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The new year brings new trends. Here's a peek at what's coming in 2011...
Living Online...
Social media is only growing in influence. But it's evolved in the past 12 months. Here's what's new:
2010: Social Networking: Facebook, Linked in, Kik Messenger
2011: Social Buying: Lockerz, Plum District, Ideeli
(2010 was all about social networking, now it's about social buying – group discounts available to online communities).
And whether we're doing social buying or social networking, we're all spending a lot of time on our computers. But there's a change there too:
2010: Living Online: Gilt, i Tunes, Amazon
2011: Living in the Cloud: Netflix, Grooveshark, Mobile Me, iPad, Verizon mobile internet, Apple TV
(In 2010, we lived online. This year, we'll be living in the cloud -- accessing our data online instead of storing it on our computers)
Comfort is Cool!
This is the year of 'homey' and 'homemade'. Don't be fooled - 'Dining In' IS IN, along with the food favorites you love!
Food Trends:
Fish tacos, cupcakes (NOT cupcakes!) and Red Bull are out....Fried chicken, pies and relaxation drinks are in.
2010: Fish Tacos
2011: Fried Chicken
2010: Cupcakes
2011: Pies
'Amped' Up? It's Time to 'Chill Out'!
You can keep your Starbucks, but skip the Red Bull and other high-energy drinks~ After being 'amped up' for a year, 2011 brings with it relaxation!
2010: Red Bull
2011: Relaxation Drinks: Dream Water, Ichill, Genesis Today, Goji Juice Drink
Books to Look for...
In the new year, teens will be reading...
A new series called "Hunger Games."
The sun has set on "Twilight."
2010: "Twilight" series
2011: "Hunger Games"
Finally, Fashion!
2010 Fashion Trends: What's OUT!
Military Pants
Leopard Wedges
Geometric-shaped Necklaces
Khaki Nail polish
2011 Fashion Trends: IN!
Honeysuckle Pink Skirts (Pantone's 2011 Color of the Year)
Lace Shirts
Kitten Heels
Black iridescent nail polish
Floral Pieces
More of what's in store for 2011:
Tech
Apps for Fun --> Apps for Happiness & Smarts
3D movies --> 3D TV
Text donations --> micro funding
Wii --> Kinect
Sleek tech --> Hiding modern tech
Food
Food Trucks -->Gardens in restaurants
Locavore --> Vegivore
Bacon in everything --> Quinoa in everything
Style
Snooki Poof --> Pixie Cut
Jeggings --> Lowbells
'80s --> '70s
Movies
Big Stars in Movies --> Big Stars in Video Games
Goofy Guys in Movies --> Real Heroes in Movies
Vampires --> Zombies
Other Silly Stuff
Silly bands --> Silly Rings
Zhu Zhu Pets --> Squinkies
Ping Pong --> Skee Ball
Information for this article was provided in part by Trendra, a leading trend-spotting firm, and ABC News.com
Cheers to 2011!
Cheers!
