http://www.trendhunter.com/ http://www.trendhunter.com/images/TrendHunterLogo120x30.gif http://www.trendhunter.com/ 120 30 laureng's Latest Trends en Copyright 2008 2008-10-10T23:39:48-05:00 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-your-dirty-laundry-scorned-wifes-ebay-revenge ]]> (TrendHunter.com) An Australian woman has turned to eBay for the ultimate form of revenge. Seller “Anna” found a lacy pair of black underpants “size humongous” and an empty condom wrapper “size small” in her bed after… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Viral Humor and Comedy Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-your-dirty-laundry-scorned-wifes-ebay-revenge Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:40:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-beauty-24-carat-gold-thread-facelift ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The newest facelift on the market is the gold thread facelift, which involves a 24-carat gold mesh framework being sewn permanently under the surface of the skin. The patient remains awake as four yards… Luxury Trends Style and Fashion Trends Cosmetics and Beauty Trends Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-beauty-24-carat-gold-thread-facelift Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:20:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-street-style-locals-embrace-the-celebrations ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Chinese have demonstrated their creativity with some cool interpretations of Olympic street style. Trips to the barber have taken on an Olympic flavour as locals have embraced the Games' motifs. Some… Style and Fashion Trends Unique and Bizarre Olympics http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-street-style-locals-embrace-the-celebrations Sat, 09 Aug 2008 12:59:09 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sartorial-olympics-ralph-lauren-designs ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Not only did Ralph Lauren create the opening and closing ceremony outfits as well as village wear pieces for the US team, but it has now been revealed the Olympic collection will also be available to buy… Style and Fashion Trends Olympics http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sartorial-olympics-ralph-lauren-designs Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:40:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/britney-cast-as-lesbian-killer-new-star-of-tarantino-remake ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Troubled singer Britney Spears is gearing up to play a killer lesbian in Quentin Tarantino's remake of the cult classic Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill! The pop star was reportedly hand-picked by the Pulp… Celebrity News Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/britney-cast-as-lesbian-killer-new-star-of-tarantino-remake Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:40:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skin-deep-controversy-loreal-denies-whitening-beyonce ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Cosmetics giant L'Oreal has been accused of lightening Beyonce's skin tone in a new Feria hair colour advertisement featured in the September issues of Elle, Allure and Essence in the US. In the two-page… Marketing Strategy Print Ads Celebrity News Celebrity Products Style and Fashion Trends Cosmetics and Beauty Trends Social Trends Political Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skin-deep-controversy-loreal-denies-whitening-beyonce Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:20:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-snubs-australian-top-model-winner-cover-denied-due-to-bullying ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The latest winner of the Next Top Model franchise in Australia, 16 year old Demelza Reveley, has been denied the top prize, with Vogue editor Kirstie Clements declaring the young model did not warrant… Style and Fashion Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-snubs-australian-top-model-winner-cover-denied-due-to-bullying Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:20:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playgirl-folds-the-end-of-a-porno-era ]]> (TrendHunter.com) After 35 years of nude dudes, Playgirl magazine has called it quits and will only be available online in the future. Nicole Caldwell, Playgirl's editor-in-chief, confirmed that "Playgirl is going all-Web.… Business Trends Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Naughty Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playgirl-folds-the-end-of-a-porno-era Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:20:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/race-against-a-million-others-nike-human-race ]]> (TrendHunter.com) On August 31, Nike and Apple will be hosting one of the world’s largest one-day running events, The Nike+ Human Race 10K, where 1 million+ runners will don their iPods to race in 25+ locations around… Marketing Strategy Branding Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/race-against-a-million-others-nike-human-race Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:00:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-testament-re-telling-the-bible-in-lego ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Rev. Smith is the sole creator of the Brick Testament, the largest and most comprehensive illustrated Bible in the world with over 3,600 LEGO illustrations that retell more than 300 stories from The Bible.