Being cool vs being hip

I could be wrong, but:

My interpretation is that being "hip" is about being consistent with the current fashions and trends -- at least among the "acclaimed" or "approved" groups.

Whereas being "cool" is being who you enjoy being, and following your own muse.

In which case:  I don't think I've ever been hip.  But I'd like to think that I'm cool.  :)


--GG