Out With the Old, in With the New: 2011 Trends

Dec. 27, 2010 — -- The new year is all about out with the old and in with the new, so here is what's new for 2011, and what's old, as in 2010.

1. Social media is only growing in influence. But it's evolved in the past 12 months. Here's what's new:

2010 was all about social networking, now it's about social buying – group discounts available to online communities.

2010: Social Networking: Facebook, Linked in, Kik Messenger

2011: Social Buying: Lockerz, Plum District, Ideeli

2. And whether we're doing social buying or social networking, we're all spending a lot of time on our computers. But there's a change there too:

In 2010, we lived online. This year, we'll be living in the cloud -- accessing our data online instead of storing it on our computers.

2010: Living Online: Gilt, iTunes, Amazon

2011: Living in the Cloud: Netflix, Grooveshark, Mobile Me, iPad, Verizon mobil internet, Apple TV

3. Food Trends:

Fried chicken, pies and relaxation drinks are in. Fish tacos, cupcakes and redbull are out.

2010: Fish Tacos

2011: Fried Chicken

2010: Cupcakes

2011: Pies

2010: Redbull

2011: Relaxation Drinks: Dream Water, Ichill, Genesis Today Goji Juice Drink

4. In the new year, teens will be reading...

A new series called "Hunger Games." The sun has set on "Twilight."

2010: "Twilight" series

2011: "Hunger Games"

5. Fashion: What's hot, what's not?

2010 Fashion Trends:

J Brand Gray Military Pants

Stuart Weitzman Leopard Wedges

Forever 21 Geometric Necklace

Chanel Khaki Nails

2011 Fashion Trends:

Honeysuckle Pink Skirt

American Apparel Sheer Lace Shirt

Via Spiga Neutral Pointy Kitten Heels

Chanel Black Pearl

Floral Pieces