Chalaine Mantha

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I love to travel, I've been to 8 different countries and I lived in England for 4 months. I have a double major in drama and communication studies.

What is unique that's not in your bio?

I can walk on my hands :)

How do you define cool?

Something cool has to be unique. If it's not unique it's not cool anymore.

What do you enjoy most about Trend Hunter?

Trend Hunter gives me endless hours of exploring my favourite things!

What are your tips for writing a juicy post?

Don't think too hard!

How do you reset to be creative?

I lack creativity in the wee hours of the morning. Get some sleep and your brain works much better!

Predict something awesome for 2020?

I predict that I will have visited 8 more countries by 2020!

Cutesy Doll Earbuds

The Harajuku Lovers Headphones by Monster and Gwen Stefani are Adorable

Monster and Gwen Stefani have teamed up to create some adorable Harajuku Lovers Headphones. There are three different sets, which feature the iconic dolls that can be seen on Gwen Stefani's line of perfumes.… MORE

Enchanting Fairy-Tale Hotels

The Mondrian Soho in New York Was Inspired by Beauty and the Beast

The Mondrian Soho is a hotel in New York City that brings delighted guests into a world of whimsical wonder. The interior has a majestic blue color palette with swirly rose patterns placed on the ceiling… MORE

Adorably Deceptive Ads

The Canadian Dental Association Puppies Commercial is All About Health

The Canadian Dental Association puppies commercial is so cute that you may not even realize what it is about until words pop up on the screen. The ad uses adorable daschund puppies as a distraction to… MORE

Devilish Monkey Headgear

Skullcandy and Paul Frank Team Up to Make Devil Julius Headphones

Skullcandy and Paul Frank have collaborated to create these awesome Devil Julius Headphones for 2011. The stylish headgear is colored in black and red and features the signature Paul Frank monkey Julius… MORE

Iconic Cartoon Typography

The Simpsons Alphabet by Fabian Gonzales Morphs Popular Characters

Fabian Gonzales is an artist who says that he loves to make people laugh through his work. One of his most iconic pieces is The Simpsons Alphabet. Popular characters are morphed into the letters of the… MORE

Impossible Maze Art

Ray Sohn Creates Mixed-Up Linear Masterpieces

Ray Sohn has created a really fantastic collection of art pieces called Pyramid Lake for the Wonder Fair in Kansas. His featured mazelike works have taken him a year and a half to complete, as he combined… MORE

Unbelievable Stop-Motion Ads

The MTV Balloons Commercial is Epically Poptastic

The MTV Balloons commercial uses stop motion in a creative way that turned out absolutely awesome. Pictures were drawn on balloons and a machine was used to pop them all, creating a clever cartoon animation.… MORE

Fairy-Tale Reception Halls

Preston Bailey Creates Whimsical Wedding Worlds

Preston Bailey has to be one of the most amazing designers I have ever come across. If you want your wedding to be absolutely immaculate and dreamlike, this is your go-to guy. Preston Bailey approaches… MORE

Foodie Bar Crawls

Going on a Dishcrawl is an Exciting New Way to Experience Food

If you are in the mood to try out some new dishes, going on a Dishcrawl may be just the thing you need! Just like a barcrawl, Dishcrawls take people on an edible adventure where they try out four different… MORE

Pretty Princess Wedding Gowns

The Monique Lhuillier Spring 2012 Bridal Collection is Magical

The Monique Lhuillier Spring 2012 wedding dress collection is full of dreamy, fairytale dresses that are sure to make you feel like a princess on your big day. The collection is full of traditional white… MORE

Projected Shadow Interaction

The Social Cave Project Explores Designs of the Future

The Social Cave project was created by the Research Lab Non-linear Solutions Unit at GSAPP Columbia University. The Salone Satellite Furniture Fair chief curator Marva Griffin came up with a brilliant… MORE

Messy Baby Advertisements

The Olvarit Babyfoods Commercial Brings Tots to a Fancy Restaurant

The advertising agency Duval Guillaume in Belgium has created an Olvarit babyfoods commercial that is absolutely adorable. The ad features a "babies-only" tasting that takes place at a fancy restaurant… MORE

Recycle Awareness Shops

The Coca-Cola Israel Pop-Up Store Educates Visitors on Upcycled Products

Coca-Cola Israel has recently launched an eco-friendly pop-up store that sells upcycled products. The interesting idea was conceived by the Israeli marketing agency Promarket, who wanted to create something… MORE

Adorable Cartoon Cameras

The Superheadz Wide Lens Camera Series Features Colorful Characters

If you want a cute camera, then check out the Superheadz Wide Lens Camera Series. The adorable series features cheeky cartoon characters on the bright and vivid packaging. The cameras come in five different… MORE

Blushing Bride Veils

The Tessa Kim 2011 Lookbook Features Gorgeous Bridal Headpieces

With all of the Royal Wedding buzz going around many people are excited to see all of the interesting dresses, hats and headpieces the guests will be wearing. In the meantime, you can browse through the… MORE

