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Joanne Lam

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I'm a university graduate with an Honors Bachelor of Science degree, with a double major in psychology and studio arts -- just to prove I can use both sides of my brain.

Oh yeah, I guess you can also say I'm a BIT of an Apple fan (the tech brand, not so much the fruit).
What is unique that's not in your bio?
I have a scar on my forehead from a short battle with a wall corner when I was one. Six stitches later, I admitted defeat. The wall won.
How do you define cool?
Something that sparkles and catches the eyes and hearts of many. It has to be relatable so everyone who knows it, understands it and believes it to be something extraordinary.
What is your secret to uncovering trends?
There's no real secret. I spend a bunch of time browsing on the Internet as it is, so when I come across something I want to share, I do so. When it's something totally awesome, the trend almost writes itself .. almost. ; )
What is your favorite trend?
Anything techie or fashion related. Maybe even both!
What are your tips for writing a juicy post?
Write about something you're interested in and love what you write. When you're interested, it adds a nice finishing touch to the piece, making others interested too!
How do you reset to be creative?
SLEEP. And a boost of coffee or tea in the mornings definitely gets me going.
What inspires or excites you?
Music. And new technology. The Apple Store is my wallet's arch nemesis.
Predict something awesome for 2020?
I'm sure Apple would have come out with the iPhone 15G by then. I'll be waiting.
Shimmering Winter Footwear
Shimmering Winter Footwear
The Ugg Australia Fall/Winter 2011 Line is Cozy-Chic
The Ugg Australia Fall/Winter 2011 collection is surely full of cozy-chic pieces that will garner plenty of attention when strutted down the streets. Known for its super comfortable and warm footwear creations,… MORE
Toronto Journalism Internships
Toronto Journalism Internships
Gain Editorial Experience While Having Fun at Trend Hunter
Prepare to kick off your journalism career and have an amazing experience at the same time with the Toronto Journalism Internships offered at Trend Hunter! As part of the Trend Hunter Academy, you will… MORE
Grayscale Laptop Covers
Grayscale Laptop Covers
The Acme Made Lombard Sleeve Keeps Your Macbook Safe
This featured two-tone Acme Made Lombard Sleeve was created to protect your Apple Macbook in style. With a subtle and intricate gray pattern printed on both sides, the waterproof and stain-proof Acme… MORE
Live Stream Runway Shows
Live Stream Runway Shows
Marc Jacobs Gives You a Live Look at Its Fall 2011 Line
As the Marc Jacobs Fall 2011 runway show was streamed online, fans from all over the world tuned in to see the brand's latest collection modeled down the catwalk. During the show, viewers were also encouraged… MORE
The Week Magazine: Matt Ho on Retro iPhone Cases
The Week Magazine: Matt Ho on Retro iPhone Cases
On February 2nd, one of our very own Trend Hunter interns, Matt Ho, was mentioned on The Week magazine in regards to his comments on the Thumbs Up 80s Phone Case. With the iPhone being an always-hot topic… MORE
FOX: Trend Hunter Referenced in Tech Fashion Article
FOX: Trend Hunter Referenced in Tech Fashion Article
Trend Hunter was recently referenced on FOX within an article about 'Warning Signs' clothing. These pollution-sensing pieces are meant to keep individuals in the know of what they're breathing in on… MORE
CyberShack: Trend Hunter Featured as One of Top Three Cool Websites
CyberShack: Trend Hunter Featured as One of Top Three Cool Websites
With fans and members from all over the globe, Trend Hunter was recently featured as one of the coolest websites on CyberShack, "a CBN Media brand that incorporates www.cybershack.com as well as CyberShack… MORE
CNN: Trend Hunter Referenced in Feature About the Shanghai International Cruise Terminal
CNN: Trend Hunter Referenced in Feature About the Shanghai International Cruise Terminal
Trend Hunter was recently referenced on CNN within a feature about the soon-to-be completed Shanghai International Cruise Terminal. Though much dispute has occurred in regards to the terminal's colorful… MORE
Inc: Trend Hunter Cited on Innovation
Inc: Trend Hunter Cited on Innovation
