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Popular This Week1. 50 Unique Geek Accessories - from Lab Glasses to Nerdy Jewelry (CLUSTER)  This cluster of unique geek accessories points to the glamorization of all things nerdy, encompassing a love for computers, the reign of the uncool and an obsession with gadgets. This slideshow takes a…2. 100 Origami and Papercraft Finds - From Origami Internet Logos to Paper Dragons (CLUSTER)  I have never been very crafty, but have always been fascinated by what some people can create with nothing but paper. To those who are skilled in the area, the papercraft possibilities and origami options…3. 40 Tomboy Fashions - Tuxedos, Vests, Boyfriend Jeans & Manly Haircuts for Women (CLUSTER)  Pantsuits, sports-inspired designs and any clothing item you could append “boyfriend” to are among the tomboy fashions making their way into the wardrobes of fast-adopting fashionistas.
This cluster…4. 25 Twists on Geisha Glam - From Futuristic Kimonos to Punk Geishas & Cultural Cross-Dressing (CLUSTER)  Geisha entertainers are woven tightly in the fabric of Japan's culture, and in our modern era of crowdsourcing and cross-cultural collaboration, borrowing and adapting aspects of geisha culture has proven…5. 33 Romantic Photo Shoots - Passionate Photography, from Vampire Love Editorials to Bromance Ads (CLUSTER)  Romance in photography is always an effective way to capture attention. Romantic photo shoots will inevitably tug on heart strings—whether it’s elation they evoke or cathartic feelings of depression (hopefully…6. 30 Eccentric Pumps - From Feathers and Spikes to Mohawks and Zombie Print (CLUSTER)  It's fair to say that almost every woman owns a pair of pumps, but how many people can say they own a really eccentric pumps? I'm not talking about a bold color, I'm talking about heels with spikes, shoes…7. Interlocked Lustography - Nils Vilnis Shows Us His Sexually Sophisticated 'Confession' (GALLERY)  Nils Vilnis has been featured on Trend Hunter many times before, but his latest collection titled ‘Confession’ is the most sensual of all of the galleries we have written about. Featuring a woman surrounded…8. 53 Unique Store Displays - From Bolshevik Retail Windows to Piled Tennis Ball Storefronts (CLUSTER)  In our world of passive browsing, tight wallets, and short attention spans, sometimes a cool window or store display can make the difference between a shopper continuing on their way and actually entering…9. Half-Nude Hipster Shoots - Pants-Free Subculture Photography by Roy Torres (GALLERY)  The shots you see above are part of a set by Roy Torres. Nerd glasses and plaid shirts used to be the fashion domain of geeks and nerds, but hipsters have pillaged these looks and made them ubiquitous.…10. 70 Credit Crunch Retail Promotions - Clever Store Promotions for Black Friday 2009 (CLUSTER)  In 2009, Black Friday retailers will attempt to woo budget-crunched holiday shoppers into brick-and-mortar stores like never before. We’ve seen a number of innovative approaches in advance of Black Friday…11. Lonely Girl Photography - The Julia Galdo Housewife Series Poignantly Depicts One Empty Day (GALLERY)  I’m a huge fan of ‘Mad Men,’ so I feel it’s only natural that I’m drawn to the Julia Galdo Housewife series. Depicting one very lonely lady, I immediately thought of the beautiful, child-like Betty Draper.…12. 45 Statement Rings - from Mangagement Rings to Face Contour Rings (CLUSTER)  Statement rings are more in demand than ever, largely due to the glamorization of lavish weddings in the media and exuberant celebrity engagement rocks. To have your digits stand out now takes more than…13. Antique Lingerie Fashion - Vintage Lingerie as Outerwear for Spring 2010 (GALLERY)  If Dior’s 1940s film noir-inspired runway show for Spring 2010 is any indication, vintage lingerie as outerwear will be the way to dress when the weather warms up. Bloggers are abuzz with the possibilities…14. 85 Nifty Nike Footwear - From Terminatrix Kicks to Sneaker-Boat Shoe Hybrids (CLUSTER)  Besides creating and distributing one of the most recognizable shoe brands on the planet (I would argue THE most), Nike has not only perfected the shoe technology, the company also strives to perfect shoe…15. 46 Frosty Diamond Baubles - From Princess-Styled Jewelry to Blooming Bling (CLUSTER)  Considering that diamonds are a girl’s best friend, what better gift than the gift of friendship? Although other gems may get the spotlight now and then, nothing can compete with frosty diamond baubles,… |
Popular This Month1. 50 Unique Geek Accessories - from Lab Glasses to Nerdy Jewelry (CLUSTER) This cluster of unique geek accessories points to the glamorization of all things nerdy, encompassing a love for computers, the reign of the uncool and an obsession with gadgets. This slideshow takes a…2. Magical Photography - Lado Alexi's Skilled and Fascinating Photo Manipulation (GALLERY)  It seems as though Lado Alexi is a magician when it comes to his photography. By capturing these magical acts, it insures that they will forever remain awe-inspiring.
