*more posh than you can bear

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Haha. Surprise kiddies!

Seeing as how it is December and I am in a giving mood [and I did have a ton of Vicky B pics left over], your daily pretty and inspirational quotes for the day are courtesy Mrs. Becks.

Enjoy!

“If you haven't got it. Fake it! Too short? Wear big high heels, but do practice walking!”

“I don't know much about football. I know what a goal is, which is surely the main thing about football.”

“If I set my mind to something I do it. My biggest wish for all of us is that we are happy, successful, and that we stay true to ourselves.”

Inspiring words and breathtaking pictures, wouldn't you agree?

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*Target_: Victoria Beckham

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It's been a while since I've done a 'Target' post although this one's been in the making for quite some time now. However, with such a high profile, and incredibly talented, celebrity such as Mrs. Beckham, it's been quite the task;
a) sorting through the mass amount of pics I've collected, and
b) creating the collages.

First on the agenda, some brief background info! [although most of you probably know these]:
*Career beginnings as 'Posh Spice' of the Spice Girls, an early indicator of an interest in fashion.

*Married David Beckham in 1999 and been popping out babies ever since. The couple has four children; three sons and a daughter.

*Ventured into the fashion world, firstly as a model for London Fashion Week in 2000, and brand ambassador for Dolce and Gabbana in 2003, before launching her denim line "dvb Style" in 2006.

*Debuted her first collection at New York Fashion Week in 2008 to enormously positive reviews.

*Has been the face of Rocawear 2003, Marc Jacobs SS2008, Armani 2009 [with husband David Beckham].

*Has graced the cover of Vogue a total of 6 times.

*Winner of Designer Brand of the Year at the British Fashion Awards in 2011

Her style, now described as confidently simple and timeless, which often shows through in her own personal style,  hasn't always been as, how should I say, refined. *see below*

However, she quickly rediscovered the 'posh' aspect that brought her fame, and has since become quite the style icon. In fact, I don't know what she's most known for; her role as a member of the Spice Girls,a footballer's wife, fashion icon or designer.

Quite multifaceted wouldn't you say?

 These are just a few examples of her stunning outfits and style sense. Sharp, chic and always looking composed, what a fashionable turnaround from that previous set of images no?

Gorgeous no?

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*Target_: Ellie Goulding

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With her sophomore album just days from being released in the UK, I have decided to do a 'Target' post on none other than singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding.

Following in the footsteps of vocal powerhouse Adele, wining both the BBC's 'Sound of..' poll, as well as the Brit Award for 'Critics' Choice,' it somewhat surprises me that she is not just as globally successful.
However, Ms. Goulding has her loyal collection of fans, myself included, who probably have noticed a change in both her music and her look.

Beginning her career with more indie-pop type songs, Ellie definitely dressed the part, often wearing beanies and oxford shoes...looking very preppy and sophisticated. As her craft evolved, so too did her dress, which is quite understandable. After all, like music, fashion is also a creative outlet. She began dressing a little more edgy, even shaving one side of her head, dying her hair various colors..and even more recently, as seen at the iTunes festival, braided her hair!

 

I think that, like her music, her fashion has taken a darker turn; she's often seen wearing blacks and leathers now, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. It makes for a very striking look!

indie beginnings..

 I have tried to group her fashion phases into separate collages, but somewhere in the middle they start to blend... I'm sure though that you can mostly see her style evolution...and if you have trouble, just do what I did and look at her hair! haha...

grungy prep?

While maybe not necessarily a fashion icon here in the UK, and mostly favoring casual, comfortable clothing, she definitely takes some risks sometimes and has her fair share of hits and misses. But what I really admire is how cohesive her look is with her music. She does not look like she's trying to be anyone but herself, innocent and raw, and that is to be commended. I love how she can look so sweet and cute, but yet dark and mischievous at the same time.

...lots of blacks, no?

 If you want a description of her style, Ellie herself pretty much sums it up as she says, it's "...tomboyish. When I was younger, I had my lip pierced and I had black hair so I like Gothic crosses and grungy leather. But sometimes, I want to be girlie so I go for florals and pink. Maybe I've rebelled from my grunge phase and just want to be a Barbie now! Because one side of me wants to be this sophisticated London girl and the other side wants to be rebellious, especially on stage when I like the idea of being a rock star."

Check out her music kiddies. Album releases on the 8th!

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*Target_: Cheryl Cole

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After doing that 'Alexa Chung' post I started thinking about other fashion icons, particularly Brits, whose styles I am inspired by...

Naturally, Cheryl Cole came to mind...

She's a gorgeous gal...who had it a bit rough lately, relationship wise and whatnot, but career-wise she is still as big as ever!

Somewhat comparable to Vicky Becks, Cheryl also comes from a popular girl group, married [and subsequently divorced] a football [soccer to you Americans] star, and has climbed the fashion ladder to earn the well deserved title of 'style icon'...

As you can very well see, she has a diverse range of looks, easily transitioning between glamorous and demure to edgy, and what really impresses me, is that she really seems to understand the importance of styling *takes notes*.

b&w... #chic #striking

I love that about her really, the fact that she really doesn't mind slapping on a pair of pants [and all my friends know I love a girl in pants] and messing it up a bit...

...I think that red's her color... #stunning

And while fashion may not necessarily be as 'fun' for her as it is for others, she definitely brings a sense of confidence to whatever she wears...and that's all that matters really, no?

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*Target_: Alexa Chung.

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....I never really took notice of Alexa Chung or her fashion....until I came to England.

I'm obsessed with her now. Definitely a fan!

How 'bout you?

Don't know who she is? Not impressed by her style?

please... let me convert you....

.....no?

She's gorg!...and cute...and quirky. What's not to love?

Consider yourself converted :)

Mission Accomplished.

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