Fashion Designer Dwellings

The Milano Residences Will Be Designed by Versace Home

A Filipino company called Century Properties has teamed up with the fashion empire Versace to create an amazing luxury residence in Milan, Italy, called The Milano Residences. The building will cost over… MORE

Smartphone Key Finders

The Cobra Tag Will Help the Forgetful Remember

The Cobra Tag is a type of sensor that can be attached to your keys, TV remote, wallet or any other item that you are afraid of losing. To make the Cobra Tag work you have to download the free app for… MORE

Luxurious Sandy Hotels

The Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort Looks like a Magical Palace

The newest issue of Tablet10 magazine features an interesting luxury hotel that is located in the desert outside of Abu Dhabi called the Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort. This gorgeous hotel looks like a palace… MORE

Shimmering Body-Hugging Dresses

The Nicole Richie THAT Magazine Editorial is Dazzling

Nicole Richie seems to get more and more gorgeous as the years pass. The Nicole Richie THAT Magazine #2 editorial has surfaced for May/June, and she looks absolutely fantastic in tiny shimmering dresses,… MORE

Rough and Tough Smartphones

The CASIO G'zOne Commando Can Survive in the Wilderness

The CASIO G’zOne Commando is set to be the toughest Android phone on the market. The rough and tough phone is perfect for outdoor adventures where it can withstand all kinds of extreme conditions. The… MORE

Road-Kill Cafes

Hillbilly Tea Offers Up Meals That are Au Naturel

Hillbilly Tea in Louisville, Kentucky, is a quaint little cafe that is known for its interesting dishes such as road kill stew, corn pone and succotash. The meals are prepared with natural ingredients… MORE

Rock 'n' Roll Frocks

The Dress Up TOPSHOP Collection Boasts Party-Hardy Fashion

The Dress Up TOPSHOP collection is featured in a run-down-house photoshoot that was photographed by Yvan Rodic. The dazzling dresses stand out among the wreckage of scraped-up walls and torn-up furniture.… MORE

Interactive Baby-Naming Apps

The Kick to Pick App Lets Your Baby Pick Its Own Name

The Kick to Pick app is an application for the iPhone that picks out names for your baby by assessing the baby's kick. Just place the phone on your belly when the baby is stirring and when the baby kicks,… MORE

Stylish Easy-To-Clean Amps

The Valve Amplifier BLOCK by Mateusz Glowka is User-Friendly

The Valve amplifier BLOCK by Mateusz Główka was a final semester project at the Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow, Poland. The design looks amazing and could definitely be sold in stores. It was built according… MORE

Tea Time Knuckledusters

Juliet Ames Creates Knuckle-Busting Fashion Out of Tea Plates

Juliet Ames is part of The Broken Plate Pendant Company that has an Etsy shop featuring these tea time knuckledusters. These creative fashion accessories may be a bit outlandish, but they are definitely… MORE

Skinny Colorful Laptop Stands

The AViiQ Portable Quick Stand is Great if You're on the Go

The AViiQ Portable Quick Stand is a stylish stand for your laptop that comes in five different colors. AViiQ jokes that the product’s middle name is "quick" because it is so easy to pack it up and go.… MORE

Silly Zombified Advertisements

The 2012 Honda Civic Zombie Commercial is Horrifyingly Funny

The 2012 Honda Civic zombie commercial 'It’s good to be a Zombie' features a friendly zombie called Mitch hanging out with his friends, having a good time and driving his new car. The commercial starts… MORE

British Bridal Photography

Craig Williams Photography Captures a Stunning Wedding Shoot

Wedding photographers Kate and Craig from Craig Williams Photography were chosen to be part of an amazing photoshoot that was put together by Jo Kent at Something Blue PR. With the royal wedding is quickly… MORE

Glamorous Masquerades

The Silva & Moreno PAIN! Editorial is Hauntingly Beautiful

Silva & Moreno have shot a haunting editorial entitled PAIN!, which features model Marcela Tano. Although the title of the editorial may portray harshness, the images within the series are actually the… MORE

Eco iDocks

The i-Log for iPad Uses Reclaimed Wood for an Elegant Nature-Friendly Effect

The i-Log for iPad is an eco-friendly way to use your iPad. The product was specially made out of reclaimed wood in London, England. Not only is the product great for viewing your screen, but it charges… MORE

Super-Small Speaker Gadgets

The Sony Ericsson Media Speaker Stand MS430 is Ultra Portable

The Sony Ericsson Media Speaker Stand MS430 is a powerful device and miniature in size. Shaped like a cylinder, the speaker stand has the ability to transform your MP3 player or phone into a sweet speaker… MORE

Worldly Government Offices

Jan Banning Photographs Bureaucracies All Over the World

Jan Banning is a photographer who captures real-life images that let people in on sights that they would normally never see. One of her projects is called Bureaucratics, in which she takes a look at different… MORE