Trend Hunter was recently cited in Inc Magazine for an article on Sergey Larenkov's photographic works due to its retro features. The article focused on how companies are bringing back the classic forms… MORE
Simplistic Blonde Bombshells
Simplistic Blonde Bombshells
The Chloe Sevigny Elle Korea January 2011 Cover is Gorgeous
Simplistic and pretty, this Chloe Sevigny Elle Korea January 2011 cover definitely presents the clean-cut look that most would want to achieve for the new year. Featuring the blonde Sevigny staring gently… MORE
Eco Denim Collaborations
Eco Denim Collaborations
Topshop and Bionic Yarn Launches Sustainable Jeans
Taking part in saving the environment, Topshop and Bionic Yarn recently collaborated to create a three-piece sustainable denim collection. These high quality pieces are guaranteed to withstand even tough… MORE
Classic Horror Film Dolls
Classic Horror Film Dolls
The Alfred Hitchcock The Birds Barbie is Super Eerie
Giving the fun-loving Barbie doll a horrific spin, the Alfred Hitchcock The Birds Barbie mimics the classic Hitchcock film to a tee. Consisting of a semi-shocked Barbie being pecked at by birds, this… MORE
Stylish Auto Ads
Stylish Auto Ads
The Karl Lagerfeld Volkswagen Commercial Combines Elegance and Grace
Providing viewers with a feel for just how stylish the brand’s vehicles have become, this Karl Lagerfeld Volkswagen commercial is both smooth and witty. Featuring Lagerfeld fronting his... MORE
Spoiled Princess Celebrities
Spoiled Princess Celebrities
The Vogue Espana January 2011 Shoot Features Olivia Palermo
Giving the mean girl look a bit of elegance and flair, Olivia Palermo looks absolutely stunning within the Vogue Espana January 2011 spread. Showing off her luscious locks with simple makeup and a sparkling… MORE
Skin-Lightening Controversies
Skin-Lightening Controversies
The Controversial Elle January 2011 Aishwarya Rai Cover Causes Buzz
As yet another contribution to the list of photoshopped photo controversies, this Elle January 2011 Aishwarya Rai cover may potentially cause the featured actress to sue. With skin appearing a lot lighter… MORE
MSNBC: Trend Hunter Cited in Feature About Wired Windowshopping
MSNBC: Trend Hunter Cited in Feature About Wired Windowshopping
With Christmas drawing near, Trend Hunter was recently cited on MSNBC within a feature about the effectiveness of holiday window displays. Although these intricately designed displays have not been proven… MORE
Chicago Tribune: Trend Hunter Cited on Phones of the Future
Chicago Tribune: Trend Hunter Cited on Phones of the Future
Trend Hunter was recently cited in Chicago Tribune for our extensive list of features on futuristic cellphone gadgets. Touching upon pieces like wrist-wrapped cellulars and 3D interfaces, the article gives… MORE
Murder Mystery 2: Trend Hunter Fun Day
Murder Mystery 2: Trend Hunter Fun Day
Bringing the 1920s to the hip-and-happening Toronto, this past Trend Hunter Fun Day had the crew dress up in snazzy costumes for another round of Murder Mystery fun! Going back in time to a classy and… MORE
African Lion Safari: Trend Hunter Fun Day
African Lion Safari: Trend Hunter Fun Day
This Trend Hunter Fun Day took us on a trip to the wild side as we ventured through the vast and mighty African Lion Safari. Taking numerous snapshots of the incredible wildcats, giraffes and zebras, the… MORE
Rapunzel-Inspired Lookbooks
Rapunzel-Inspired Lookbooks
The D_Luxe 2011 Jewelry Collection Shows Plenty of Girlish Charm
Give your jewelry box a bold feminine update with the D_Luxe 2011 jewelry collection. Featuring bulky rings and playful charm bracelets, this new 2011 series will help you accessorize your outfits with… MORE
Desert Exploration Spreads
Desert Exploration Spreads
This Elle Spain November 2010 Shoot Takes Fall to Warmer Climates
This Elle Spain November 2010 editorial takes the fall season to sizzling hot temperatures. Taking place within a desert, the spread features a model that explores the sandy grounds with a camera in… MORE
Bewildered Model Shoots
Bewildered Model Shoots
The Vogue Italy October 2010 Editorial is Full of Emotion
Giving the fall season a new bewildering and enticing outlook, this Vogue Italy October 2010 spread emits an eerie vibe. Presenting the models in a variety of expressions, the editorial is undeniably… MORE
Celeb Family Covers
Celeb Family Covers
Katherine Heigl Shows Love for her Baby in W Magazine December 2010
