Thursday, June 30, 2011

Car Modification Boosting Power Machines

Car Modification
To achieve greater horsepower, of course, to do some modifications and additions to the device on the engine. What can be done to boost the horsepower numbers? Here are some tips you can apply

Upgraded engine is divided into two categories namely Normally aspirated (N / A) and the Forced Air Induction. The difference lies in how to incorporate air into the engine. On N / A, no change in the system of air entering the intake manifold. But in Forced Air induction, air is forced into the intake manifold in a very high pressure with the help of a tube compressor.

Upgrade category N / A:

  1. ported polish
  2. Replacement or oversized piston. Enlarge the piston will increase cc and increasing strength.
  3. Changing the amount of the valve.
  4. Enlarge Noken or chamsaft.
  5. Doing the replacement ECU (Engine Control Unit) with standard after market ECU is racing or to remapping the ECU. The goal is to transform the data from the engine management system to all engine components.
  6. Upgrading ignition. Ie, replace all components ranging from ignition coil, spark plugs and spark plug wires with the product for racing.
  7. Using the alias Racing Exhaust Manifold header. Use of these devices will increase about 10-15 hp.
  8. Addition Piggy Bag. ECU functions to manipulate data. The addition of piggy bag could increase by 20-30 hp.
  9. The use of volt stabilizer. With equalizes the voltage across car power network, the performance is expected to rise about 6 hp.

Upgrade category Forced-Air-Induction:

Adding devices Nitrous Oxide System (NOS). NOS can increase the engine power is instantaneously around 50-70 hp. The disadvantage, NOS is only used for a while just because consumption is too long or frequently will damage engine components. When not activated, then the engine performance will not change from the original

Piston Ring Car May Not Fussy

car maintence
Engine performance is one important concern of motorists. The most delicious, so stepped on the gas spur kitchen car responds very maximum. Motorists must not complain when the engine feels powerful. Not only because of engine trouble, but practically such a phenomenon also shows the wasteful fuel consumption. In general, one that causes this condition is the existence of leakage of engine compression. Normal compression will result in a maximum engine power.

Compression becomes abnormal when there is a leak. Leaks can cause compression of the engine decreases. So that the output of the engines is small. Among the several possibilities that can cause leaks is damage to the piston ring. Components are located inside the engine can be scratched (aus) or dirty. The relationship between the condition of piston rings and engine leaks are very strong, considering the piston rings plays an important role in maintaining the density between the piston and cylinder wall.

With this density, piston rings will prevent too much fuel and air mixture into the oil chamber. This must be prevented because when too much into the oil chamber, will cause the engine compression pressure decreases. Well, if the engine power to feel weak with symptoms as above, try to focus attention to the problem of compression. How, do a compression pressure test. There are special tools that can be used which can show pressure compression standard that allowed by each vehicle. When the compression pressure was below standard, the next step is to find the cause of the problem of compression.

The relationship between compression and damage the piston ring can be determined by adding oil into the cylinder during the compression tests. This test needs to be done considering the cause compression to leak not only damage to the piston ring. Can also be caused by worn valve seals and valves, cylinder head gasket (gasket) can not close the cylinder block and cylinder head. If, compression rises after oil is added, then only the two main causes, cylinder walls and piston rings.

If proven piston ring is broken, the only solution is to overhaul. Actually, the above problems can be avoided. Namely, by performing routine maintenance. Especially, related to engine oil and engine cooling system (radiator water). Oil should be checked and replaced regularly. Substitution of oil depends on the type used. Can every 5,000 kilometers, 10,000 kilometers and so on. Depending on the manufacturer's recommendations and the activities of automotive oil. Quantity and quality of oil must also be examined. Must be between the lines E and F. More save when in position F. Likewise, the radiator water. Quantity and quality must be maintained. Do not arise excessive corrosion that could hinder the process of cooling the engine.

Car Tips Correct Braking Techniques

Car Tips
Braking is the most important thing in mind when driving a car. Ironically there are many driver who do not know the correct braking technique.

Even in safety riding training curriculum, the braking material is material that is first taught in the menus while driving. Talk to engine brake, braking effect is caused by a decrease rotation speed of the engine (not for type matic), could help reduce vehicle speed.

But who could stop the vehicle is braking. If the braking technique is mastered, self-confidence will increase and braking distances can be shortened. In practice, you can try some braking. Ie using only the rear brake, front brake only and last try with the correct braking technique by using both brakes.

In ideal conditions try to feel and compare the resulting braking distance.

  • Drive with a certain speed. To start, 40 km / h is enough to we can train basic techniques braking. Use up to 4 teeth.
  • At the moment we decided to halt, the first thing to do is release the gas rotation (deceleration). The position of the hand is currently holding full throttle (no finger standby on the front brake lever).
  • Then the next step is to pull the hand brake lever is squeezed forward in a way (such as shaking hands) and at the same time the brakes behind the right leg as a counterweight. Make sure the car upright position (not tilted) so that the risk of slipping does not occur.
  • Just as a car would stop, pull the clutch lever so that the machine does not die and the lower left leg when stopped.

Car Care : Sport Wiring System

Car Care
This cable system devices to make car owners solve problems effectively headlamp. If the headlamp does not light up well despite the bulbs are still normal, just plug the wiring system is just sport.

No need to search for the cable next to where the cause of the problem because the connection from the battery to the headlamp and fog lamp wiring was routed through the sport of this system.

Elegant Stylish Safety Car Modifications

Car Modifications
Car style this one is unique. If auto-modif generally lovers who adopt a style racing wing car racing. His appearance was made more elegant than the flow leads to racing. Before the modified style safety car, the 1995 Accord Cello didandaninya was once full of racing for a year. Now try to find a concept that has never existed, anyway, other than others. Safety Car as it's not there.


Although the safety car is identical to circuit racing, we wanted the car more elegant look. Because now all the lot that leads to a sporty or racing. The cars were mostly manufacturers of sporty style. Diperlihatkannya elegant style with

reduce the sticker-style racing stripes. So that the body was more noticeable plain with original silver paint. The addition of lights or rotator sturbo above the long hood is the hallmark of a safety car. In addition, there was no exterior changes are made ​​Agus except wheels mounted on a custom R18 tires 225/35-nya.


Inside the cabin, the interior changes are clearly visible on the replacement of MB Tech seat cover with red and Momo steering wheel. The addition of accessories such as lights on the bottom of the dashboard and the use of rubber carpet silver color adds a little color on a futuristic
interior. In audio systems, Agus install two sub woofers and tweeters GBR vocal series to support the Pioneer head unit with a power amplifier Mohawk. He also added two Acoustic 350 farad capacitor bank.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

June Beauty and Fashion Favorites!