Dusk Beachtography

The Manor Swimwear Campaign for Spring/Summer 2011 Features All-Day Beachwear

The Manor swimwear campaign features bathing suits that you can play in all day. The campaign follows a group of friends who spend the entire day at the beach, and stay, even when the sun sets. The photos… MORE

Surreal Nature Sculptures

Myeongbeom Kim Artistically Mixes Elements of Nature and Fantasy

The art of Myeongbeom Kim is so stunning that it would be easy to just stare at some of the pieces all day! He went to school in both Chicago and South Korea for art, earning himself an MFA and a BFA.… MORE

Tropical Forest Photoshoots

The Malgosia Bela Numero France April 2011 Editorial Has Jungle Fever

The Malgosia Bela Numero France April 2011 editorial features the gorgeous model in a tropical jungle full of wild animals, exotic plants and vibrant flowers. The editorial is called Golden Girl and features… MORE

Vacation-Ready Summer Collections

The H&M Spring/Summer 2011 Catalogue is Full of Sassy Styles

The H&M Spring/Summer 2011 catalogue is a bright and fashionable mix of bathing suits, workout attire, lingerie and day wear. The collection is shown off by the gorgeous gap-toothed model Jessica Hart.… MORE

Featured Ideas

Enchanting Fairy-Tale Hotels

The Mondrian Soho in New York Was Inspired by Beauty and the Beast

Panoramic-View Hotels

The Docbodnsuite at the Taxhof Inn Will Leave You Breathless

The Taxhof is an inn in Bruck, Austria that features a fabulous suite called the Docbodnsuite. This suite is special because it has a rooftop terrace to stroll along for a breathtaking scenic view of the… MORE

Sleek Simple Carriers

The Haerfest Leather Bags Have a Minimalist-Luxe Appeal

Brothers Tim and Dan Joo have created a cool collection of Haerfest leather bags. Their intention was to design a product that is modern, basic and ages well. The collection holds four simple leather styles… MORE

Puzzle-Aiding Apps

Google Goggles Sudoku App Saves You When You're Stumped

The Google Goggles Sudoku app is a fun new update for mind game fans. If you are having trouble with a difficult puzzle, simply aim your Google Goggles Sudoku app at the puzzle and it will solve it in… MORE

Teasing Temptresses

Adriana Lima Gets Playful in Victoria's Secret Lingerie PS 2011 Shoot

The Victoria’s Secret Lingerie PS 2011 shoot is out and angel Adriana Lima is featured within the spread. In brightly colorful lingerie, she teases the audience with a playful attitude and a pink fluffy… MORE

Play-Doh People Ads

Mcdonald's Mccafé Ad Features Coffee-Craving Characters

The McDonald’s McCafé ad by DDB in Austria features some sculpted and deformed people. The tag line for the ad reads, “Everyone needs his morning coffee. Every day from 7 am.” The Play-Doh people obviously… MORE

Mayonnaise Battles

The New Miracle Whip Commercial Asks You to Choose Sides

The new Miracle Whip commercial asks "Are You Miracle Whip?" The commercial revolves around numerous people explaining their thoughts on Miracle Whip. Some people love it, while others despise its very… MORE

Loaded Dark Fashion

The Ready-To-Wear Alexander Wang Fall 2011 Collection

The ready-to-wear Alexander Wang Fall 2011 collection is packed with daringly-dark outfits. There is a lot of black leather, bagginess, fur and unique lines. Noticeably, some of the models have very interesting… MORE

Alcoholic Gambling Machines

The BarBot Slot Machine Pays You in Drinks

If you are an avid drinker, you just might love the idea of the BarBot slot machine, which rewards you with alcohol instead of money. The computer inside the machine has a pre-programed bartender to create… MORE

Abstract Dog Art

Heather Galler Creates Adorably Colorful Canine Prints

Heather Galler is a professional abstract modern folk artist who does some truly amazing work. She is from New York, and specializes in many things such as these pet portraits. Heather Galler will even… MORE

Home Sweet Factories

Tilman Paas Creates a Unique Living Space in a Textile Factory

Tilman Paas fell in love with the architecture of a 1930s textile factory in Germany. The building was almost in ruins, but with a little TLC and a lot of hard work, Tilman Paas was able to create a masterpiece.… MORE

Medical Social Media Art

Anne Van Den Berg Sketches Insightful Illustrations

Anne van den Berg is an illustrator from the Netherlands who draws intriguing sketchlike images. In this series, she represents social media and the way it is ingrained in people's lives. In the images… MORE

Record-Breaking Supercars

The Badass 2012 McLaren MP4-12C Claimed Best Handling Sportscar

Autoblog claims that the 2012 McLaren MP4-12C could â€œquite possibly the best handling supersports road and weekend track car in history.â€ The speedy car is gorgeous in a sleek, silver color with flashes… MORE

Curvaceous Comic Book Babes

J. Scott Campbell Draws Racy Female Heroines

American comic book artist J. Scott Campbell has risen to fame working for Wildstorm Comics and Marvel. In these particular drawings, he features some sexed-up curvaceous comic book heroines. J. Scott… MORE