Stay Tuned!

Hello Trendy Ladies and Gentlemen!

Our TREND blog will be going on a break as we are in the process of of building up our website that will be ready to launch soon with more features than ever! Don't worry! We are still active on facebook and twitter so keep up with us to find out what we are up to and what your local San Diego community has for your as well! Enjoy the rest of your summer while our upcoming fall issue finishes prepping up to meet and greet you when school rolls around :)

Yours Truly,

-TREND Staff

Stay Tuned!

Hello Trendy Ladies and Gentlemen!

Our TREND blog will be going on a break as we continue to build up our website that we will be launching with more features than ever! In the meantime, enjoy the rest of your summer as our fall issue finishes prepping up to meet and greet you when school rolls around! Don't forget! We are still active on facebook and twitter, so stay with us to see what we are up to and what your local San Diego community has coming up for you!

Yours Truly,

TREND Staff

Welcome Back!

Hello readers and fashionistas!



It has been a while but I definitely do not doubt that this past month has been a blast for most of you so far this summer! The numbers of friends and family travelling or studying abroad just seem endless, but thank goodness they are blowing up their photo albums on facebook so I can visually take in their experiences even if I am just jealously staring at this screen. As for me, I made my usual annual trip to Taipei, Taiwan to visit my grandparents, eat, shop and explore. Those who have been there understand that the eating life is there life-fulfilling, that's right, the rumors are true. This time, I hit up a restaurant called Five Dime, and it looks a little like this:



The center of the restaurant was the "river" with life-size decorative canoes and artistic sculptures

While the entire restaurant shared the same theme, the interior design of every floor and corner had something different and unique. The photo above was taken from the 3rd floor.

And the exterior of the restaurant...no big deal. The mystical building was erected just years ago and there are three other locations in Taiwan as well, serving dishes of Taiwanese cuisine. The land was inherited by Xie Lixiang, who, ever since she was young, was inspired by her imagination to create her own "world", and after saving enough money, she did just that her restaurants which basically contained artworks--paintings and sculptures, within artwork--mouth-dropping interior, within artwork-- the restaurant itself. With great food (they specialize in their milky mochis) and an enchanting atmosphere, this was no doubt, one of the main highlights of my trip.

Now back to reality, in a fashionable manner of course. This past month, our ladies and gents have been working away on photoshoots and features for our upcoming issue this Fall, so please stay tuned with us to see what wonderful work they did! Also! We are more active on twitter than ever! So if you have not done so, follow us now to see what we are up to!

This week, look forward to seeing inspirations from the sixties! Michelle Obama may be rocking the White House right now with her chic color-rich style, but since the 60's First Lady Jackie'O (Jackie Kennedy) had made her mark in bright color fashion as her style continues to inspire designers today.

ADDO Art Gala

Last Tuesday (5/31), in the East Ballroom of Price Center, ADDO-- a multi-functional/purposed venue that accommodates all mediums of art-- threw a social called, “ADDO Art Gala.”
Open to submissions from UCSD students (both grad and undergrad), faculty, and staff, the event featured a cross-pollination of artistic disciples- including paintings, sculptures, installations, a clothing swap, films, and performances.
The music (including artists 'Pense', 'The Monster Inside Me', and 'Yeti DJ') combined with the exquisite artwork set a killer ambiance- and the limitless buffet with sparkling cider and hors d'oeuvres added a nice touch. Samara Rice threw an amazing clothing swap for all the shopping addicts out there (you know who you are) that featured some great items for sprucing up any summer wardrobe.
In case you didn't get a chance to make it down, here are a few of our artistic selections-- the model with the antlers looks eerily like Kelly Framel from 'The Glamourai,' no?

Friday Muse: U.S. Open Sand Castle Competition

Writer: Lavanya
Located in Imperial Beach, California, the official U.S. Open Sandcastle competition occurs annually, typically during the heat of the summer. Coming up around mid July, the event is catered towards professional sand- carvers who strive for the title of Master's Champion. While featuring amazing works of art, the competition also hosts musicians and vendors hoping to publicize at this popular occasion.

Thursday Designer Spotlight: Marc Jacobs Swim

As we approach the FINAL week of school, there is really only one thing on our minds. Getting our booties in some gorgeous swimsuits and jumping into a pool of refreshingly cool H2O. To help all of you fashionistas prepare, we've compiled photos of some of the prettiest suits of the season. Mr. Marc Jacobs wins our hearts all over again by including adorable ruffles, bold prints, and bright colors to make a simply divine collection. He even has you covered with adorable cover-ups and functional and classic style beach totes. The time to enjoy all these goodies is almost here, promise!

Shy Swag

Name: Jon

College: Sixth

Year: 1st
Spotted At: Cognitive Science Building

Outfit:
Letterman Hoodie: Forever 21
Beige Levi Khakis: Urban Outfitters
Plain White T: Hanes
Converse: Converse

Glasses: Ray Bans

Q: How would you describe your fashion?
A: I would describe my style as chill and casual.

Q: What do you like about your outfit?

A: I like that my outfit is casual and comfortable but it is very chill. It's simple but still making a statement because I don’t like being flashy and layering like crazy.

Q: What is your ideal outfit for going to class?

A: My ideal outfit would be wearing shorts, high socks with vans, and a plain tee. I like being comfortable when I walk to class.

Jon's outfit is the epitome of most men's fashion here on campus at UCSD. He knows how to make a statement with a well fitted jacket while still being casual and comfortable.