Happy Birthday David Beckham! A Look At His Iconic Style Moments

The gift that keeps on giving: David Beckham

My husband in a parallel Universe turns 39 today, so you all better put your hands together, look up to the sky and say, "Happy Birthday David Beckham!".

I know he was a footballer but there's a lot more to him than there is to most other athletes. I once wrote an entry stating all the reasons why I like him as much as I do. Read it here.

I also told you how to copy his fabulous look (here). I must have mentioned his name on my blog almost every single day. Why? Because the man is still incredibly relevant and refuses to step out of the limelight. And why would he? His name, face and body could sell anything!

But for his birthday, I would like to show you some of his most memorable style moments. David has always had a passion for fashion, he has never denied it and despite getting it wrong many times, he's always been none other than himself, even when the press laughed at him for some of his style choices.

Remember when he wore a sarong in 1998? The tabloids thought he looked hideous and made tons of close-to-homophobic jokes.

A sarong is front page news, apparently. The Sun, June 4, 1998

They called it a 'skirt', despite knowing it wasn't one, purely to try and make him look silly. To be honest, David Beckham could go out in an effing skirt and look good anyway! I still wonder why this kind of thing can be considered front page news in the UK, by the way.

David didn't seem to care about the negative press, as he kept on experimenting with his style. He was seen wearing nail polish on a number of occasions and undoubtedly started the "metrosexual" trend that used to be so talked-about a decade ago.

Posing for VOGUE Sport, GQ and attending a Christening in London

He also showed his love for leather, which continues to this day, although it's much more subtle now.

Leather power!

Now why did Victoria and David think it was ok to attend a Versace party in matching leather outfits (although they did look good)? We will never know, although they both have admitted this is the look they regret the most. I guess Victoria hasn't seen the boots she is wearing in that second shot.

When David teamed up with photographer David LaChapelle for GQ magazine in 2002, we knew we were in for a treat. The results were exactly what the tabloids wanted: an oiled-up David Beckham licking himself and sporting leopard print underwear.

David Beckham X David LaChapelle

Let's not forget this purple ensemble David, Victoria (and Brooklyn!!!) wore on their wedding day in July 1999.

Gorgeous in purple on his wedding day

What about his hair? It's literally impossible to keep up with all the different hairstyles David has tried. He's been sticking to the same one for a few years now, but take a look at everything he tried over the years!

Long, short, shaved, in a ponytail...

Almost every single one of his hairstyles created a trend. In 2002, his mohawk somehow became one of the most talked-about aspects of the World Cup, and men all over the World copied his look. The same happened two years later, when he started sporting the only look I have never been fond of: the double ponytail.

He has recently showed his impeccable taste in coats. We will just choose to ignore this one.

Airport chic

For these and many other reasons David Beckham has imposed himself as a true trendsetter and my personal style icon.

So, again, happy birthday David Beckham! And remember, age is just a state of mind!

Leona Lewis Wears Platform Shoes

I love a good 90s revival, and being the huge Spice Girls fan that I am, to see women everywhere wearing Buffalo shoes or platform boots makes me strangely happy.

Lady Gaga has been wearing her favourite white Buffalos lately, which are very reminiscent of the ones Baby Spice Emma Bunton used to live in.

Baby Spice and Lady Gaga, shoe sisters

Miley Cyrus, Willow Smith and Robin Thicke's girls have contributed to the comeback of the platform shoes:

Platform mania!

Leona Lewis couldn't resist, and she posted a snap of herself on Instagram with a very Spicy caption:

"Spice Up Your Life ♥"

Fashion is funny. These shoes were all the rage in the 70s and 90s, you'd be hard pressed to find a girl who didn't own a pair. Many boys jumped on the bandwagon as well, especially in the 90s.

Then, suddenly, they disappeared and became an embarrassment, a fashion faux-pas, until they inevitably came back in recent times. Fashion goes in circles, and that's a fact, so you might as well stop dissing old style choices because you will end up going back to them.

If you're interested in purchasing these shoes, I have found some fantastic pairs for you!

M1 Authentic Buffalo 1300 10 Chunky High Platform Punk Leather Flat Ankle Boots (Black, 42)

M1 Authentic Goth Buffalo 1339 14 Chunky Platform Gothic Womens Punk Leather Boots (Black, 37)

B3D Womens Black Matte Block High Heels Concealed Platform Lace Up Ladies Ankle Boots Shoes Size 5

Tom Ford Marries Partner Richard Buckley

Fashion designer Tom Ford has married his partner of 27 years, Richard Buckley!

Tom Ford and Richard Buckley

He eventually revealed the news during an interview at the Regent Street Apple Store in London last night:

"I lost so many friends in college, I would say more than half of my closest friends. Richard, my partner of 27 years had also gone through something also quite tough in his life. We are now married, which is nice. I know that was just made legal in the UK, which is great; we were married in the States."