… Technology Trends and Gadgets Digital Cameras and Photography Life Stages Toys and Stuff For Kids Modern Art and Design Trends Unique and Bizarre Social Trends Religious Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-testament-re-telling-the-bible-in-lego Mon, 04 Aug 2008 03:25:44 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dictator-dolls-knit-your-own-hitler ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Designer Rachael Matthews has created controversy with a set of knitting patterns for woolly models of the world's most evil dictators. Her new book has designs for a dozen dictators, with a photo of… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends DIY Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dictator-dolls-knit-your-own-hitler Sat, 02 Aug 2008 17:00:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fish-bling-wearing-live-fish-as-an-accessory ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The latest fad among teenage girls in China's Chengdu city is wearing live small, living fish encased in plastic pendants as jewelery. Vendors say the fish can live up to three months in the sealed containers,… Life Stages Youth Trends Style and Fashion Trends Jewelry and Accessories Unique and Bizarre Olympics http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fish-bling-wearing-live-fish-as-an-accessory Sat, 02 Aug 2008 16:40:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotels-for-new-mothers-maternity-wards-in-plush-hotels ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Australian hospitals are setting up maternity units, complete with 24 hour access to an on-site midwife, in five and four star hotels, with transfers by limousine. Women who have uncomplicated deliveries… Life Stages Baby Trends Luxury Trends Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotels-for-new-mothers-maternity-wards-in-plush-hotels Sat, 02 Aug 2008 16:00:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-dog-walking-easier-the-doog-walkie-belt ]]> (TrendHunter.com) An Australian company, Doogb>, has come up with a way to make dog-walking easier and cleaner - the walkie belt. The belt is designed so that you can be ‘hands free’ when taking your dog for a walk.… Technology Trends and Gadgets Lifestyle Trends Pet Supplies and Trends for Animals Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-dog-walking-easier-the-doog-walkie-belt Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:45:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/statement-shoes-the-mega-trend-for-spring-2008 ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The statement shoe trend began when Miuccia Prada observed, "The obsession with handbags has finished a little now. It feels over. It's about shoes." Gaia Geddes, executive fashion and jewellery editor… Style and Fashion Trends Shoe Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/statement-shoes-the-mega-trend-for-spring-2008 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 06:44:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ken-lee-musical-creativity-on-bulgarian-idol ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A contestant on Bulgarian Idol is fast becoming a global cult favourite.... for simply botching Miriah Carey's music. Valentina Hasan is a 29 years old 'singer' from the village of Zvezdelina in Bulgaria.… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Viral Videos Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ken-lee-musical-creativity-on-bulgarian-idol Sun, 23 Mar 2008 04:22:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/more-celeb-designers-lindsay-lohan-to-design-legging-line ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Right on the back of Rachel Bilson's collaboration with DKNY, it has been confirmed that Lindsay Lohan is to design her own legging line. Given that Lindsay was once photographed for 21 days straight wearing… Celebrity News Celebrity Products Pop Culture and Internet Trends Style and Fashion Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/more-celeb-designers-lindsay-lohan-to-design-legging-line Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:07:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lohan-and-simpson-get-inflated-celebrity-sex-dolls ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Lindsay Lohan and Sarah Jessica Parker have been recreated as blow-up sex dolls as new additions to the Pipedream Products line of the inflatable toys. Clearly the celebrities have not authorized their… Celebrity News Celebrity Products Pop Culture and Internet Trends Naughty Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lohan-and-simpson-get-inflated-celebrity-sex-dolls Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:01:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/literal-advertising-beaver-ad-to-be-banned ]]> (TrendHunter.com) An Australian tampon company has pushed the boundaries of advertising, with a television campaign showing an attractive, young woman and her pet beaver eating lunch, having their nails done, at the hairdresser,… Marketing Strategy Commercials and Videos Naughty Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/literal-advertising-beaver-ad-to-be-banned Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:14:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virgin-models-the-new-size-0 ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Moving on from size zero, the big look right now is the "sacrificial