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out to lunch

December 21, 2012

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trendlet brocade and jacquard
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TRENDEMIC: cobalt blue

September 14, 2012

Deep cobalt blue for fall 2012.

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TRENDLET: thirsty for oxblood

September 10, 2012

A mini trendlet has emerged. The dramatic and lux oxblood is the fall 2012 haute color.

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TRENDLET: mad for plaid

September 6, 2012

It’s September! And back to school always means preppy plaid to look like an academic genius. Everything from boyfriend blazers to equestrian is in this year.

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a retro reinvention

September 3, 2012

Limited edition cans of Campbell’s condensed tomato soup with Andy Warhol’s inspired art were stocked on Target store shelves Sunday, September 2, 2012.

september

hello September!

September 1, 2012

We’re back!

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TRENDEMIC: avocados

July 2, 2012

The avocado reigns queen.

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TRENDLET: artisan cocktails

June 27, 2012

Artisan liquor, locally produced wine and beer, and culinary cocktails are the new trend. Bars and restaurants are choosing to make their own ingredients and crafting the cocktails giving customer a theatrical and tastebud experience.

wingtip shoe trend

TRENDLET: wingtip shoes

June 20, 2012

A menswear trend for women that has exploded on the scene is women’s wingtip shoes.

arrow trend

TRENDLET: arrows

June 13, 2012

We’re giving it to you straight from the heart. The arrow is a sophisticated spin on the chevron, and it’s sure to make its mark.

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the Twitter bird gets a makeover

June 11, 2012

Twitter has streamlined their bird icon with a more sleek bird taking flight.

Julep subscriptions

TRENDEMIC: beauty subscriptions

June 4, 2012

The latest trend for the beauty customer is subscribing to receive monthly beauty samples in a pretty box for a small fee. We all love to try before we by. And these beauty companies LOVE to get product in the hands of their target audience. Therefore, there has been a explosion of subscription services! Checkout the extensive list of subscription services…

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TRENDLET: Extreme Ice Cream

May 30, 2012

Getting your ice cream cone is hot this summer.

confetti system, fringe

TRENDLET: fringe

May 28, 2012

Swishy flapper / 70s inspired fringe for spring/summer 2012.

Nate Berkus Target

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Nate Berkus + Target

May 21, 2012

The exclusive Target Nate Berkus Collection will debut in Target stores and at Target.com on Oct. 21, 2012. The new signature 150-piece home collection includes bedding, bath, accessories, lighting, rugs and window treatments. Prices ranging from an affordable $5.99 to $149.99.

Large Magellanic Cloud Nebula Skirt by shadowplaynyc on Etsy

TRENDLET: galaxy

May 16, 2012

Something’s got the whole world taking notice of nighttime nebulas. This is the dawning of a new era in terrestrial trends.

Mallie

INTRODUCING: Mallie Lanham

May 14, 2012

I’m so happy to introduce a new member to the TrendBoost team, contributor Mallie Lanham. Mallie will be contributing her trends to the TrendBoost blog on a bi-weekly basis.

Febreze

are the Febreze commercials real?

May 10, 2012

You know those Febreze commercials were people are blindfolded and taken into those nasty places and the Febreze makes them think they are in a spring meadow? Do you ever wonder if those commercials are real or scripted?

The Shops at Target

REVIEW: The Shops at Target

May 7, 2012

There was lots of excitement brewing last week for The Shops at Target. I stopped by Target Sunday, May 6th, for the launch of Target’s collections from five different U.S. specialty stores: The Candy Store, Cos Bar, Polka Dog Bakery, Privet House and The Webster.

Chef Ron Ben-Israel, as seen on Food Network's Sweet Genius

INSPIRATION: Sweet Genius

May 3, 2012

A place I look for inspiration is the Food Network show, Sweet Genius.

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WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Target

April 30, 2012

The first set of The Shops at Target launches May 6, in-store and on-line, features collections from five different U.S. specialty stores: The Candy Store, Cos Bar, Polka Dog Bakery, Privet House and The Webster.

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TRENDEMIC: ombre sunglasses

April 25, 2012

Ombre is now EVERYWHERE on the scene. From cakes to now sunglasses for summer!

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RECAP 2: SNAP! conference

April 23, 2012

Here is a recap of my trends panel presentation at the SNAP! conference, 2012.

SNAP! conference

RECAP 1: SNAP! conference

April 22, 2012

I’m back from my trip to Salt Lake City to attend and speak at the SNAP! conference.

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT

April 18, 2012

I’ll be speaking at the SNAP! conference, for crafter and DIY bloggers, on the emerging trends panel in Salt Lake City. I’ll be back next week with a recap.

Cargoh curation

FEATURED: Cargoh curation

April 18, 2012

I’m featured on Cargoh today as a Cargoh curator with a gray collection.

DIY dipped trend

TRENDLET: dip it

April 16, 2012

Dip an object into paint to make an ordinary item interesting.

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INSPIRATION: eggs

April 5, 2012

Just dipping your Easter eggs into PAAS® Easter egg dye like we did when we were kids is so old school. Check out these intriguing Easter egg decorations. People are getting creative out there!

Sephora + Pantone Universe

TRENDEMIC: Sephora + PANTONE UNIVERSE

March 27, 2012

Pantone teamed up with Sephora for the their first Color of the Year beauty collection with Tangerine Tango. 2012 color of the year.

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TRENDEMIC: neon

March 19, 2012

The neon spring 2012 trend has spread like wildfire. Are you nuts for neon?

ombre cake

TRENDEMIC: ombre cake

March 8, 2012

The American layered cake is the NEW cupcake for 2012. With the ombre trend there have been an explosion of ombre cakes! Anywhere from ombre icing to ombre cake layers.

ombre dress

TRENDEMIC: ombre

March 5, 2012

Here are some unique ways to ombre.

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JCPenney logo

March 1, 2012

I’m not liking the new JCPenney logo.

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TRENDLET: stacked wrist trend

February 27, 2012

The accessories trend of layering oversized watches and bracelets in the thing to do. Stack your wrists with different materials, finishes, colors, band widths and embellishments.

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TRENDITY: black is the new black

February 20, 2012

In my book black is a forever classic.

Pantone color of the year, 2012, Tangerine Tango

TRENDEMIC: Pantone color of the year, 2012: Tangerine Tango

February 13, 2012

The Pantone 2012 color of the year is Tangerine Tango. Here is five ways to incorporate the spirited color in your life.

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PREDICTION: what’s the new cupcake for 2012?

February 6, 2012

This year it is predicted that the American layered cake will tower above all desserts.

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Welcome to TRENDBOOST

January 30, 2012

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