For many of us, we’ve had to cut back and alter our ways of living. But that won’t keep us down. From partying the blues away to making the most of a staycation, here are our trend predictions for the year ahead.
During the Great Depression, going to the movies was one of the most popular pastimes. Perhaps it’s an escape from reality. Based on current trends, industry experts predict an increase in moviegoing in 2010. And with more luxury theaters popping up around the nation, it’s never been more glamorous. Kick off the trend and check out this year’s must-see holiday films.
When it comes to our spirit of choice, Silicon Valley Bank, a leading provider of commercial banking services to the wine industry, predicts growth in fine wine sales in 2010. This may mean we’ll start to see more wine bars opening up across the country. We’ll raise a glass to that.
As for the nightclub scene, get ready to boogie. The focus will be on dancing and creating an atmosphere that’s all about escape and having fun. Expect to hear more disco pop — after all, nothing can conjure up memories of those carefree all-night dance parties quite like the 70s.
Dining
Sorry Starbucks, but you’re so last year. Long gone are the days of buying $4 lattes. According to Pierce Mattie Public Relations, the year of 2010 will be all about brewing your own coffee. Maybe the java giant saw the trend too — Starbucks VIA instant coffee is now available across the U.S. and Canada.
In restaurants around the country, expect small plates, creative snacks and artisan foods to be all the rage. Check out this complete 2010 dining trend report from industry consulting group Baum + Whiteman.
Fashion
Every smart recessionista knows that fashion trends are fleeting. What’s in today is out tomorrow. Spending money on investment pieces and buying trendier items on the cheap will continue to be a big trend in 2010. Uniqlo is the new “It” brand, jeggings (a combination of jeans and leggings) are hot and Navaho prints, stiletto heels and tie clips will make a major comeback. 2010 will be all about working what’s in your wardrobe, mixing and matching and making it your own. You can even restyle last season’s shoes with these clever add-ons — the fergilicious Fergie uses them, so can you.
Travel
Experts predict that luxury tourism will begin to flourish again in 2010, but it will be a gradual recovery. Niche cruises, including special interest cruises, eco cruises and solar energy cruises, are expected to be a big trend in the new year. Home swaps will also be a popular alternative to pricey villas and hotels. And where will we all be headed, you might wonder? Industry insiders from Paradizo.com foresee the jet-set traveler heading to new hot spots such as Sardinia and Croatia as well as old favorites like Ibiza, Provence and the Mykonos. The more adventurous traveler will explore exotic destinations such as Ecuador, Tanzania, Belize and New Zealand.
Beauty
Now that you now where you’ll be going and what you’ll be doing in the new year, it’s time to put your best face forward. The hot trends in beauty for 2010 include bouncy air-dried hair for that “I-didn’t-even-try” look, emphasized eyebrows, nail art and scents that smell of fresh-cut cedar wood. Even shaved heads and gray hair have been spotted on trend lists. The bottom line? Anything goes — just rock what you got
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