Sophia Pelka
Student
Waterloo, ON · Member since Nov 2011
756Published Articles
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Yo! I'm an English student at the University of Waterloo. I am a bad joke told with enthusiasm.
Featured Ideas
Collegiate Swagger Lookbooks
The DURKL Spring 2012 Collection is Youthful and PolishedCollegiate-Inspired Streetwear — Opportunity for fashion brands to infuse classic collegiate style into modern streetwear designs.
Floating Floral Fashion
The Olivia Frolich for Costume Magazine Editorial is AngelicFloating Fashion — Opportunity for designers to create ethereal and whimsical clothing that gives the illusion of movement.
Gay-Friendly Car Blogs
2012 NAIAS Updates by GayWheels.comDiverse Automotive Content — Providing diverse automotive content that appeals to a wide range of readers, regardless of their sexual orientation.
Iconic Cool Kid Cameos
Matthew McConaughey as David Wooderson for ‘Synthezisers' MusicNostalgic Cameos — Opportunity for brands to tap into nostalgia by bringing back iconic characters or actors from popular movies or TV shows for advertising campaigns or music videos.
Hard Filthy Fashion
The Creep Street Series is Perfectly Vulgar and GrimyVulgar Street Wear — Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the street wear industry by creating provocative and edgy clothing with vulgar phrases.
Regal Punk Lookbooks
The Gemma Kahng FW 2012 Collection is Ornamental and RebelliousRoyal Punk Fashion — The fashion industry can explore the trend of combining elements of royal and punk looks to create punk-inspired fashion with an ornamental feel.
Raw American Teen Pictorials
Timothy O'Connell's Photography Showcases Youthful GrungeAmerican Youth Grunge — Opportunity for fashion industry to explore new raw and grungy fashion trends inspired by youthful American subcultures captured by Timothy O'Connell's photography.
Haute Hoot Manicures
The Cute Owl Nail Art by Cutepolish is Ready for SpringWhimsical Nail Art — Incorporating cute and playful designs into manicures can appeal to customers seeking unique and personalized nail art experiences.
Steamy Sinning Shoots
The Vogue Hommes International SS 2012 Issue Features Major VicesSinful Photography — There is an opportunity for photographers to create provocative and alluring shoots that explore the theme of sin.
Bravado-Boasting Booze
Artist Felideus Bubastis Renders Bold Buskers Beer LabelsSurreal Marketing — The use of surreal and imaginative art as a marketing tool for products, creating a unique visual identity and standing out from competitors.
Hypnotic LSD Illustrations
Flavio Melchiorre Renders Engaging and Psychedelic GraphicsHypnotic LSD Illustrations — Artists exploring bold and surreal styles to create eye-catching works.
Chill California Lookbooks
The Brixton SS 2012 Collection is a Laid Back and Street SavvyCalifornia Lifestyle Fashion — Opportunity to create a line of laid-back and effortlessly cool clothing that reflects the Southern California lifestyle.Q&A with Sophia
What is unique that's not in your bio?
I saw Robert Plant perform 'Ramble On' with the Band of Joy and I openly weeped.
What's your favorite accomplishment?
ACADEMIA. Holla!
How do you define cool?
Effortless, 'cause who cares!
What is your secret to uncovering trends?
Having a completely open mind.
What do you enjoy most about Trend Hunter?
IT'S FUN. The TH family really is so welcoming and energetic. They're addictive!
What is your favorite trend?
DOC MARTENS ARE BACK!
What are your tips for writing a juicy post?
Be yourself.
How do you reset to be creative?
Slow down, sip coffee, brainstorm, thunderstorm, thunderclap.
What inspires or excites you?
People who aren't afraid of what others think and are willing to move forward and upward with whatever they're dealt.
Author Categories
Hairdo Pop Song Parodies
Fiercely Feminine Cadette Editorials
Violently Raw Streetwear
Ethereal 60s Captures
Vintage Fresh-Faced Editorials
Sketched Morbid Renderings
Golden Gilded Hero Captures
Blue Forested Campaigns
Moody Macabre Fashions
Rockstar Kiddy Crew Films
Humanized Creature Cartoons
Hypnotic LSD Illustrations
Cat-Filled Editorials
Multimedia Vertigo Portraits
City Kid Living Portraits
Steamy Locker Room Editorials
Hell's Angels Portraits
Extreme Violence Oil Paintings
Ornate Gangster Lookbooks
Brocaded Leather Accessories
Rambunctious Youth Crew Editorials
Contrast Pout Pictorials
Unstoppable Blonde Editorials
Ghostly Elegant Editorials
Festival Road Trip Editorials
Romantic BFF Editorials
Retro Punk Illustrations
Vintage Photography Tees
Romantic Renaissance Apparel
Androgynous Boudoir Shoots
Serene Sleeping Campaigns
Androgynous Capped Editorials
Beach Bro Lookbooks
Cardboard Estate Paintings
Domestic Damsel Illustrations
