Marissa Liu

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Hailing from Vancouver Marissa had been working as a freelance writer and stylist before joining TrendHunter.com.

What's your favorite accomplishment?

I completed my RCM ARCT (in piano) at aged 17.

How do you define cool?

What's cooler than cool; Ice Cold.

What is your secret to uncovering trends?

Persistence

What do you enjoy most about Trend Hunter?

The People!

Fancy Philanthropic Footwear

David Palmer Creates $18,000 Flip Flops to Save the Rainforest

LA-based artist David Palmer and sandal company Chipko have teamed up to create a pair of fancy flip flops that will set you back $18,000. Each pair has been hand-painted by David Palmer himself and comes… MORE

Ab-Amping Golf Clubs

The Gold Flex Golf Trainer Will Flatten Your Tummy and Improve Your Swing

The Gold Flex warm-up and tempo training aid is a golf trainer suitable for those who want to improve their swing at home. This 1.5 pound yellow and black stick is specially designed to help you get that… MORE

Rainbow Recycled Belts

Tie-Ups are Eco-Conscious and Elegant

Tie-Ups are a new, unique plastic belts. These colorful recycled belts are made from re-used plastics. Tie-Ups come in two sizes: adult and kids and can be customized to your specifications. Mix and match… MORE

Mommy Model Fashiontography

Arizona Muse Shows Off Her Son For Manifest Destiny in Vogue

Model of the moment Arizona Muse looks super hot in Manifest Destiny in Vogue US. The February 2011 editorial was photographed by Peter Lindbergh and styled by Vogue Editor Tonne Goodman. Manifest Destiny… MORE

Outrageous Office Updos

The Art of Artificiality in Vogue Italia Beauty by Miles Aldridge

Playing on the idea of a bored corporate drone model, Charlotte Di Calypso is cast as a robotic office beauty for the latest edition of Vogue Italia Beauty by Miles Aldridge. Aldridge captured Di Calypso… MORE

Punky Forest Pictorials

Hans Feurer Captures a 'Green Winter' for Vogue China

It's a 'Green Winter' for Vogue China as model Ming Xi is captured roaming a lush fall forest for the November 2010 issue. Photographed by Hans Feurer, the nature-inspired editorial features some of the… MORE

Floral Origami Chairs

Designer Patricia Urquiola Fights The Disease of Bad Design

Relax in scientific style with the Antibodi Chair by Patricia Urquiola. These unique chaise loungers are decorated with triangular shaped, petal-like designs that seem to blossom over the lounger's exterior.… MORE

Furry Denim Editorials

Model Anna de Rijk is 'The Jean Bourgeois' in Vogue Nippon

Bringing a touch of glamor to the usually casual world of denim, 'The Jean Bourgeois' in Vogue Nippon casts model Anna de Rijk as a laid-back lady with a penchant for mixing fur and fun. Photographed by… MORE

College Housing Containers

'Cite A Docks' uses Shipment Containers for Student Homes

In Le Havre, France students live in a residential complex designed to look like shipment containers. Called 'Cite A Docks,' the student housing consists of 100 apartments built into a 4-story structure.… MORE

Blinged-Out Doughnuts

Wear You Favorite Pastries With Petit Donut Necklaces By Calourette

Made of brass and enamel, this collection of petit donut necklaces by Calourette are sure to have foodies and fashionistas clamoring for more. Just pick your favorite flavor and a matching topping, and… MORE

Almighty Kosher Ales

He'Brew The Chosen Beers are Beverages with a Jewish Twist

If you're looking to give your barley and hops a little blessing, Shmaltz Brewing Company has a few beverages for you to check out. He'Brew The Chosen Beers are a selection of mischievously named brews… MORE

Glow-In-The-Dark Gnomes

The Baddy Garden Gnome Modernizes Outdoor Decor

If you've been searching for a whimsical yet modern piece of outdoor decor, look no further than the Baddy garden gnome. Artist Joe Velluto (aka JVLT) redesigned these kitschy garden regulars into sleek… MORE