Glowing with pride in this W Magazine December 2010 cover, Katherine Heigl hugs her child Naleigh with a motherly warmth. Looking cute as ever, Naleigh wraps herself tightly around her mother's arms,… MORE
Cozy Business Attire
Cozy Business Attire
The Warm Massimo Dutti Fall 2010 Collection is Super Chic
This Massimo Dutti Fall 2010 collection guarantees you stay warm while trekking through the busy city to and from work. With warm knits and chic fall jackets, the featured fashions will keep you cozy without… MORE
Hot Astronomy Makeup
Hot Astronomy Makeup
The Starry Frida Gustavsson Vogue UK December 2010 Editorial
Taking makeup ideals to otherworldly heights, this Frida Gustavsson Vogue UK December 2010 editorial has many viewers seeing stars. Model Frida Gustavsson looks gorgeous within this shoot, showing off… MORE
Fuchsia-Tinted Pictorials
Fuchsia-Tinted Pictorials
This Vibrant Viktoriya Sasonkina NAAG Fall 2010 Spread is Wicked Hot
Vibrant and enticing, this Viktoriya Sasonkina NAAG Fall 2010 editorial definitely pops with color. Presenting a fuchsia tint which appears in almost every shot, the series is greatly contrasted, portraying… MORE
Lakeside Designer Ads
Lakeside Designer Ads
The Louis Vuitton Resort 2011 Campaign Presents a Serene Scene
This Louis Vuitton Resort 2011 campaign will leave you feeling completely calm and collected. Featuring model Anne Vyalitsyna seated lakeside on her car, clutching an LV purse from the Louis Vuitton Resort… MORE
Midas Touch Celeb Covers
Midas Touch Celeb Covers
This Anne Hathaway Elle UK December 2010 Shoot is Gorgeous
Featuring a gorgeously golden Balmain dress, this Anne Hathaway Elle UK December 2010 cover is undeniably sexy. Showing off the actress' curves, the low-cut designer gown shimmers in each print. Paired… MORE
Glamorous Rockstar Legwear
Glamorous Rockstar Legwear
These Hot Planet Blue Accessories will Spice Up Any Outfit
With unique and undeniably glamorous designs, the Planet Blue accessories collection is full of fun surprises. Taking typical jewelry pieces to modern and edgy new heights, these Planet Blue accessories… MORE
Sultry Fun-Loving Shoots
Sultry Fun-Loving Shoots
This Elle Russia November 2010 Editorial Makes Getting Ready a Blast
Prepare for a great night out with this Elle Russia November 2010 spread, featuring plenty of gorgeous and glamorous fashions. From long, black satin dresses to short, shimmery cocktail frocks, the featured… MORE
Luxury Vacay Spreads
Luxury Vacay Spreads
The Ashley Smith Jalouse October 2010 Editorial Relaxes in Extravagance
Look no further than this Ashley Smith Jalouse October 2010 spread if you're searching for some fall fashions fit for an autumn vacation. Looking fantastically relaxed, Ashley Smith portrays a casual-glamorous… MORE
Leather-Clad Bombshells
Leather-Clad Bombshells
This Flair Magazine October 2010 Spread Will Get Your Heart Pumping
This Flair Magazine October 2010 spread gives "leather-clad" a whole new meaning. Featuring model Hana Soukupova in sexy black leather, this near-colorless shoot is definitely captivating to say the… MORE
Sensual Winter Shoots
Sensual Winter Shoots
The SSENSE September 2010 Spread Melts Away The Cold-Weather Blues
Gorgeously and immaculately lit, this SSENSE September 2010 editorial is definitely breathtaking. Featuring a blonde bombshell model, this creative spread takes unique winter fashions and displays them… MORE
Beach-Lounging Duos
Beach-Lounging Duos
The Harper's Bazaar Australia November 2010 Spread Changes the Pace
This Harper's Bazaar Australia November 2010 spread shows you how to lounge about in style. Featuring a lovestruck couple frolicking along the shoreline, this black and white editorial takes you back… MORE
Pearl White Masquerades
Pearl White Masquerades
The Naty Chabanenko Cushnie et Ochs Spring 2011 Campaign is Classy-Chic
Take a look through these Naty Chabanenko Cushnie et Ochs Spring 2011 campaign shots and see how the model rocks each and every outfit from the line. Donning a mysterious pearl white mask in a few images… MORE
Two-Faced Celeb Costumes
Two-Faced Celeb Costumes
This Katy Perry and Russell Brand Makeup Tutorial is Truly Unique
Be your own celebrity couple with this Katy Perry and Russell Brand Makeup Tutorial. Guaranteeing you plenty of stares for any upcoming masquerade ball, this wicked costume allows you to be the famous… MORE

