Sophia Pelka

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Yo! I'm an English student at the University of Waterloo. I am a bad joke told with enthusiasm.

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.

Hairdo Pop Song Parodies

The Comediva 'Bangs Like Zooey' Video is Hilarious and Adorkable

The Comediva ‘Bangs Like Zooey’ parody is hilarious, and really makes you second guess whether you should’ve gone for the fringe. Inspired by the Maroon 5 hit ‘Moves Like... MORE

Fiercely Feminine Cadette Editorials

This Aaron Ryan Series is Tough and Flirtatious

Lensed by Aaron Ryan, the photo shoot plays on the strength and power of even the most delicate woman. Outfitted by stylist Soukena Roussi, the model is clad in military inspired pieces,... MORE

Violently Raw Streetwear

The PLNDR SS 2012 Collaboration With Mel D. Cole is Gritty and Fresh

The PLNDR SS 2012 collection of tees and tanks is unforgivably fresh and in your face. The exclusive online boutique teamed up with legendary lifestyle and hip hop photographer Mel D. Cole to... MORE

Ethereal 60s Captures

The Free People Festival 2012 Photoshoot Features Chic Looks

The Free People Festival 2012 lookbook is full of hippie-chic looks for the coming season of sweltering heat and music festivals. The styles are crowd-surf ready, with breezy frocks and ultra-... MORE

Vintage Fresh-Faced Editorials

The 'L'Orange Bleue' Shoot for the Ones2Watch is Boyish

The ‘L’Orange Bleue’ for the Ones2Watch is a cool step back into a suburban day in the 70s. The series was lensed by photographer Yann Faucher. The images boast a washed-out color scale,... MORE

Sketched Morbid Renderings

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Golden Gilded Hero Captures

The Andreas Seyfarth by Joachim Baldauf Shoot is Provocative

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Blue Forested Campaigns

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Moody Macabre Fashions

The Liberum Arbitrium FW 2012 Collection is Dark and Mysterious

The Liberum Arbitrium FW 2012 collection is dark and moody, drawing the audience in to the world of macabre fashion. The black and white color palette plays off of a good versus evil motif, bringing... MORE

Rockstar Kiddy Crew Films

The Tune-Yards ‘My Country' Music Video is Riveting and Play

The Tune-Yards ‘My Country’ music video stars the kids of Brightworks and San Francisco Rock Project. The kids are housed in a primary hued warehouse, draped in sculptural pieces and color-... MORE

Humanized Creature Cartoons

The ‘Animals are Kewl' Series by Georges Le Mercenaire is

The third installation of the Georges Le Mercenaire ‘Animals are Kewl’ series is a gripping take on the favorite critters of pop culture. The artist twists elements of the animals, allowing an... MORE

Hypnotic LSD Illustrations

Flavio Melchiorre Renders Engaging and Psychedelic Graphics

Flavio Melchiorre renders graphics with an alluring other-worldly aesthetic, drawing on hallucinogenic visions. The compositions are chaotic and often nonsensical. The artist uses bold lines, which... MORE

Cat-Filled Editorials

Alexi Papalexopoulos Lenses a Fierce and Sultry Photoshoot

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Multimedia Vertigo Portraits

Devon Dill Renders Engaging and Layered Works

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City Kid Living Portraits

Stephanie Mill Captures the Canadian Youth Culture

Stephanie Mill lenses technically brilliant photographs of the youth of Toronto and the Onatrio lifestyle. Her analogue work is rendered with masterful technique. Her skill separates her from the... MORE

Steamy Locker Room Editorials

The Zimmermann Resort 2012 Collection is Chic and Sultry

The Zimmermann Resort 2012 collection boasts bold bikini and beach-ready looks. The styles vary from sweet to sultry and sporty to slouchy. The resort wear is styled in contemporary and modern styles,... MORE

Hell's Angels Portraits

Andrew Shaylor Lenses Badass Bikers Across America

In 2000, Andrew Shaylor set out on a four-year expedition to lens the UK chapters of the notorious Hell’s Angels motorcycle club. His work is a contemporary photojournalistic, non-drugged... MORE