This has been yet another month that has flown by! I didn't really have too many new things that I tried this month, but I love doing my monthly favorites so I figured I would go ahead and share the few things with you anyway. Lets get started:



1. Firstly, a new lipstick that I have become pretty in love with this month, my L'Oreal Vagabond Mauve #550 shade. I picked this up at Target on a whim, simply because I wanted to try something new and I am so glad that I did! This color reminds me a lot of a more calmed down mauve-y tone of my previous favorite VS Heat Lipstick. (I will do a swatch collection of all my new lipsticks soon! at the moment my camera is dead )

2. Aveeno Positively Radiant Tinted Moisturizer in Medium, I bought this as an alternative to my Origins VitaZing moisturizer. At $35.00, I thought I would try to find a cheaper option, but agreed that if it didn't do the same thing that my Origins one did, I would definitely deal with paying a higher price. Needless to say, I LOVE this product. I know I hopped on the bandwagon late with this, but thought I would share my thoughts with you guys about it anyway. I don't really have problematic skin, so the fact that this is a sheer coverage tinted moisturizer with SPF 30, I found this to be exactly what I had been looking for. It does not clog my pores or break me out etc, the medium shade was also a perfect match to my skin! I definitely recommend this.

3. Come to think of it, this is the second thing that I bought this month as an alternative to a product I was already using, but was running out of. I have been an avid L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara user for years let me tell you and finally I decided to try something different. I wouldn't necessarily classify this mascara as being something better or worse than my L'Oreal Voluminous one simply because I find that it does something completely different for my lashes. What I love most about this mascara is how much it separates each of my individual lashes making the length look that much more natural. I am definitely glad that I tried this!



4. My White Mountain Seaside Boat Shoes may be my all time favorites thing that I discovered this month. They are a close twin of Sperry's but when I purchased these, I found them at Marshall's for only $34.99! That's less than half the price of the Sperry's! They are SOO comfy and definitely a staple item in a casual comfortable summer ensemble :) They also go with my Nautical Themed Blog post that I posted a few posts  back ;)
5. Last, but certainly not least, my St. Ives Naturally Clean Apricot Scrub. I have actually used this off and on throughout probably the past 4 or 5 years believe it or not. I have always really liked it, which became evident obviously by how many times I repurchased it, but this past month I bought it and for some reason I really came to love it. I love that its a gentle yet thorough face scrub, I love the way it smells, and I also love that my face feels amazingly smooth RIGHT after I rinse it clean! I bought the one in the jar as opposed to the one pictured above, the only difference is that one comes with 4 more oz.'s of product :) This product is also very inexpensive, which you know is always great in my book!

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Maximizing the Minimum Budget for Building Modifications Car Audio

Modifications Car Audio
Minimal budget not an obstacle to good-quality car audio. Here are some tips to maximize your budget in building the audio. The first thing that should be prioritized is the head unit.

Head unit must inevitably good. What good is equipped with processors, so there is cross overnya, equalizer and time correction. These features are to effect a good sound stage in the car. The second is the selection of speakers. To save money is recommended to use 2-way systems. Type of soft dome tweeters could be an option to create a thicker sound effects. To use the type of subwoofer recommended a $ 4 ohm single coil.

This is to maximize power. Because the smaller the value ohmnya, then the power required will be even greater. Figures 4 ohms is good enough to obtain maximum output. Selection of the power amplifier 4 channel system should use to set the split front speakers and sub ​​woofer with an average watt speakers and subwoofer 100 watts minimum 300 watts bridged. The main fuse wires must be good so do not often shaken because loose.

Cable Stroom select a size 4 AWG or 8 AWG to hantarnya maximum power while a double RCA cable select ded seal let not easily scratched. This is to avoid sound distortion. To build up the audio with options such components is estimated to cost can be cheap.

Making Modifications Car Stay Comfortable and Safe

Modifications Car
Foot car into the target brain-tweaking the car modification lovers. Most of the legs shortened to create the impression of "flat". The more "flat", because the car seems more stylish look more unique and much different from the original version.

Changing the legs is fine, but there are some things that should be taken to ensure that modifications do not affect the comfort and driving safety. It is recommended that car owners do not arbitrarily shorten the legs of a car.

If a replaced the suspension should also be adjusted. Do not change a course but still wearing the original Shockbreaker. Its effect on the level of comfort and safety. One-one car could be giddy. In general, changes made ​​after the owner change a wheel with a larger size. These changes are necessary to improve the appearance and comfort.

If larger wheels replaced the automatic spacing between the tires with fender so increased that looks less good. The suspension also grew louder. The solution is to shorten the per. If a shortened, then Shockbreaker should be replaced with something stronger to compensate.

Because the shorter the spring, the soft suspension or reduction of the length per software also has its limits. Faisal, who had 20 years to cultivate the fields of the legs suggest this car for 4-5 cm.Lebih safe limit of 5 cm, comfort will decrease drastically and could disrupt the movement. How to shorten a can be done by cutting or replace it with a Lower Ring kit. The latter is a specially produced shorter than the standard version.

Airbrush for Car Modification

Airbrush Car Modification
IN the car modification lovers, art aka airbrush paints to dress the face of the vehicle. Car body or motor seems to be a canvas that can be drawn to the theme at will. One of the airbrush artist who often subscribed to a motorcycle or car modification is Dian Prawito. Men are more commonly known by the nickname eighth (lefty) is to pursue the art of airbrush to vehicles since 2003.

Many modifications to the car repair shop in the city either on the roadside or hidden, Airbrush shop is always crowded when the season arrives motor modifications contest.

Realist style of course more difficult and take longer than the graphic style. The quality of material used also affects the price. According to him, the difference in the quality of the materials can be viewed at the level of durability and glossy paint. Maintenance problems, the body is already in-the airbrush body paint was no different than usual because it was difinishing with a protective coating.

Car Tips Detecting Damage Brake Booster

Car Tips
Stepping on the brake pedal should not need to spend big power. With a bit of pressure just enough to make the brake pedal depressed and the vehicle speed control. When the brake, the pedal feels light. The brake pedal feels light was created for comfort in driving. We would be very disturbed when the brake pedal hard.

Among us, there must be an experienced brake problems when driving. For example, although the car brake grip (gripping tightly), but it often feels hard pedal when stepped on. Occasionally soft, but more often harder. Though the master brake has been replaced. Brake was new and still thick. But, it turns out this problem remains unresolved.

