Propose With an iPod Touch – ‘Marry Me’ iPod

(TrendHunter.com) Nowadays, a woman asking a man for their hand in marriage is pretty common. Selfridges is offering any ladies looking for a techie way to pop the question a luxurious solution via this limited edition designer iPod touch. The iPod is encrusted with black Swarovski crystals, hundreds of them, and for…

Painted Nudevertising – Wearing Nothing But Ultra Thin Panty Liners (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) What better way to show the sheerness of a feminine hygiene product than by using a totally naked model? Ultra Thin Panty Liners had these print ads created to promote the launch of their product in South Africa.

The images of girls wearing nothing but body paint convey the message quite clearly: …

60s Home Theater Room – 1500 Square Feet of Retro Groovy

(TrendHunter.com) The problem with this home theater is NOTHING. So cool, even Norbit would be fun to watch (with lots of adult beverages.)

James Biber from Pentagram designed this baby and it is incredibly wicked. It’s 1500 square feet, with the perfect mood lighting and the funky retro bean bag chairs. Pass me an…

Girlfriend Simulators – Accessories For Lonely Men (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) When she’s there, she does little things that irritate the heck out of you, like hogging the blankets on cold nights. But when she’s gone, you miss her horribly, quirks and all.

If you can relate, you’ll appreciate the Accessories for Lonely Men by Noam Toran, which will solve all that. They inclu…

Storage Units as Second Homes – GarageTown Play Spaces (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) What a fantastic idea: using storage units as play spaces!

Designers and builders of storage units realized that people were using these rental spaces for more stashing their boxes full of junk, so they took the idea and ran with it. The units by GarageTown are perfect for kid play or for adult pl…

Extreme Advertising – Coke Zero’s Tongue-Piercing in Brazil (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Coke Zero has launched in Brazil an extreme guerrilla marketing campaign using people’s tongues.

Several shops in Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Porto Alegre and Salvador give free piercings with the brand logo, with the only condition of taking pictures to publish on the website which redirects to a G…

Personal Transport Next Advance In Public Transportation – ULTRa Future Train (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Like something straight out of the Jetsons, except the cars don’t fly, the new ULTRa is poised to be the latest advance in public transport systems. ULTRa, which stands for Urban Light TRansport, was developed by Advanced Transport Systems (ATS), Ltd., in association with the University of Bristol…

Hip Club Review – Revolution at the Mirage Hotel (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) For my last birthday, I hit up Las Vegas for five days and was lucky enough to stay at the Mirage Hotel. Although I didn’t get to see Love, the Beatles-themed Cirque du Soleil show (tickets were all sold out), I did get to hang out in the hip lounge, Revolution.

“Revolutionary in design and atmosp…

Rolling Ball Controls Water Flow & Temp – Smith Newman’s Sink (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This faucet belongs in Futurama home. It totally changes the way hot and cold water are mixed and controlled. Get this: you move the ball in or out to control the flow and pressure. Moving the ball left or right controls the temperature. The whole surface lights up to give you a visual clue as to t…

Tech Fashion – NuMetrix Bra Measures Vital Signs

(TrendHunter.com) Are your workouts doing what they should to keep your heart rate in the target zone? How about a bra full of wires to check you out on a constant basis? The NuMetrex sports bra will read all your important measurements and send them to a readout for real time monitoring. It is washable and sells for…

UAE No. ‘1’ License Plate Sets World Record – $14 Million Goes To Charity (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) I think its a good strategy by the Emarati government to auction exclusive vanity plates to ridiculously wealthy people and use the money for a good cause. The plates cost the government nothing, and the money would go to another vain luxury otherwise. In the latest charity auction in Abu Dhabi, Uni…

Taser Parties – Ladies Can’t Stop Attackers with Tupperware (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Tupperware was fine for stay at home moms, but for today’s career women commuting on the mean streets, a taser brings more peace of mind than fresh lettuce.

Enter the Taser Party, where women get together to discuss personal defenses tactics, look over the latest in fashion tasers and take some …

Strap-On Chair – Legless Chair Looking For Love

(TrendHunter.com) The Strap-On Chair, created by Cambridge, Massachusetts born and raised designer Annika Schmidt, is proudly taking on the established preconceptions of what a chair should look like. The chair is one of a progressive series of designs, and like its name suggests it is only fully functional when it i…

Autistic Activist on YouTube – Amanda Baggs (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Amanda Baggs is a 27 year old autistic woman who can’t communicate verbally and isn’t fully capable of taking care of herself.

A lot of people don’t have an understanding of the condition, but she wouldn’t let that defeat her. She posted a YouTube video in an attempt to raise awareness which e…

Luxury Living Outside – Lucious Mazuvo Balu Outdoor Bed (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) CSI Miami fans that drool everytime a poolside cabana is shown, can now do one better. A poolside bed. Mazuvo buit this weatherproof bed called the Balu garden bed. Honey colored wicker with washable pillows will be a comfy place to snooze away the afternoon in luxury and style. When not in use, th…

Chinese Fashion Designers in Paris – Jefen’s Catwalk Surprise (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Think the Chinese don’t know fashion? Jefen may change your mind. Not having celebrities next to the catwalk or on the catwalk doesn’t mean you can’t find some cool and unexpected fashion.

At Paris Fashion Week, the Chinese designer showed wing shouldered jackets, cute fur capelets and cashmere ho…

10 Nerdy Cakes – Happy Birthday, Geek

(TrendHunter.com) After seeing a post about a retro Atari birthday cake at Technabob, I decided to find some more ‘geeky’ desserts and trust me, there was no short supply! Some of the cakes that I found were already highlighted in similar blog posts – pointing out the inherent ‘nerdiness’. So, to all you chipheads an…

Capitalizing on Rising Divorce Rates – Wedding Ring Coffin (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) People are getting divorced at rates higher than ever before. It seems people are shocked to find out a couple has actually made it over the 10 year mark. Capitalizing on the growing trend to divorce, and often times even remarry, are companies like WeddingRingCoffin.com.

The sites specializing in…

Canada’s Biggest Sleepover – Dove Sponsors PJ Party for Self-Esteem

(TrendHunter.com) On June 7, 2008 thousands of girls between the ages of 8 and 14 across Canada will be getting together for the largest one night sleepover in Canadian history.

The good people over at Dove want to help boost the self-esteem of young girls across the country by having them log into their website at …

Adult Model Targets Young Women – Jordon Launches Credit Card

(TrendHunter.com) A UK based glamour model Jordan, AKA Katie Price, is planning the release of her own credit card to be aimed at young women with the design of the card to be “pink and fluffy” to appeal to young women. Jordon already has a string of products to her name including jewelery for Argos, haircare range (…