We know, we know, you're not a hipster if you actually come right out and say you're a hipster, but for that, uh, friend of yours who wants to know where they can find like-minded kids to discuss today's Stereogum entries and who Colin Meloy is going to cover next, we've put together some stuff to help out.

Q: I'm looking for some choice, non-mass-produced duds. Where should I go?

A: You'd better hit The Attic (1018 S. Main St., 702-388-4088), one of the largest used-clothing emporiums in town. It'll cost you a buck to get in, but that will go toward your first purchase and you'll receive a coupon to return free anytime afterward. It's pricey, but the clothes are totally unique, ranging from '50s prom dresses to well-worn cowboy boots. A hipster such as yourself wouldn't mind suffering a little for fashion, right?

And if throwing down a little coin for clothes isn't a problem, head far west to the Boca Park Fashion Village (750 S. Rampart Blvd.). You'll find high-end boutiques such as Talulah G, Pink and Von Dutch. And, oh, did we mention there's an American Apparel in there, too? Not that hipsters are partial to American Apparel or anything...

If saving a buck or two is more your thing, head over to the corner of Flamingo and Maryland Parkway. You can hit Buffalo Exchange for recycled fashion and if you're friendly to the staff, they might help you pick out a look. Check out Cash 4 Chaos if disaffected punk is your bag. While you're there, the stylists at Curl Up and Dye can give your hair the hipster work over (without, you know, making it look like it's been worked over).

Q: Are there any other shops I should check out?

A: The Arts Factory (107 E. Charleston Blvd., 702-676-1111) is full of art galleries you can browse through, as well as trendy bistro Tinoco's. You might even have the chance to talk with the artists themselves. As the anchor of the monthly First Friday arts festival -- and the Las Vegas Arts District -- The Arts Factory also is close to some funky antique stores, including Gypsy Caravan and The Funk House. In the south valley is Unica Home, which features unique, post modern furniture, art and home accessories. It's not cheap, but it's pretty stellar.

Q: What nightspots should I go to impress my hipster friends?

A: Without a doubt, no hipster visit to Vegas would be complete without hitting downtown. The holy trinity of Sin City's hipster bars sits in this formerly over-looked (and before that, formerly booming) network of streets and casinos. First, there's Beauty Bar. Boys in skinny jeans, girls in skinny jeans, bands in skinny jeans, Beauty Bar is probably the spot most saturated with hipster-osity in all of Vegas. Live shows, sometimes free -- like the bar's anniversary show with The Hold Steady -- and otherwise killer music bring the crowds out. Next door there's The Griffin, with a swanky, dimly-lit atmosphere and a jukebox to rival your very own definitely-not-pirated iTunes music library. Around the corner, don't miss Downtown Cocktail Room (which, trust us, is actually not hard to do, with the bar's understated sign and speakeasy door) for a more relaxed, but no less fun night discussing whether Jenny Lewis or Leslie Feist is hotter. We like to hit those three bars in that order to keep the perfect pace to our night out.

If you accidentally mixed up Jeff Tweedy and Jeff Buckley and are feeling too embarrassed to hang out in that little hipster corner of the world anymore, don't worry there's still more to do. A classic hideaway -- though a little kitschy -- is the Peppermill Fireside Lounge. For more postmodern drinking spots, hit the Venetian's V Bar. And if you just came from a shopping spree at Cash 4 Chaos, you'd more likely want to hang at the Double Down Saloon. "Punk bar" doesn't begin to describe the appeal of this classic dive.

Want to show off your moves somewhere low-key? Tabú, the ultra lounge at MGM, is sophisticated and elegant, and Body English at the Hard Rock Hotel is a VIP paradise. While at the Hard Rock, check out the scene at the casino's Center Bar. It can get a little obnoxious on the weekends, but just watching the frat brothers try to hook up is a joy unto itself.

Q: I want to see a really epic show. What should I see?

A: Ah, you want the avant-garde, the totally Vegas show. For that, check out the hippest of the hip, "Blue Man Group." Another good choice is Cirque du Soleil's erotically-charged "Zumanity" at New York-New York. "MGM Grand's Crazy Horse Paris" takes an artistic approach to nudity; even the ladies will feel comfortable here.

And if it's live music you're jonesing for,The Pearlat the Palms brings in some stellar talent, including -- with all due respect -- your hero and mine, Morrissey.

Q: Where can I find a good dinner in a hip, low-key atmosphere?

A: Try Triple George Grill downtown on Third Street for classic San Fran-style seafood and steaks with a live piano-infused atmosphere. There's also Firefly on Paradise, for tapas (try the mac and cheese, it's under $10, but worth about $1,000 in our opinion) and some killer sangria -- the service gets a little slow sometimes, but stick it out, you'll be glad you did. If you must stay on the Strip, shell out some extra dough for Red Square at Mandalay Bay -- the vodka martinis are not to be missed and neither is the bar scene.If late-night dining is your thing, the Hard Rock serves up another winner in Mr. Lucky's 24/7 (as good for its people-watching as for its 24-hour menu). The Palms almost has the Hard Rock matched for hipness quotient, especially with its eateries: Red-meat lovers should try N9NE steakhouse, and for sushi fans, Little Buddha will satisfy both eyes and mouths with its internationally renowned food and atmosphere. Heading east of the Strip, the Mediterranean Cafe (adjoined to the Hookah Lounge) is, besides undeniably tasty, a scene unto itself. And if you find yourself in Henderson, Kennedy is a bar and eatery that's become the place to be in the new "main street" setting of Green Valley Ranch's The District.

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