2009 Hottest winter fashion trends

Fashion changes very rapidly in every year. It also has its natural way to adjust in people’s mind easily. Each season has its own demand for fashion. There is different fashion for different season. But winter is the marvelous season for style and fashion.

What to wear this winter? Last year, the winter was all about full of bright colors, but this doesn’t mean that 2008/2009 winter is going to be monotonous and boring. The hottest looks of winter demand colorful choices, architectural clothing shapes and contrast combination of different pieces. Tomato reds, teal greens, indigo blues, subtle tones of apricot and honey and rich tones of aubergine purple are going to compete with returning of the grays.

Without knitwear winter fashion trends would be incomplete. Knits go with every trendy image of 2008-2009 winter. They make a nice contrast to shiny leather, lacy beaded dresses and see-through clothing; and they look cozy combined with tweed fabrics. Textured knits highlight the image of sculptural shapes. And after all, knitwear keeps you warm on cold winter.

This winter is the right time to become a passionate biker. To be trendy and fashionable the biker must have glossy leather clothing, biker jacket and shiny zippers in his or her wardrobe. Also this image is neither heavy nor aggressive; leather clothing is combined with fur, knitwear, see-through fabrics and puffy playful skirts.

Think bold when choosing clothing for winter 2008-2009, especially if it is about your coat. The shape of clothing should make a speech. Pyramid shaped coats, emphasized hour-glass shaped coats and dresses, clothing with emphasized shoulders line, and tulip shaped skirts and carrot top pants are offered by today’s fashion designers. These shapes are very expressive and also very trendy, so the garments are mono-colored or vaguely ornamented and contain as less decorative details as possible. If trendy shapes are too daring for you, go for compromise: variations of large collars. Knitted or furry, modern or traditional style - collar must be big and make a contrast to either texture or fabric or color of the clothing. Collars are not for coats only; they also adorn jackets, vests and cardigans too.

Last winter grey used to be the latest black in fashion. This color is very pleasing as it goes well with all the other tones and makes a nice background for vivid colors. However, the shades of dark slate grey took fare-well a year ago and softer silverfish tones come into view to accompany large variety of rose quartz, pale taupe, lavender, lemon chiffon and other beiges. The creamy tones work well all together, but they also compliment rich colors that are trendy in 2008-2009 winter.

In the fashion trends of winter 2008/2009 skirts hadn’t disappeared, but fashion designers offered lots of dresses for feminine, femme fatale, prom style or folkloric looks. Favorite patterns for dresses are arabesque and geometric prints. However, the hottest trend is accentuating fabric or texture or shape of a dress instead of accentuating prints. Winter 2008-2009 brings large variety of dresses: fancy prom dress to combine with petticoat and biker jacket; plain satin dress for extremely feminine image; lacy beaded dress for glamorous look; knitted dress for sophisticated chicks and even layered contrasting dress for neo-boho image. If you are thinking about skirts in your attire, there’s nothing trendier this winter than a tartan skirt.

Chunky jewelry makes its way back on runways and it most likely will be seen on streets too. The mottos of jewelry trends of winter 2008-2009 is “The more, the better” or “The bigger, the better”. Therefore choose either massive and heavy accessories or a heap of smaller ones. It is very easy to match silver and gems with any style, for you may choose gems of various colors and types, so it would match the coloring of your wardrobe. While choosing your fashion accessory, the first thing you should think about is whether the jewelry will serve its purpose and match perfectly with your clothing and its coloring. However, don’t ever purchase the thing you don’t like.

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Jewelry fashion trends for stylish people

Planning to purchase new jewelry, there are so many things you like that you don’t know what to choose? If you are a stylish person, you should prefer fashionable jewelry. Accessory is the thing that will make your style complete, so be patient and choosy and you will not make any mistakes.

