Caribbean Chameleon Chic – Project Runway Leanne SS 09 Collection (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The Project Runway Leanne collection is a beautiful mix of tropical turquoise and sandy beige hues.

The Project Runway Leanne spring/summer 2009 collection was designed by Leanne Marshall, the winning…

Google’s Upward March Continues — but for How Long?

NEW YORK (AdAge.com) — The good news: Search is still a bright spot. The not-so-good news: There's no clarity going forward. Search giant Google on Thursday indicated there's still growth in the online ad space during a tough economy, notching a healthy third-quarter net income of $1.35 billion, up 26% from $1.07 billion during the year-ago period. But the company begged off any questions about what the outlook for search advertising could be.

Brutally Honest Bedding – The ‘Everyone I’ve Slept With’ Pillowcase (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This make-your-own ‘Everyone I’ve Slept With’ pillowcase was produced by The Art as Art Project as a homage to Tracy Emin, who used the concept for her Everyone I’ve Ever Slept With exhibit in 1995.

Emin’s…

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Furniture from Bottle Caps – Discarded Baroque Decor (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Discarded bottle caps become amazing home decor accessories in the hands of Rick Ladd. The designer stacks and masses the beverage tops to create these astonishing mirror frames, chairs and cabinets.…

Post-Pregnancy Comebacks – Christina Aguilera at Africa Rising Festival (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Though absent of the drama surrounding the comeback of Britney Spears, millions of music fans are thrilled to see Christina Aguilera back and singing again.

Aguilera arrived at the charity drive for…

New Pepsi logo = asscrack?

The new Pepsi logo has many people scratching their heads in bewilderment. The idea is simple: “The brand’s blue and red globe trademark will become a series of “smiles,” with the central white band arcing at different angles depending on the product.” … But will it look like a smile? The denver egotist thinks it looks like an asscrack.

 

Insert “Joe the plumber” joke here.

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Self-Cleaning Eyewear – ClearVision Glasses (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Because prescription glasses are worn on the face on a daily basis, they are highly exposed to dust. Using special cloths and chemicals to clean them can work, but you still run the risk of damaging the…

TV Decoder: Glenn Beck Leaving CNN for Fox News

Glenn Beck, the conservative commentator on CNN, is moving to the Fox News Channel.

31 Gory Anatomical Designs (CLUSTER)

(TrendHunter.com) The word anatomy is derived from the Greek ‘ana,’ which means ‘up,’ and ‘tome’ or ‘temnein,’ which means ‘to cut.’ This assortment of anatomical designs is just in time for Halloween. 

From bones as…

Bring Barter Back: Marketing Needs Alternative Energy


Barter is the original business model. Long before monetary systems were introduced, trade was the primary form of commerce. Now is the time to make barter a priority once more.

Recumbent Off-Road Bicycles – The 4-Wheel CarvX (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The CarvX is the ultimate off-road bicycle for hardcore biking enthusiasts who like speed but not the spills during cross country rides. The bicycle’s four wheels reduce the loss of control. Despite its…

Microsoft, Once Again, Officially Not Interested in Yahoo


NEW YORK (AdAge.com) — "Our position hasn't changed. Microsoft has no interest in acquiring Yahoo; there are no discussions between the companies," said a Microsoft spokesman in an e-mail. This latest statement, sent to Ad Age today, regarding the on-again, off-again courtship came just hours after Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer told the audience at a Gartner conference in Orlando, Fla., that the deal still makes "economic sense."

Vamp Fashion – Victoria Beckham Launches dVb in Germany (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Victoria Beckham was stunning in black at the launch of her Fall/Winter 2008 dVb denim collection in Dusseldorf, Germany. She posed for these chic photos at Jades Boutique in her own dramatic designs.…

Grants for Rural Youth Bloggers – Taming China’s Wild, Wired West (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) This truly inspiring piece looks at how two friends brought technology and hope to the poor, agricultural western region of China. The story follows Kenny Lin and Sayling Wen, and describes what happened…

Reflective Public Art – Crystal City Mind (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Crystal City Mind is a giant piece of public art made from high-grade steel. It features reflective facets on one side that reflect the surrounding landscape.

Crystal City Mind’s creators, Coordination…

$10.6 Million Uniformed Cats – Tortoiseshell Tama is Feline Marketing Machine

This is the feel-good trend of the day, and it’s a ridiculous one. Ever since a cat named Tortoiseshell Tama was appointed the official stationmaster of the unmanned Kishi train station in January 2007,…

$10.6 Million Uniformed Cats – Tortoiseshell Tama

This is the feel-good feature of the day, and it’s a ridiculous one. Ever since a cat named Tortoiseshell Tama was appointed the official stationmaster of the unmanned Kishi train station in western Japan…

Inspired Romantic Proposals – Zales Jewelers ‘String (Love Rocks)’

This commercial for Zales Jewelers plays on the concept of lovers’ heartstrings by showing how love rocks.

The commercial follows a young man as he sets up an inventive marriage proposal with the use…

Offensive Video Games – ‘Fat Princess’ Outrages Feminists (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) A video game in which players kidnap a princess and force-feed her cake has been branded a “disgrace.” I say bring it on!

Plump and powerful Fat Princess is the star of Sony’s upcoming video game of…

GM Campaign Aims to Soothe Car-Loan Fears

DETROIT (AdAge.com) — General Motors Corp., seeking to reassure consumers that they will be able to get a car loan if they want one, is breaking a new campaign tomorrow themed "Financing That Fits."