Mihaela Radulescu poarta: Lauren Moshi

Asa cum scriam intr-un post anterior celebritatile de la Hollywood sunt innebunite dupa tricourile Lauren Moshi, de la fetele din "The Hills" pana la surorile Hilton, Christina Aguilera sau Sienna Miller.
Mihaela Radulescu, singura vedeta de la noi, care este la fel de stylish ca cele de la ei, a purtat si ea un tricou semnat Lauren Moshi.
Modelul "Dream catcher" purtat de "femeia lui Dani" face parte si din garderoba simpaticei Miley Cyrus.

Miley Cyrus

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Leapsa

Am primit o leapsa de la Carola.
Trebuie sa raspund la intrebari si sa schimb/adaug cate o intrebare.
Leapsa merge mai departe la:
DaDaMoDa
R.R
Andra
Obsesia curenta?
Esarfele
Cea mai ciudata obsesie?
Nu cred ca am asa ceva sau poate nu-mi dau seama de ciudatenia ei

Ce porti astazi?
Pijamale, ca la ora asta cand scriu e inca dimineata.

Ce mananci la cina?
Incerc sa mananc ceva usor gen salata, iaurt

De ce e ziua de azi speciala?
Pai, nu pot sa zic ca e speciala, e o zi ca toate celelalte

Ce ai vrea sa inveti sa faci?
Fotografii

Ce ai cumparat ultima data?
Oja

Ce asculti acum?
Loves sex magic - Ciara feat. Justin timberlake

Vremea preferata?
Cer senin si nu mai mult de 30 de grade C

Ce fel de inghetata iti place?
Cu alune, cu vanilie

Unde de obicei iti faci cumparaturile?
Zara, Mango, Marks & Spencer, Rinascimento, Miniprix

Ce revista de moda preferi?
Vogue (Franta), Harper's Bazaar

Ce crezi despre persoana care ti-a trimis leapsa?
Smart girl

Daca ai putea avea o casa, platita, aranjata si mobilata, doar pentru tine, unde ar trebui sa fie?
Los Angeles

Daca ai putea sa pleci oriunde in lume, in ora urmatoare, unde ai pleca?
Paris.

Ce limba vrei sa inveti?
Italiana, spaniola, latina

Ce cauti intr-un prieten?
Loialitate

Ce ai vrea sa tii in brate in momentul acesta?
O Chanel 2.55 caramel

Genul preferat de muzica?
House, hip hop, r&b

Piesa de imbracaminte preferata?
Blugii

Jobul de vis?
Fashion stylist

De ce te intereseaza moda?
Din pasiune

Daca ai avea 200$ acum, pe ce i-ai cheltui?
Un clutch Marc by Marc Jacobs

Designeri preferati?
Stella McCartney, Matthew Williamson, John Galliano, Karl Lagerfeld, Anna Molinari, Alexander Wang, Albert Elbaz, Donatella Versace, Razvan Ciobanu, Irina Marinescu

Fashion pet peeve?
Pantofii cu varf ascutit si lung

Descrie-ti stilul personal.
Casual cu diferite influente

Ce geanta crezi ca ar trebui sa aiba orice femeie?
O geanta din piele neagra cu design clasic. Chanel 2.55 ar fi ideala

Daca viata ta ar fi un film, ce titlu ar trebui sa aiba acesta?
Intreaba-ma pe la 60 de ani

Ce nu lipseste niciodata din geanta ta?
Gloss

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Amazing Pictures of Surfers Wiping out on Big Waves

If there’s one sport I’d really like to try it’s gotta be surfing.

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Andreea Esca poarta: Marc Jacobs

Andreea Esca nu a facut niciodata parte din randul celebritatilor bine imbracate, dar la capitolul genti sta destul de bine. Anul trecut a tras atentia cu geanta imprimata cu poze de familie.
De curand, la un eveniment monden, Andreea a fost vazuta purtand un clutch rosu Marc Jacobs.
Geanta are aplicate inimi de diferite dimensiuni si costa in jur de 2500 ron.