Ultra-Cozy Fashiontography

Dree Hemingway in 'My Own Private Idaho' for British Vogue

Showcasing her famous roots, model Dree Hemingway takes fashionistas to Ketchum, Idaho, in 'My Own Private Idaho' for British Vogue. Hemingway, a relative of the famous writer Ernest Hemingway was photographed… MORE

Glowing Green Bridges

A Gridded Walkway by Jacques Ferrier Architects

Jacques Ferrier Architects has conceived a remarkable bridge in Choisy-lo-Roi, France. Hovering above a busy section of train tracks, the distinctive perforated aluminum bridge glows green. Modeled after… MORE

Angular Crystal Complexes

High Tech Studies at The Creative Media Centre in Hong Kong

The Creative Media Centre in Hong Kong will be the first Asian center to offer high level education and training in media technology, computer engineering and information technology. The futuristic... MORE

Zebra-Clad Skaters

'Sidewalk Surfer' in BlackBook Magazine Shows New Street Style

Model Eric Ramos gets a little punk in Hollywood as a 'Sidewalk Surfer' in BlackBook magazine. The streetwise editorial appears in the October 2010 issue and was photographed by Blossom Berkofsky. Fashion… MORE

Sci-Fi Biker Gear

The Limited Edition His & Hers Tron Motorcycle Suits

The new science fiction film 'TRON: Legacy' is almost in theaters so it's time for the tie-in gear to be released. First up is the "his and hers" matching TRON motorcycle suits. Made by UD Replicas, these… MORE

Alcoholic Astronaut Brews

A Low-Gravity Space Beer by Two Australian Companies

4-Pines Brewing Company and Saber Astronautics Australia have teamed up to create a low-gravity beer meant to be consumed in space. This special brew is meant to be enjoyed by those lucky and rich enough… MORE

Colorless Seatography

Photographer Hengki Koentjoro Captures Ocean Beauty

Hengki Koentjoro was born in Central Java, Indonesia. The photographer, who now resides in Santa Barbara, California, often returns to his homeland to capture the beauty and essence of its culture and… MORE

Ice-Climbing Fashiontography

Abbey Lee Kershaw for The Big Chill in Harper's Bazaar

Abbey Lee Kershaw, Sebastian Lund and Brad Kroenig go on a cool adventure for 'The Big Chill' in Harper's Bazaar. The editorial appears in the magazine's October 2010 issue and was photographed by Karl… MORE

Otherworldly Replicas

A Handcrafted Duct Tape AT-AT Model Excites Jedis

If you're a die-hard 'Star Wars' fan, then you should consider creating this featured giant duct tape AT-AT replica. Standing 4-feet by 5-feet and made of cardboard, duct tape and wood, this pre-made replica… MORE

Easy Meal Shopping

Kochhause Grocery Store Takes The Guesswork Out of Dinner

Berlin's Kochhaus grocery store is making shopping easy for tired, hardworking customers. Throughout the store are stalls that advertise meal ideas with takeaway recipes that list all the ingredients and… MORE

Retooled Bond Roadsters

The New Aston Martin Vantage N420 Will Make You Feel Like 007

The new Aston Martin Vantage N420 Roadster has a 4.7 liter engine that produces 420 horsepower and can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds. The sleek body is made of carbon fiber riding atop 10-spoke… MORE

Absinthe Chocolate

Nunu Chocolates Will Encourage Visits From the Green Fairy

Absinthe is one of the key ingredients in one of the most popular flavours of Nunu Chocolates. The hallucinatory beverage heightens the confections made by the husband-and-wife combo behind Nunu Chocolates.… MORE

Champagne-Carrying Plates

The Happy Dish by Elena Pogliani Stores Your Glass of Bubbly

The Happy Dish by Elena Pogliani allows you to carry you plate of food and your bubbly using only one hand. The convenient solution comes in the form of a square plate with a cut-out at one of the corners,… MORE

