Top 34 Ways to Seek Enchantment - Fairytale Obsession (SUPER GALLERY)

The charming qualities of fairytales don’t just hold allure for children, adults are captivated by these enchanting stories as well. From beautiful creatures liked fairies, sprites, princesses to notions like happily ever after, these fantasy-rich bed time stories have led to the creation of many products, fashions, campaigns and events inspired by their qualities.

Here’s a look at some of the top fairtytale trends we’ve seen:

Advertising & Photography

Dior’s Fairytale Inspiration - Midnight Poison Muse A Contemporary Cinderella (VIDEO)

It seems fashion designers have been enamored with the whimsical qualities of fairy tales since the dawn of the needle and thread, and that fascination shows no signs of stopping as made apparent by John Galliano. The creative genius behind Dior used Cinderella as his muse to market the lines latest… [More]

Fairytale Commercials - Toma Leche Milk Ads (VIDEO)

The Toma Leche campaign was produced by Grupo Gallegos. “Toma leche” is Spanish for “drink milk” and apparently, if you do just that, and you are a butt-ugly, nasty-ass “bruja” or witch, you will turn into a beautiful, regular chick. Cute fairytale-influenced commercial. Very cute. Image source [More]

Naughty Fairytales - Melissa’s Modern Heroine Photography (GALLERY)

If you had long hair like Rapunzel, would you rope your man like this? These digitally altered, modern-day fairy tale images include classic heroines with sexy, modern twist. They include Little Red Riding Hood who’s sitting on the the back of the Big Bad Wolf’s bike; another image shows Cinderell… [More]

A Year of Fairy Tales - 2008 Campari Calendar to Feature Eva Mendes (GALLERY)

Gorgeous actress Eva Mendes, better known for her roles in Ghost Rider, Hitch and more recently, We own the night, graces the pages of the 2008 Campari calendar, in a range of shots that explore fairytales. Captured by Italian photographer Marino Parisotto, the 9th edition of the Italian Campari Cal… [More]

German Magazine Marketing - Fairytale Campaign

Germany’s biggest publishing house, Gruner & Jahr, has launched a fantastic campaign in which promoters dressed in fairytale costumes invade the streets of some of the country’s major cities. The decline of print media is being seen in Europe as well, which is why magazines are doing more to promo… [More]

Disney Fairytale (Part III) - Year of a Million Dreams With Gisele, JLo, Jessica Biel (GALLERY)

Disney has teamed with celebrities before to produce a series of photo shoots in which the famous faces dress as fabled Disney characters from classic stories. The campaign was shot by renowned fashion photographer Annie Leibovitz. This time around, the Walt Disney Company has added celebrities li… [More]

Disney Fairytale (Part 2) - Photoshoot with Rachel Weisz, Julie Andrews and Roger Federer (GALLERY)

Earlier this year, Trend Hunter covered the first Disney celeb photoshoot, so we are happy to bring you the second edition. Disney and famous photographer Annie Leibovitz have sprinkled their magic on a second set of celebrities to appear in the Disney’s Year of a Million Dreams campaign. British… [More]

Disney Photoshoot Brings together Beckham, Beyoncé and Johansson (GALLERY)

Disney has brought in some big names to promote Disney Parks, including David Beckham, Beyoncé amd Scarlette Johansson.  The campaign is part of the “Year of a Million Dreams” celebration.  The site describes, “Spectacular new images were unveiled today featuring the work of acclaimed photographer … [More]

Cartoons Against Cigarettes - “A Magical Amount” Truth Campaign (VIDEO)

Don’t be fooled—this is no Lucky Charms commercial. If you’re familiar with the Truth campaigns against cigarettes, then you know the ads tend to be rather gorey. The latest ad, however, goes against spreading awareness with a new approach that’s actually even a bit… cute. “A Magical Amount” c… [More]

Fashion

Disney Teams With Designers - Princess Gowns for UNICEF (GALLERY)

The Walt Disney company has teamed up with several high end designers including Vivienne Westwood to create a line of princess-inspired gowns to help real life women make their fairy tale fantasies come true. No matter who your favourite princess is, there’s a designer to help you channel her. Cinde… [More]

Faerie Bags - Fantasy Theme for Prada

Fantasy themes are a ubiquitous feature on the catwalk, and anything to do with faeries appears to be a persistent trend. The latest Prada collection features the fairy theme on handbags, shoes, some of its packaging. I personally would prefer a more ethereal representation of my favorite mythical b… [More]

Fairy Fashion - Sprites For Spring/Summer 2008 (GALLERY)

