Sunday, July 31, 2011

Ask Viva: What to Wear to Work during the Summer

Olga asks: "Can you give me advice on professional attires for summer? My office doesn't have A/C.

Viva Fashion: Hi Olga,  I hope you're staying cool, especially since your office doesn't have A/C (that sounds like torture).  When looking for office appropriate outfits  during the summer I would suggest looking for flowy tops and skirts as well as breezy dresses to help you stay cool. Here are two options we put together to give you some ideas.



Look #1
Sleeveless Shift Dress, Top Shop, $95
Skinny Belt, Asos, $24
Romantic Soles Heels, Zappos, $47


Look #2
Striped Skirt, Zara, $19
Sleeveless Shirt, Express, $39
Leatherette Teardrop Sandals, Forever 21, $26


Here are some more options:

Civic Here Is A Sports Car

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Civic Here Is A Sports Car

Civic here is a sports car
Civic here is a sports car

Saturday, July 30, 2011

Honda Civic Type S 2011

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honda civic type s 2011

Honda Civic Type S 2011

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honda civic type s 2011

Friday, July 29, 2011

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Look for Less: DVF 'Opal' Wedge


This Diane Von Furstenberg Opal wedge (pic. above) retails for $295 at Bloomingdale's. If you're on the hunt for a look for less, we actually spotted two very similar looks all under $100. Here's where you can snatch them up:

G by Guess 'Cecily' Sandals, Macy's, $49 (on sale) 

Jessica Simpson 'Taz' Wedge, Macy's, $89

Where'd She Get It: Frieda Pinto's Maxi Dress



Camille writes: "I'm in love with this dress that Frieda Pinto is wearing in this picture. Any chance you might know where it's from." 
VF:  Frieda Pinto is seen here wearing a White Embroidered Maxi Cover Up from Top Shop. Here's where to get it:
Where to Buy: Maxi Dress, Top Shop, $68

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Walmart's "The Fitting Room"


So we just got word that Walmart has launched a new fashion campaign called "The Fitting Room." You can basically go on their site and flip through pages of the latest fashions available at the store.  They're also carrying maxi dresses ranging from $14-$18, retro swimwear and other summer looks for less.  You can check them all out here. What do you think of the outfits...do you see something you like?



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Mugen Honda Civic Type RR In

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Mugen Honda Civic Type RR in

Would you Wear This: Mermaid-Dyed Tips


A few weeks ago Lauren Conrad posted this pic. on her blog of her mermaid-dyed tips.
What do you think of her dyed tips? Is this something you would want to try?



Home Decor Inspiration.....


I've been meaning to post these pics for a while now. I took them while at an event for Hawaiian Tropics at the Elle Spa. I just loved how they decorated their lounge area and decided to try to recreate something similar in my living room on a budget. It's still in the works, but thought I'd share these pics. for some decorating inspiration. Doesn't it look so relaxing and fresh? It makes me want to cozy up on that white chair and read a book.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Lamborghini LP570-4 Performante vs Extra EA-300LP

From time to time we see these types of races, car vs plane, car vs motorbike, car vs your grandma ... Most of them are made by Jeremy Clarkson and his crew at Top Gear, but this one comes from Evo: the Lamborghini LP570-4 Performante vs the Extra EA-300LP plane.

The interesting thing about this video is the amount of negative comments it received. As I'm writing this post the video has 58457 views, 110 likes and 55 dislikes. Most of them are in the style of "leave this to Top Gear."

Now, the video is not that bad, and although this race proves nothing, it is nevertheless fun to watch. Judge it for yourself:


Porsche Boxster S EXCLUSIVE Equipment - Wheel Bolts


With that extra width from the Wheels Spacers, all tires will require special wheel bolts/nuts. Luckily when you option for the Wheels Spacers it will included special wheel bolts/nuts to compensate it.

Anodized Red bolt to differentiate from normal wheel nuts
(Normal wheel nut will be gold-leaf in color)


Special Porsche security nut to prevent wheel thief!


Honda Civic Type R Mugen 2010.

Honda Civic Type R Mugen 2010.
Honda Civic Type R Mugen 2010.

Honda Civic Type R Mugen 2010.

Honda Civic Type R Mugen 2010.
Honda Civic Type R Mugen 2010.

