after spending two weeks studying the ocean in france, this picture struck a particular chord with me.

Look closely at this picture.  It has been made using 2.4 million pieces of plastic, equal to the estimated number of pounds of plastic pollution that enter the world’s oceans every hour. All of the plastic in this image was collected from the Pacific Ocean. (via)

we all need to be more environmentally conscious, protecting our oceans from being polluted or at least helping with the clean-up, even if our clean-up doesn’t make as big of a statement as this one does. green is the new black, trendsetters. <3

(Source: hrtbps.com, via hitrecordjoe)

Never, never has there been an intentional disaster perpetrated by the very people who were sent here to be the caretakers of this country.
– Rep. Kathy Hochul via msnbc

back to school: backpacks

i personally think a person’s backpack can make the biggest statement about their style, attitude, and personality because they take it everywhere. sure, a typical school backpack does the job, but maybe you’re looking for a little more “oomph” this year. 

well, to thank nordstrom for following me, i decided i’d send them a little love back, which is rather easy because they carry soooo many great backpacks. and don’t worry trendsetters, if you’re not looking to break bank, they carry some really affordable backpacks as well. 

sweet- this cute marc jacob’s bag is made of durable leather with straps than can convert to a single crossbody strap, giving it a lot of versatility. it is a bit on the small side, so i advise it for you trendsetters that don’t have heavy workloads. $428 *also available in taupe and black*

mature- this sophisticated bag has compartments for everything, including your laptop (up to 15”), plus the dependable nylon and tote handles make it uber functional. not to mention, it is currently on sale! $217 

preppy- this burberry messenger adds a pop of plaid to your wardrobe, but the washed out pattern keeps it from being too overpowering. and the magnetic flap makes getting in and out of it super simple. $650 *also available in chocolate*

urban- this sleek marc jacobs bag may look like a plain old backpack at first glance, until you see the bright red accents and that nice little marc jacobs logo on the front. its also the most affordable mj bag on my list. $88

simple- this simple bag is an absolute steal. it comes in a variety of colors, and its padded straps and reinforced bottom will keep you comfy and lengthen the life of the bag. the best part? it’s only $55 *also available in black, gray, and navy*

bold- this bright white lacoste messenger yells “look at me!” without being too busy. the black click-close accents add an extra pop while keeping your stuff securely stored away.  $120

edgy- this colorful marc jacobs bag has a playful pattern that will keep the compliments coming, while the padded straps, tons of pockets, and dual carrying handles give the bag all the functionality you’re looking for. $188 *also available in solid red and purple*

glam- this shiny bag really screams luxury, from the sequins to the satin lining, but at the same time, its convenient pockets and magnetic flap make it practical. it does run a little small, so once again, i advise it for trendsetters with light workloads. $425

chill- this nice navy bag stands out among all the boring neutral bags while still maintaining that “i’m not trying too hard” vibe. padded straps and reinforced bottom will give you the comfort you need to keep on chillin. $70 *also available in black*

outdoorsy- this sporty bag will give others the impression you know your way around a campsite, even if you don’t. it’s also loaded with awesome features, like a laptop sleeve and padded back panel. $85 *also available in gray*

all of these backpacks can be found on nordstrom.com, and if your order is over $200, it qualifies for free shipping!

good luck trendsetters <3

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whether you are a proud or closeted star wars fan, you have to admit, this xbox is pretty cool. you wanna know the best part? it beeps just like r2d2! if you&#8217;re as ecstatic as i am, you can preorder the limited edition, nerd-tastic kinect bundle w/ included c3po controller on amazon in order to &#8220;use the force&#8221; as soon as it releases december 31. :)
good luck trendsetters &lt;3

whether you are a proud or closeted star wars fan, you have to admit, this xbox is pretty cool. you wanna know the best part? it beeps just like r2d2! if you’re as ecstatic as i am, you can preorder the limited edition, nerd-tastic kinect bundle w/ included c3po controller on amazon in order to “use the force” as soon as it releases december 31. :)

good luck trendsetters <3

and sandra bullock continues to get the last laugh. after ex-husband jesse james *attempted* to publicly humiliate her, looks like he and his new flame, er, new ex-flame, have done a pretty decent job of humiliating themselves. i got a kick out of it so i figured i’d share. but honestly, even though he’s an ass, splits are tough and i wish them both the best. 