Is that because the brake booster? Indeed, the case surrounding the brakes will inevitably involve a component called the brake booster. Maybe also on the machine. Including the problem of the brake pedal hard. Among these components, most likely the brake pedal hard problems triggered by damage to the brake booster. Therefore, the brake booster is constructed to make the brake pedal lightly.

To detect whether or not defective brake booster, do the following steps. Turn the ignition to the OFF position (engine off). Roll (tap-off) brake pedal repeatedly to get the highest position of the brake pedal (foot still pressing the brake pedal). Turn on the machine. By the time the engine is on, the brake pedal will go down by itself (the position of the foot still pressing the brake pedal).

Then turn off the engine. At the time the engine dies, then the brake pedal must remain at the lowest position, and the pedal will go up if we do the reshuffle. When the test results did not correspond with the steps above, it is likely the source of the problem is the brake booster. Well, if proven that the brake booster problems, to overcome them should bring your car to the garage.

Because, to handle a minimum of brake booster must be replaced. In fact, it may also need to overhaul. For these two things, of course, should not be done alone. Then, what if the results of detection according to the steps above and showed no damage in the brake booster? Maybe the damage actually occurred in the installation of one way valve, or in vacuum.

Car Tips Check Brake System In Routine

Car Tips
MANY people have an opinion, if the cars from the road only. What is important can be used. But, what about stopping? This one is not to stop any origin. Could be forced to show my body if the brake system (brake) do not work perfectly. In order to remain able to function well to check some parts of the brake system. There are several symptoms that occur. When this component is not working normally. Like when the pedal brakes, car veered to the right or left. Chances are one of the front brake more quickly than the brakes lock on the other side.

The cause could be piston brakes are weak or there is a blockage in the brake hose to brake caliper or brake master. Another thing might be when applied, did not seem to want to stop quickly. Check the brake lining, the possibility has started thinning. Applying the brakes, round stationary disturbed? If it does get replaced the rubber brake booster. And if that's better done in a workshop alone. However, there are things that can dilakukakan own.

Most easily done, of course, check the height of the brake fluid in the tube. If not immediately added to the DOT brake fluid with the same. If any want to add, do not get past the maximum line marked on the tube. Note also the color of the brake fluid if necessary cloudy brake fluid depletion. Brake fluid is contaminated muddy dirt. It may be of rubber on the wall of the brake hose or a change due to frequent high pressure when the brake is operated. How? The old brake fluid be drained by opening the bolt on the caliper or master nepel brake.

As he relaxed, stepped on the brake pedal repeatedly so that the brake fluid out. Do not forget, put new brake fluid in the tube, to prevent colds. Every now and keep the lid nepel berulangulang tread brake pedal so the pedal back to normal height, and then reopen nepelnya. Do it until the brake fluid out of the clear nepel back. Please note also the brake hose. Clean the hose from dirt, then check carefully. Is cracked or slang is soft. To prevent leaks in the hose, if the ride was over 6 years old, this should replace the brake hose.

So is the deciding factor could mount the rate decreases, the brake lining. Do not hesitate to clean the brake in order to return to work either. All dirt should be cleaned, especially for brake systems are still drum. Because closed, a lot of dirt or dust in it so annoying brake systems work. In drum brakes, there are dislodged from the chassis, so it should be checked too closely the condition of the brake. If you already use a system of ABS (antilock braking system), if the ABS light turns on, immediately take it to the garage for inspection.

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Stickers still Beautiful, Car Paint More Durable

Car Paint
Install the sticker on the car body is generally intended to add a pattern or color accent on the original car color of innocence. It could also be for purposes of branding for a particular company. As the car paint, stickers already installed on the car were also requires maintenance and cleaning. The goal of that sticker still seems interesting that the overall appearance of the car was still beautiful. There are a few suggestions that could be considered before and after installing bumper sticker.
Before installing the decal, first check the quality of paint. Original paint that still will not be disturbed if fitted sticker. But that does not paint a full body re likely to be peeled off if the sticker is removed. If repainted but only in-SPET in part, would be peeled off. Most car owners do not understand this and tend to blame the mounting stickers.

High-quality adhesive stickers will not damage car paint if exfoliated. One nice feature is the sticker glue is odorless. Available colors are also brighter and stronger, just like the color of car paint. Good quality can last up to 5 years. But a year is cheap wrote faded or peeling.

Car paint now that most contain elements of metallic colors require more rigorous treatment if fitted sticker. Installation of a sticker that simply stipping or certain motifs are advised not done for long periods of time. The reason is, this will make the paint become discolored if the sticker is removed. If not cleaned often and frequently bronzed, the use of stickers may still survive 1-2 years. But if rarely cleaned and are often hot, the paint was not covered stickers will be more dull than the paint that covered the sticker. This does not happen if the sticker attached nge-block the entire body. Even more durable paint.

The sticker is mounted on the car, attempted not exposed to drugs whose shape cream cleanser. Drug-shaped cream is left on the pore surface of the sticker, not as fluid is more easily cleaned with water. This will make the colors more stickers fade and not shiny anymore. Because it is porous, the more frequent washing, car stickers will be more shiny.rs

Automatic Car Door Lock

Automatic Car Door Lock
There are several types of cars not equipped with automatic locking system. Although already equipped with an alarm system, car owners such as the Honda City and the Nissan Grand Livina XV and some other types of cars still have to lock the doors manually before abandoning his car in the parking lot. Fuss, if I forget going nuisance.

To complete it, Maestro offers Auto Lock device. This tool is integrated with an alarm can be operated so that once a push, active alarms at once all the doors locked automatically.

Window Film Car's Can Make More Elegant

Window Film Car's
Install window film car turned out to not be in vain. There are things that must be noted that all functions can be felt up. There are three main things that need to be considered the owner of the car before the technician installing window film on his car.

The first thing is functional or purpose glazing. If the owner wanted the car interior is exposed because it is dressed in such a way, then the window film used is clear. Conversely, if privacy is desired, then the dark window film installed.

Ideally have a percentage rate of 20 percent dark. While the rear side glass and approximately 60 percent. If the windshield is made darker, preferably up to 40 percent. If it is darker longer be at risk due to disturb the driver's view.

Installation of glass clear film he also had a negative effect that could invite crime. Because people can see clearly all the items in the car. If there are bad intentions, valuables can be a target

The second factor is the quality window film in rejecting solar radiation. Physically, the glass film is not indistinguishable. The only difference is the delivery time guarantee. A good window film can resist heat and solar radiation up to 98 percent. Interior, dashboard is more durable, more fuel efficient because it does not need lots of air conditioning, and for sensitive skin to avoid irritation. For a function like this, manufacturers dare to give 5-year warranty.