This is how you make a V12 Engine

This is not something you see everyday. In the video below you'll see the complete process of construction of a Ferrari V12 Engine. What's interesting is that one technician is responsible for building an engine from start to finish, from casting to testing. Enough blabber, enjoy the video:


Colorful Shorts: Under $20

It seems like everyone around the country has been experiencing one HOT HOT summer. I've practically been living in shorts. But instead of going straight for your denim shorts, why not add some color?  They've been popping up in all types of hues from yellow, orange to pink. These blue shorts are currently on sale at Zara for just $19. They also come in purple and pink.

Inca Mini Skirt...

Inca Mini Skirt, Pitusa

Every time I would visit my family in Colombia I would come back with tons of handmade jewelry and clothes.  I guess I've always been drawn to the uniqueness of anything that is handmade and knowing that nobody else would have something like it when I got back to "the states." That's why when I received this Inca mini skirt from Pitusa,  I immediately feel in love with the fabric and story behind it. They're handmade from Peruvian "mantillas" which are used by Peruvian women to carry their babies in the mountains of Peru. The fabric is also eco-friendly and made from recycled bottles. Pretty cool huh?



The skirt fits really short (hence the word "mini" skirt), so I've been using it as the perfect piece to throw on top of my bathing suit when heading to the beach.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Steal her Look: Katie Holmes


Katie Holmes looked casually chic in this striped Joie dress paired with a white cardigan and black gladiator sandals. Here's where you can steal her look for less:

Where to Buy:
Accidentally in Love Striped Dress, Piperlime, $39
Boyfriend Cardigan, Talbots, $27.49
Belt, Asos, $13
Cole Haan Sandals, Piperlime, $59

Monday, July 25, 2011

Karl Lagerfeld Collaborating with Macy's

Ponte Just Blush Dress  $99

Now here's an exciting collaboration. Karl Lagerfeld and Macy's recently announced that they'll be teaming up to launch a capsule collection set to hit stores this fall. The "Karl Lagerfeld for Impulse Only at Macy's" line will feature refined dresses, airy tops, modern tweed and his signature high-collared neck, priced on average from $50 to $170. Here are some sketches of the collection. What do you think? Are you excited about this collaboration? 


Ponte and Poplin BW Dress $139

Review Volkswagen Golf R & GTI Convertible

Review Volkswagen Golf R & GTI Convertible - Volkswagen has unveiled its fastest ever cabriolets at the Workhorse GTI show in Austria on with the Golf Cabriolet R concept and also the Golf Cabriolet GTI concept. The new models were wheeled out alongside the Golf GTI Edition thirty five – engineered to celebrate thirty five years of Volkswagen’s iconic hot-hatch.

Review Volkswagen Golf R & GTI Convertible

The R Convertible is mechanically a dead ringer for its hard-top sibling, with a pair of66bhp made by a 2.0-liter TSI engine and delivered to any or all four wheels through a seven-speed DSG gearbox or six-speed manual. The concept automobile is in a position to sprint from 0-62mph in five.9 seconds – precisely the same time it takes the hard-top to finish the benchmark sprint. high speed remains at 155mph creating this the fastest Golf convertible ever made. VW revealed that it’s currently gauging public reaction to the R concept and if there's enough interest it'll go into production. Judging by the crowds that swamped the R because it was driven on stage, it's going to not be long till we tend to see the fastest ever Golf convertible on the roads.

Also revealed at Workhorse was another hot VW drop-top. primarily based on the present Golf Cabriole, the GTI variant was sporting massive alloys, an aggressive body kit and twin chrome exhausts mounted either facet of a bespoke rear apron. A VW spokesman revealed that the Golf GTI’s a pair of07bhp 2.0-liter TSI engine is already accessible within the Cabriolet line-up thus it’s unlikely a GTI badged model can ever see production, however several of the concept’s styling touches – as well as the alloys and body kit may well be accessible as optional extras within the future. For a lot of details click here. Review Volkswagen Golf R & GTI Convertibleotomodification