Jewelry fashion industry focuses on accessories of a variety of styles and materials. First of all you have to select the material, which will make it easier for you to choose the model. Only after you’ve determined what kind of material you want, start looking for some certain thing. Don’t overlook to consider your style issues before purchasing a certain thing. Although in most cases accessory is used to complete the style, sometimes it can be used to create a style, so be cautious and decide what is creating your looks - clothing or accessory.

The most stylish material for today is definitely silver. If you choose gold, then it should be white gold. Silver is very popular because it goes perfectly with almost any other material. Moreover, it is less noticeable and helps to create bohemian style, which is very stylish for this moment. If you want to be really fashionable, choose bracelets and necklaces that are made of silver and gems. This combination is on top.

It is very simple to match silver and gems with any style. You may choose gems of various colors and types, so it would match the coloring of your clothes. You don’t have to buy a whole complex of jewelry (usually consist of ring, earrings, necklace and bracelet), because such peaces goes simultaneously perfectly even if they are different.

Another fashionable material is certainly diamond. It is very graceful and creates an image of luxury, so you should choose appropriate style if you want to wear accessory made of diamond. Diamond is used together with metals like silver, platinum or white gold. Silver, platinum or white gold incarcerated with diamond is the ultimate selection if you want to look really fashionable.

Not so long ago enormous jewelry was on top, however today fashion says “no” to huge accessory details. Yet there’s a way out even if you like bigger jewelry. You may buy any size jewelry peace if it’s made of material that makes illusion of lightness. The illusion is usually completed by using small pieces of material instead of large.

For those persons who do not like metal, jewelry fashion designers suggest accessory made of such materials as stone, pearls, felted wool, wood or even bone. Just like with all materials you have to be very careful while selecting one of those. The advantage of such jewelry is that you’ll surely look very original and stylish.

No matter what materials or colors you choose, the most important thing is that jewelry must serve as a completion of your style. While choosing your accessory, the first thing you should believe is whether the jewelry will serve its function and match perfectly with your clothing and its coloring. However, don’t ever pay for the things you don’t like.

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Why should we upgrade internet explorer 6 or migrate to other web browsers

Internet Explorer 6 (IE6) is a pretty old fashioned and much slower than other web browsers like Firefox, Opera, Google Chrome etc. This includes going from web page to web page, starting up the web browser, and downloading files from the web to your computer or laptop. Speed is very important if you like being able to do many things in a short period of time. This could be checking the weather report before traveling. Whatever it is speed is a key factor.

We can’t use internet explorer 6 in a tabbed interface mode, where other browsers have this feature. Except internet explorer 6, other web browsers places newly opened Web sites in a separate tab within the same browser window. This feature hugely decreases clutter on Windows taskbar. But in Internet Explorer, we have to open a browser window; a new icon appears in your taskbar. If we open twelve browser windows, and our taskbar will quickly fill by these twelve browsers. You can invoke a windows XP feature to collect icons from the same program to cancel taskbar clutter.

If we want to see the source code of any webpage then internet explorer opened it on notepad which do not highlights the tags and properties in different colors and weights, where other web browsers open source code on separate window or tab with this highlighting feature.



Internet explorer 6 does not support many features of modern webpage design methodologies. As an example, a modern web designer design a web template with very exciting and nice features using latest techniques and methodologies and then tested the template with Firefox, Opera, Safari etc. and find everything works perfect and feel satisfied of his job. But it became nightmare when he tested the template in internet explorer 6, because many features are nor worked and also showed the template odd looking. This is why many web developers blocked visitors to visit his website contents, if the visitor use internet explorer 6.

I think these are the sufficient reasons for upgrade our default web browser from internet explorer 6 or migrate to other faster web browsers like Firefox.

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Audi Concept Study - Audi Q7 Hybrid Concept

The drive principle of the Q7 hybrid concept is a genuine technological world first: this unprecedented combination of FSI petrol direct injection unit and electric motor develops maximum power at minimum fuel consumption. The quattro four-wheel drive translates the engine’s impressive power into forward movement with maximum dynamism and safety.