One thing that should not be overlooked is to consult with a shop window film installer. Say what will and purpose of the installation of window film that best suits our car types. Window film can change the appearance of the car if the election proper. For instance types such as Mercy elegant cars would be great if the install window film silver. As for the more masculine types like Terano more suited to dark or black glass film.

Do not underestimate the Car Care

Car Care
The car engine has always been one of the main focus when we are going to buy a used car or even a new one. Because the engine is the brains of the car itself. If the car engine trouble, get ready just drained the contents of the bag. Ever down the engine? Yes, that's what happens when the engine is damaged and could not work properly.

In addition to costly replacement auto parts are very expensive, it runs can make us travel without using the vehicle's pet. Therefore, take care of personal automobile engine is just as important as dressing the outside appearance. Useless if from the outside look beautiful, but inside it only took a machine that already want damaged. Well, that all okay, see some car care guide below.

replace the Engine Oil Mobil Oil is a vital part of the machine. His role is to reduce internal friction inside the engine. Without a good oil, will be more susceptible to friction inside the engine and cause certain machines easily damaged or worn. Thus, the function of oil can make the machine more durable. Oil will continue to happen fast if the condensed combustion, so if you've been traveling a lot, will more often you change the oil and obey the advice of a mechanic, on how many kilometers we have to return for servicing and replacing engine oil. In this way, the machine will be more durable.

Note Altitude Engine Oil oil level should also be routinely checked for each machine is started, the heat produced may be just vaporize the oil, so that the height of the oil will be reduced.

Always Check the condition of the car radiator Radiator serves to keep the engine temperature is always stable. So that the radiator is the part that serves to keep the engine in order not to heat faster. Always a time to time to check the radiator, including a leak check, replacement of water, thus maintaining the performance of the radiator.

“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” –FDR

I am afraid of getting Malaria. So afraid that before traveling to India and Costa Rica I obsessed over TOX reports evaluating DEET and the effects it and Malaria (as well as treatments for Malaria) have on developing fetuses in various stages of pregnancy.


I am afraid of getting eaten alive by sharks. So afraid that when I swim from the shores to the cove I swim with my head down and I swim very slow because I am looking for sharks, the big sharks.


At one time in my life I was afraid to get married. Afraid that I wouldn’t be able to live up to my vows and that I would make promises that I wouldn’t be able to keep. So afraid that one day I packed my bags and ran away, down the highway in Napa, away from the direction of a wedding.


There is an evening I remember so clearly when my dear friend told me the best day of her life was her wedding day. I remember thinking ‘Wow that sounds like the scariest day of my life. She must not be afraid of anything’.


This May I found myself standing at the altar of the ocean and I was not afraid. I knew without a doubt that I wanted to marry this man since the day I yelled it on the top of my lungs on the beach, our secret beach. Nothing about the wedding was scary. Not the planning, not the promises, not the sound of my own voice in the microphone. I’ve said it a million times: It’s not the fear of getting married; it’s the fear of marrying the wrong man.


                       He is the right man.

Every part of that wedding night was magic; it was the best day of my life. Rather, the best 1.25 years of my life devoted to the celebration: bridesmaids’ boat days on the bay, dress shopping, bachelorette weekends in Santa Barbara, bachelor camping trips, make-up consultation breakfasts, rehearsal taco dinners in the back yard…not to mention seeing my friends and family constantly, to plan, chat in parking lots, and investigate details. Details that were meaningless…what color for this, what flavor for that? Meaningless only because no matter what we would have chosen, the choice would have been perfect. What were meaningful details were the times that we got to spend together. Sure things went wrong but they aren’t worth mentioning, because they aren’t worth remembering. And wrong is a relative word.


There are moments I never want to forget. I am afraid that when I get older and my neurons stop firing that I will lose my memories. So afraid that I will document these moments here, just in case:


When I walked down the aisle I saw the faces of my dear friends and family so full of happiness and so full of love. When I walked down the aisle I saw him and time stopped, frozen. Like when I come home from work and he kisses me in the door way, all things fade to grey.


Time stopped again when we danced. The world disappeared, vanished like the night we heard that same song at The Gorge, the final song of the encore, when it was just us and the music. The night when I realized anything was possible because they would never play that song, it was a cover and they hadn’t played it in years. It would never happen, especially since I wanted it to. And there we were, listening to ‘The Maker’.


When I danced with my dad it was a waltz of the wind. How we pulled that together is beyond me. I watch it on video every day, sometimes twice. It makes me cry because he loves me so much. I am the cup that catches his overflowing love. Dare I say, that cup is as big as the oceans.

There was a moment I looked up and saw all the people dancing, filling up the entire floor, spilling onto the deck and up the stairs. Jumping up and down and throwing fists into the air. This is so much fun!


And the girls sang a song and danced a dance, to a poem they wrote about hearts as big as whales and love that parts the oceans all to the tune of ‘Minnie the Moocher’. In front of all those people. They did something so big, and everyone could see how big their hearts are. But this didn’t shadow the best man’s speech especially since I had just written myself that everything with this crazy couple is “so much fun and so damn funny”.

So when I think about being afraid of it all, I feel silly. In Barbara Kingsolver’s The Poisonwood Bible the little girl hides her Malaria tablets and sticks them to the wall behind her bed. But it’s not the Malaria that kills her; it’s the bite from the green mamba. It’s never the things we worry about that get us; it’s the things we don’t expect, the things we don’t see circling below. So as hard as it is to sit on that porch in the jungle with the mosquitoes buzzing in your ears, enjoy the moment and listen to the rain. You’re not going to get Malaria.

                                                 Congo Bongo, Costa Rica

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

CARGO: Tahiti Eyeshadow Palette Review




 Where to begin?! First off, I have had this palette for a very long time, honestly I had forgotten about it for a little while but re-found it recently while cleaning my makeup storage unit out and got so excited all over again! I forgot how much I truly loved this palette and I can't wait to start doing more looks with it :) Now to get started on my thoughts about it: 
1. I absolutely love the pigmentation, two or three swipes and you have an amazing color payoff on your lids, showing the actual colors that you see with your eyes in the palette itself, no washed out coloring here! 

2. I love the convenience of this palette. It is a quad of all complimentary colors, I have done looks in the past using ONLY this palette and although it is a very vibrant out there palette with some of the bright colors, when used subtly and not overdoing it, you can really bring out the color of your eyes and make them pop with colors like this! 

3. I love that these colors are metallic which offers one a nice shine to the shadow, but no chunky glitter that leaves unwanted fallout and can at times when applied the wrong way, leave you looking like a disco ball!