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Black Angel Photography
Black Angel Photography
The Lev Efimov Lia Serge Editorial is Subtly Gorgeous
The Lev Efimov Lia Serge editorial features the model in black angel wings and looking intensely fierce. Her eyes appear to pierce through the print as she stares directly into the camera in the colored… MORE
Boy Meets Girl Pictorials
Boy Meets Girl Pictorials
The Classic Club Monaco Spring 2010 Lookbook
Being a huge fan of Club Monaco myself, the Club Monaco Spring 2010 Lookbook is definitely one of my favorites of the season. Its simple, neutral-colored pieces gives us a warm outlook to the coming summer… MORE
Period-Tracking Apps
Period-Tracking Apps
Track Your Girlfriend's Mood With The Code Red iPhone App
As much as us ladies would normally like to keep our monthly cycles on the down low, the Code Red iPhone app makes a strong point that relationships suffer less when significant others are aware of when… MORE
Patent Gadget Sleeves
Patent Gadget Sleeves
The Eco Nation iPad Case is Sleek and Shiny
This patent Eco Nation iPad Case will fit perfectly with your super chic wardrobe. Coming in both pink and black, these eco-friendly items are made from synthetic plastic materials created from plastic… MORE
Clampless Curling Tools
Clampless Curling Tools
The Sultra Bombshell Curling Iron is Trouble-Free and User-Friendly
With the Sultra Bombshell Curling Iron, you no longer have to worry about misshapen curly locks. With its unique clampless feature, you can simply wrap strands of hair around this heated iron and attain… MORE
Two-Faced Celeb Costumes
Two-Faced Celeb Costumes
This Katy Perry and Russell Brand Makeup Tutorial is Truly Unique
Be your own celebrity couple with this Katy Perry and Russell Brand Makeup Tutorial. Guaranteeing you plenty of stares for any upcoming masquerade ball, this wicked costume allows you to be the famous… MORE
Ultra Lighted Ads
Ultra Lighted Ads
Jimmy Choo's Spring/Summer 2010 Looks Forward to Warmer Weather
With the bright luminescent light throughout Jimmy Choo’s Spring/Summer 2010 ad campaign, we can almost hear the warm waves hitting the beach shorelines. After the sexy Fall/Winter 09/10 ad campaign,… MORE
Light Show Timepieces
Light Show Timepieces
These Yasushi Kimura Watch Designs are Gorgeously Lit
These Yasushi Kimura watch designs will illuminate your outfit with a geeky glow. Although aesthetically pleasing, these blue and green lights may be a little difficult to read if you’re in a hurry to… MORE
Junk Food Vegetables
Junk Food Vegetables
The Baby Carrots Campaign Aims to Help Kids Eat Healthier
In an effort to make carrots as coveted as a bag of barbecue chips, the Baby Carrots Campaign will be repackaging baby carrots in the form of junk food. Crispin Porter + Bogusky, a high-profile ad agency… MORE
Celeb Rant Spoofs
Celeb Rant Spoofs
Jimmy Kimmel's 'Mel Says the Darndest Things' Segment Will Guarantee Laughs
Check out this hilarious clip of Jimmy Kimmel's 'Mel Says the Darndest Things' segment and prepare to laugh out loud. Making light of the controversial situation involving actor Mel Gibson and his ex-wife,… MORE
Androgynous Grayscale Shoots
Androgynous Grayscale Shoots
The Dior Homme Spring/Summer 2010 Collection in Surface Magazine
Kris Van Assche’s Spring/Summer 2010 spread for Dior Homme presents the androgynous nature of this collection. Although this is Dior’s men’s line, the sleek and stylish angles on the jackets and dress… MORE
Equestrian Runway Shows
Equestrian Runway Shows
Christian Dior Spring 2010 Haute Couture Brings Out the Whips
Christian Dior never ceases to amaze on the runway. For the Christian Dior Spring 2010 Haute Couture Show, cropped jackets, top hats and, of course, the whips, dominated each outfit. Designer John Galliano… MORE
Packing Light for Summer
Packing Light for Summer
Alberta Ferretti's S/S 2010 Collection is Up in the Air
Feathery light is the general theme in this Alberta Ferretti Spring/Summer 2010 ad campaign. Whether it be the sheer light pieces, the subtle hues or the uplifted models, these ads are nothing short of… MORE
Rosy Clear-Heeled Pumps
Rosy Clear-Heeled Pumps
The Mugnai Spring Summer 2010 Collection is Blooming
If you're looking for some romantic pumps to spice up the upcoming blooming summer months, check out the Mugnai Spring Summer 2010 collection. Available in soft pastels and darker, more earthy tones, these… MORE