Drive Concept: Dynamism and efficiency-the drive concept

The drive principle of the Q7 hybrid concept is a genuine technological world first. The combination of FSI petrol direct injection unit and electric engine provides maximum power – from minimum fuel consumption. The quattro permanent four-wheel drive translates power and torque into outstanding road performance and safety, thus making the concept study a genuine all-rounder complete with the qualities of a sports car. The Q7 hybrid concept accelerates to 100 km/h in just 6.8 seconds. The pulling power of this performance SUV is even more impressive – in 5th gear, it sprints from 80 to 120 km/h in precisely 7 seconds. Its fuel consumption is remarkable, too – it is 13% lower than that of the basic Audi Q7 model.

FSI petrol direct injection unit
The concept vehicle features a dynamic 4.2-litre FSI V8 engine developing 257 kW (350 bhp) and 440 Newton-metres. The advantage is that FSI engines are notably economical and generate more power and dynamism than conventional engines with indirect injection. The V8 was retuned for use in the Q7.

Elektric motor
The electric motor is integrated ideally into the driveline between the V8 engine and the automatic transmission’s torque converter. It develops 32 kW (44 bhp) at 200 Newton-metres. With the FSI engine connected up via a cut-out clutch, the electric motor can be used on its own or in conjunction with the V8.

Battery system
The electric motor draws its energy from a nickel metal hydride battery system that is housed at the rear of the vehicle, beneath the luggage compartment floor. This arrangement is superbly space-efficient, not intruding in any way on the entire volume of the occupant cell including the spacious luggage compartment.

If desired, the battery can drive the car in an exclusively electric mode at speeds of up to approx. 30 km/h. Coasting and brake applications feed additional energy into the system. Once the capacity limit is reached, the combustion engine cuts in unobtrusively to recharge it.

Compared with earlier generations of hybrid vehicles, the electric motor and the nickel metal hydride battery are distinctly light in weight – the study vehicle weighs just 140 kilograms, or seven percent, more than the basic version.

Intelligent Energy Management: Efficiency and dynamism

Complex control electronics take charge of coordinating the FSI power unit and the electric motor. They automatically decide how the drive components interact and respond efficiently to the driver’s wishes as indicated by applications of the accelerator and brake pedals, or operation of the tiptronic selector lever. The MMI shows the current status on the display.

Perfectly coordinated energy management
The energy management approach of the Q7 hybrid concept fundamentally recognises three driving modes, thus assuring the high efficiency of the drive system: the combustion engine or electric motor can operate as the sole power source, or they can combine forces in accelerating the vehicle. The petrol engine acts as the basic power source, as it simultaneously discharges energy to the battery.

“Boost”
If the driver wants to accelerate particularly swiftly, the electronics activate the electric motor, too. This new dimension of acceleration, known as “boost”, is entered automatically whenever the accelerator is pressed fully down. A comparison: the Q7 hybrid concept knocks 0.6 of a second off the time its V8 petrol counterpart takes to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h, and it accomplishes the sprint from 80 to 120 km/h, important for instance for overtaking, 2.0 seconds faster.

“Recuperation”
Whenever the driver applies the brakes or is driving downhill, the unit turns into an alternator and uses the energy released by such processes to charge up the battery. This process, known as “recuperation”, takes place unnoticed by the drive.

Energy-saving operation
“Creeping” and energy-saving operation: at speeds of up to 30 km/h, the Q7 can also be driven along exclusively by its electric motor if desired. If the vehicle is rolling in the hybrid mode without the accelerator being pressed or if it remains stationary for more than three seconds, the combustion engine is shut down.

The power of the sun
This innovative concept study not only manages its energy sources intelligently, but also uses the sun’s light to absorb additional energy. The expansive sliding glass roof, the open sky system, incorporates solar cells that can power the ventilation or air conditioning even when the car is parked - this function can in addition be activated by remote control.