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2009 Seat Exeo Review

Overview


To the untrained eye it's hard to tell the difference between the new Seat Exeo and the current Audi A4. The front and rear light clusters and, of course, the badge give the game away.
With this in mind the ordinary family saloon buyer looking to cut costs may consider the Exeo a wise choice. Indeed, the 2.0 TDI PS Sport we tested costs £19,230 whereas the equivalent Audi A4 TDI retails at £23,425 - over £4,000 more expensive.
This car, however, is based on the previous-generation A4, first built in 2001. It's not a cynical rebadging exercise, though: Seat has taken the trouble of changing 30% of the parts.
It's not a direct rival to the current A4 anyway - it's taking on the likes of the Ford Mondeo and the Vauxhall Insignia, and it's hard not to be seduced by the thought that you are getting Audi quality for Seat money. Prices start at £17,735 for the generously equipped entry-level Exeo and that's pretty competitive when you compare it the base-spec Mondeo which starts at just over £17,390. It's here the Exeo starts to make sense.
The Exeo uses the new generation of Volkswagen engines so it's not been short-changed. The old noisy, lethargic and unrefined pumpe duse diesel engines makes way for a torquey 2.0-litre common-rail engine and there's also a smooth-revving 2.0-litre in the line-up. So are you really getting Audi quality at Mondeo money? Read on to find out.


Reliability and Quality


The previous-generation Audi A4 was a pretty solid car, so we think it's fair to assume your shiny new Exeo will stay bolted together for years to come. The cabin is of a decent quality but we did get a rather annoying rattle from the alloy trim on the gearlever.
The mechanicals and exterior quality should stand the test of time if customer satisfaction surveys are a guide. In the 2008 JD Power Survey the A4 finished 20th out of 100 models - not bad- but Seat finished 21st out of 28 brands - not particularly good. Still, we think the A4 result gives a more accurate picture for the Exeo.
On the road


There are three engines on offer with the Seat Exeo: a 2.0-litre 140bhp common-rail diesel, a 170bhp diesel and a 197bhp turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol.
We tested the 140bhp diesel and came away extremely impressed with the low-down pull - the maximum torque of 236lb-ft is delivered as low as 1,750rpm, ideal for A-road cruising and more than adequate for town driving. It will take you from 0-62mph in 9.2 seconds and then all the way up to a top speed of 133mph and that's on par with a similar powered Ford Mondeo and even a BMW 3-Series.
The 170bhp does 0-60mph in 8.4 seconds with a top speed of 142mph and the petrol will complete the benchmark sprint in 7.3 seconds and top out at 149mph.
Handling-wise the Exeo is pretty predictable: dynamically it's not in the same league as the Mondeo and 3-Series, but it's acceptable and you'd have to be a picky travelling salesman to start complaining to the fleet manager about it. Turn in and the car will respond nicely - it's not prone to too much body lean because the springs are rather firm. But it feels safe and secure and it's only when you are charging into a corner that you'll start to experience any levels of understeer.
The old A4's steering didn't feel particularly precise but the new Servotronic power has helped things on the Exeo. There's a bit more weight now to give you more confidence behind the wheel.
The brakes have a nice progressive feel but the gearchange is fractionally notchy at times, particularly if you are going down from third to second.




Safety and Security


The 2001 Audi A4 secured 4 stars out of 5 for adult occupant protection and 1 star out of 4 for pedestrian safety in the Euro NCAP crash tests. That's not too shabby for a 2001 car but the game has moved on and there are now better-performing four-doors out there including the BMW 3-Series, Ford Mondeo and Vauxhall Insignia.
Stability control with electronic brake assist is standard as are front, side, and passenger airbags. Front active head restraints are also standard-fit.
An alarm and immobiliser are also included on the Seat Exeo's standard equipment list.