spotify

spotify is only the best thing since sliced bread. but seriously, its like an itunes account where you already own every song in the world, and the best part is it’s free and legal! however, it’s by invitation only, but don’t worry trendsetters, obviously i’ve got you covered :) give a bigger thanks to manchester orchestra, go check them out. it will be really easy once you’ve downloaded spotify :) if you absolutely adore them like i do, look up andy hull’s side projects, right away great captain and bad books :) they are fantastic as well

this is how to do feathered hair right. obnoxious colored feathers make you look like a scene kid. staying close to your natural tones will give you that subtle trendsetter vibe you&#8217;re going for. who knew ke$ha could be subtle? if you want to be a featherhead, be prepared to spend at least $10 per extension at your hair salon, and you&#8217;ll probably have to replace them in 3-6 weeks. good luck trendsetters &lt;3

this is how to do feathered hair right. obnoxious colored feathers make you look like a scene kid. staying close to your natural tones will give you that subtle trendsetter vibe you’re going for. who knew ke$ha could be subtle? if you want to be a featherhead, be prepared to spend at least $10 per extension at your hair salon, and you’ll probably have to replace them in 3-6 weeks. good luck trendsetters <3

keeping up

nowadays, trends spread quicker, fads fade faster, and opinions can change with a single tweet, thanks to this wonderful thing called the internet. keeping up with what’s happening in the world is beginning to become a sport rather than just a hobby. so let me do the grunt work for you: finding what’s hot  in fashion, music, photography, film, technology, politics, etc, and making it easier for you to keep up with what’s trending now.

follow me @trendingnowblog for quick blurbs and updates when new posts are up.

good luck trendsetters <3

after spending two weeks studying the ocean in france, this picture struck a particular chord with me.

Look closely at this picture.  It has been made using 2.4 million pieces of plastic, equal to the estimated number of pounds of plastic pollution that enter the world’s oceans every hour. All of the plastic in this image was collected from the Pacific Ocean. (via)

we all need to be more environmentally conscious, protecting our oceans from being polluted or at least helping with the clean-up, even if our clean-up doesn’t make as big of a statement as this one does. green is the new black, trendsetters. <3

(Source: hrtbps.com, via hitrecordjoe)

Never, never has there been an intentional disaster perpetrated by the very people who were sent here to be the caretakers of this country.
– Rep. Kathy Hochul via msnbc

back to school: backpacks

i personally think a person’s backpack can make the biggest statement about their style, attitude, and personality because they take it everywhere. sure, a typical school backpack does the job, but maybe you’re looking for a little more “oomph” this year. 

well, to thank nordstrom for following me, i decided i’d send them a little love back, which is rather easy because they carry soooo many great backpacks. and don’t worry trendsetters, if you’re not looking to break bank, they carry some really affordable backpacks as well. 

sweet- this cute marc jacob’s bag is made of durable leather with straps than can convert to a single crossbody strap, giving it a lot of versatility. it is a bit on the small side, so i advise it for you trendsetters that don’t have heavy workloads. $428 *also available in taupe and black*

mature- this sophisticated bag has compartments for everything, including your laptop (up to 15”), plus the dependable nylon and tote handles make it uber functional. not to mention, it is currently on sale! $217 

preppy- this burberry messenger adds a pop of plaid to your wardrobe, but the washed out pattern keeps it from being too overpowering. and the magnetic flap makes getting in and out of it super simple. $650 *also available in chocolate*

urban- this sleek marc jacobs bag may look like a plain old backpack at first glance, until you see the bright red accents and that nice little marc jacobs logo on the front. its also the most affordable mj bag on my list. $88