Source: Audi News

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The Audi A3 TDI Clubsport Concept: Intense TDI Power

Audi is unveiling a spectacular study in the compact class, in the guise of the Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro. Based on the Audi A3, it sets new standards in terms of compact performance and efficiency. Its potent presence is a visible expression of the pioneering technology that propels this showcar: thanks to its extremely high-torque two-litre TDI engine, this sports car sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.6 seconds. The top speed is 240 km/h.

Exterior: Self-assured power pack

Its appearance expresses beyond all doubt what lies beneath its skin: the Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro is a trendsetting bundle of energy. The stunning looks of this three-door model underscore its performance. Its special paint finish, with Ibis White roof and hood combined with Brilliant Red sides, adds to its air of confidence. The large white “8″ on each door is a reference to the year 2008.

Pure power
The designers gave this study vehicle a stunning, dynamic look that encompasses every tiny detail. The large DTM-look rear wing adds a visual reference to the world of motor racing and dominates the entire exterior of the Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro. The struts of the exterior mirror housings are as if shaped by the wind. The bolted-on wheel arch extensions create a lasting impression. The striking sports car look is further underscored by a wider single-frame grille than on the production Audi A3, with struts in high-gloss black. The front bumper is adorned by large, angular air inlets.

Interior: Motor racing design, and comfortable too

The interior of the Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro systematically adheres to the sporty styling of its exterior. All elements inside the car strikingly emphasise the spirit and sporty potential of the study. With its visual references to motor racing and jet design, the cockpit has a number of striking highlights. Combined with the anatomically shaped seats and the redesigned door panels and floor mats, it creates a sporty, comfortable overall impression.

Echoes of the Audi R8
Illuminated sill strips with the logo “TDI Power” greet the driver. Just like in a real racing car, they are greeted by an ergonomically shaped bucket seat – as is the front passenger. Special foaming also transforms the rear seats into spacious, comfortable individual seats. The classically open selector gate in aluminium accentuates the dynamic aura of the sports car’s interior.

The elegant, flat-bottomed steering wheel gives the driver precise control over where the Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro goes. The scales of the instruments stand out in gleaming white. The air vents with their multi-position outlets have been given a jet design. Their dynamic look is complemented by classically sporty rocker switches on the centre console. The struts beneath the console are trimmed in leather. The monitor for navigation and entertainment and its control panel have been adopted from the Audi R8 supercar. To save weight, the door handles are hollowed out.

Drive Concept: Maximum dynamism and efficiency

Maximum efficiency – the entire concept of the Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro follows this principle. Its two-litre TDI delivers the pulling power of a sports car. This power unit yet again demonstrates the high potential of TDI technology at Audi. The showcar is powered by an ample 165 kW (224 bhp) and 450 Nm of torque. It zips from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.6 seconds. The top speed of this four-valve model is 240 km/h. And the study’s ultra-efficient four-cylinder engine already meets the limit values of the Euro 5 standard that is to take effect in September 2010.

Power for driving with poise
The engine’s maximum torque of 450 Nm starts right down at 1,750 rpm, in other words at rock-bottom revs – and makes the TDI a genuine built-for-fun driving machine. The sports engine’s power is acoustically underpinned by the newly developed exhaust system. With its variable resonance chambers on both tailpipes, it delivers a full-bodied, voluminous sound. The engine’s power is translated into locomotion by a compact, transversely installed six-speed gearbox with short shift travel. Its open selector gate is in aluminium. In combination with quattro four-wheel drive, it relays the engine’s power ultra-efficiently to the 20-inch wheels.

The sports suspension of the Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro is easily up to the task of handling such power. Six-piston brake calipers and ceramic brake discs at the front and Audi magnetic ride technology for the dampers enable the driver to respond with lightning speed to every driving situation. With the driving dynamics system Audi drive select, they can adjust the throttle response and exhaust sound characteristics, the steering’s power assistance, the ESP control and the damper characteristics as desired.