Extreme Violence Oil Paintings

The Nicola Verlato Series 'How the West Was Won' is Dynamic

L.A-based artist Nicola Verlato rendered a series of heavily violent visions. The ‘How the West Was Won’ collection depicts several battle scenes and fights, involving blood and weapons.... MORE

Ornate Gangster Lookbooks

The Lucy Jay FW 2012 Campaign is Spunky and Fun

The Lucy Jay FW 2012 collections boasts a colorful swatch and breathtaking designs. The shoot was outfitted by stylist John William. The visionary combined the rainbow tresses of the stunning model... MORE

Brocaded Leather Accessories

The Una Burke FW 2012 Collection is Elegant and Ornate

The Una Burke FW 2012 collection ‘Overcome’ features breathtaking pieces of fashion art. Compared to the designer’s past collections, the FW 2012 line is highly wearable and even... MORE

Rambunctious Youth Crew Editorials

Marta Streng Lenses a Group of Gorgeous Rebels

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Contrast Pout Pictorials

This Kelly Defina Shoot is Sass-Lipped and Energetic

Photographer Kelly Defina lensed this makeup tutorial for Fashionising.com. The editorial features gorgeous Australian models rocking statement lips. The series introduces an alternative to bold lip... MORE

Unstoppable Blonde Editorials

The Magdalena Frackowiak Vogue Spain March 2012 Shoot is Ultra Chic

The Magdalena Frackowiak Vogue Spain editorial will leave you lustful for the entirety of the spring fashion line up. The March 2012 issue featured the gorgeous Polish model adorned in a myriad of... MORE

Ghostly Elegant Editorials

The Lida Baday SS 2012 Campaign is Faded and Gorgeous

The Lida Baday SS 2012 campaign is soft and eerie, with an overwhelming elegance woven into contemporary looks and effortless style. Lensed by photographer Chris Nicholls, the editorial is a vision... MORE

Festival Road Trip Editorials

The Renee Rodenkirchen Shoot for Lilogi is Concert-Ready

Toronto-based Renee Rodenkirchen lenses the editorial series ‘On the Road’ for Lilogi. The shoot is inspired by the history of music festivals and the iconic fashion happenings that have... MORE

Romantic BFF Editorials

The 'Friends with Benefits' FW 2012 Collection is Sexy and Flirtatious

The ‘Friends with Benefits’ FW 2012 campaigns is subtly sultry and ambiguous. Two friends are adorned in the ultra chic looks from the coming line. The collection features highly... MORE

Retro Punk Illustrations

These Creative Common People Graphics are Endearing

These Creative Common People graphics boast rebellious character and quirky attributes. The look is somewhat bulbous, reminiscent of cartoons. While the feel of these renderings is childlike, the... MORE

Vintage Photography Tees

The Polaroid x Altru Collaboration is Chill and Chic

The Polaroid x Altru collection is laid-back and retro, giving a subtle high five to the old-school process of photography. Polaroid is celebrating its 75th birthday, and has teamed up with the... MORE

Romantic Renaissance Apparel

The Mozcau Gold Label 2012 SS Collection is Delicate and Classic

The Mozcau Gold Label 2012 SS collection allures audiences into old eras of highly romantic settings and different standards of beauty. The collection boasts a myriad of graphics borrowed from... MORE

Androgynous Boudoir Shoots

This Worm Carnevale Series is Ambiguous and Sultry

The Worm Carnevale ‘Androgynous Androgyny’ series is a bold and confrontational vision of androgynous beauty. Model Angelo Rz is adorned in ultra-feminine and romantic attire. His gaze... MORE

Serene Sleeping Campaigns

The Forget Me Not FW 2012 Collection is Whimsical and Soft

The Forget Me Not FW 2012 collection is romantic and highly feminine, boasting a large gradient of pastels and soft shades. The blankets and scarves featured are defined by intricate details and... MORE

Androgynous Capped Editorials

The Jen Kao FW 2012 Collection Features Chic Looks

The Jen Kao FW 2012 collection features a winning combination of fierce femininity and masculine structuring. The lookbook is ultra cool, emphasizing the wearability and laid-back nature of the line.... MORE