The two met at a fashion show in the 80s, when Tom was 25 and Richard was 38. In 2012, they welcomed their first son, Alexander ‘Jack’ John Buckley Ford.

David Beckham To Design Sportswear Collection?

According to VOGUE.co.uk, David Beckham could be following into his wife's footsteps and become a fully-fledged fashion designer.

David Beckham for VOGUE Paris

He has already designed for H&M and Adidas, and he has been the face of fashion brands such as Emporio Armani and Belstaff, but now David Beckham could be designing his very own sportswear collection.

He is reportedly in talks with Li & Fung, among other potential investors, to create a casual line of ready-to-wear.

Just a few days ago H&M unveiled his new swimwear collection.

David Beckham's swimwear collection for H&M

Adam Levine Goes For A "Rocky" Hairstyle

I'll be honest: I used to have a thing for Adam Levine... ten years ago. He looked gorgeous in the "She Will Be Loved" video, didn't he?

Then he started getting all those tattoos and started thinking he was the hottest thing to ever walk this planet. That kind of attitude put some people, like me, right off.

Then he had a dig at celebrities who release fragrances. In March 2011, he tweeted:

"I also would like to put an official ban on celebrity fragrances. Punishable by death from this point forward."

One year later, his very own fragrance came out.

And he had a go at Lady Gaga shortly after her comeback last year. Well, who didn't? He tweeted:

"Ugh... recycling old art for a younger generation doesn't make you an artist. It makes you an art teacher. I unabashedly love writing and performing pop music for both myself AND everyone around me. That's it. It doesn't need any extra sauce."

Extra sauce? You mean your topless torso making an appearance in every single one of your videos?

Gaga laughed the rant off with:

"Uh oh guys the art police is here."

Now he's gone and ruined his hair.

David Beckham started this trend back in 2011 and everybody seems to have followed suit. It's a great haircut but Adam can't exactly pull it off.

Dolce & Gabbana Diss Victoria Beckham

VB and D&G were clearly unaware of the paparazzi

Remember when Victoria Beckham was a popstar and she would probably only flirt with the fashion World to get free clothes and a reputation?

Well, back then she was best friends with Dolce & Gabbana. Victoria attended their shows, the trio would attend events together and they would even hold hands, like real BFFs do.

MET Gala, 2003

In 2009, while David Beckham was playing in Milan, Victoria spent her time hanging out with the fashion duo and paraded around the Italian city doing what certain celebrities do best: self-promotion.

Since then Victoria has turned into a fashion designer herself, and she has received critical acclaim over her creations, which have been worn by the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Cameron Diaz and Beyoncé Knowles.

But what do Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana think of her career in the fashion industry?

Speaking to reporters at the Glamour Of Italian Fashion 1945-2014 event at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, Gabbana said:

"She's a friend. She make a good job but... for us, she don't make the same way like a fashion designer. She become after many, many, many different things. She's a designer but... She's a fashion designer but it's another... it's different. John Galliano is a designer... Alexander McQueen."

Dolce went on to compare Victoria Beckham to Zara and H&M, setting them apart from Italian and British fashion, which are "completely different".

Enjoy some more pictures of the trio (click to enlarge):

What To Wear On A Night Out

Those Barcelona nights set us free

It's Saturday!!!

What are your plans, people? I will be celebrating my boyfriend's birthday with a family lunch first and then with some friends at night.

This is the plan: dinner, some drinks, gay club, more drinks.

Here in Barcelona people go out really late and you don't start partying seriously until around 2am. So you will want to be comfortable, but still look good, because those bars and clubs are crammed with people, and we all like to feel good about the way we look.

First and foremost, we need self-confidence, only then we will be able to really wear our clothes.

Remember, self-confidence comes from within, and our clothes are there for us to dress it.

Moving on, since this isn't an excerpt from a self-help book.

I decided to create a Saturday night look. Well, you can wear this look whenever you want. I always do, I don't know why I'm calling it a "Saturday night look" when I went out looking exactly like this even today.

Anyway! Check these out, see what you think (click on the pictures for details):



I don't think you can go wrong with leather jackets. I love them, they look good for lunch or dinner and they look great for a concert or a night out on the town.



A simple t-shirt or a hooded one will look great under your leather jacket. It depends on the weather really. I usually wear my Lady Gaga, Madonna or David Beckham t-shirts under mine!



I have a soft spot for pop culture t-shirts. I own several, and they do look great if you're going for a more casual look.



Jeans. Leather jackets should be worn with good jeans. Grey, black, blue, it doesn't matter. Jeans and leather, birds of a feather.



When it comes to shoes, it's up to you really. I have somewhat big feet so I prefer to wear small shoes, not chunky ones that will make my feet look even bigger. I own that pair of Levi's boots and I love them, they're comfortable, and believe me, I've spent entire nights dancing in them!

That's all! If you're cold, wear a scarf! Remember what Kafka once said?

"Better to have, and not need, than to need, and not have"