieces, which are glued together with the back side. It is better to choose a bright color - green, red and others. Next, on a regular sheet of paper you need to draw circles of equal diameter. Then they need to be cut out and glued onto the dress, which now has the polka dots characteristic of this style. In circles you can write individual letters “P”, “R”, “I”, “G”, “L”, “A”, “S”, “I”, “T”, “E”, “L”, “b”, “N”, “Y”, “Y” or in exactly the same way “Hipsters”. Apply glue along the top edge and sprinkle with glitter. Process the bottom in the same way. The waist can be marked with a satin ribbon in a contrasting color. On the back of the invitation you should write the text when the party will take place in the style of dudes.
Invitations
When composing the text of the invitation, use fashionable slang - let guests hear the theme in advance. Give your friends trendy nicknames by renaming them in the American way: Annie, Lucy, Alex. Write in light and friendly phrases without formality: “Hi Pat! 17.17. We go to Frank's cabin. There will be lots of cool girls, jazz and government whiskey. Let's wait!
You can design invitations in the form of a card, a saxophone, skirts for girls and ties for boys (bright, dude style). An unexpected invitation to a party will be a mini-clip or song recorded on a CD. If you can see a lot of cinematic details in the decoration of the hall, you can make a poster or a ticket to the elegant past.
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Another invitation option
Another interesting idea is ice cream cards. White cardboard or thick paper is suitable for this. A popsicle-shaped piece should be cut out of it. You will also need a wooden ice cream stick. In addition, paints, pencils or markers are needed. The two blanks should be glued together with their back sides, not forgetting to insert a stick between them. When the workpiece is firmly glued, you can start painting. Ice cream should be roughly divided into three parts vertically. Write text in the center, and tint the top and bottom with paint or pencils. Traditionally, it is better to use bright and contrasting colors.
Decor
A themed party in the style of "Hipsters" is impossible by definition without appropriate design of the venue. It is thanks to the decor that the right holiday atmosphere is created. In addition, in this way any room can be given the necessary style. In the classic version, parties of the 50s took place in huge squares, where a separate place was occupied by a stage and, of course, there was a dance floor. If the event is organized at home, then the room should be emptied of seating as much as possible. After all, dudes are, first of all, dancing until you drop. It was customary to sit only during a smoke break, exclusively on the windowsill.
A children's party in the dude style can take place in any room, even at home. One of the attributes of the style are gramophone records. If you can get hold of a vinyl rarity, you can use it to decorate the walls. They are also convenient to attach to furniture or simply scatter them in a chaotic manner on tables, window sills and other furniture. Also suitable for creating an atmosphere are posters with images of pin-up or Soviet-era girls. The layout can be purchased at a bookstore or at press outlets.
Party in the style of "Hipsters": photo and description of the corresponding event
A variety of interior items from those years can bring the spirit of the era. Old clocks, gramophones, record players, floor lamps, telephones and similar things will do. They can be found in the pantry, especially among the older generation. The record player should have a special place at the party. If you don’t find one in your pantries, you can buy it for pennies at a flea market. And it is not at all necessary that the player be in working condition, the main thing is the surroundings. It will be very interesting for the younger generation to see what a miracle of technology created the rhythm of incendiary parties. The children will be delighted.
Garlands made from multi-colored paper or fragments of newspapers will add a special atmosphere to the holiday. This interior decor option is suitable for both children's and adult events. Instead of conventional lighting, it is better to use electric garlands. Only the light bulbs in them should be as large as possible, as was the case in those years. They will have to be collected in sufficient quantities to create soft lighting for the entire room. It is optimal to distribute paper garlands over the dance floor, and electric ones around the perimeter of the room, placing a special emphasis on the stage.
We do stylish makeup
The makeup of a “lady,” naturally, should be in harmony with her clothes:
- bright lips
- black arrows
- thick shadows
Use foundation and powder to a minimum to ensure an even complexion. Cheekbones can be emphasized with not very bright blush.
Put a serious emphasis on innocence! Swallow arrows are suitable for it. A very thick application of mascara will effectively reveal all the “childishness” and depth of the eyes.
Shadows with glitter are perfect, by the way, you shouldn’t forget about them! Rich eyeliner on the upper eyelid is a characteristic feature of “vintage” makeup.
Practical advice:
The emphasis should be placed either on the arrows, which were the leading element of the dudes' makeup, or on the lips.
If you prefer to focus on your lips, then the most suitable choice would be red lipstick. You can choose different shades: brown-red, garnet coral, wine. These are the colors that will add a special, incomparable chic. Glitter with a shining effect will not be superfluous.
By skillfully applying it to different areas of the lips, you can correct their shape. Under no circumstances should you use a pencil; it will add a couple of years to your makeup and make your makeup look too aggressive.