4. This palette comes with a mirror which is great for on the go application. 

5. This palette, in my opinion is priced very fairly. Although not a huge bargain at around $28.00, I find it to be acceptable for the product you are receiving, 4 velvety smooth, very pigmented colors that are sure to last you a long time. 

Final Thoughts: 

This CARGO eyeshadow palette in Tahiti definitely surpassed everything I was hoping for when I purchased it. These shadows are perhaps some of the best quality shadows I have in my collection. I definitely suggest giving these CARGO quads a try, they come in a variety of different colors. 

You can find these palettes here

xox

Car Fog Headlights To See Through the Bad Weather

Increasingly extreme weather lately makes car drivers to be extra careful. Very heavy rain often makes visibility very limited. Especially if it happens at night.

Such lamps, Fog Lamp FL-TY051 Hilux could help motorists cope with such situations. Photometric design was able to make the driver better visibility in extreme rain and thick fog.

Driving was much safer because the cars become more easily detectable by other riders from a safe distance. Because intended to deal with bad weather. Fog lamp is made of strong materials, corrosion resistant, UV resistant lenses and a waterproof body.

Do Not Underestimate Your Remote Car Alarms

ALL cars are generally now been equipped with a security alarm system. The alarm is active when the sensor detects disturbances in the system locks on the doors, steering wheel or the engine. How to operate it fairly easy for punched stay active alarm remote to lock and release button to turn off the alarm. Because it is so easy, many people just shrugged it off. In fact, this device is very important to maintain the security of our car.

Some guidelines to keep a car alarm works best. The first note is the car door. The door is less dense it will not activate a switch mounted on the door. The cause may be a way to close a less precise or damage to the working door. If the door is not a problem, check the condition of the remote. Remote operated with batteries so that one day must be replaced.

Notice the indicator lights turn on when the remote is pressed. If it is dim, it is better immediately replace a new battery. Dim lights that indicate transmission power is reduced. If left unchecked, the possibility of the alarm is off perfectly. Andi said remote alarm must be treated well. Do not be thrown or digeletakkan carelessly.

Physically, maybe not nothing. But the impact could cause a remote module with the module frequency may shift the frequency of alarm. If it were so, the signal will not connect. Keep away from water because it can also cause korslueting in the remote. To be more durable and efficient remote, remote Andi suggested that the main and spare used interchangeably. At least every 2-3 weeks dirolling use. The purpose battery does not cause rust.

Loved your Car Door

AS access in and out of cars, car doors should always be treated in order to function normally. What good can a car go fast and have a look if the interior is cool and out of the car a bit difficult because the door jammed.

So that the door remains smooth and normal functioning, there are several ways you can do car owners. Professionals said that the stopper on the door engseldan oil should be given routinely. Do not let dry. When dry, the friction between the metal hinges and stopper will cause wear. Pads and pen were also disrupted.

The effect door so it would not center and hard to open the lid. Habit of closing the door too hard, according  is also not a good habit. When closed, the door will lock automatically attaches with a hook on the body touches the car body. If it snapped loudly, the collision between the door lock with hook too hard body. On new cars already lining the plastic. But if slamming constantly, long lost, too.

Better lubricated oil and remove the habit of closing the door with a slam. Still in touch with the car door, there is a mistake often made ​​the car owner. Car owners smearing rubber denganoli glass. This treatment actually interfere with the performance of the rubber glass. Long rubber will expand. As a result even hinder the movement of glass

Step Right To Modify Used Cars

When smart to choose the used car can be polished to attract the eye. Who knew cars could be a compelling ride. So that no one steps, so it's good to follow some of these modifications in order to produce a mount that does not disappoint.

The first step in a plan to modify the car is using the services of a proven reputation modifier. With those more experienced like this, we can devote the initial design of the car as desired. Furthermore, these designers will certainly provide useful input about the color, tires, interior and anything else related.
Budget Having no idea what kind of car you want, then it's time to peek into the wallet. Make sure how much the funds allocated for this modification. Research in advance what the price of spare parts and time required for the modification. When choosing to use professional services, so make sure to enter an additional budget for honoraria. Do not set a budget that fits too. Exaggerating the budget is around 10 per cent in case of unwanted things.

Finding the right car After ensuring adequate budget, now looking for a decent used car receives polish. The less rust and damage to the wallet, the screaming delight. But most importantly, be sure to research first about the car. Most do not know the year of manufacture and specifications are followed. One thing that should not be overlooked, make sure the candidate you're not a car ride from the fruits of thieves.
Spare Part List After spending the spare part, it's worth stacking shopping list. Record anywhere save the stuff that did not buy the same item twice. Do not forget to also check if the spare part is already embedded in the favorite car.

Cat Changes There are several methods suggested several workshops leading to the erosion of the paint. The most commonly used is blasting media which makes the car back to the original gray color. Can also use soda blasting, using baking soda in a high pressure. The results of this soda blasting a car looks clean, shiny 'fresh from the factory'. The final method is the acid dye. Where the car will be immersed in a pool full of acid to diminish the paint.

New Cat Once the car is free of paint, it's time to contact an experienced painter. References can be sought through the garage and the famous store that has often provide services such painters. You can discuss with him a matter of preference and brand colors. Although looking a bit expensive, but guaranteed not to regret the outcome. Important, do not be lulled by cheap paint because it offers but the quality is not necessarily reliable.
While the engine was painted car, it's time to buy things that are important and the most expensive. Machine. Make sure the machine is selected in accordance with the desired power plant. Next, please find a machine with the best price according to its kind.

Brakes and Suspension Search engines can be coupled with finding a suitable suspension system. Remember better to spend a lot of money for two things at the moment, it is guaranteed durable. Compared to look for cheap materials but quickly broken. Match all kinds and types of tires with brake option.

Details After all is installed, little else can you enjoy the new car but the old. But got to remember details that are always captured people's attention, the interior and exterior. On the outside do not get too much play of color, because the likely result even disappointing and unsightly. Choose a color and sweep techniques are appropriate because therein lies the 'wow' factor. Similarly, the inside, not to impose values ​​that have been painstakingly beautiful exterior constructed.

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Car Tips Tricks Make Tire Resistant Nails

ACTION the nail spreader to make road users either motor or car horror. How not, what would happen if a flat tire when on the road, when we are rushed time. To anticipate, some manufacturers make products unique accessories that can make a car or motorcycle tires are resistant or immune to spikes.

