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=7817 The Internet has made it possible for us to appraise everything under the sun, from Machu Picchu to manila folders. And while we don't hesitate to heap praise and scorn upon public figures via the comment sections of many sites, we haven't been as quick to critique each other in ways that are more than skin-deep. Maybe that's because assessing people we know personally can stir up personal - as opposed to social - conflict. But what if the assessment is solicited? A new crop of websites allows users to ask for anonymous feedback about themselves from both friends and strangers. While we don't think therapists should fear for their jobs (yet)Technology2010-03-10T00:00:00-05:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7816While there was no shortage of high drama makeup artistry on the Fall 2010 runways, for every cherry red painted lip and purple shadowed eye there were earth Mama looks that celebrated effortless beauty. In fact, in an NPR interview in which he offered predictions for 2010, Barneys creative director Simon Doonan forecast the demise of the quest for perceived physical "perfection," as the next decade ushers in a reclaiming of the bohemian mindset. Since we tend to prefer sleep time to primp time in the morning, this is definitely a trend we can get behind. Style2010-03-09T00:00:00-05:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7815It's been quite some time since we told you about how Mimobots would bring the cool factor to the previously mundane world of external computer drives. (That sound you hear is us patting ourselves on the back.) Four years later, with people's personal content becoming ever more valuable to them in memorializing their lives, the push to transport and back-up data in smaller and more sleekly designed devices has taken on a life of its own. As with any commodity product, the prices are falling, so manufacturers are seeking to distinguish themselves through clever branding that engages people by embracing the latest trends (as seen in last week'Technology2010-03-08T00:00:00-05:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7814 Oh, Fall Fashion Week. While the exclusive invite lists, overwhelming crowds and Bryant Park traffic can be irritating to those not on the A-list, we deal. Because, for people who covet the cloth, Fashion Week is the big reveal: a taste of the creative genius of some of today's top fashion minds and the fuel for our own style inspirations. For most of us, scouring fashion blogs or scanning through Style.com's runway photos does the job, but there's certainly room for improvement. So, this season, designers decided to utilize some of today's hottest technologies to give stylephiles a more immersive runway experience: Style2010-03-05T00:00:00-05:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7813 Educating people on the value of good food has become such a serious business that even Cookie Monster promotes healthy eating habits. And when it comes to all-important green vegetables, foodies are no longer content with a plate of broccoli, opting increasingly for spinach, kale, collard greens, Swiss chard, and seaweed in their diets. Indeed, it seems that eating a diverse selection of vegetables has become a competitive sport, whether that means spending extra money at a gourmet market, joining a CSA or growing your own. But since no one has yet to invent a mobile steamer, those striving to enjoy a plentiful dose of vitamins will need a Style2010-03-04T00:00:00-05:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7812 With spring just around the corner - we swear we can feel it coming, between all the "Snowmageddons" and "Snowpocalypses" - young trendsetters have one thing on their minds: partying outdoors while listening to next level music. And while in years past this might have meant flying down to Austin or hitting Indio with little more than a backpack, a vague sleeping accommodation plan, and some credible proof of age, many are now feeling like SXSW and Coachella have been overrun by corporate sponsors and teeny bopper music tourists. Fortunately, for those who are "over it," there are a number of new outdoor festivals and parties that haven't losEntertainment2010-03-03T00:00:00-05:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7811 We have only fond memories of the VHS era, from rifling through piles of black plastic cartridges pasted with lovingly hand-scrawled labels to diligently filling drawers with neat rows of those cardboard-covered rectangular masterpieces. We still troll our personal archives for those catchy '80s Juicy Fruit commercials and to watch that classic HBO intro we so miss. But just as cassette tape homages have been infiltrating the design world and influencing the lo-fi movement, it looks as though the Video Home System is finally getting its due as well. VHS collections are becoming prized, and films that never have been released on DVD are Style2010-03-02T00:00:00-05:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7810It's times like last week, with its pounding sleet and snow, that have us New Yorkers contemplating a one-way ticket to Honolulu. While most of us probably won't be sinking our feet into hot sand until the LIRR takes us away this summer, it seems Hawaii is having a moment here on the mainland. From nightlife to fashion, the Polynesian vibe is infiltrating culture faster than you can down a Mai Tai. Entertainment2010-03-01T00:00:00-05:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7809We've seen how people are embracing cosmic consciousness and turning to the stars with questions about their identity, but many are also looking to their histories for answers. By examining their roots and embracing family traditions, people are cultivating a more intimate sense of "placeness" in an uncertain world. And, who isn't the slightest bit curious about their roots, even if it's merely to find that distant relative to blame for your perennially mispronounced last name or annoying inability to carry a tune? Maybe it's just our nosy nature - you've got to be curious in this line of work - but we're delighted to see so many TV networks Entertainment2010-02-26T00:00:00-05:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7808Between Saturday Night Live finally responding to the demands of @BieberOnSNL's 2,700 followers and tween girls being largely responsible for Dear John's runaway box office success, it feels like we're seeing the biggest tween cultural moment since High School Musical. Here's a look at a few other trends that may be making the Gen Z Hot List: Entertainment2010-02-25T00:00:00-05:00