Musical accompaniment
Decorating a party in the style of "Hipsters" also involves the presence of musical instruments such as a saxophone, piano and drum set. If someone from a group of friends has the skills to play, great. And if not, you can rent tools and create the necessary surroundings. Also an attribute of the dude is, of course, a microphone on a stand. This beautiful steel element is remembered by many from films featuring famous singers of that time.
Such items instantly take those present at the festival back to those distant years when young people sang jazz and rhythm-blues, and the dance floor exploded to the rhythms of rock and roll and boogie-woogie. The microphone can be found in music stores. Once the stage decor is complete, you should think about the most important thing at the event.
Playlist
Music for a party in the style of “Hipsters” is what will set the pace of the holiday and create the mood. You can put together a playlist yourself, selecting songs according to style. Characteristic of the 40-60s is rock and roll. A suitable option would be Elvis Presley albums. Among the songs of Russian performers, you can safely use the repertoire of the group “Bravo” with Valery Syutkin, as well as Zhanna Aguzarova. More rock and roll compositions can be found from the group “Secret”. There are also ready-made lists of songs for these events.
Music for a party in the style of "Hipsters" should be incendiary, driving, the kind that makes your legs dance. Slow compositions should be romantic and seductive. After all, at style parties the level of pheromones was always off the charts. There was an atmosphere of love, fun and freedom.
Buffet for guests
A party in the style of "Hipsters" ideally involves an American-style buffet. But since our people are accustomed to a varied feast, familiar to the Soviet era, the menu is best compiled as an average between these two traditions. It is better to arrange the serving in the American style, while the filling of the dishes will be more familiar. The best option is a checkered tablecloth made in black, red and white colors.
It is advisable to use vinyl records as stands, and if you don’t have any, then circles cut from X-ray film will be what you need. By the way, this is exactly how records were copied in those distant times. A special layer was applied to the X-ray film, thanks to which the melody was read on the player. If seats are intended, they can also be designated using plates with a name.
Photo session of “stylish” graduates
You can organize a photo session the day before or on the day of the event.
If you want to get about 5-10 beautiful staged photographs for each graduate , then we strongly recommend doing a photo session on the eve of the holiday in a prepared photo area. You need to think in advance not only about the images of each of the graduates, but also about the idea of joint and paired photographs. You can come up with a special storyline that the children will act out during filming. This option will add excitement, and the guys won’t notice how quickly the preparation and filming time flies by.
If you decide to photograph children only on the day of the holiday , then select a separate area and time for the photo shoot. It is better to do this at the beginning of the holiday, while all the guests are in the neatest form, full of energy and ready to smile a lot.
Photo props and equipment . You can make your own props on a stick in the form of mustaches, hats, ties, glasses. Or you can bring retro items that are associated with this era. An old telephone, a suitcase, a guitar, and a tape recorder will complement the boys’ image. A microphone, a colored umbrella, bright beads and lipstick will add glamor to the girls.
Dishes and napkins
The dishes should be made of bright glass or decorated with interesting elements. Absolutely transparent can be complemented with stylish accessories. For example, if a party in the style of “Hipsters” is organized for children, then you can wear tulle dresses on ordinary glasses for girls and bright polka dot ties for boys. If it is possible to place a bright set on the table, this will complement the style of the event.
To make the buffet look even more festive, it is better to replace ordinary napkins with satin ones, and put golden decorative elements on the cutlery. In the days of dudes, everything sparkled and sparkled, because it was a real drive. For an adult party, elite overseas alcohol is a must. You can organize a mobile bar and delight guests with strong and soft drinks, and also install a counter right next to the stage. Whiskey, gin, a huge glass of punch on tap are a great option to add heat to the atmosphere of a dudes party.
“And I come to dates through a drainpipe.” We welcome guests
At the entrance you should set up a "smart man". After all, “gatherings” of dudes were monitored, young people were dispersed, guys were expelled from the Komsomol, they were reprimanded at work. It was still that time. Firstly, guests must undergo verification of authenticity and belonging to the dudes, and secondly, give a password. And here is the most important thing. Because no one agreed on a password.
In fact, those greeting you at the entrance must offer to guess or come up with this password. An excellent sense of humor, the ability to respond to every word, the ability to make you laugh - this is what should distinguish those who stand on the “nix”. – Have you already had any accidents at the plant? - No. - They will!
It is believed that black marketers-hipsters first appeared in Odessa in Soviet times, so you can use Odessa slang: - I have a few words to tell you.
The main thing that is required from the “nook” is to force the guests to improvise on the go and write down all the answers in order to read the dialogues during the party. Of course, the reward will go to the guest who was able to make the most successful joke.
Maybe some guests showed up for the evening without the required “outfit”? It doesn’t matter, you just need to show a little imagination... and now the guys who five minutes ago were standing on the “nix” are “selling” in a completely illegal way that horrifies real Komsomol members, a tie (taek), socks (socks): green, yellow and red, “ foreign" beads.