Among others, such as auto tire seal or a liquid that is inserted into the tire. There also are named as the magic glue that can patch the holes leak instantly when a nail puncture tires. If the motorist using this fluid, nail becomes impervious to vehicle tires. Because the liquid makes the situation inside the tire is always cold. So the mental and vehicle tire spikes leakage. Use of this fluid is better used on tires that are still in new condition.

Can be used on tubeless tires or tire wear in the tires. If the use of the inner tube, the liquid used before the inclusion of an inner tube. The resistance of this liquid in accordance with the age of the rider tires, not sticky, resistant to temperature alone how. The most important thing is environmentally friendly fluids. The liquid would be more effective when used in accordance with the recommended size. For the two-wheeler filled with 250 ml of a better one tire. While the car 500 ml. This fluid can also be used on bicycle tires. Better bicycle tire is filled as much as 125 ml.

When it finds there is a nail embedded in the tire, it is advisable to immediately revoke a nail or other sharp objects as soon as possible. The trick, shake it gently nail. If there are leaks, turn the tire until the liquid is covering the hole caused by a nail that punctured the tire. Auto tire seal is relatively cheap

Excellence I Drive Throttle Controller

Throttle Controller
I Drive Throttle Controller is the acceleration power control devices on cars. System to regulate the percentage of torque on gas. These devices can increase the pull of the car and save fuel consumption.

I drive a car with a system designed to drive by wire. So as to adopt the system plug and play without the need to cut or add to the cable. I drive has three modes.

Normal Mode is the mode that makes the normal gases such settings without a throttle controller.
Sporty Used with emphasis on the acceleration torque. So that will improve the performance of the pull of the car. The result, making the car more responsive.
Economy It is preferred because it can make a smooth acceleration. Most importantly, this mode can save fuel. Important I-Drive Throttle Controller? Yes, because its function is diverse.

Using plug and play system (unplug and plug).
Make the car more responsive
Save fuel
Can be used as a volt meter
Small and dynamic forms. So young h dashboard.
Easy to operate.
Plug itself can be dismantled for ten minutes without the need to call a mechanic.

Car Tips Engine Cooling System Maintenance

Car Tips Engine Cooling
Attention to the other cooling system components are also necessary for the machine is always in top condition:

Flush and replace the coolant regularly. The quality and type of coo Lant used largely determines the durability of the engine, it is recommended to use Extended Life Coolant (ELC) or Surfactant C oolant (SC), some products sold ready to pour the coolant.

Avoid using tap water or well water to fill the radiator. use distilled water mixed with Coola nt as inhibitors (preventing rust and crust). The use of aq uadest alone can not prevent rust.
Radiator Coolant Use a good quality, and use ice UAI's recommendation.
Replace the radiator cap every 4-5 years, causing damage to the radiator cap can not remove the excess pressure so that it will damage the cylinder head gasket and head of the radiator, use the original radiator cap.
Replace the thermostat every 5 years, if you will be using the thermostat temperature lower than the recommended factory agree, do n more than 5 º C difference. Remember, do not be off the thermostat.
Check the fan motor performance or Visco fan.
Replace waterpump if already detected occurred kebocora n or weak water flow.
If the radiator is made ​​from plastic broken / cracked, replace the radiator and the resort to the original head, do not replace the brass, because in case of over-pressure, then the comp on en the other machine will be broken or cracked
Use radiator coolant for diesel engines should be me wearing a kind of extended life.

Fuel Efficient Cars: Observe Temperature Working Machines

Fuel Efficient Cars
If we use a used car or old, try to look at our car engine working temperature. See the needle temperature instructions on the instrument panel. Try also a time to ask the authorized repair shop or join the mailing list or similar car clubs to ask at what point our engine temperature under normal conditions. If the temperature needle indicates a lower temperature for example, only a quarter (normally half), then there are the following possibilities:

1. Thermostat has been revoked: Making the engine work in cold conditions, usually because of overheating have occurred on the machine, so the thermostat removed. Solution: Install the thermostat according to the size of the factory recommended temperature.

2. Thermostat jammed: Occurs when the thermostat is damaged so it is always in condition to open. Solution: Replace the thermostat according to the size of the factory recommended temperature.

3. Low-temperature thermostat work: As a result of using a thermostat that low working temperature makes the machine work at a temperature low employment. Solution: Replace the thermostat according to the size of the factory recommended temperature.

Tips Car Proper Temperature, Fuel Save More

Car Fuel Save More
ON a car club meeting, a friend proudly showed the needle temperature which indicates the position of a quarter car, while in general for the same car it should show the position of a half. He considers the engine cooling system on the car works well and will be free from the problem of overheating. Meanwhile there is also a friend who just pull the thermostat from the engine for fear of overheating problems happen again. Both of the above it also occurs in many other brands of cars, especially European cars.

What negative impact for the car? Car engine works optimally at a temperature high enough (about 93 º C). If the machine works at low temperatures will create rapid engine component damage, detonating, creating pollution and wasteful of fuel. For that most important things done by all produksen car is to make temperature control for the machine to reach temperature quickly it works and keeping it constant (stable). In addition to machine the ideal working temperature, for the complete combustion process, gasoline and air mixture takes appropriate.

Thermostat as a temperature regulator

Car engine that uses water cooling system uses a temperature control thermostat. Thermostat functions as a valve / faucet water flow from the engine to the radiator. While still cold, the thermostat closes so that the water would spin in the engine block which make ideal working temperature is reached quickly. When the working temperature is reached, the thermostat opens so that water began to flow into the radiator to be cooled to a temperature not exceeding the temperature of the engine works, when temperatures are too cold the thermostat back cover, and so on making the engine temperature becomes stable.

Thermostat as a 'scapegoat'

Often heard the case of overheating caused by the cooling system, or the case of machines that are always in hot conditions. Of those cases that suggests not a few workshops to repeal the thermostat because it is considered as the culprit. There are also workshops suggested that replacing the thermostat temperature lower than the standard work on the grounds Indonesia climate is quite hot (tropical). Repeal the thermostat is wrong, because the machine long enough to reach the temperature it works, do not even reach the ideal working temperature. The temperature of the machine becomes unstable, while high-speed downhill or engine temperature will be very cold. Replacing the thermostat temperature lower employment than the recommended factory also makes the engine work under ideal working temperature.

Friday, June 17, 2011

Tips Choosing Tires and Wheels for Car Racing

Tires Wheels for Car Racing
For the purposes of racing, the car must be capable of gripping the asphalt road to perfection. Hence, a tire that is used must have good traction. Such an ability is possessed by a compound made ​​from soft tires.

