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David Beckham – Rise of a Footballer

8 Dec


From an early age, David Robert Joseph Beckham wanted to be a football1 player, and not just any football player – he wanted to play for Manchester United and become a leading name in the sport. By the young age of 28, he’d become one of the most well-known names around the world, worn the coveted ‘No 7′ shirt in the most successful United squad ever, captained the England team in a World Cup tournament and signed a multi-million pound deal with another major name in football, Real Madrid. Objective well and truly achieved!

The Early Years

David was born on 2 May, 1975, in Leytonstone, London to parents Ted and Sandra, and soon the family moved to Chingford, Essex. Encouraged by his parents (his father Ted was also a United supporter), David set about earning his place in footballing history. In 1986, when he was just 11, David became skills champion for his age group at the Bobby Charlton Soccer Schools. This gave him the chance to attend a two-week trip during which he would train with FC Barcelona at the Nou Camp stadium, with the words of Bobby Charlton ringing in his ears stating that David was the best (more…)

Hair Accessories – The art of adornment

16 Feb

Hair Accessories – The art of adornment

A pretty hair accessory can pump up even the most flat looking hairstyle. There are several accessories we can choose from, starting from decorated bobby pins and till the headbands. Hair accessories add a soft and glamorous touch to the hair, radiating elegance. It is a very feminine way to create unique hairstyles out of the nothing and to spice up any look. Also, they are appropriate for any occasion, even for everyday use.
Bobby Pins
Bobby pins are the most simple hairpins, that are mostly used to hold tight the updos or just simple hair strands. Lately, these pins have been decorated, so that they can act as a jewelry. There are pins that are ornate with Swarovski crystals, flowers, or any other little pretty things that would match in hair. Brides love it to, because they can improve the hairstyle with shiny crystals or fresh flowers. The exquisite accessories are almost a must have item to any updo. And if you cross two bobby pins you can get not only a stronger hold, but a more unique accessory item.
Headbands
Headbands are great for everyday use. Wear them at school or when going out on Friday night, the headbands can change the entire look of your hairstyle. Also, they are great in styling updos. You can find colored headbands, decorated ones, criss-cross headbands or in different fabrics. But they all offer the same cute and stylish look. Brides have personalized this accessory to, by decorating it with jewelry, pearls, and luxury items to add grace to their updos. On another point of view, you can style retro looks with a simple headband.
Ponytail Accessories
Ponytails are back in fashion and they are keeping it stronger than ever. There are several ways to style a ponytail, even by mixing them with some brads or some simple hair accessories. You can use decorated ponytail holders, or pin some hair jewelry to the base of the ponytail and your hair will look classic but trendy in the same time. It is the perfect choice for the decent looks and it is perfect for any occasion.
Tiaras
We all love tiaras. And not only because of the gorgeous style they have, but because of the way they emphasize the chic features of every woman. It is considered the luxury item of the hair accessories probably because of the way they shine with elegance. Mostly, brides prefer wearing them, to make their day even more special. It is also a nice birthday gift for any girl that wants to feel special. There are several tiara shapes, and you should choose the one that suits your face shape. Pick the high shaped for the round faces and the flat ones for the long face shapes. This way, it creates a rounding or lengthening illusion. Tiara types are: headbands, double headbands, comb, bun ring, back piece and the v-band. Choose the one that matches your face shape and personality.