Stylish women wanting to stay ahead of the fashion game had getter begin getting enchanted by the world of fairies, sprites and nymphs. Taking a look at the most recent runways, it looks like these mythical creatures were the inspiration for several influential designers in their Spring/Summer 2008 … [More]

Wings Fly into Fashion - Delicate Spring Accessories (GALLERY)

One of the hottest ways to accessorize this spring and summer is with wings, be they feathered bird or angel wings, or delicate wings like those of butterflies and dragonflies. The Victoria’s Secret Angels have been known for their dramatic wings for a long time, but other designers are beginning … [More]

Golden Gladiator Gators - Prada Spring/Summer 2008

Prada marched a few interesting concepts down their Spring/Summer 2008 runway, but these golden gladiator gators took center stage. The featured image shows a light shift dress with a cutesy fairy pattern. On her feet were simple, open-toed sandals as well as straps that attached to an upward-lead… [More]

Damsel in Distress Makeup - Prada Summer 2008 (GALLERY)

Do you fantasize about staring in your own fairy tale? Picture yourself as Snow White being chased through the wood by the wicked huntsman? Then look to Prada for inspiration on how to master the damsel in distress makeup look to compliment the scene. To achieve this woe-is-me beauty style, combin… [More]

Bank Intern Busted on Facebook - Fairy Costume Reveals All (GALLERY)

Wow, not only does it suck to get busted for skipping work, but when the evidence looks like these photos, it’s not just your business reputation on the line anymore. After excusing himself from work for a “family emergency,” Kevin Colvin, an intern at the North American arm of the Anglo Irish Bank,… [More]

Lifestyle, Design & Entertainment

Alternative Art Forms - Tooth Fairy Carvings (On Real Teeth!) (GALLERY)

Cordelia Cembrowicz, from Bristol, is an artist who carved tooth fairies from children’s milk teeth.  Using a specially adapted drill, a rotary cutter and magnifying glass, she spends about almost 20 hours to carve a tooth. [More]

Life-Size Fairy - Fantasy Statue

I ran across this item at Alibaba.com in the Gifts & Crafts > Sculptures > Fairies Fantasy Erotic Sexy Statues category. It is a life-size statue of a fairy (or perhaps larger-than-life; I’m not quite sure how big a fairy actually is). I always thought of fairies being small like Tinkerbell. Perhaps… [More]

Fairytale Sheets - Bedtime Stories Project (GALLERY)

How cool is this? You can sleep UNDER your bed time story! These blankets from the Bedtime Stories Project have a cute story on them and consist of layers that you can peel off to reveal more layers of the tale. From what I can tell from the images, the story looks like it’s of sleeping beauty. How… [More]

Real Magic Beanstalks - Plants Grows “I LOVE YOU” on Leaf

If you give your sweetheart a plant that can sprout a leaf that says, “I Love You”, isn’t that taking a big risk if the plant dies? Eh, not my problem. Some way, some how, this cute little beanstalk in a can will burst forth from the soil and search for the warming nourishing rays of the loving sun … [More]

Real Flying Carpet - Physicist Turning Aladdin’s Vehicle Into Reality

The mythical, magic carpet method of travel may become reality as a mathematician works on solving the clues to levitation. Although Professor Lakshminarayanan Mahadevan of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts has only proven he can float an object the size of a bank note, he believes his … [More]

Personalized Picture Books - FlattenMe Fairytales Feature You (GALLERY)

The best way to experience a fairytale? To be the main character, of course! That’s now possible thanks to FlattenMe, a site that lets you create customized books, that not only include your name in the story, but your photographs as well. “It’s your story. Step in!” There are four enchanting tales… [More]

Luxury For Your Princess - Designer Kids Rooms

Give your child the opportunity to sleep in the middle of a dream! Your daughter will simply adore this charming bedroom reminiscent of Cinderella’s royal chamber. Her love and gratitude will be overwhelming when you decide to shell out the $47,000 it takes to make this fairytale dream come true! [More]

Baby Fairy Tale - $15,000 Carriage Crib

We’ve seen the foldable crib for the nomad, and the bullet proof crib for 50 cent’s kids, but we haven’t really seen a crib that comes with a 3 year warranty and option of fairy godmother, Tinkerbelle or a regular nymph, that is until the carriage crib. Like something straight out of a Disney… [More]

Gay Days At Walt Disney World

The annual GayDays event is in full swing in Orlando. This is the 16th year for the event and over 140,000 event participants are expected. This means huge swings in attendance at themeparks around the city - up to 60,000 Gay Days participants are expected at the Magic Kingdom on saturday. However, … [More]

From Cartoon to Reality - “Enchanted” by Disney (VIDEO)