This type of softer tires. It is used specifically for racing. If it is used daily wear faster. Because the software, power cengkramnya better so that cars are safer when eating corner. Soft compound tire is still divided its kind to become a full semi-slick and slick. Full slick tires do not have grooves on the tread. Flat and smooth with no grooves. These types of tires have good grip on dry tracks. Opposite the semi-slick tires have a little groove with a besarbesar pattern.

Function plot to brush the water. So this type of tire designed in wet or slippery track, "he added. Because each tire has its own character. It is recommended that car owners who follow the racing event brings both, full and semi-slick slick. If the tire should be replaced soft, alloy wheels original wheels were advised to take luggage car.

If you want to replace the wheels, better if you use a wheel made ​​in Japan. The material is lighter yet more robust quality

How to Check Car Tires Safe for Wear

Car Tires Safe
TIRE is bald and has less wind pressure increases the risk for car drivers. Therefore in addition to observing the tire pressure, you should also observe the degree of wear and damage to the tire. Better not let the tires car to be too thin. Each tire has a special mark indicating the minimum thickness of the tire. These marks are common on the outskirts of the tire.

In general, as reported by Goodyear, last week when the tire tread is no longer as thick as the tip of a match, then the tire is not safe to use. If there is an uneven level of wear on a tire wheel balancing it may be necessary or balancing.

7 Steps to Keeping the Car Air Conditioner Stay Cold

Car Air Conditioner
WE would always hope that the car air conditioner continues to provide the cool air in the cabin. However, if you remember to take care of him? And to keep the car air conditioner durable cold, just need to check the car air conditioner periodically once a year. You should turn off the switch the car air conditioner so as not to be wasted when the engine is turned on, it is useful as the austerity measures. There are parts of the car air conditioner to consider in the treatment measures and this can be done alone at holiday time.

  • Check your car air conditioner hose, if there are leaks or not. Due to leakage of this section may cause the car air conditioner is no longer cold.
  • Also check whether the receiver / dryer is still suitable to be used or must be replaced. Notice the indicator. When damage occurs, a quick change. Because if not, over time the damage will spread to other tools such as the expansion valve, compressor.
  • Check also whether the lubricant is still adequate or need to be added.
  • Clean the condenser. Because as a heat exchange (where the hot air circulation switch), will certainly a lot of dirt accumulate in these parts and can reduce the cold air produced by the car air conditioner.
  • Also check the cooling unit. When this section is dirty, clean it immediately. Because if not, the cold air generated certainly can not break out because of dirt covered with thick walls of his unit. What's worse, it turns out can cause rust and if a leak can occur during cleaning.
  • Do not forget to check the freon car air conditioner. Still worth it or not. To fill the freon or gas that must be examined first by the car air conditioner repair service.
  • Also check and clean the evavorator this part of the dirt.

Assessment Factor Car Audio Contest

Car Audio Contest
ONE class in the competition car modification is car audio contest. For the hobbyist modifications. Audio contest into a class is quite challenging because it reduces their creativity and imagination to build a sound system that looks unique, original output plus the steady and comfortable on the ear.

To look clearly depends imagination and creativity of each individual, while the output of the sound produced is strongly influenced by the reliability engineers in setting the current phase of the installation. Besides these two things, the assessment of judges is also influenced by several other factors.

"Face value is calculated for the purchase of the device alone. Cables and other passive components are not included in the count. The benchmark used is the highest market price, "he explained. Installation factors will obviously note the jury. Standards must be good and safe installation. An example is the connection cable must be soldered and fuel hoses. Usage and capacity fuses must also be in accordance with the electricity used cars. Completeness of the bolts on the speakers also did not escape the attention of the assessment team.

"All processes intalasi there should be photos and notes because it can add value. Historical development of audio is also included. So start the car looks like nothing until after it is built so as to what should have photos and history, "

Preparation and placement of box speakers in the car not to disturb the driver comfort. This will reduce the points. From behind the wheel, drivers forward view, rearview mirror left right and center should not be hindered at all.

Operation of the steering wheel, gear lever and pedals also have barrier-free. Sometimes, the car owner to choose a specific theme to build the audio. Use accessories that add beauty and cosmetics audio visual appearance will obviously boost the ratings points. The latter is the quality of the resulting sound output. The audio system will be assessed based on the staging, imaging and tonal accuracy. Setting an appropriate and correct during the install m, emegang menantukan important role that the quality of his voice. "Do not forget to mute pop on and pop off,"

Watch out, Floods Threaten Your Car

Floods Car
Car drivers to be careful crossing streets under water. If not, the car can be broken down on the road. Then, what should you do when a car hit by flooding? Here are some tips on handling the car after being hit by floods.

When the car hit by flood light:

  • Check the condition of wheel bearings.
  • Check the condition of the brake system.
  • Check the ABS system works.
  • Check the condition of tie rod and ball joint.

Floods are:
  • Check the condition of the engine and transmission oil, when mixed with water, replace with new.
  • Open the exhaust and air filter, if there is clean water and pat dry.
  • Make sure the engine can spin the pulley by turning the key.
  • Check the cylinder by opening the spark plugs, if there is clean water in a way start engine with spark plug condition is open all.
  • Check for completeness of electrical machines, such as starter, alternator, and the ECU. If there is water, clean and dry.

Heavy flooding:
  • Check the appropriate components in the category of mild and moderate flooding, and check the components that are in the cabin.
  • Check all the ECU, combination meter, tape, relays, and fuse, and all the connectors inside the cabin. Pastika all free of water, then wash and dry it using a blower or hair dryer.
  • Bring the car to the garage in order to get further examination.

Tips Overcome Difficult Engine Start

Difficult Engine Start
Questions such as the title above often arise when motorists attempt to tamper with the car have trouble starter. Machine did not react when the ignition is turned to the ON position. Once checked, the battery (batteries) is fine. Relations and the condition of battery terminals are also good. Starter motor was not problematic. When all these components normalnormal course, do not forget to check the wiring on the starter system. Could be, a tool that serves to conduct electricity is already fragile.

Fragile cables will have different resistance values. The next result, the flow of electricity to the starter motor is inhibited. Automatically, the starter motor does not react when the ignition is turned upside down many times. Very possible given the fragility of these wires in the engine room is often hot. Therefore, the case of fragile wires are common in vehicles five years old and above. Motorists usually overcome this problem by replacing the cables on the starter system.

Of course, this problem with the replacement of the engine starter can be difficult to overcome. If it is proven that the core problem lies in the wiring system of the starter, the engine will be easy to live when the ignition is turned to the ON position. Is this the only way? Not really. Actually, there is a more practical and inexpensive. Namely, by adding a starter relay on the circuit system. How, to prepare wiring and relays.

