If by 'trendwhore' you mean the effects, then I use lots of different ones! i.e. Displacement filters, dodge and burn, adjustment layers (with varying degrees of opacity and fill levels), warps etc.
I just noodle with the whole thing until either: a) I fall asleep, or b) I feel satisfied with the results!!
I just noodle with the whole thing until either: a) I fall asleep, or b) I feel satisfied with the results!!