Modification Kawasaki Ninja 250R White undertail

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Modification Kawasaki Ninja 250R White undertail - Pamela Anderson may be made as a result of her breasts are plump. But, John Sirait Custom alias Ucok of MM may be made thanks to the buttocks. never thanks to his butt, however butt huge Ducati motorbike.
Like the Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Aryogi. Ducati 484 tail is mass made and is in nice demand by users Ninja 250R. Initially popularized by Budi Udin Fakkar of Jatayu Motor Sport (JMS) and more developed by Ucok in total.
Special custom Aryogi Ninja got this, had twice modified form. the primary edition of this Bekasi residents accept the Ducati 484 full body look by Captain America graphic. Having uninterested in the second volume adheres to a real streetfighter.
Practically all the initial fairing covering a complete space of ​​the engine should be modified. as a result of street fighter solely accept alittle cowl or shroud. "Try creation body style that's straightforward, simply shut the radiator fairing and high of the machine," explains Ucok not sellers durian however modifier.

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Create a brand new body isn't a constraint for Ucok. as a result of he was masterful mixture of glass fiber body. "liked tank style that has been coated condoms, the front body is slightly rounded. the center of the fairing created sweet with fins as air holes, "said builder who served several orders Ninja 250R body kit retailers demand variations. Modification Kawasaki Ninja 250R White undertail. For condom tank, don't take an existing style additional. "Try creation from some kind of tank additional then created his master," continued the previous athlete is basketball.
As for the rear body, still accept the concept of body Ucok Ducati 848. show is created as closely as potential with homemade Italian motor sport. "Let me a bit like the initial, stop lamp life belongs to the initial Ducati 848," that he said clearly Ucok orders directly from Italy. Bah!
To pursue a muscular foot, attach a group of arm swing and monosok Yamaha R6 2008. Medium front suspension, shock absorbers still accept commonplace Ninja 250R. "Deliberately select removable waste years young. additionally to its style that is okay, baseball is sometimes no drawback leaking shock," said Ucok who is additionally a disc jokey DJ's aka.

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To head lamp, simply choose from the Yamaha V-Ixion acquainted. And if we have a tendency to are using variations, which might overlook. "His intention was planning to wear headlamps to a different, however whereas New V-Ixion match," said the owner of workshops from Jl. Raden Inten II, No. 138, East Jakarta.
Marchessini Racing Rims
View user's performance yet as show of racing, baseball Ucok would bear during a matter of choose rim. Racing Wear Marchessini most fitting rim. "Front rim of the Italian original crossbar model weighs no quite one kg," said builder stocky, adding if the rim is additionally a pledge created by MotoGP.
Create a front wheel rim wear with a width of three inches, whereas the rear rely width of four inches. The new worth is pretty fantastic wheel circumference, you know! Reportedly still, the tag might reach twenty two million for a group. Modification Kawasaki Ninja 250R White undertailotomodification.

VF's Closet: Easy Breezy

Shirt: J.Crew, Skirt: Banana Republic, Shoes: Steve Madden, Watch: Swatch, Bag: LeSak


Yesterday we celebrated my sister-in-law husband's birthday and went to this burger place, known for their ginormous burgers. They come topped with everything, you can even get it with an egg on top. It was yet another hot day in Miami, so I made sure to dress very lightweight to beat the heat.  I wore this striped skirt that I scored on sale at Banana Republic along with a white tee from J.Crew. This weekend, my husband and I also took a trip back to a plant nursery. We had bought a mango tree a couple of weeks back, but it died. This time we came back home with 3 mango trees and a passion fruit tree.

How was your weekend?

Xx,

Carmen


Some of the trees that came back home with us. 

Porsche Boxster S EXCLUSIVE Equipment - Wheels Spacers


A little more about my Porsche Boxster S EXCLUSIVE Equipment that I had optioned. This is the Wheels Spacers (Size 5mm) from the catalog. What it does is to make the car wheels as close to the wheel arch to give it that wide looks from the side and behind.




Eric Clapton's Ferrari 575M Maranello F1 SOLD!

