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These 14 Trends Will Be HUGE in 2019

Jan 6 2019

Put nostalgia and innovation into a blender, and you'll end up with a pastel-coloured mixture that embodies the year 2019. Disney will dominate the box office with a slew of #TBT-worthy remakes and sequels. Meanwhile, fitness-lovers might be tempted to skip the gym in favour of high-tech, at-home workout equipment. In the fashion world, style stars will resurrect forgotten trends from the early aughts, while makeup mavens look to the future with CBD-infused products.

Based on the insights of POPSUGAR's editors, our internal trend tools, and our hundreds of millions of monthly visitors around the globe, we're highlighting 14 trends, themes, and topics that will reach their peak in 2019. Dust off your low-rise combats, pour yourself an oat milk latte, and keep reading to see what to expect of the year ahead.

TV Moment of the Year: Game of Thrones Pandemonium

Pour up some White Walker whisky and prepare for Game of Thrones to dominate your Twitter feed. After a one-year hiatus that felt like centuries, the HBO series will make a chilling return in April 2019 for its eighth and final season. They say all good things must come to an end, but the show's conclusion will come quicker than we hoped, as we'll only have six episodes to see if our wildest predictions will unfold. Luckily, HBO isn't saying farewell to Westeros forever, as the network is cooking up plans for a prequel series that's sure to be more fiery than "dracarys."

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Celebrity Buzz of the Year: The Royal Baby

Another year, another royal bundle of joy! In 2018, Kate Middleton welcomed her third child, Prince Louis, and now, it's Meghan Markle's turn. The actress turned Duchess of Sussex will give birth to her first child in Spring 2019, about one year after she and Prince Harry tied the knot. Though their future baby's royal title hasn't been confirmed yet, one thing's for sure: Meghan has been absolutely glowing throughout her pregnancy, and she's going to make the cutest mum.

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Healthy Ingredient of the Year: Oat Milk

Almond milk should probably sleep with one eye open, because oat milk is shaping up to be the next big thing in the nondairy milk movement. Made by blending presoaked oats and water and then straining the mixture, this milk alternative is packed with nutrients, protein, and fibre, making it a viable coffee or cereal component for those with nut allergies or lactose intolerance. Considering the fact that Pinterest searches for oat milk are up a whopping 186 percent, we have a sneaking suspicion that 2019 just might be the year mainstream coffee chains introduce the vegan-approved milk to their menus.

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Colour Trend of the Year: Sorbets

Lavender may have been 2018's go-to hue, but the new year will be all about sorbet-inspired shades like icy blue, buttermilk yellow, and pistachio green, all of which took centre stage on the Spring 2019 runways. Plus, keep your eyes peeled for toned-down tints of 2019's Pantone Colour of the Year, Living Coral. You can bet on these dreamy colours making waves in the bridal world, too, as wedding dresses with sweet pastel touches were prominent during Bridal Fashion Week. Mandy Moore was onto something with her blush-pink wedding ceremony look.

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Fitness Trend of the Year: Home Gyms, Reimagined

No gym membership? No problem! Working out from the comfort of your own home will be easier — and more innovative — than ever in 2019. Moving beyond classic treadmills and Peloton bikes, up-and-coming products like Mirror and Tonal mount to your wall and provide endless at-home workouts (and weight resistance mechanisms, in the case of Tonal). For those with limited space, there's WalkingPad, a compact, foldable exercise device that garnered buzz on Kickstarter in 2018. On the more affordable end of the spectrum, budget-conscious workout-lovers can look to Obé, which live streams upbeat, equipment-free classes, or Class FitSugar, POPSUGAR's very own (free!) online workout show.

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Beauty Ingredient of the Year: CBD

Hailed for its antianxiety and inflammation-fighting qualities, cannabidiol (or CBD, for short) has quickly gone from being merely known as THC's nonpsychoactive counterpart to being praised as a research-backed staple in the wellness sphere. Though many fans of CBD ingest the buzzy plant extract through tinctures and edibles, it's now sprouting up in beauty products. CBD-infused lotions and lip balms offer moisturising benefits, serums that star the ingredient help to mitigate breakouts, and CBD bath bombs guarantee a tranquil bathing experience. What's next in the cannabeauty movement? A highlighter made with CBD, perhaps?

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Blockbusters of the Year: Disney Sequels and Reboots

Aladdin! The Lion King! Toy Story 4! Disney is releasing a boatload of animated sequels and live-action revivals in 2019, so consider all your family friendly entertainment needs covered. This wave of movies will undoubtedly impact the box office — and our tear ducts, especially when it comes to the Dumbo remake. Grab some popcorn and get ready for a trip down memory lane.

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Women of the Year: Trailblazing Politicians

In 2019, more women will have seats at the table. A record-breaking number of women (more than 100!) were elected to US Congress during the 2018 midterm elections, and we can expect see continued momentum of females taking charge in the political sphere as America approaches its 2020 election. In the UK, we have 208 female MPs in the House of Commons, including a female Prime Minister.

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Accessory of the Year: Beachy Jewellery

Your Summer holiday puka shell necklace has risen from its sandy grave to get a modern makeover for 2019. Sally isn't the only one selling seashells by the seashore, as jewellery designers like Tohum and Aurélie Bidermann are giving sleek upgrades to beachy rings, bracelets, earrings, and necklaces. Plus, who could possibly miss the oversized shell accents Michael Kors sent down the runway during Fashion Week? It's only a matter of time before these Summer-approved pieces flood the racks of every major retailer in all their nostalgic glory.

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Decor Trend of the Year: Next-Level Accent Walls

It's out with the paint buckets and in with the rolls of wallpaper. One of the many 2019 home trends we're itching to try is statement wallpaper, which is gaining popularity as people welcome floral patterns and decorative prints into their homes. Have a nitpicky landlord or simply don't want to commit forever? Never fear, because removable wallpaper is on the rise. Retailers like Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie, as well as brands like WallsNeedLove and Tempaper, are getting in on the fun by offering a slew of temporary, self-adhesive wallpapers that are definitely not your grandmother's.

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Travel Destination of the Year: Singapore

Still daydreaming about a trip to Singapore after seeing Crazy Rich Asians? Same here, and not-so-coincidentally, the island country has been touted as one of the top travel destinations of 2019. The tropical locale has it all: scenic beaches, futuristic buildings, an illuminated botanical garden, and even a rooftop infinity pool with sweeping views. Other honourable mentions worth adding to your 2019 bucket list? Copenhagen, Denmark; Meknès, Morocco; and Shenzhèn, China. Passport stamps, we're coming for ya!

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Look of the Year: 2000s Pop Icon

A wise man named Justin Timberlake once said, "What goes around . . . comes all the way back around," and this rings particularly true in the world of fashion. After a 2018 filled with '90s-inspired choker necklaces, mom jeans, and denim skirts, 2019 will shine a spotlight on pieces that pay homage to the 2000s. Think fresh, modern takes on the cargo pants Christina Aguilera wore on the red carpet and updated versions of the low-slung trousers Britney Spears paired with midriff-baring crop tops circa her "Toxic" days. These trends from the early aughts popped up on the Spring 2019 runways, with designers like Alexander Wang and Zimmermann showing us how they can be surprisingly sexy.

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