We're not jumping on these trends, but they're still interesting.

5. The Return of the Fanny Pack

Ah, the cyclical nature of fashion can be a fantastic thing when lovable trends are re-invented and made exciting to wear again, but some fads should be left in the past (and by the past, we mean the ‘80s). This year, Rihanna was spotted wearing a fanny pack and Tory Burch even began selling them. Most of the ones we found online carried a hefty price tag, and we never thought Tory Burch would ever be making one, so weâ€ll see if the hip bag catches back on for good. If it does, then boy does whoever markets that thing deserve a pat on the back.

4. iPhone STD Testing

Researchers in the U.K. announced they were in the process of coming up with a way for young adults to test themselves for STDs by essentially inserting their own urine into their iPhones or other mobile devices. The object is to get the STD rate down by allowing for increased testing privacy. We had to put at least one IEJ topic that gives you the willies on the list.

3. Japanese Anti-Aging Goggles

One of our favorite IEJ trends this year involved brands that were essentially attempting to charge consumers for a product that did basically nothing the average person couldnâ€t do themselves for free. We thought weâ€d seen it all in the ant-aging game when British beauty brand Rodial came out with snake bite anti-aging serum, but these goggles claimed to fight wrinkles and lines by holding the skin around your eyes taut. The makers declared that holding the skin in place for an extended amount of time would cause it to stay that way. (Helpful hint: if you believe them, you can hold your skin that way using your own fingers – or a pair of swim goggles that at least you can take to the pool once you realize they donâ€t work like Botox).

2. Teva Stilettos

The Teva stilettos are meant to be tongue-in-cheek, but they are a fantastic oddity nonetheless. This fall, news spread through the blogosphere of Tevaâ€s partnership with Grey Ant to sell hiking sandal meets New Yearâ€s Eve party shoes. That horrible combination was running for more $300. ‘Nuff said.

1. The Snazzy Napper

The informational video for this thing is definitely in the top 10 most entertaining things weâ€ve ever seen. The Snuggieâ€s weird younger sister popped up across the Web this summer, and it is basically a blanket with a hole in it that is supposed to help you sleep in public. A big IEJ trend this year was strange products with huge price tags. The Snazzy Napper (aka the “snazzy way to sleep while you travel”) takes number 1 partly for the fact that it is not insanely expensive. That and itâ€s sheer WTF genius.

Fashion’s Night Out (not to be confused with Victoria, Canada’s fledgling fashion event) is celebrating its second birthday this fall and New York mayor Michael Bloomberg shared the final details of the much-anticipated event.

Last year’s event filled the streets with fashion lovers in nearly every neighborhood where there were events, and this year promises to be even bigger – and hopefully better for retailers who gave mixed reviews on the sales success. September 10th will bring together fashion retailers, celebrities and designers in a celebration of fashion and its importance on our communities and the global economy. Steve Sadove, CEO of Saks Fifth Ave noted at last year’s event, “We started to see a turn in the industry, sales started to stabilize,” he claimed.

If you’re planning to participate, get ready for specialty items offered by many stores who also plan to produce limited-edition merchandise for all FNO shoppers.

The best part of the whole evening is the interactive nature of the event. People shopping out in the streets, sharing, laughing and enjoying the perks of a good cause. Like Marc Jacobs said, “It felt like a block party… it felt like what shopping is all about, the social ritual.” {Stylelist}

We couldn’t agree more. Last year we snagged Carine Roitfeld at the end of Paris’ big night (which is on track for a similar luxury themed evening this year), this year we’ll bring you quick quotes and pictures from as many people as we can catch up with in New York. Let the block party begin!

More pictures of shoes from the H Williams Spring/Summer 2010 collection

Also buzzing is the new accessory line Lacoste plans to introduce to compliment their sporty collection. They are following in the footsteps of many luxury brands that are expanding into the accessory market. With clothing sales down, accessories can be a  label’s recessionary best friend.

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And so, courtesy of the paper specialists at Oh So Beautiful Paper, I present to you three of the loveliest, eco-friendliest calendars for 2010! All are made from recycled paper and have gorgeous visual style – just the way to bring the new year in right.

$29 Letterpress Calendar from Albertine Press.

$23 Eco-Chic Desk Calendar from See Jane Work.

$34 Deluxe Wall Calendar from SusyJack*