# Whimsically Seductive Editorials The ELLE US July 2014 Cover Shoot Stars Actress Anna Kendrick By Meghan Young | Published 2014-06-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elle-us-july-2014 References: [fashiongonerogue](http://www.fashiongonerogue.com/anna-kendrick-poses-elle-talks-late-bloomer/) & [elle](http://www.elle.com/news/culture/anna-kendrick-quotes-july-cover-photos) Although the first impression when viewing the ELLE US July 2014 cover shoot is whimsical, it becomes clear that there is also a seductive undertone. Starring American [actress and singer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daisy-edgarjones) Anna Kendrick, the 'Pitch' star makes eyes at the camera with the help of a [bold cat eye](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cosmetics-and-ella-gross). Although [posing sensually by the pool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-dreaming-collection), the issue calls her out as “the savviest social-media star of her generation.” The ELLE US July 2014 cover shoot was shot by photographer Carter Smith. In the accompanying article, she addresses an upside to being a late bloomer, "I think I’m lucky that I’ve never had a crisis about whether the only reason I’m successful is because I’m crazy hot. It’s not something that crosses my mind." Of course, she's super hot here. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Whimsical Editorials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating photo shoots that combine whimsy and seduction for a unique editorial experience. - **Seductive Undertones:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing marketing strategies that harness the power of seduction to captivate audiences and increase brand engagement. - **Social Media Savviness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating tools and platforms that help individuals leverage their social media presence to achieve success and build their personal brand. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Using technology and unconventional concepts to push the boundaries of fashion photography and create captivating visual stories. - **Beauty and Cosmetics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative makeup and beauty products that allow individuals to achieve bold and seductive looks. - **Social Media Marketing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating advanced analytics and advertising tools that help businesses leverage social media platforms to effectively reach and engage their target audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Cocktail-Celebrating Liqueur Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stgermain-campaign.md) - [Celebrity Swimwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swim-line.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Multifaceted Swimsuit Cover Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-illustrated-swimsuit-1.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Actress-Starring Liqueur Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cointreau-aubrey-plaza.md) - [Soccer Athlete-Starring Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jess-carter.md) - [Nostalgic Winter Intimates Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skims-holiday-campaign.md)