Running Costs


Thankfully the VW group diesels are refined and frugal. Official fuel consumption for the 140bhp version is 51.4mpg and that compares well with rivals. The 170bhp diesel returns 48.7mpg and the petrol 36.7mpg. Emissions levels are reasonable: the lower-powered diesel emits 143g/km of carbon dioxide which will put you in the Band F for road tax. The 170bhp emits 153g/km (Band G) and the petrol 179g/km (Band I).
Insurance will be affordable since the diesel models in groups 12 and 13. A group 14 rating for the high-powered petrol version should keep premiums low.
You won't pay a king's ransom if you choose the Exeo as a company car: Benefit-in-Kind rates are pegged at 19 % for the 140bhp diesel, 21% for the 170bhp diesel and a very affordable 23% for the petrol model.





Comfort and Equipment


The benefits of having an Audi A4 as a base are obvious as soon as you step inside the Exeo - this is probably the best cabin of any Seat. All the controls and switches respond with a satisfying thunk and the layout is no-nonsense and logical. All the materials look and feel decent and the addition of chrome on the rotary dials and the more aesthetically pleasing chromed circular vents offering an overall feeling of quality.
Fire up the Exeo and there's a slight sense of disappointment. The common rail diesel engine is noisy and rumbly, which is especially tiresome when you're pootling around town. It does settle down once you get up to motorway speeds, though.
The ride, although fidgety at times, is compliant and nicely balanced to give you reasonable comfort levels when cruising. The driving position is a little low but the seats are comfy and there's plenty of legroom and headroom available in the front and the back. Wind and road noise is well contained.
You can fold the rear seats down to get more space from the 460-litre boot. We stuck three golf bags in there with no problem with two rear seats folded down.
Base models get stability control, cruise control, electric windows and mirrors, split-folding rear seats, CD player and climate control.


Used Value


Used prices for the Exeo are unlikely to be in the same league as the current Audi A4, but Seat still performs pretty well in the second-hand market.
The 140bhp 2.0-litre diesel will be the pick of the bunch and we expect it to retain between 38-40% of its original value after three years/36,000 miles. That trumps the 2.0-litre diesel Ford Mondeo's 35% residual value.

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Bench of Nails: Recycled Metal Art + Furniture Design

A bed of nails conjures mental images of extreme asceticism, potential pain and times past. This bench of nails inverts that association with a smooth, curved and rippled surface for comfortable seating and an extremely contemporary look that shifts and changes from each angle of view.




The underlying wood is cut, smoothed and scorched to fade it to the background while the nails on top are ground down to reveal their inner silver shine and stand out visually against the dark wooden surface below.

Although technically intended as works of art and not necessarily functional furniture, it seems logical that designers could extend this approach to all kinds of ordinary household designs. With the nails spaced closely enough and sufficiently smoothed there is no reason not to make everyday furniture like this.

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Feature: Best of 2009 Shanghai Auto Show

Detroit may be in the doldrums, but Shanghai is swinging: the Chinese motor industry is growing rapidly, investing in design expertise and preparing to have a significant global impact in coming years.

And besides the domestic manufacturers, who are producing ever-more interesting concepts, the established European and Western car-makers are finding that they can't afford to ignore China, where new-car sales are rising exponentially. Here's the low-down on the most important cars of this year's Shanghai Auto Show.

Bertone Mantide

Based on the 620bhp Corvette ZR1, the insectile Mantide (Italian for 'praying mantis') is a one-off, road-legal creation from the Stile Bertone studio for a private client.

Designer Jason Castriota - the man behind the one-off Pininfarina P4/5 - says it's inspired by jet-fighter aircraft, and its fuselage-type body, butterfly-opening doors and canopy certainly make it look ready to fly away.

Though the underpinnings are Corvette, the extra-aerodynamic Mantide is some 100kg lighter, thanks to its carbon fibre bodyshell and interior - which help it to 217mph and 0-60mph in less than 3.5 seconds. Downforce is 30% better than that of the Corvette, thankfully.

Buick Business Concept

Chinese buyers love GM's Buick brand - they see it as the epitome of American luxury - and the Business Concept MPV is suitably kitted out with armchair-type seats, plush burgundy and cream suede upholstery and carpets, and high-tech LED displays.