Fuzzy Philanthropic Fashiontography

The Lane Crawford Heritage 160 Campaign Helps UNICEF

The Lane Crawford Heritage 160 campaign helps the exclusive and iconic Hong Kong retailer celebrate it's 160th anniversary in luxurious style. Rasa Zukauskaite and Oleg Antosik star in the magical images… MORE

Collectible Catwalker Covers

The i-D Magazine 'Define Yourself' Covers Show Personality

For October 2010, you can collect five different covers for the i-D magazine 'Define Yourself' issue. Models Kristen McMenamy, Kiya Kebede, Lindsey Wixson, Daisy Lowe and Joan Smalls each get their own… MORE

Humble Haunted Houses

The Ivy House Goes From Derelict to Chic

Tucked away in Toshima-ku, Tokyo is the Ivy House by Hiroya Yoshizato, Hiroyuki Miyabe and Tomoko Kawai, and SPEAC, Inc. The collaboration originated as a plan to make something creative out of an abandoned… MORE

Sleek Nano-Slayers

The Sony S750 Video Walkman Will Keep Your Head Bobbing For 50 Hrs

The new Sony S750 Video Walkman is here to steal the iPod Nano 6G's thunder. Arriving in 8GB and 16 GB versions, this sleek black music player boasts Sony Walkman's quality and consistency all wrapped… MORE

Liquor Leftover Penne

Marche Noir's Wine Pasta Makes Good Use Out Of Old Grapes

If you don't want to have a glass of red with your meal but do enjoy wine, consider cooking with Marche Noir's wine pasta. Milled from the dried skins of cabernet grapes leftover from the wine-making process,… MORE

Tricked-Out Pro Cameras

The New Pentax K-5 Digital SLR is Lightweight and Superfocused

Photography geeks, get ready for the Pentax K-5 digital SLR camera with its 16.2-megapixel Sony Exmor SMOS sensor, 1080p HD video abilities and weather-sealed magnesium body. With an ISO range from 50-25,600… MORE

Mock Mobile Funerals

Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 Buries the iPhone and BlackBerry

To drum up hype for the Windows Phone 7, Microsoft held a mock funeral for BlackBerry phones and iPhone mobiles. The event was sparsely attended. Pallbearers dressed in mourning attire, a lone bagpiper… MORE

Weightless Coffee Mugs

The Zero Gravity Cup Makes Drinking Your Morning Joe Super Geeky

The Zero Gravity Cup will stay suspended on an edge until it is filled with your favorite brew. A thin plate at the bottom of the cup allows it to rest on an angle, but sit horizontally when full. Featuring… MORE

Gilded Cross Kicks

These Above-The-Ankle Hi-Tops For Adidas by Jeremy Scott are Way Hot

In keeping with the religious theme for his F/W 2010 Originals by Originals line for Adidas, Jeremy Scott has embellished the tongue of some very high hi-tops with gilded crosses. The military-esque footwear… MORE

Travel-Friendly Confections

GDesserts 'Cupcakes in a Jar' Let You Eat on the Go

Transporting cupcakes can pose a problem. Your sweets can end up overturned with their icing all smooshed or worse still, the cake could no longer resemble its original design. 'Cupcakes in a Jar' aim… MORE

Revolutionary Frozen Custards

Guerrilla Ice Cream Takes the Fight to Your Taste Buds

A New York-based street cart is trying to get customers to think about politics and social awareness in a whole new way. Guerrilla Ice Cream sells gourmet frozen treats with names such as 'Velvet Revolution,'… MORE

Featured Ideas

Luminous LED Dresses

The Galaxy Dress has 24,000 LEDs and 4,000 Swarovski Crystals

This glowing LED dress was made with 24,000 full-color LEDs. Two London-based fashion designers, Francesca Rosella and Ryan Genz, created the garment called the ‘Galaxy Dress.’ It will be the centerpiece… MORE

