Snow the rules of style. Snow shorts!

In case you forgot-Its the dead of winter- still January, people. 

Part of being stylish is dressing accordingly to season-more importantly the weather.  

By the way dude, your shorts, and birkenstocks look great with your bread. 

Trend vs Fad

A trend is considered to be a behavior that evolves into a relatively substantial or permanent change.

Where as a fad in generally consider only a passing behavior.

I think change is good, we must evolve, we must embrace it.

“Change is the only constant.” 

Florence + the Machine

Florence + the Machine at the top of the Hot Shit List. 

Her latest album “Lungs” is a fresh and creative sound.

Here is her most popular, and my favorite song ”The Dog Days are Over”   (via youtube)

“Dog Days” are defined as the hottest, longest days of the year. This falls under the Sirius sky (also called the dog star) typically early July-early September. 

Heres an example of the freedom I feel when I listen to the dog days:

Baby Dancing to Florence + the Machine


Bedazzled toms. 
A refreshing way to glitz up any look.

Bedazzled toms. A refreshing way to glitz up any look.

Constant Creation: Consumers desire for a new point-of-view

TODAY! Consumers desire to create conversation. They desire an insiders view. We want to see our favorite, products, people, and services in a new way.  

The latest Hot Shit List trend of “Constant Creation” be driven by  the hyper production of emerging technology. Technology now allows culture to get more creative and express a different perceptive via multiple outlets.

Trends such a 3-D movies and TV, Kinect, Wii and augmented reality are bridging the gap between consumers and producers; and allowing the consumer to become the producer. Emerging Technologies will allow brands to gain a new insight and instant feed back. 

augmented reality

With the increase in photography, and use of flip cams, go pro cams consumers are given a new point of view never seen before.  
Culture aspirers to create conversation and chatter. We want instant gratification and want to share OUR point of view.mouth screaming

Go Pro cams have quickly transformed from a trend in extreme sports—-> a cultural movement. 

Via Go Pro Photo of Day

(Source: http)

Side pony tails… Bringing it in HOTT. 

Mummmbling

Notable and annoying trend in communication- Mumbling. 

SPEAK CLEARLY!   

Angry-Angry Birds

Angry Birds has slowly progressed from a game to a phenomenon

Angry Birds and Fox will make Super Bowl history on Sunday. Super bowl spot for new animated film  ”Rio” will be the first ad to air during the game with an embedded code.

Rio

 More information: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2011/02/angry-birds-rio-game-super-bowl-ad-will-be-first-to-feature-embedded-code.html

Note to self.

Note to self.

-Audi-

Audi has become a stronger and sexier brand. Because they are targeting a younger market in fresh and surprising ways. 

More:

Progress is Beautiful

Break the Cycle 

Groupon

Groupon has been quite the buzzz word.

As GPS locator and digital coupons are becoming wildly popular… and successful Groupon lures consumers in with one day deals and collective buying power- specialized to your local city. Don’t get it? Watch an informative video! 

Interesting Groupon offers satisfaction guarantied. Stated clearly on their website- ”Nothing is more important to us than treating our customers well. If you ever feel like Groupon let you down, give us a call and we’ll return your purchase — simple as that.” via www.groupon.com

  

(Source: groupon.com)