The work of the GM-SAIC Pan-Asia joint research and development facility, it incorporates traditional Chinese patterns in its trim, and evokes Chinese crystal sculptures in its headlight design. It shares its hardware with the Chevrolet Orlando and thus also the upcoming new Vauxhall Zafira, and also previews a next-generation GM hybrid powertrain.
Source:http://www.channel4.com

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Jaguar XF 5.0 (2009-) Review

The new 3.0-litre diesel is the pick of the Jaguar XF range. How can it not be? It's relatively low on emissions, it'll return 42mpg and the 271bhp version sprints from 0 to 62mph in just 6.4 seconds and then all the way up to a limited 155mph.


So why bother with a thirsty V8? The new £49,900 5.0-litre is also limited to 155mph, only beats the diesel to the 62mph benchmark by only 0.6s but can't come close to matching the 3.0-litre's fuel consumption managing a distinctly unimpressive 25.2mpg.


Factor in an additional £5,700 premium and the 380bhp 5.0 looks like an unnecessary luxury - until you consider the price of the XFR. At £10k less than the high performance XF, the 5.0-litre offers a lot of bang for your bucks.

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Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart Sportback (2009-) Review

We last drove the Ralliart Sportback as a pre-production car and even then it was shaping up to be a good compromise for someone who can't stretch to an Evo.


The prototypes had their flaws, though. The Ralliart's auto 'box blunted the 237bhp 2.0-litre turbo's performance, while others complained that Mitsubishi had gone too far in softening the Ralliart to make it palatable for the Golf GTI buyers and the like.


Mitsubishi listened and got to work. The finished Ralliart still sprints to 62mph in 7.1 seconds, but now boasts better gear ratios. Even more significantly, engineers have found the 'box is strong enough to take the full 253lb-ft of torque without the need for the pre-production car's torque limiter on first gear, promising for harder acceleration.


If that's not enough, the brakes have been boosted, suspension tweaked and it's competitively priced from £21,649 - that's £7,000 cheaper than the cheapest Lancer Evo and about £1,300 cheaper than the five-door Golf GTI.

So has Mitsubishi succeeded in providing an appetising cut-price alternative to one of the fastest, most accomplished four-door saloons ever made? Read on to find out.
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Road test:Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE (2009-) Review

The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano won rave reviews in mid-2006, but to keep the car at the top of the exotic GT class the Italian company is now offering it with an optional handling pack and minor cosmetic changes for your £200,000 outlay.

Performance from the headline 620bhp Enzo-derived engine is unchanged. with 0-125mph achieved in 11 seconds, but work - mainly on reducing internal friction - on the engine has reduced CO2 emissions and improved overall fuel consumption from a scary 13.2mpg to slightly more socially acceptable 15.7mpg.



The real goal though was to make it an even sportier, faster-reacting car but not too much at the expense of ride comfort.


Wider front wheels, a new rubber mix from Pirelli for the PZero tyres, new calibrations for the suspension dampers and a 10mm drop in ride height to lower the 599s centre of gravity are the main changes.


Roll stiffness, up 19%, and pitch by 16% together with a faster (85milliseconds) paddle gearchange make the HGTE pack car 0.6 seconds quicker around Ferrari's Fiorano test track than the 'standard model.


Prices for the Ferrari 599 GTB equipped with the HGTE pack start from £207,194.

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Celebrity style: Matthew Williamson for H&M

De ieri, 23 aprilie, mult asteptata colectie a lui Matthew Williamson a fost lansata in magazinele H&M. Luna viitoare vor fi adaugate noi modele pentru vara si, exclusiv pentru H&M, primele piese create de designerul britanic pentru barbati.
Piesele preferate de MW sunt jacheta din piele, rochia paietata (cea purtata de Ginnifer Goodwin)si rochia lunga cu volane.






Bineinteles, celebritatile au putut purta piese din colectia lui MW cu ceva timp inainte ca aceasta sa fie disponibila muritorilor de rand.
Mischa Barton si Matthew Williamson la lansarea colectiei

Nicky Hilton

Miley Cyrus

Mischa Barton

Nicky Hilton

Katy Perry

Ginnifer Goodwin

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