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=7953 We may have been proud of our construction paper art projects as kindergarteners, but using paper became passé as we aged, compelling us to shelve our Fiskars and glue sticks for more "mature" artistic endeavors. Paper art, however, has since elevated from simple children's art projects to sophisticated sculpture. Don't just take our word for it...check out a few of our favorite contemporary paper crafters. Lifestyle2010-09-08T00:00:00-04:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7952 It used to be that you needed to play in the NBA, NHL or any nationalized sport to get your face on the proverbial box of Wheaties. That may be starting to change, however, as more brands are wisening up to the fact that not everyone saw the appeal of being screamed at by their high school coach, and thus never forged a connection with traditional sports. Consequently, more brands are looking to broaden their audiences, reaching out to sports "outsiders" by sponsoring niche athletic lifestyles. Lifestyle2010-09-07T00:00:00-04:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7951 With the recession still lurking, retail therapy has lost some of its allure among consumers who are now finding more meaningful pleasure in experiences. Driven by the increased desire for experiences over material goods, the retail landscape is being forced to reinvent and innovate. Although a recent New York Times article on the topic claimed that "industry professionals say they have difficulty identifying any retailer that is managing to do this well today, with one notable exception: Apple," we've been noticing a slew of stores that we believe are well on their way. Lifestyle2010-09-03T00:00:00-04:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7948 Window AC units and enough electric fans to shut down power for entire city blocks were not enough to stay cool this summer. While we tried experimenting with creative ways to lower body temperature, the most straightforward and enjoyable method has been the consumption of every manner of frozen edible. From ice pops to shave ice, cooling down never tasted so good. Lifestyle2010-08-31T00:00:00-04:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7946The Intelligence Group's quarterly syndicated research study, The Cassandra Report, has been a critical decision tool for more than 15 years for companies, brands and organizations who are seeking to engage today's hard-to-reach young audiences. The report affords a unique look into emerging trends in popular culture and what you need to know about how young people live, think and act today. ??Lifestyle2010-08-30T00:00:00-04:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7947 Americans are slowly but surely catching on to the European idea that bicycles are not just exercise devices, but rather simple, elegant machines meant for function, fashion and even competition. With the fixie trend having hit the masses and, hence, losing its cool cache, more recent bicycle trends have even the most dedicated cyclists slowly rolling around the city in retro style. Lifestyle2010-08-30T00:00:00-04:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7943 What if you could improve your athleticism or physique just by wearing a discreet accessory or an article of clothing? Thanks to a new crop of performance wear products, you actually may be able to do so. We admit that, for the most part, they sound too good to be true. In fact, none of the following has been proven to produce actual results, but the buzz around this category is growing undeniably loud. Lifestyle2010-08-25T00:00:00-04:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7941 This week marks the five-year anniversary of one of the most devastating natural disasters the US has ever seen. Coupled with the cataclysmic BP catastrophe, the Gulf Coast needs not only the support of volunteer efforts and monetary donations, but also a nationwide celebration of its unique culture. As fate would have it, a spate of recently opened dining establishments serving up New Orleans fare is fueling a bicoastal appreciation of The Big Easy's culinary delights. Lifestyle2010-08-23T00:00:00-04:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7940 The confluence of two presiding social trends (especially among young people) - understanding how things work and rediscovering one's roots - makes it unsurprising, perhaps, that architecture would obtain a new level of cultural relevance. Enter location-based apps (currently used for things like running for mayor on Foursquare and, now, being able to assert your sense of placeness on Facebook) and curious gadget heads can transform into virtual explorers, unearthing the architectural and historical significance of buildings we see every day. Lifestyle2010-08-20T00:00:00-04:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7939 While clothing companies whose histories lie beneath the curl of the waves added streetwear to their repertoires long ago, we're currently seeing the surf theme further saturating urban environments in settings ranging from coffee bars to nightlife destinations. As with the beach music trend, the appropriation of surfing as a totem for an idealistically chill way of life ultimately may extend the carefree spirit of summer into cooler seasons. Lifestyle2010-08-19T00:00:00-04:00