Highly imaginative, Lado Alexi is…3. Floating Rings - Getting Playful and Creative With Jewelry is Cheaper than Diamond Bling (GALLERY)  People try to stand out in various ways -- jewelry being one of them. Adorning yourself in diamonds and rubies may not be the most feasible option in these times of economic woe, so why not spice up your…4. Gossip Girl Lingerie Spreads - Leighton Meester for GQ Has Nothing to Hide (GALLERY)  Evidently when you are on a hot, hip television show about high society teens who attend a silly prep school, you will get asked to pose for men’s magazines. Because there is nothing weird about young…5. 100 Leather Innovations - From Leather Origami Animals to Aged Leather Transformer Bags (CLUSTER)  Leather is nearly synonymous with fashion. Shoes, jackets and accessories made of leather are as popular today as they ever were. Made from cows and capable of making someone look extremely hot or extremely…6. Immoral Artography - A Modern Take on the Seven Sins by Anne Smolders (GALLERY)  Dutch artist Anne Smolders has elegantly recreated the seven sins in her photographic series of Modern Sinners. Each photograph focuses on one of the sins, with perfectly coifed models styled in paper…7. 100 Origami and Papercraft Finds - From Origami Internet Logos to Paper Dragons (CLUSTER) I have never been very crafty, but have always been fascinated by what some people can create with nothing but paper. To those who are skilled in the area, the papercraft possibilities and origami options…8. 50 Minimalist Innovations - From Bare-Bone Christmas Decor to Minimalist Timepieces (CLUSTER)  Minimalists enjoy their life stripped of all the unnecessities. A minimalist does not need all the things you offer him or her to get through life, only what is most essential. FYI: Do not confuse a minimalist…9. 95 Spectacular Rings - From Landmarks to Gardens Worn on Your Fingers (CLUSTER)  I am a big fan of spectacular rings-especially the cocktail variety. These accessories add the perfect amount of eye-popping flash without over-powering an outfit. It seems that almost anything can come…10. 60 Freaky Fauxttoos - From Temporary Tattoos for Tots to Jewelry That Tattoos You (CLUSTER)  These temporary tattoos provide an option for people who want to get into the body modification scene but for some reason can't take the plunge into permanent ink. Whether you've a restrictive family,…11. Lolita-Like Fashiontography - Devon Aoki In 'My Forbidden Love' for Numero Tokyo (GALLERY)  Model and actress Devon Aoki (you may remember her as sword-wielding assassin Miho in Sin City) appears in, ‘My Forbidden Love’ for Numero Tokyo. The racy, Lolita-esque spread was shot by photographer…12. 100 Top-of-the-Line Tees - From Kiddie Chest Hair Tees to Puppet Bling T-Shirts (CLUSTER)  T-shirts are comfortable and common, but also provide a clothing canvas for some of the most clever and innovative designs people can come up with. If you want to get noticed for your talent, don’t paint…13. 26 Disorderly Anorexic Controversies - From Size Zero Glamorization to Anti-Anorexia Art (CLUSTER)  Although we have seen a significant push towards ‘real beauty’ (thanks Dove) and overall steps towards healthy living, anorexia and super-skinny women will not disappear overnight. There still exists disorderly…14. 78 Eyewear Innovations - From Bullet-Proof Shades to Prescription Beer Goggles (CLUSTER)  As a fellow four-eyes I have always taken an active interest in the latest in eyewear innovations. Glasses, whether they are prescription or not, have grown to become chic fashion accessories and not just…15. 40 Crushing Corsets - Constricting and Alluring Undergarments Make a Comeback (CLUSTER)  Corsets probably take the cake as the least comfortable and most attractive garments. They’re tight and they squeeze the breath right out of you—and somehow that’s attractive.