Rebellious Rhinestone Necklaces

Up-and-Coming Designer Fenton/Fallon for J.Crew

The Fenton/Fallon for J.Crew collection has hit stores and it is bound to be a success. The edgy necklaces and bracelets combine the glamor of rhinestones with a multitude of chunky chains. The brand is… MORE

Boat-Like Bookcases

With the Canoe Bookshelf, Books Won't Have to Sink or Swim

The three piece Canoe Bookshelf would look great in any lakeside or ocean view cottage. Featuring three different sizes and excellent craftsmanship, these wooden bookcases are sure to have outdoorsy-types… MORE

Stuffed Animal Speakers

The Kuchi-Paku Speakers Let You Play Music on a Plushie

The Kuchi-Paku Speakers are in the forms of your favorite animals. The stuffed animals even rock out and sing to the music! Compatible with most MP3 players and iPods, the Kuchi-Paku Speakers are great… MORE

Urban Animal Illustrations

Artist Josh Keyes Merges the Natural World With the Man-Made

American artist Josh Keyes creates detailed animalistic fantasies. The poignant and absurd drawings and paintings depict animals dramatically isolated in fragments of their natural environment, overrun… MORE

Contemporary Camel Coats

Harper's Bazaar Updates a Fashionable Fall Classic

The camel coat has been a wardrobe staple of almost every fashionable era. This season the caramel-hued classic gets updated in almost every fabric and style to give it a more contemporary look and feel.… MORE

Fishy Frozen Treats

'Sooshi' Ice Cream from New Zealand Natural

Inspired by the rolls of fish, rice and seaweed otherwise known as sushi, 'Sooshi' ice cream is a cool treat thought up by New Zealand Natural. Made of real fruit, ice cream and a surrounding green apple-flavored… MORE

Harmonious Holiday Homes

The Scenic and Modern Nowhere But Sajima Resort

Nowhere But Sajima is a picturesque resort located in Kanagawa, Japan. It opened late in 2009 and was designed by Yasutaka Yoshimura Architects. The holiday home boasts beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean… MORE

Psychedelic Seating

The Pantone Spectrum Digitally Printed Leather Chair by Sif Technology

The Pantone color spectrum digitally printed leather chair by Sif Technology was made possible by the company’s new approach to digitized leather. Sif Technology has found a way to add plastic to leather… MORE

Accordion-Like Listening Devices

The Compact Folding Speakers from Design Warehouse

These Folding Speakers from Design Warehouse resemble an accordion or a foot pedal, but is a compact battery or USB-powered speaker ideal for the nomadic traveler. While these folding amplified speakers… MORE

Bubbly Picnic Sets

The Curvée Belle Epoque Perrier-Jouet Champagne Bottle and Basket

Delighting in a bottle of bubbly while luxuriating in a park or at the beach is always fun, but packing a snack along can sometimes prove cumbersome. The new Cuvée Belle Epoque Perrier-Jouet champagne… MORE

Wearable Art Jewelry

Orly Genger by Jaclyn Mayer Accessories for Fall/Winter 2010

The Orly Genger by Jaclyn Mayer Fall/Winter 2010 accessories collection features several woven cuffs and statement necklaces. Featured in a palette of black and greys or neutral tans, creams, gold and… MORE

Animated Edibles

Anna the Red Creates the Fun and Friendly WALL-E Sandwich

Anna the Red, best known for her incredible video game-themed bento boxes, went and made a WALL-E sandwich, complete with egg EVE and M-O sandwich friends. The WALL-E on wheat seems easy enough to make;… MORE

White Disco Duds

Australian Model Abbey Lee Kershaw in ‘Starry Mood' in Vogue Italia

Photographer Yelena Yemchuk captures a ‘Starry Mood’ in Vogue Italia. Aided by model Abbey Lee Kershaw and fashion editor Aleksandra Woronieck, the trio builds an all-white editorial for the Italian publication’s… MORE