RSS Page demlemeThis RSS feed is copyright (c) 2007 by www.TrendCentral.com. Resyndication and republication is expressly forbidden.The Intelligence GroupTest Name (test@test.com)en-UShttp://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7794Winter fashion can become a real drag this time of year when we're so bored of wearing black and grey but pastels still seem a far cry away, seasonally speaking. However, because we tend to avoid following fashion rules - wearing white after Labor Day has never offended our senses - here's a preview of some men's fashion looks for spring that you can break out before the tulips bloom to, at least spiritually, escape winter fashion purgatory: Style2010-02-08T00:00:00-05:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7793We're not advocating the practice of secret alcoholism, but we have become fascinated by the recent resurgence of the old school hip flask. Perhaps it is a shared nostalgia for an era when having a nip between creative brainstorms was perfectly acceptable at the office (thanks, Mad Men), but we've been noticing more young tipplers tucking covert booze canteens into their bags and pockets when heading out on the town for a night of cheap debauchery. Long associated with dapper gentlemen, as seen in the recent Dunhill Fall 2010 runway show, the flask has managed to dodge the more unsavory reputation of the minibar miniature. Dandy style appeal Lifestyle2010-02-05T00:00:00-05:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7792Tech nerds like us debated about what the new Apple tablet would look like once it was unveiled. After watching, with hungry eyes, Steve Jobs' January 27th launch announcement, geeks around the globe were thrilled to learn that their predictions were mostly correct. The iPad looked a lot like a giant iPhone, with a 9.7-inch multi-touch screen and a mind-boggling ten-hour battery (though, oddly, lacking a camera). The device is already inspiring debate once again, this time over whether or not it is a game changer and, if so, how it will change the game. While the iPad won't be available to consumers until March - unless you're Stephen Colbert - here's a look at how it may wield influence in a few key sectors: Entertainment2010-02-04T00:00:00-05:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7791With Valentine's Day on the way, no one wants to be left cuddling up to a pillow on what really should be known as Singles Awareness Day. It seems to be getting harder to find someone who cares about more than how many Jäger bombs they can down or isn't going to make you watch Battlestar Galactica marathons on a Friday night. For Gen Ys, who can no longer rely on that Beckett seminar or Orgo lab as places to meet their future mates, the hunt for love is still thriving online. And for those for whom Match.com doesn't cut it, there are a number of alternatives: Lifestyle2010-02-03T00:00:00-05:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7790For more than 15 years, the now-quarterly Cassandra Report has been the leading syndicated study of youth trends, attitudes and consumption. We're currently putting the final touches on our Winter 2010 issue of The Cassandra Report due out next week, so now is the time to reserve your copy.Entertainment2010-02-03T00:00:00-05:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7789From bibs and beads to talismans and amulets, the statement necklace has been the defining accessory of fashion's lingering bohemian moment. But now that even the most buttoned-up women appear ready to bust out an incantation, the fashion forward flock may be moving on to a new audacious ornament: We've been noticing more jewelry designers churning out bold baubles for the ear. Given that the lobe-revealing topknot is still the default 'do among hipsters, the time is nigh for statement earrings. Here's a look at three styles for which we'd gladly pile up our hair: Style2010-02-02T00:00:00-05:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7788It's the dawn of a new decade. You co-opted "change" as your personal mantra for 2010. Unsurprisingly, old habits have crept back into your life like that sleazy summer fling, turning shiny "change" into dull "slack" only five weeks in. Fear not, because if you've included the words 'eating healthy' (which conveniently slipped your mind during that 3 AM post-drinking Morning Jersey snack) anywhere on that 2010 to-do list, there's a simple solution that will allow you to cross those babies off. And, you don't even have to leave the house to do it. Healthy and local are now, literally, within arm's reach, as a crop of new services have emerged Lifestyle2010-02-01T00:00:00-05:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7787In their daily effort to be the "fairest of them all," more women are adding technology into their beauty routines. Here are a few products that are bringing out the inner geek in even prom queens: Style2010-01-29T00:00:00-05:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7786We've been tracking 3-D's explosion into the zeitgeist since well before Avatar became a global gold mine, but if we read one more article about 3-D television, we'll be tossing our cardboard specs into the recycling bin before it even comes to market. While we realize that 3-D could very well become the defining technology of the next decade, the trend also could be ushering in an era of wondrous visual experiences not seen since the days of black light posters. Here are a few other nostalgic ways to pop your eyeballs: Entertainment2010-01-28T00:00:00-05:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7785With the employment market still stagnant, we're seeing a fast rise in entrepreneurship. More people are birthing new companies and, as they do, they're redefining the ways in which business is conducted. Today we showcase two promising young companies with unique business models in music and manufacturing, as well as a cutting edge online business software service that helps nascent enterprises keep up with the pressure cooker climate of running a start-up: Technology2010-01-27T00:00:00-05:00