Eric Clapton's Ferrari 575M Maranello F1
A Ferrari built to Clapton's specifications sells for £66500 at Silverstone auctions. This Ferrari, in an exotic color combination (Giallo Fly with Nero Daytona leather), had for an owner a famous English broadcaster - Chris Evans.
So, when you combine three famous names (Clapton, Evans, and Ferrari), the price of £66500 doesn't seems that high. Here are the specs:

General:

  • Registration: F1 DVR
  • Chassis Number: ZFFBT55C000130114
  • Engine Number: 71355
  • Number of cylinders: 12
  • CC: 5748
  • Year of Manufacture: 2003


Engine:

  • Configuration: V12 engine
  • Displacement: 5.7 L (5748 cc/350 in³)
  • Maximum power: 515 PS (379 kW; 508 hp) at 7,250 rpm
  • Maximum torque: 588.6 N·m (434.1 lb·ft) at 5,250 rpm


Performance:

  • Maximum speed: 327 km/h (203 mph)
  • 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph): 4.2 seconds
  • 0–400 m: 12.25 seconds
  • 0-1,000 m: 21.9 seconds


Dimensions

  • Overall length: 4,550 mm (179 in)
  • Overall width: 1,935 mm (76.2 in)
  • Height: 1,277 mm (50.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: 2,500 mm (98 in)
  • Front track: 1,632 mm (64.3 in)
  • Rear track: 1,586 mm (62.4 in)
  • Curb weight: 1,730 kg (3,800 lb)
  • Fuel capacity: 105 L (27.7 US gal)


To see the rest of the photos and to see the details of the auctions visit Silverstone Auctions.

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Honda Civic And

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2009 Mugen Honda Civic Type-R

2009 Mugen Honda Civic Type-R
2009 Mugen Honda Civic Type-R

2009 Mugen Honda Civic Type-R

2009 Mugen Honda Civic Type-R
2009 Mugen Honda Civic Type-R

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Review Brabus E V12 Cabriolet 2011

review Brabus E V12 Cabriolet 2011Review Brabus E V12 Cabriolet 2011 – First the sedan, then your coupe and these days the cabriolet: Using the 800-hewlett packard (788-bhp) / 588-kW Brabus 800 V12 Biturbo twelve-cylinder high-capacity engine in your body from the open-top Mercedes E-Class Brabus more grows the legendary E V12 family. Like its brethren, the Brabus E V12 Cabriolet is de facto a high-performance automobile of superlatives: the special model reaches a high speed as high as 370 km/h (231 miles per hour) and it's the earth’s best and quickest four-seater cabriolet. It ought to order starting at EUR 478,000.

In building this supercar the Brabus engineers discovered the know-how acquired from building various E V12 sedans and coupes. Precision work was required to implant the Brabus 800 V12 Biturbo engine in conjunction with a strengthened five-speed automatic transmission at intervals the engine bay from the E-Class Cabriolet.

Probably the foremost effective engine at intervals the Brabus choice is dependant on the 3-valve V12 engine from this Mercedes S600 model. The business’s engine-building look reengineers this engine in most aspects. a singular crankshaft with longer stroke and greater pistons in conjunction with elevated cylinder bore bumps displacement from normal five.5-6.3 liters (336 to three84 cu. in.). more modifications towards the engine’s inner workings embrace cylinder heads enhanced for mixture flow and sports camshafts. The engine peripheral devices are reworked rather like extensively: 2 special exhaust manifolds with integrated larger turbochargers guarantee a much more economical turbocharging method. The Brabus biturbo product is rounded by serving to cowl their four water-to-air intercoolers that additionally produce an important contribution towards the exceptional energy yield. the stainless steel high-performance exhaust system with four tailpipes was made significantly for that E-Class Cabriolet. The intake aspect looked as if it would be fully remodeled: beneath the custom-built hood with integrated carbon-fiber ram-air hood scoop is de facto a very recently developed intake manifold.
Review Brabus E V12 Cabriolet 2011

An ideal interaction of performance-growing measures is matched by recently designed mapping for that electronic engine management system.

The Brabus 800 V12 Biturbo powertrain, lubricated made in-tech lubrication from technology partner ARAL, transforms the 4-seater convertible in to the foremost effective and quickest on the market on the world. 800 hewlett packard (788 bhp) / five88 kW at 5,500 revoltions per minute and peak torque of only 1,420 Nm (1,047 lb-foot), restricted digitally at intervals the vehicle to a minimum of one,100 Nm (811 lb-foot), are as distinctive as a result of the driving performance this vehicle provides.

