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      2011 Nissan Cube gallery at Bullz-Eye

      July 25, 2011 /

      Nissan Cube.

      The boys at Bullz-Eye went sporty and funky driving the 2011 Nissan Cube 1.8S KROM in Caribbean Blue and put together a gallery of the car for you to check out. Here’s what they had to say so far:

      We love when auto companies think outside of the box and actually build a vehicle that’s an original in it’s own right. That’s exactly what the folks at Nissan did when they brought us the Cube. Look for our full review in the coming weeks.

      Be sure to check back soon for the full review and enjoy the gallery.

      Shop Talk

      Support your local Burning Man barber: Barber Ella

      July 18, 2011 /

      Love Burning Man? Love 60’s sci-fi? Love Jane Fonda? All hard things to deny. An ambitious group of Burning Man devotees have put together a plan to provide barber services at the legendary festival, but they need some help getting their shop together. They’ve started a Kickstarter fund to help with supplies, gear, and a few props to get the shop going. The hope is to make the Barber Ella Barber shop a staple of the Burning Man festival for years to come.

      Here’s a quick pitch from their Kickstarter page:

      WHY WE NEED YOUR HELP

      We were thrilled to learn recently that Burning Man is placing us in the bustling 9:00 plaza. Thus far, the Barber Ella campmates have put lots of hard work and creative energy into the project: a true labor of love. Now though, we’re hoping to expand our budget to fit our exciting location — to turn our humble haircuttery into a shop that’s shinier, sexier, and most importantly more accessible. Haircuts for all!

      TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION…

      We’ll shave your name into people’s hair. Well, that’s just one of the appropriately out-there ways we have of saying we think you’re awesome. Other options include sexy bandanas, gorgeous original posters, line-cutting privileges, and a spot on the “Mannequin of Patronage.” Heck, you can have the mannequin named after you! Of course, we’re looking forward to seeing all burners, backers and non-backers alike, in our styling chairs on the playa.

      If you haven’t used Kickstarter before, it allows supporters to pledge donations to help fund a startup. The startup only gets paid if it reaches the goal, so make sure you tell your friends about Barber Ella and help them get funded!

      Shop Talk

      Bullz-Eye test drives the 2011 Hyundai Elantra

      July 18, 2011 /

      2011 Hyundai Elantra.

      Bullz-Eye recently got behind the wheel of the 2011 Hyundai Elantra for a test drive. The brand has undergone some serious redesigns in the past couple years, and the new Elantra is a testament to that overhaul. The car features what Hyundai calls Fluidic Sculpture, a concept whose inspiration is pretty obvious when looking at the outside of the car. The car delivers a lot more than anyone could expect from such a modest sticker price.

      Here’s an excerpt from the review:

      The interior of the Elantra was very impressive and comfortable. I took it on a two-hour trip on freeway and it had the comfort level you would expect from a mid-sized sedan. The interior has the bold design we’ve seen in other Hyundai models with cool curves in place of square edges, but the styling is a little more understated and elegant than what we found in the Sonata, particularly on the center-dash, which for me was more appealing.

      The controls we also very easy to use and were rather intuitive. The model I tested had the premium package, so for an extra $2,000 it included a navigation system with a high-resolution 7” touch screen display, a rearview camera, a premium audio system with an external amp, automatic headlights, and proximity key entry with push-button start. It also included carpeted floor mats and an iPod cable, bringing the total price to $22,110, and incredible value for the overall package.

      For the full 2011 Hyundai Elantra review, head over to the Bullz-Eye Cars channel.

      Shop Talk

      Top 5 Engagement Ring Trends for 2011

      July 15, 2011 /

      Proposing marriage is tough enough, so here at BarberShopBlog, we’ve decided to give you fellas a little help by cluing you in on the most popular engagement ring trends this year to help you narrow down your choices. From colored stones to vintage settings, this guide has got you covered.

      # 1. Colored stones

      Sapphires are all the rage this year, thanks to the marriage between His Royal Highness, Prince William, to Catherine Middleton, now known as Duchess of Cambridge. An 18-carat sapphire previously owned by the late Princess Diana was offered to symbolize the couple’s intent to marry. As a result, girls all over the world began to covet sapphire rings in place of traditional diamond engagement rings, wanting to emulate the new Princess.

      #2. Intricate vintage settings

      The 70s are making a comeback, both on the runway, and on the hands of many brides-to-be. Lofty settings where a central diamond is set against many other smaller diamonds have been seen on the engagement rings of celebrities like Kate Hudson, Nikki Reed (of Twilight fame) and Bonnie Wright, who plays Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter movies. All three ladies have gotten engaged earlier this year. To emulate this look, find a local antique jeweler, or buy certified diamonds from a trusted retailer and design the ring yourself!

      #3. Twisted ring bands

      Designers have put in a little swing in this year’s rings by twisting the metal into pretty, swirly shapes instead of the traditional circle band.

      #4. Environmentally-friendly rings

      Helping to save the planet never really went out of style, but give your engagement a whole new level of depth by purchasing a diamond from conflict-free sources. You can even recycle gold and other precious metals from existing jewelry, materials for industrial use, and electrical component pieces. This practice helps minimize gold mining, which happens to be very environmentally destructive.

      #5. Classic solitaire

      A single diamond, set simply in a lovely band, never goes out of style. Its chic, elegant simplicity and traditional design makes a solitaire diamond ring timeless; something that a couple can pass on to their daughter or son as an heirloom, kept within the family for generations.

      For more information on engagement ring styles or purchasing loose, wholesale diamonds, visit Brilliance.com.

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