In the USSR, dudes managed to exchange all these things from foreigners through natural barter, for example, giving a bottle of cognac for a stylish colorful tie. And then, naturally, things were sold to others. But still, the main goal of the “fartsovka” organized at the party is to create exactly the atmosphere that was intended.
Guests who are not properly prepared should not stand out from the rest.
Contest
Not a single party in the style of “Hipsters” is complete without real freedom and incendiary fun. Competitions are offered for every taste. For all arriving guests, initiation into dudes is first arranged. To do this, you can build a pinata in the shape of a ball or just take a sheet of whatman paper. Everyone who comes is required to leave a bold inscription with multi-colored felt-tip pens. This will set the mood for the party, and there will be something to remember later. If the event is organized for adults, then probably many of them are more or less familiar with the terminology of that time. Guests can be invited to play a quiz. The presenter must give a description of the word or lexical phrase, and the participants must guess. You can come up with anything as a prize - from symbolic firecrackers to aromatic cigars. So, a few definitions from style vocabulary, most of which are of English origin:
- Borukha is a girl of free views from the company.
- Broadway is a meeting place for partygoers.
- Dude is a boy.
- Dude is a girl.
- Manyushki are means.
- A hut is a free area for a party.
- Socks - socks.
- To style is to dance in a certain style.
- To drink is to drink alcohol.
- Ruddy loaves - girls at a party who are not dudes, etc.
Whoever guesses more than 3 values wins a prize.
Entertainment
The entertainment program may consist only of dance games and competitions with presenters dressed as “hipsters,” but may also include additional shows. The most popular ones
- Boogie Woogie dance number from professionals.
- Colored paper disco
- Big Ball Show
- Cover band performance
- Boogie Woogie dance number from professionals.
- Color foam show
- Children's bartender show with master class on drinks
- Performance of trained dogs in dude costumes
- Colored wool show
- Soap bubbles show
- Soap bubble generator
Our tips:
For kindergarten graduates, choose an interactive dance program with animators and one show. The duration should be no more than 1.5 -2 hours. Kids will enjoy shows of big balls or soap bubbles, a foam rubber show or a performance of dogs in bright costumes.
For school leavers in grades 9 and 11, choose a program with two hosts and several shows. Duration varies from 3 to 6 hours. Discuss the script and music selection in advance. It is important that the program includes many dance competitions and flash mobs, as well as training in twisting and simple elements of boogie-woogie. Be sure to include in the playlist not only old songs, but also modern ones that will be of interest to graduates. The main thing is to “fit” a modern song in an original way into the overall style of the holiday.
Teenagers will be interested in the following shows: a colored paper disco, a bartender show, a performance by a cover band and real dancers. You also need to take into account that some shows and activities can only be staged at the end of the holiday. Since after carrying them out, a lot of garbage remains. These include a paper or wool show, a bubble maker or a confetti cannon.
You can order a graduation show from our agency. We will tell you about the artists’ performance in detail, send presentations and videos from the holidays, and select the best option, taking into account the overall budget and your wishes.
Party in the style of "Hipsters": how to dress?
Photos will, of course, be taken at the celebration. Therefore, you need to dress accordingly. How exactly? Now we'll tell you.
When everything is more or less clear with the table and the program, then you should create an appropriate appearance, because there is a “Hipsters” style party ahead. The clothes of that time were bright fitted dresses with a knee-length half-sun skirt and a contrasting yoke for ladies. The ensemble should be complemented with classic pumps to match the main clothes or accessories. Hair should be curled or tied into a queen style hairstyle. A contrasting wide headband and plastic clips or bright rings for the ears will help complete the look. There should be a lot of accessories. Guys are recommended to wear trousers, unusually colored shirts and contrasting jackets. The highlight of the look is a bright tie and hairstyle in the style of Elvis Presley. The clothes will complement the atmosphere in which the party will take place in the style of “Hipsters”.
The composition of a candy bar usually includes:
- Muffins
- Lollipops
- Cake pops
- Marshmallows on sticks
- Pasta
- Marmalade
- Dragee in bottles
- Rainbow dessert in cups
- Cookies and gingerbread
- Bottles of lemonade
- Juice bottles
Basic tips for organizing catering at graduation:
Try to use only portioned serving methods so that children can take the dish without touching the food with their own hands.
- Place marshmallows or mini burgers on sticks or skewers.
- Place salads and soufflés in special bowls with disposable spoons.
- Place cakes and cookies on special decorative napkins.
Children and teenagers always take an active part in the festival, so their hands will be dirty from the first minutes of the event. Prepare several packs of wet and disinfectant wipes near the table, and, if possible, organize a technical break for small children to clean their hands.