Source: Audi News

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Open for any adventure Audi Cross Cabriolet quattro Concept

Audi is introducing a new vehicle segment with its presentation of the Audi Cross Cabriolet quattro concept car: the two-door, four-seater car measures 4.62 metres in length and combines the genes of a typical dynamic soft-top convertible from Audi with the all-round qualities of a fully fledged SUV.

Exterior: Dynamic presence

Spectacular – a term which sums up the visual impact of the Audi Cross Cabriolet quattro painted in “Copper Sunset”, whether the top is up or down. After all, without the hint of a compromise, the concept car combines classic Audi Cabriolet hallmarks, such as the elegant fabric hood and aluminium A-pillar surface, with the undisguised dynamism of a sports car and the masculine presence of a genuine SUV.

Clearly defined and sporty

The longitudinally mounted engine and the basic chassis and drivetrain architectures of the Audi Cross Cabriolet quattro, which measures 4.62 m in length and 1.91 m across, are taken from the inventory of modules used in the current Audi A4 and Audi A5 model lines. The SUV-style height of 1.63 m with the hood closed marks the most significant difference to these relatives of the Cross Cabriolet quattro. In the side view, the shoulder line and dynamic line divide the vehicle body’s volume into a clearly defined sporty architecture. Within the pronounced styling of the wheel arches, the large 21-inch wheels with tyres of size 265/35 R21 send out a clear visual message.

Latest lighting technology

Behind its clear-glass headlight covers, the latest lighting technology can be seen: the Cross Cabriolet quattro is the latest Audi to be equipped with all-LED headlights, which also feature the characteristic strip of daytime running lights and the electronically controlled swivelling cornering light.

Innovative hood system

The fabric hood, which in just 17 seconds lowers itself fully automatically in a Z-fold behind the rear seats at the push of a button, is a trademark of all open-top Audi models. The rear loading solution is a perfect synthesis of convertible design and SUV functionality. When closed, the short stepped boot lid forms a continuation of the fabric hood’s coupé line. When it opens, however, it lifts up high to provide a surprisingly large opening, with the glass rear window automatically lifting up at the same time as the boot lid.

Interior: Sophisticated and ergonomically perfect

The interior of the Audi Cross Cabriolet quattro offers sophistication and ergonomically perfect solutions in all areas and with all its materials. The smooth and soft surfaces together with a gentle, natural blend of colours help to provide an atmosphere of absolute ease for the occupants.

Generously spacious

The driver and passengers enjoy the comfort of four spacious individual seats. On all four seats the air turbulence around the occupant’s neck is being counteracted. The seating is upholstered entirely in “White Stone” leather. The space available in the second row is unique for the convertible world: the legroom, shoulder space and headroom are unbeatable, even with the roof closed.

The operating concept

In addition to the instrument dials under the dome-shaped cowl behind the steering wheel and a central LCD colour display integrated between them, the MMI also supplies information via its swivelling flat screen. In addition to the familiar MMI terminal on the centre console, the Cross Cabriolet quattro has a touch-sensitive sensor field (touch pad). Like on a laptop, this can be used, for example, to move image sections of the map display. The touch pad is also capable of recognising and processing commands entered by tracing letters with your finger.

Infotainment: Precise and entertaining

Google Earth, the interactive, three-dimensional atlas of the world, is now available in-car. Audi has, for the first time ever, brought together the merits of the internet-based system Google Earth and its own built-in navigation system to create countless information facilities with user-friendly graphics. The audio system, too, benefits from internet connectivity by featuring an innovative radio system.

Intuitive: navigation system with Google Earth

The high-resolution display and photorealistic 3D maps provide a new dimension in intuitively understandable bird’s eye visualisations that are rich in detail. By connecting to the internet, it will be possible in future for traffic and weather information to be included and taken into account in planning your route. To enter a navigation destination, there is no longer any need to enter the address by hand. The driver can click on an image in the Google Earth user interface and be directed to the identified destination.