The energy cabriolet is outfitted having a Brabus high-performance limited-slip differential having a securing rate of forty p.c, and sprints from relaxation to one hundred km/h (62 miles per hour) in just three.7 seconds. After 9.9 seconds the exclusive automobile already reaches a speed of two hundred km/h (124 miles per hour). The 300-km/h (186-miles per hour) barrier shatters when twenty three.9 seconds. With respect to the final-drive ratio the Brabus E V12 Cabriolet includes a high speed as high as 370 km/h (231 miles per hour).

Sophisticated aerodynamic qualities are crucial for directional stability and active safety within a vehicle ready to obtaining such huge speeds. The sporty nevertheless elegant Brabus aerodynamic-enhancement elements were fine-updated at intervals the wind tunnel, and like Formula one racing they're manufactured from ultra-light nevertheless high-strength carbon fibre.

The Brabus front apron is made to reduce carry concerning the front axle and additionally to guide a most amount of cooling air towards the radiators and front brakes from the V12 model. Air retailers at intervals the perimeters route the air from the heat exchangers as rapidly as you probably will. Brought daytime running lights built-into the apron give the Brabus E V12 Cabriolet an unshakable look which will be rapidly recognized even simply within the rearview mirror.

For a lot of enhanced directional stability at terribly high speeds and additionally to more increase cornering speeds, Brabus expands your body from the E-Class Cabriolet. Recently designed front sport bumpers widen the track and allow putting in ultra-wide nine.5Jx19 wheels mounted with size 265/30 ZR nineteen tires.

Special carbon-fiber rear fender flares add sixty millimeters (2.4 inches) towards the width from the Brabus E V12 Cabriolet. They’ve created house for ten-inch wide wheels mounted made in-performance tires the maximum amount as size 295/30 ZR nineteen, provided by technology partners Continental, Pirelli or Yokohama.

Professional engineering work looked as if it would be invested into everything from the suspension: special suspension elements were custom-created for the front and back axle from the Brabus E V12 Cabriolet. they provide a considerably wider choice of individual suspension configurations. These parts are became a member of with a Brabus coil-over suspension adjusted towards the bigger engine weight. The suspension was created still as Bilstein and options 10 selectable configurations for sure and rebound back and front. The ride height might also be changed by the maximum amount as thirty five millimeters to match every driver’s personal preferences.

The Brabus high-performance brake system simply masters the car’s unimaginable performance. It options 380 x thirty seven millimeter (15. x 1.45 in.), venting and grooved steel brake dvds and 12-piston aluminum mounted calipers concerning the front axle. The trunk stops on 360 x twenty eight millimeter (14.2 x 1.one in.) dvds with 6-piston aluminum mounted calipers.

Naturally the Brabus E V12 Cabriolet additionally options a very exclusive interior. The terribly initial vehicle from the small-series production run, that celebrated its public debut at Brabus Middle East in Dubai, the business’s own branch at intervals the U . s . Arab Emirates, breaks the mould during this region too. The cockpit is clad within a wonderfully finished mixture of lipstick-red-colored and black leather. Review Brabus E V12 Cabriolet 2011otomodification

Honda Civic Type R Wallpaper

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Honda Civic Type R Wallpaper

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honda civic type r wallpaper

Friday, July 22, 2011

Giveaway Time: Me Too Shoes


**Contest is now closed** Congrats to Ashley on winning the giveaway. Please email me at vivafashionblog@gmail.com to claim your prize. Special thanks to all that entered.

So the other day, the nice folks over at Me Too sent over some really cute pairs of shoes for me to try out. I thought you'd like them just as much as I did, so they'll be giving one lucky Viva Fashion reader of a pair of shoes from the Me Too Summer 2011 collection.

To Enter:
- All you have to do is simply leave me a comment below letting me know what's your go-to shoe for the summer (I personally love espadrilles). Contest ends on Tuesday, July 26th at 12pm (EST) and winner will be randomly selected.

That's all folks. Good Luck!

ps. You can check out the collection at Zappos.com , also be sure to check Me Too on Facebook and Twitter for the latest in specials and deals.

Look for Less: Marc by Marc Jacobs Striped Tank Dress


This Marc by Marc Jacobs 'Simone' tank dress retails for more than $600 at Nordstrom. Here's a similar look for less that won't break the bank for just under $50. Here's where to get it:



Striped Maxi Dress, Ruche, $43

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