Instead of feeling they need to choose between formats, producers are beginning to integrate both. Disney’s latest romantic adventure, Enchanted, takes us from the 2D fairy tale world of animation to modern day filmography in New York. A prince walking around Manhattan? You bet, and it happened ju… [More]

Disney Introduces First Black Princess

Disney’s gone and done it! Walt Disney has announced their first black princess in the animated film “The Frog Princess” which will be set in New Orleans. The film is described as, “an American fairy tale,” according to chief creative officer for Disney and Pixar Animation Studios, John Lasseter. T… [More]

Magic Mirrors

Talking Mirror Melds Security and Fairy Tale (GALLERY)

A fairy tale prop and a home security system in one.  That’s what the Magic Message Mirror (M30P) by Themeaddicts is made of, with the “Basil the mirror” magically appears and verbally provides real-time information.  The M30P also has an integrated live camera feed which shows your area of interest… [More]

Magic Mirror Shows You 30 Years from Now - Persuasive Mirror (GALLERY)

If you continued to live your life the way you do right now, how would you look in three decades? The Persuasive Mirror tracks everything you do, then takes your actions into account when assessing your projected reflection. Via cameras installed throughout your home, the mirror sees it all, from … [More]

Magic Mirror - Wand Manipulates Your Reflection

Optic mirror on the wall, with a magic wand to scrawl! Artist Will Gurley designed this ingenious Magic Mirror that’s fun for kids and grown ups. Using a magic wand, you can manipulate the optics of the mirror to create a fun-house image. Don’t like that pimple on your chin? Cast a spell on it and v… [More]

Magic Mirror - Internet Connected Mirror Helps Pick Your Outfit

Icon Nicholson a designer revealed a Magic Mirror concept that lets you capture pictures of every clothes you fit with its integrated camera, to help you find the right outfit that suits you. You can also send the pictures to your friends to let them decide for you. [More]

Architecture

Castle & Palace Hotels - Global Fairytale Escapes (GALLERY)

Le Prince Noir in les Baux de Provence, France is a B&B;resting inside the caves of a Mediterranean cliff. “This artist’s house contains artworks, reflecting nearly a century of encounters and friendships,” the site explains. “An exclusive self-contained lodging in one of the loveliest villages in t… [More]

Mushroom House - Zube’s Whistler Toadstool (GALLERY)

In July I saw an HGTV profile on a man who lived inside a mushroom in Canada on the show World’s Most Extreme Homes. I wasn’t able to get any names, making research difficult. Months later, I was finally was able to gather some information about this man who had actually made a home inside this as… [More]

Messenger Dolls - USB Powered ‘Fairy Elf’ Flutters When You’re Pinged (VIDEO)

How many times you walked away from your computer while a MSM is coming in and you missed that ooohhh sooo important contact. The solution, as so many, comes from Japan. The USB powered Fairy Elf Messenger Doll from Shanghai Donya starts to attract your attention as soon as a message comes in. Condi… [More]

BONUS: The Green Fairy

The Absinthe Ritual (VIDEO)

From the Oscar Wilde, Monet and Cezanne, times the green fairy comes again to inspairate the new 21th century artist and boheme people, take a look of this ritual to take a drink of this delicious and mystic liquor and the hole history that captures a lot of followers. Over the last few years, Absi… [More]

Absinthe Lollipop - Lollyphile Puts the Green Fairy on a Stick (GALLERY)

Candy isn’t just for kids; in fact, Lollyphile’s lollipops are made with real absinthe, so you probably wouldn’t want your little ones anywhere near them. The San Francisco company has been overwhelmed at the popularity of these anise flavored little suckers. Their mildly taboo nature makes them a… [More]

Home Absinthe Set - Bblessing’s Home Line (GALLERY)

Incorporating influences as diverse as Nathaniel Hawthorne, Freemasonry, and Rosemary’s Baby, New York-based men’s boutique Bblessing has just launched its new home line. In keeping with the boutique’s turn-of-the-century, Parisian absinthe bar theme is their home absinthe set. If you’ve… [More]

Mansinthe - Marilyn Manson’s New Brand of Absinthe (GALLERY)

Oscar Wilde, Monet and Cezanne all enjoyed the “green fairy,” otherwise known as absynth.  Fast forward to today and Marylin Manson not only drinks absynthe, but he will also launch his own Absinth brand.  His brand, Mansinthe will be produced in Switzerland, and unlikely available in North America.… [More]

Absinthe Flavoured Chocolate - Pastiglie Leone Combines Two Vices (VIDEO)

I love this new range from Leone who make the best chocolates in the world. Especially the very groovy spoon for serving up Absinthe. Last time I ventured with the green side I was a little worse for wear so this chocolate range may be perfect. The packaging is retro and so divine even if you dont… [More]