Remove the starter motor terminal 50 and connect to the relay terminal 85. After that, connect relay terminal 86 to the masses and connect relay terminal 30 with (+) battery. The next step which connects the terminal 87 the relay with the starter motor terminal 50. Technically, an additional relay is able to overcome the hard starter because the electric current that flows will be much greater. The electrical current from the battery straight out toward the magnetic clutch. Due to large currents, the magnetic field generated by the greater magnetic clutch. Large magnetic fields that allow the starter motor to react.

10 Easy and Safe Tips Car Driving

Safe Car Driving
Driving safely is everyone's desire, the following tips are easy to be implemented
  1. Always check the tires regularly check the tires before the road. Keep the air pressure in tires as recommended. The size of the right air pressure is determined by the vehicle manufacturer and can be read on the back side of the door, doorpost, glove box door or behind the fuel tank cap. These sizes can also be read in user manual. The numbers are printed on the tire wall is not the recommended air pressure for tires, but the maximum pressure for that tire. Check your tire air pressure at least once a month. Check the depth of the groove. Sufficient depth to avoid the cars skid (slip) or floating on water (aquaplaning).
  2. Reduce speed in rainy season, the water mixes with oil on the road surface and make the road surface becomes slippery and the tires slip easily. The best way to avoid the slip is to reduce speed. At lower speeds more groove tires come into contact with the road surface and traction will be better.
  3. Learning how to cope with Slip slip can occur even in the driver the most careful though. If the car begins to skid, do not ever step on the brakes out. Do not pump the brakes if the car is equipped with anti-lock braking system (ABS). Instead, press with a definite and direct steering in the direction of slip car.
  4. Keep your distance with the car in front of Driving in wet weather requires a subtle way of using the main control, steering, clutch pedals, brake and gas. When traveling in wet weather, boots may be too wet and can be slipped off the pedal. Rub the soles of shoes to rubber mats in the car before starting the engine. Every driver should always check headlights, taillights, brake lights and turn the sign lights (turn signal) everything works fine. On a wet road braking distances required three times longer than on dry roads. Because it takes a greater distance, do not stick to the car in front (tailgate). At least keep a distance twice the length of the car between the car in front.
  5. Follow the direction of the car in front Avoid using the brakes. If still possible, reduce speed by releasing the gas pedal. Turn on the headlights, although rain is not too heavy. These lights not only helps to see the road but also help other drivers see. If a car equipped with daytime running lights, in order to quicken the vehicle behind can see it better.
  6. Learn to avoid and overcome the cars floating on water (aquaplaning) aquaplaning occurs when the water in front of the assembled car tires more quickly than can be driven by the weight of the car. The pressure of the water lifted the car so that floated on the water that is between the tire and the road surface. At that time, the car will lose contact with the road surface, danslip or out of the lane. To avoid this situation, tire pressure should always be checked. Groove tires should also be deep enough. If necessary, the tire should be replaced. Slow down when roads are wet, and avoid puddles. Try to follow the trail left by tires on the front. If you feel the car floating on the water, do not brake or turn the wheel abruptly. This will make the car slip. Remove the stamping on the accelerator until the car speed is reduced and again felt the grip of the tires on the road surface. If the car is equipped ABS, stepped on the brakes as normal. Computers in the brake system will do its own pumping when necessary.
  7. If heavy rain, stopping just a heavy rain will burden glass wiper (wiper), so the windshield is always covered with water. When the outlook is very limited so can not see the limits of the road or other vehicles, it's a sign we should step aside and stop until the rain stopped. Look for a resort or other safe places. If forced to stop at the curb, stop to the edge once. Turn on headlights and hazard lights to create alert other drivers.
  8. Early rains make roads very slippery When the rain had just come down, usually the path becomes very difficult to control because of mud and oil on a dry road is now mixed with water and form a layer that is very slippery. Control of the car will be reduced, therefore the driver must be careful during the first half hour after it began to rain.
  9. Cloudy weather also reduces vision Take extra care when preceded by other vehicles. Dry your brakes after going through the puddles. After going through a puddle of water in your brakes and maybe wet, press the brake pedal a little dry.
  10. Stop driving when feeling very tired Stop every few hours or after several hundred miles to rest.

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Ahoy Mate Fashion!


The Nautical Look in fashion has come full circle many times. No matter the time of year, there is something so tasteful about stripes, rope, anchor necklaces and gold detail! Above are a few examples of what exactly I am speaking of when I say Nautical or "sailor". I love this look for many reasons, one, because I feel that no matter your budget, this can be easily achieved with just a piece or two, and two, I think it is timeless. For decades celebrities have been flaunting these sailor inspired looks on the red carpet, fashion runways and in everyday life.  I love the way red and blue contrast one another. If you read my previous color wheel post, you will understand the rule of why red and blue go so well together :)

Stripes are another staple when trying to rock this look. They are going to want to be worn to compliment your body's needs. Ex: If you have a smaller bust, wear a striped top to add the illusion of a little more curve up top, and if you have larger hips, stay away from throwing any stripes down below as it can have a tendency to make your body look wider.

Rope detailing, whether it be on the bottom of your wedge sandal, a rope belt as pictured above or a rope necklace, rope is very reminiscent of something you would find on a ship (after all we are going for a sailor inspired look right?!)

Gold detailing in jewelry or buttons on clothing for a more vintage classic Nautical look are the perfect ways to accessorize in trend! Think chunky gold rope chains maybe? Or perhaps an anchor necklace or bracelet? These will tie the whole ensemble together elegantly.

Cheryl Cole, Claudia Shiffer, Paris Hilton, Katy Perry, Christina Aguilera, Eva Longoria ---all sporting the nautical trend in their own unique ways!
I particularly love how Eva Longoria added a little of the sailor trend into her red carpet look by simply wearing white shorts and a white and blue striped top. This kept it simple, in trend, yet modern. I love how she paired some nude pumps with this which not only elongate her legs (she's a shorty like myself! haha) but also let the focus remain on her top and those stripes! 

Below is an inexpensive alternative to the outfit Eva wore above: 


This look, although not completely identical, it is definitely a more budget friendly very similar version to achieve the same look! Eva's entire wardrobe came to almost $1000! This Forever 21 take on the same outfit came to only $53.40! 

I will leave you with this classic Audrey Hepburn photo that should give you some insight into how long ago celebrities and fashion icons began wearing Sailor Inspired/ Nautical Fashions:

I hope this photo filled blog post gave you guys some insight on how to spruce up your wardrobe in a fun inexpensive way. Summer time is a great time for you to wear this look! 

Fashionably Yours, 

xo