Anyway, these crushing corsets… |
Popular Last Month1. 94 Halloween Costume Ideas - From Punky Princess Gowns to Aggressive Ninja Fashion (CLUSTER)  Halloween is fast approaching and you may still be stuck on what you want to be. The sky is the limit -- the more creative you are, the more fun you are guaranteed to have. So here is a cluster filled…2. 60 Halloween Makeovers - From Magnificent Makeup Masks to Porcelain Doll Makeup  Halloween makeovers can be a lot of fun, but they can be even more work—especially when it comes to the makeup portion of the costume. Don’t fret my freaky friends, because this cluster is here to inspire…3. Glamorizing Diverse Body Types - Plus Size Models Galore Appear in Glamour Magazine's October Issue  With positive reviews of its September issue still fresh in everyone’s mind, Glamour Magazine will feature eight nude and beautiful plus-size models in their October 2009 issue.
Glamour Magazine really…4. Extreme Minimalist Dresses - Digna Kosse Creates Unwearable Clothing from Pieces of Yarn (GALLERY)  There are some fashions out there that are meant to only be appreciated for their artistic factor and Digna Kosse’s creation is one of those cases. She designed these unique dresses from shards of yarn…5. 40 Unusual Ways to Interact With Strangers - From Kissing Projects to Anonymous Baby-Naming (CLUSTER)  As children, we were taught about the horrors of stranger danger, but these unusual ways to interact with strangers are significantly less scary. From silly innovations like guerrilla public dances to…6. 91 Bizarre Shoes - Seriously Strange Footwear, From Winged Sandals to Staple Heels (CLUSTER)  Over the years, shoes have become the ultimate statement-maker, with designers and innovators creating some seriously strange footwear. While we want our clothing to be versatile and understated, our shoes…7. Sea Creature Shoes - The Remarkable Alexander McQueen Spring 2010 Footwear Collection (GALLERY)  The Alexander McQueen Spring 2010 shoes were out of this world, well, at least out of the bit of the world that is covered in land. The outrageous footwear perfectly complemented the designer’s weird and…8. Comedic Clothing Correlations - T-Shirts With Obnoxious Sayings Made Worse by the Wearer (GALLERY)  The invention of t-shirts with obnoxious sayings was a turning event in the lives of "ironic" individuals everywhere who longed to show the world just how uncouth and intelligent they were.
To be fair,…9. 20 Frightening Masks - From Grotesque Surreal Masks to Scary Shielded Styles (CLUSTER)  As we gear up for Halloween, I thought it a perfect time to round up all of the frightening masks we’ve featured at Trend Hunter. And boy, are there plenty to choose from. In the slideshow below, you’ll…10. Androgynous Surrealtography - The David Lachapelle Alan Cummings Shoot is Wacky & Fun (GALLERY)  Certainly one of my favorite photographers, the David LaChapelle Alan Cummings photo spread is one of the most innovative and imaginative that I have seen in a long while.
The David LaChapelle Alan Cummings…11. Plus-Size Esteem Killers - Study Finds that Even Size 12 Models Negatively Impact Confidence  According to a recent study that was conducted by researchers in the United States, Germany, and the Netherlands, it does not matter if they are size zero or size 12 models, when ordinary women see them,…12. 60 Alice in Wonderland Fantasies - From Surreal Fairytale Photography to Mini Mad Hatter Hats (CLUSTER)  In anticipation of Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland movie, I recently re-read the classic children’s tale and was once again taken aback by master storyteller Lewis Caroll and his vivid imagination. It…13. Leggy Sexpot Editorials - Julia Stegner's Stems Go a 'Long Distance' in Vogue Spain (GALLERY)  German model Julia Stegner travels a ‘Long Distance’ in Vogue Spain. The thigh-high boot-highlighting editorial does not leave much to the imagination. Photographed by Paola Kudacki, the sexy stunner struts…14. Plastic Surgery Pageants - Miss Plastic Hungary Contestants Flaunt Cosmetic Enhancements (VIDEO)  Miss Plastic Hungary is a beauty pageant that celebrates plastic surgery by honoring the contestant with the best cosmetic enhancements—those that, according to the organizers, display a “perfect harmony…15. 99 Retro 80s Revival Fashions - From Architectural Bodysuits to Funky Scrunchies (CLUSTER)  It’s nice to look back and appreciate other fashion eras, but being nostalgic can take on a life of its own and before you know it you have retro takeover on your hands. This cluster is devoted to such… |