Individual: internet radio and Bang & Olufsen sound system

Leading the way in technical and acoustic quality is the sound system from Bang & Olufsen. It is a delight to the ear in the Audi Cross Cabriolet quattro, too. Its advantages really come into play in conjunction with digital sound sources: an innovative internet radio system provides access to the countless radio stations broadcasting over the World Wide Web. Simply by pressing a button, the user can give a positive or negative verdict on a music track. The system will thereafter only offer the user tracks and music styles that match his/her preferences.


Innovative: the intercom system

An intercom system is fitted to assist the occupants in communicating with each other. This eliminates the need to raise your voice – especially welcome when driving with the top down. Four microphones pick up the speakers’ voices and relay them at a subtly amplified volume via the vehicle’s audio system. The sound processor filters out background noise to give an extremely natural voice reproduction.

Drive Technology: Sporty driving dynamics

The 240 bhp three-litre TDI engine with ultra-low emission technology delivers sporty driving dynamics with exhaust emissions capable of meeting the EU 6 limits. The quattro permanent four-wheel-drive system and high-tech chassis with electric ride height adjustment are a recipe for driving pleasure on all terrain and in any curve radius.

Economical top-class athlete

The power output of the three-litre diesel engine with common rail direct injection is 176 kW (240 bhp) and its maximum torque is an impressive 500 Nm. It accelerates the Cross Cabriolet quattro from a standstill to 100 km/h in only 7.2 seconds and enables it to reach a top speed of 240 km/h – with fuel consumption averaging no more than 7.3 litres per 100 km. The 3.0 TDI is coupled to the quattro permanent four-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission. If the driver wishes to change gear manually, they can do so by using the shift paddles mounted on the steering wheel or use the selector lever with integrated control wheel.

The cleanest diesel in the world

To realise the ultra-low emission system, Audi’s engineers combined a whole package of innovative measures. A new common rail system with piezo injectors operating at a pressure of 2,000 bar, high-efficiency exhaust gas recirculation and further optimised turbocharging join forces to achieve a significant reduction in untreated emissions. The exhaust aftertreatment system operates with the additive AdBlue, small amounts of which are injected ahead of the DeNOx catalytic converter. Thanks to their extremely low emissions, Audi will from 2008 be able to sell its clean direct-injection diesels all over the world, even in the US states of California, Massachusetts, Maine, New York and Vermont, where extremely stringent emission limits apply.

Quattro drive

The Audi Cross Cabriolet always transmits its power to the road through the quattro permanent four-wheel drive. The key element in the quattro driveline is its centre differential. It is a purely mechanical unit and therefore responds without the slightest delay. In normal driving conditions, 40 percent of engine power is directed to the front wheels and 60 percent to the rear wheels, permitting sporty handling with a rear-driven emphasis. When needed, the differential redirects most of the torque to the axle that is achieving better traction.

Audi drive select

The Audi drive select system makes it possible to preselect three highly individual configurations for the engine, transmission characteristic and adaptive shock absorbers. The “dynamic” mode is the basic setting. The “sport” mode gives the Cross Cabriolet quattro an emphatically sporty driving feel. The shock absorbers are set firm, the engine responds more spontaneously to the throttle and the tiptronic transmission’s shift points move higher up the engine speed range. If the driver switches to the “efficiency” mode, the engine and S tronic respond gently – the perfect answer to relaxed driving with high potential for effectively lowering fuel consumption, and therefore emissions too.

Electric ride height adjustment

As a true SUV, the Audi Cross Cabriolet quattro displays impressive off-road talents. These include its innovative electric ride height adjustment, which varies ground clearance by a total of 40 millimetres at the touch of a button. The height of the vehicle body can be adjusted to make getting in and out that bit easier and also – as already seen in the Audi Q7 – the rear can be lowered separately for easier loading of the luggage compartment.

Source: Audi News

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