Alexa De Fazio

Student/Editorial Intern-Washington CIty Paper

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Feb 2010

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What is unique that's not in your bio?

I can't look inside other people's refrigerators.

What's your favorite accomplishment?

Finally understanding the importance of twitter & spelling a 150 point word in scrabble.

How do you define cool?

Personal & original are the usual bullshit cliche--but it's true. It's not necessarily avant garde; however, it's through a different lens. Having said that, classic is also cool, as are contradictions.

What is your secret to uncovering trends?

marco polo-ing the internet, cities, magazines, people, music.

What do you enjoy most about Trend Hunter?

Participatory Culture.

What is your favorite trend?

Tough one--butt cleavage as of now, bacon forever.

What are your tips for writing a juicy post?

sex, drugs, and rock n' roll--or just actually finding something interesting.

How do you reset to be creative?

Deep Breaths & eating cool whip as ice cream.

What inspires or excites you?

The world getting smaller theoretically.

Predict something awesome for 2020?

teleporting, telecooking, teletallking (telekinesis)

Fake-Laced Loafers

Donny Miller Creates a Deceptive Slip-On Shoe Design For Vans

Street artist Donny Miller from Los Angeles has created a new and innovative design for Vault by Vans--the Donny Miller 'Slip-Up.' Although they may look like the average means to secure your kicks, these… MORE

Addiction Accessories

Cast of Vices Releases Jewelry Line of Bad Habit Charms

Seneca said, “What were once vices are the fashion of the day.” Well, we all have our bad habits, and now we can consider them chic. Jewelry line Cast of Vices has taken some of our infamously favorite… MORE

Banana Heels

Fruit-Inspired Pumps From Sergio Zambon

Worried you’re not getting enough of your daily dose of fruits and veggies? Well I don’t know the nutritional value of these, but instead of eating bananas you can wear bananas without going bananas. Sergio… MORE

Accessorizing Accessories

Delettrez Jewelry Embellishes Zanotti Shoes

Quirky jewelry designer and Fendi heiress Delfina Delettrez has teamed up with Giuseppe Zanotti for eye-catching embellishments to Zanotti's classic black flats and stilettos. Previously, Delfina Delettrezâ€™s… MORE

Toddler Art Exhibitions

3-Year-Old Photographer Ruby Ellenby Debuts Her 22-Picture Exhibition

Three-year-old photographer Ruby Ellenby left the opening night of her 22-picture exhibition in her native city of San Francisco for her 7:30 bedtime. Capturing an eclectic range of images from a viewpoint… MORE

Copulating With Elves

Elf Sex Book Tells Icelanders How to Find Pleasure in Pointy-Eared Creatures

It's no wonder that Iceland is the fourth happiest country in the world—the Icelandic people are having great sex. However, with such a low density population, it can be difficult to find other humans… MORE

Customized Pet Food

RedMoon Pet Food Offers Kibble to Keep Your Pet Happy and Healthy

We all want the best for our pets, whether that means buying them sweaters and booties to keep them warm in the winter or spoiling them with toys, balls and bones. Pampering our four-legged friends can… MORE

Upcycled Weapon Necklaces

B-Side Jewelry's Gun Reclamation Project

I don't like guns. They scare and intimidate me, plus they promote violence. B-side by ken and dana designs has a great solution: the Gun Reclamation Project. Sourcing from gun manufacturers, B-side's… MORE