Beach Bro Lookbooks

The Warriors of Radness SS 2012 Collection is Street and Sand Savvy

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Cardboard Estate Paintings

The EVOL 'Repeat Offender' Series is Illusionary and Deep

The EVOL ‘Repeat Offender’ collection features architectural illusion motifs on the unsuspecting surface of used cardboard. The artist uses a stencilling technique to obtain a precise... MORE

Domestic Damsel Illustrations

These Nadine Boughton Collage Works are Retro and Wild

These Nadine Boughton collage works, entitled ‘True Adventures,’ are a charming and retro juxtaposition of perspectives and expectations. The artist renders seamless collage works using... MORE

Spunky Retrograde Illustrations

These Justin Mezzell Graphics are Vintage-Hued and Engaging

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Featured Ideas

Passionate Street Walker Portraits

Guy Denning and Frank E Rannou Create Emotional Paintings

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Metallic Hipster Frocks

The Kings of Carnaby FW 2012 Collection is Flirty and Floral

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Compositionally Angular Streetwear

The Second Freshjive SS 2012 Lookbook is Sleek and Suave

The Freshjive SS 2012 lookbook is precise, allowing a slickness and radiant sartorial appeal. The series is driven by contemporary basics: color block tees, faded oxfords, tall hem pleated shorts... MORE

Chic Profanity-Printed Shirts

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The Obesity and Speed graphic tees included in this season's collection are riddled with profanity. The collection is made up of classically cut tees with some very feminine detailing. However, the collection… MORE

Ferocious Rosy Runways

The Flannel FW 2012 Collection is Fierce and Floral

The Flannel FW 2012 collection is a whimsical, bohemian-like dream. Inspired by the Western beaches of Australia, the line favors breezy silhouettes and a warm color palette. Structuring is... MORE

Ethereal Architectural Catwalks

The Vera Wang FW 2012 Collection is Whimsical and Romantic

The Vera Wang FW 2012 line is reminiscent of the elements, with a bold monotonous palette and mixed textures. The ensembles seem slightly theatrical, as if made inspired by a fantastical motif. Vera Wang… MORE

Retro Model Collages

Sammy Slabbinck Reworks Vintage Photographs into Surreal Imagery

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Sophisticated Rebel Looks

The DKNY Mens FW 2012 Collection Features Tailored Styles

The DKNY Mens FW 2012 collection presents ideal looks for men with an attitude. With youthful, laid-back silhouettes and punk-inspired fabrics, the line is memorable. The models embody a rock vibe with… MORE

Morbid Madame Paintings

Tara McPherson ‘Somewhere Under the Rainbow' Collection

The Tara McPherson ‘Somewhere Under the Rainbow’ collection is whimsically dark, incorporating modern printing techniques with retro-inspired illustration. Each subject is sickly sweet with a razor-sharp… MORE

Murse-Clad Catwalks

Valentino Man FW 2012 Collection is Subtle and Sharp

The Valentino Man FW 2012 collection is subtly rebellious. Designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli have brilliantly added bad-boy character to classical pieces. The detailing of the apparel’s… MORE

Goth Gown Lookbooks

The Liberum Arbitrium SS 2012 Collection is Hauntingly Elegant

The Liberum Arbitrium SS 2012 collection boats ink-dipped gowns and villainous silhouettes. The lookbook is slightly schizophrenic, with double personalities and a morbid attitude. The apparel is reminiscent… MORE

Steamy Locker Room Editorials

The Zimmermann Resort 2012 Collection is Chic and Sultry

Androgynous Ensemble Catwalks

The Extinct FW 2012 Collection is Refined and Ambiguous

The Extinct FW 2012 collection was unveiled at the L’Oreal Melbourne fashion festival. The line boasted ensembles which could easily be marketable as unisex. Each piece is clean and precise with tailored… MORE

Violent Femme Visions

The Troy Galluzzi Collection of Illustrations is Fierce and Ferocious

Troy Galluzzi renders these culturally charged portraits of vicious women. The painterly images are created digitally, allowing for pristine use of color and a smooth incorporation of typography. The works… MORE