http://www.trendhunter.com/ http://www.trendhunter.com/images/TrendHunterLogo120x30.gif http://www.trendhunter.com/ 120 30 Life Stages en Copyright 2009 2009-07-13T21:39:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/placenta-capsules ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The word afterbirth instantly conjures up some horrid thoughts, smells, and feelings in my mind, all at the same time. I am not really familiar with placenta, so I looked up some images (have no clue why)… Life Stages Baby Trends Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/placenta-capsules 2009-07-13T18:19:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blinkymuffin-monsters-for-ms ]]> (TrendHunter.com) I learned two things after finding Blinkymuffin's 'Monsters for MS' at Etsy.com: The plural of cyclops is cyclopes, and there is such a thing as baby-friendly toys. Jokes aside, Blinkymuffin's 'Monsters… Life Stages Toys and Stuff For Kids Modern Art and Design Trends Modern Art Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends Social Trends Charity Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blinkymuffin-monsters-for-ms 2009-07-13T11:29:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metrocs-carton-furniture-series ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This Carton Furniture Series was originally designed in 1965 by Riki Watanabe and has been reproduced by Metropolitan Gallery in Tokyo. Stemming from the origami culture of Japan, the designer wanted to… Environmental Trends Life Stages Baby Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Furniture Design Home Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metrocs-carton-furniture-series 2009-07-12T12:59:59Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-life-urn-matilda-wigg-erixon ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Matilda Wigg Erixon’s message for her ‘My Life Urn’ project is to, as she says, “embrace life by reminding yourself of your mortality.” The urn starts its journey as a planter, into which you plant a… Life Stages Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-life-urn-matilda-wigg-erixon 2009-07-11T21:29:50Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/bottle-caps ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Looking for ways to make use out of your bottles? This cluster explores the many ways in which you can recycle, and create bottle innovations from simple plastic containers. From tattoo-themed wine and… Marketing Strategy Environmental Trends Life Stages Pop Culture and Internet Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Unique and Bizarre Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/bottle-caps 2009-07-11T17:29:55Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/cemetery-humorous-headstones-michael-jackson ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The passing of famous stars such as Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett has raised the slightly morbid issue of funerals and cemeteries. This cluster explores the different ways in which people are remembered.… Technology Trends and Gadgets Life Stages Celebrity News Lifestyle Trends Unique and Bizarre Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/cemetery-humorous-headstones-michael-jackson 2009-07-11T17:09:55Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/because-the-kids-dont-play ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The least I can say about this collection of poems is, WOW! The “Because the kids don’t play” collection is an area of subject matter that you would never dwell on until it’s put into your face. This… Life Stages Youth Trends Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/because-the-kids-dont-play 2009-07-10T21:09:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disability-the-access-disabled ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A winner of the James Dyson Award, “The Access” is a universal home gym, designed for able-bodied users, as well as those with various physical disabilities.  The multiple adapters and flexible design… Life Stages Modern Art and Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disability-the-access-disabled 2009-07-10T14:19:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaguars-new-xj ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Coming to a dealership near you is the all-new Jaguar XJ four-door flagship model. This baby is ultimate luxury as it enhances on the old XK and KF models from previous years. It’s a tech-wizard of a… Auto and Motor Trends Life Stages http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaguars-new-xj 2009-07-10T12:40:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squease-autistic-spectrum-disorder ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Children with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) often encounter high-stress situations in which they need to reduce noise and apply pressure to their bodies. The SQUEASE jacket is made for just that. It… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Life Stages Baby Trends Social Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squease-autistic-spectrum-disorder 2009-07-09T19:59:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yuppie-locator-townme-manhattan ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Who is interested in census data besides the government? The Yuppie Locator on Townme, that’s who (and as a result, me). The Yuppie Locator compiles data about yuppies, baby mamas, baby daddies, cougars,… Life Stages Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Global Trends and Hip Travel Regional Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yuppie-locator-townme-manhattan 2009-07-09T18:39:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drinking-with-mom ]]> (TrendHunter.com) It seems as though everybody and their mother (pun intended) is getting photographed together at the bar these days. It’s very quickly becoming a Facebook phenomenon, especially for college-aged girls.… Life Stages Trends for Boomers Youth Trends Lifestyle Trends Drinking and Alcohol Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drinking-with-mom 2009-07-09T13:40:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/semitarianism ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The latest foodie trend is called “Semitarianism” (you better keep it in mind since you might hear a lot about it in the near future). It consists of alternating vegetarianism and omnivorism, i.e. days… Life Stages Celebrity News Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends Food Trends Life and Hobbies http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/semitarianism 2009-07-09T01:29:49Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transformers-nikes ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Nike and Transformers have teamed up for a sneaker to make the hearts of avid fans flutter. The sneakers, which are packaged in toy boxes, mimic your favorite Transformers characters like Megatron, Bumblebee… Life Stages Toys and Stuff For Kids Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Style and Fashion Trends Shoe Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transformers-nikes 2009-07-08T21:29:50Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boogie-man-rug-nightmares ]]> (TrendHunter.com) If you are an extremely cruel parent and have $1,400 to spare to scare your child, then the Boogie Man Rug was made for you. Although the creatures on the Boogie Man Rug are cartoons, they will still… Life Stages Youth Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Home Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boogie-man-rug-nightmares 2009-07-08T20:49:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/human-dolls ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Sometimes dolls don't come in boxes on shelves; sometimes they come in human form. This is a collection of ten great examples of human dolls. From doll faces to mannequin editorials, to kids as dolls,… Life Stages Toys and Stuff For Kids Style and Fashion Trends Fashion Photography Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/human-dolls 2009-07-08T12:59:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/michael-jacksons-memorial-service ]]> (TrendHunter.com) With the current breaking news of Michael Jackson’s Memorial Service and stadium funeral, it seems appropriate to remember those who have passed, and specifically, the ways in which people have honored… Life Stages Celebrity News http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/michael-jacksons-memorial-service 2009-07-08T11:39:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impossible-puzzles-rubiks-cube-360 ]]> (TrendHunter.com) As if a regular Rubik's Cube was not hard enough, the inventor of the classic game, Erno Rubik, is about to release his next puzzle game: the Rubik’s 360. Cubes are a thing of the past! This spherical… Business Trends Retail Trends Life Stages Toys and Stuff For Kids http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impossible-puzzles-rubiks-cube-360 2009-07-08T10:39:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-knowles-botanic-artists ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Tim Knowles has allowed trees to become artists by attaching multiple pens to the tips of their branches. An artist himself, Tim Knowles enabled branches to draw, by giving them the necessary tools to… Life Stages Modern Art and Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-knowles-botanic-artists 2009-07-08T09:09:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frames-revital-cohen-art ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Revital Cohen is an artist who seems to explore the art of life, and the connection between man and machine. The Telepresence Frame is a product of both these ambitions, as the picture frame displays information… Technology Trends and Gadgets Life Stages Modern Art and Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frames-revital-cohen-art 2009-07-07T21:09:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imated-app ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Have you ever wondered what your offspring will look like? The iMated app for the iPhone lets you easily see what your mating results will be. Simply take a photo of yourself and align your facial features… Technology Trends and Gadgets Mobile Phones Life Stages Baby Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imated-app 2009-07-07T20:19:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sebastian-errazuriz-stuffed-animal-jacket ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This jacket appears to be warm, soft, cute and cuddly all at the same time. Sebastian Errazuriz's design is very simple with just stuffed teddy bears intertwined in order to create a solid piece of clothing… Life Stages Style and Fashion Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sebastian-errazuriz-stuffed-animal-jacket 2009-07-07T17:49:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infrared-stealth-night-vision-goggles ]]> (TrendHunter.com) EyeClops Night Vision goggles helps wearers to see in complete darkness with infrared technology. Infrared is the same technology used in professional night vision goggles which are much more than the… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Life Stages Toys and Stuff For Kids Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infrared-stealth-night-vision-goggles 2009-07-07T13:29:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walkie-talkie-pen ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Walkie Talkie Pen will surely create a battle between students and strict teachers. Said to be the perfect cheating tool, the sneaky pen allows kids to grab good grades the unconventional way. I just… Life Stages Youth Trends Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walkie-talkie-pen 2009-07-07T01:30:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dance-shoes-for-the-father-and-daughter ]]> (TrendHunter.com) These red shoes are an adorable way for little girls to dance with their fathers in comfort. The dance shoes were specifically designed for the father-daughter team and would be perfect for large family… Life Stages Youth Trends Style and Fashion Trends Shoe Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dance-shoes-for-the-father-and-daughter 2009-07-07T00:39:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dj-a-track-toy ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A-Trak is a renowned DJ who has blown the music scene away with his beats and is now playfully delighting fans with the release of a toy for Kid Robot. The polar bear figure has more 'tude than even… Life Stages Toys and Stuff For Kids Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dj-a-track-toy 2009-07-06T20:59:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/innovations-for-pregnant-moms ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Innovations for pregnant moms have come a long way from muumuu gowns and mommy-to-be tees. This cluster highlights some of the more unique maternity finds for women who like to embrace motherhood in modern… Life Stages Baby Trends Lifestyle Trends Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/innovations-for-pregnant-moms 2009-07-06T13:40:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joey-chestnut-hot-dogs ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Joey ‘the Jaws’ Chestnut has set a new world-record, slamming down 68 hot dogs with buns in 10 minutes. U.S. contender Joey Chestnut and Japan’s Takeru Kobayashi renewed their rivalry to eat as many hot… Life Stages Pop Culture and Internet Trends Lifestyle Trends Food Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joey-chestnut-hot-dogs 2009-07-06T10:29:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoffins ]]> (TrendHunter.com) These sustainable organic bamboo and banana caskets from Ecoffins are perfect for eco-friendly individuals who want to ensure that they are every bit as environmentally-conscious in death as they were… Environmental Trends Life Stages Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoffins 2009-07-06T09:29:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/baby-clothing ]]> (TrendHunter.com) If you thought baby clothing was boring, you're in for a surprise. You won't find baby blue and pastel pink in this slideshow, but you will find rockstar baby fashion, moustaches, toupees, doctors' scrubs,… Life Stages Baby Trends Style and Fashion Trends Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/baby-clothing 2009-07-05T21:59:51Z