simple- this simple bag is an absolute steal. it comes in a variety of colors, and its padded straps and reinforced bottom will keep you comfy and lengthen the life of the bag. the best part? it’s only $55 *also available in black, gray, and navy*

bold- this bright white lacoste messenger yells “look at me!” without being too busy. the black click-close accents add an extra pop while keeping your stuff securely stored away.  $120

edgy- this colorful marc jacobs bag has a playful pattern that will keep the compliments coming, while the padded straps, tons of pockets, and dual carrying handles give the bag all the functionality you’re looking for. $188 *also available in solid red and purple*

glam- this shiny bag really screams luxury, from the sequins to the satin lining, but at the same time, its convenient pockets and magnetic flap make it practical. it does run a little small, so once again, i advise it for trendsetters with light workloads. $425

chill- this nice navy bag stands out among all the boring neutral bags while still maintaining that “i’m not trying too hard” vibe. padded straps and reinforced bottom will give you the comfort you need to keep on chillin. $70 *also available in black*

outdoorsy- this sporty bag will give others the impression you know your way around a campsite, even if you don’t. it’s also loaded with awesome features, like a laptop sleeve and padded back panel. $85 *also available in gray*

all of these backpacks can be found on nordstrom.com, and if your order is over $200, it qualifies for free shipping!

good luck trendsetters <3

Tweet

whether you are a proud or closeted star wars fan, you have to admit, this xbox is pretty cool. you wanna know the best part? it beeps just like r2d2! if you&#8217;re as ecstatic as i am, you can preorder the limited edition, nerd-tastic kinect bundle w/ included c3po controller on amazon in order to &#8220;use the force&#8221; as soon as it releases december 31. :)
good luck trendsetters &lt;3

whether you are a proud or closeted star wars fan, you have to admit, this xbox is pretty cool. you wanna know the best part? it beeps just like r2d2! if you’re as ecstatic as i am, you can preorder the limited edition, nerd-tastic kinect bundle w/ included c3po controller on amazon in order to “use the force” as soon as it releases december 31. :)

good luck trendsetters <3

and sandra bullock continues to get the last laugh. after ex-husband jesse james *attempted* to publicly humiliate her, looks like he and his new flame, er, new ex-flame, have done a pretty decent job of humiliating themselves. i got a kick out of it so i figured i’d share. but honestly, even though he’s an ass, splits are tough and i wish them both the best. 

spotify

spotify is only the best thing since sliced bread. but seriously, its like an itunes account where you already own every song in the world, and the best part is it’s free and legal! however, it’s by invitation only, but don’t worry trendsetters, obviously i’ve got you covered :) give a bigger thanks to manchester orchestra, go check them out. it will be really easy once you’ve downloaded spotify :) if you absolutely adore them like i do, look up andy hull’s side projects, right away great captain and bad books :) they are fantastic as well

this is how to do feathered hair right. obnoxious colored feathers make you look like a scene kid. staying close to your natural tones will give you that subtle trendsetter vibe you&#8217;re going for. who knew ke$ha could be subtle? if you want to be a featherhead, be prepared to spend at least $10 per extension at your hair salon, and you&#8217;ll probably have to replace them in 3-6 weeks. good luck trendsetters &lt;3

this is how to do feathered hair right. obnoxious colored feathers make you look like a scene kid. staying close to your natural tones will give you that subtle trendsetter vibe you’re going for. who knew ke$ha could be subtle? if you want to be a featherhead, be prepared to spend at least $10 per extension at your hair salon, and you’ll probably have to replace them in 3-6 weeks. good luck trendsetters <3

keeping up

nowadays, trends spread quicker, fads fade faster, and opinions can change with a single tweet, thanks to this wonderful thing called the internet. keeping up with what’s happening in the world is beginning to become a sport rather than just a hobby. so let me do the grunt work for you: finding what’s hot  in fashion, music, photography, film, technology, politics, etc, and making it easier for you to keep up with what’s trending now.

follow me @trendingnowblog for quick blurbs and updates when new posts are up.

good luck trendsetters <3

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