virgin." In other words, the gangly and underdeveloped girl who is hoped to be the latest new face. "You want to make your stamp with… Style and Fashion Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virgin-models-the-new-size-0 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:07:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gayelle-the-new-lesbian ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A group of lesbians unhappy with their title have launched a world-wide movement to change the name of their sexuality to "gayelle" due to a "persistent distaste for the word lesbian" which they argue… Naughty Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gayelle-the-new-lesbian Sun, 02 Mar 2008 08:37:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corey-worthington-fall-out ]]> (TrendHunter.com) So, by now you've heard about Corey Worthington and his infamous Myspace party to which over 500 "guests" came, conquered and in the process destroyed the neighbourhood. Even more interesting, however,… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corey-worthington-fall-out Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:33:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trollsen-twins ]]> (TrendHunter.com) PETA has launched a website called 'Meet the Trollsen twins' on which they have renamed the Olsen sisters, "Hairy-Kate" and "Trashley". The site has a 'Fatal Fashion' interactive dress-up section, complete… Celebrity News Celebrity Products Pop Culture and Internet Trends Billboards and Out of Home http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trollsen-twins Fri, 14 Dec 2007 02:06:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitty-wig ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Who said little dogs are the only ones allowed to have dressing up in wigs? For $50 (USD) you can dress kitty up in a wig as "pink passion" or "bashful blonde." Each wig comes in a metal wig case with… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Lifestyle Trends Pet Supplies and Trends for Animals Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitty-wig Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:02:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-show-must-go-on-vomiting-tv-host-video ]]> (TrendHunter.com) One of the most significant trends related to web 2.0 is the rise of viral video. In particular, the shameful fascinations of humanity appear to spike in popularity. Earlier, we covered how Miss South… Technology Trends and Gadgets Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Viral Videos Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-show-must-go-on-vomiting-tv-host-video Fri, 28 Sep 2007 03:24:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anorexia-billboard-shocks-milan-fashion-week ]]> (TrendHunter.com) As Milan fashion week begins, fashion brand Nolita has released an advertisement depicting a naked anorexic woman to highlight the effects of the illness. Written above the photo of the woman are the words:… Marketing Strategy Billboards and Out of Home Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Style and Fashion Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anorexia-billboard-shocks-milan-fashion-week Wed, 26 Sep 2007 01:31:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elitism-on-facebook-are-you-one-of-the-cool-kids-in-clubone ]]> (TrendHunter.com) For a lot of people, Facebook is a convenient way to keep in touch with others. But Zach Wade also suspected that an equal amount of users use their Facebook profile to project "an ideal image of themselves".… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elitism-on-facebook-are-you-one-of-the-cool-kids-in-clubone Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:26:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-delicacy-nears-extinction-the-ortolan ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The ortolan is a copper-breasted bird that migrates from Africa to Europe. Thought to represent the soul of France, it is also a bite-size delicacy: a songbird roasted and gulped down whole. According… Lifestyle Trends Food Trends Pet Supplies and Trends for Animals Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-delicacy-nears-extinction-the-ortolan Tue, 25 Sep 2007 17:32:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-celebrities-ugly-planet-hiltron ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Planet Hiltron is a blog dedicated to reverting the flawless images of celebrities that we are constantly bombarded with. A kind of celebrity culture jamming which shows the true powers of Photoshop.… Technology Trends and Gadgets Digital Cameras and Photography Celebrity News Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Music Movies and Media http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-celebrities-ugly-planet-hiltron Fri, 27 Jul 2007 23:10:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dancing-inmates-filipino-prisoners-re-enact-michael-jacksons-thriller-video ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The latest viral sensation are videos shot in the prison yard of the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Centre in the Philippines, which show several large-scale dance routines with impressive… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Viral Videos Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dancing-inmates-filipino-prisoners-re-enact-michael-jacksons-thriller-video Mon, 23 Jul 2007 05:09:00 -0400