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Elle
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
Victoria Beckham's New 'Uncut' Bob Is The Ultimate Short Summer Haircut - This Is How To Recreate It
2025 has seen all manner of chic, bouncy bobs dominating our algorithms, from Italian bobs to the 'old money' style and the newly upgraded graduated bob. But it seems that for summer - and what is expected to be a short-lived heatwave in the UK - a softer, shorter shape is cropping up as the warmer weather takes hold, as proven by Victoria Beckham's latest cut. Eschewing her lob haircut and the old school graduated bob for which she became synonymous during her Spice Girls era, Beckham just debuted her shortest hairstyle for years – a chin-grazing 'uncut' bob. The business founder and beauty mogul debuted her soft, new cut in an Instagram video while getting her and make-up and hair done, which revealed soft layers with a choppier style, and a much shorter finish – a haircut stylists are predicting will dominate this summer. FIND OUT MORE ON ELLE COLLECTIVE 'The undone messy bob is definitely gaining popularity right now,' agrees Mitchell Ladbrook, a Senior Stylist at Nicola Clarke x John Frieda salons. It speaks to growing demand both for shorter hairstyles (see: the rise of the pixie cut) but also a move towards less uniformity and perfected hair. The chicer blunt bobs feel more like a nod to 'quiet luxury', while these messier, more textured cuts feel cooler and fresher. A style such as Victoria's does require a specific cutting technique, in which a hairdresser usually cuts choppy layers into the hair, and regular salon visits. 'Make sure you are in for regular appointments to keep it fresh and in shape,' adds Ladbrook. When it comes to styling, less really is more – you want it to look lived in and with plenty of movement. You can either use a round brush to create texture or simply rely on a few styling products and leave your hair to dry naturally. For a textured, uncut bob I would use Sam McKnight Sundaze Sea Salt Spray for a natural beachy style texture and Sam McKnight's Cool Girl Spray on dry hair. It's ideal if you don't like too much product in your hair, as it's super light but still achieves that textured look,' he shares. Haircare is paramount too. 'Start with a good shampoo and conditioner to keep the hair nourished, a heat protector spray and generally I would always use a volume spray or mousse in the roots,' adds Charlie Williams, Gielly Green Signature Stylist. ELLE Collective is a new community of fashion, beauty and culture lovers. For access to exclusive content, events, inspiring advice from our Editors and industry experts, as well the opportunity to meet designers, thought-leaders and stylists, become a member today HERE. Amelia Bell is the Senior Site Beauty Editor at ELLE UK, developing beauty strategy, writing, editing, and commissioning, and overseeing all beauty content for the site. Amelia has a particular interest in sustainable beauty practices, exploring the skin-mind connection, and decoding the latest treatments, tweakments and runway trends. She also has bylines for Women's Health, Refinery29, British Vogue, Harrods Magazine, and more.
Daily Mirror
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Mel C says she had to 'fight to be noticed' and shares hopes for her daughter
Spice Girls star Mel C, who was part of the '90s supergroup which was at the forefront of the feminist movement at the time, has praised the progress made in women's sport Mel C has praised the progress being made in women's sport in Britain - saying they are 'more visible and celebrated' than when she was young. The singer, 51, best known as Sporty Spice in the Spice Girls, was speaking with England rugby star Natasha (Mo) Hunt ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup this summer. The Women's football team will also compete at the Euros. Mel said: 'There's so much happening for women's sport. You know, we've had to fight to be noticed, to be taken seriously… That gives people more determination to succeed'. On her own daughter and sports, she added: 'My daughter's 16 and it's been really interesting to me, to see how much more choice she has as a girl in sport. Sports more traditionally thought of as 'mens' are now more open to girls than ever. 'Today, female role models in football, rugby and all sports are absolutely smashing it, they are more visible and celebrated than when I was a child. It's exciting to hear young girls saying, 'I want to be a rugby player,' and believing it's possible. Now that I've got a daughter of my own, I realise how important it is to celebrate the incredible things women are doing not just in music, but in sport too. We've got to keep that momentum going.' Mel and Natasha Hunt were talking as part of a campaign with Volvic and the pair reflected on their careers, their shared values and the power of female role models. New YouGov research shows 87%* of women believe team sports help girls build life skills like teamwork, resilience and leadership. Volvic's Force of Nature Fund is offering grants up to £5,000 to help more girls across the UK get into the game. Mel said she takes performing gigs so seriously it is almost like she is preparing for a sporting event. She said: 'I'm really conscious of being in the best physical condition that I can be for my performances. I want to give the best performance I can. I think about how hard people have worked to buy the tickets to pay for their transport, accommodation, you know, all of those things. I think I need to be on my A game because people have really put themselves out to be here to support me.' On her favourite performances she added: 'The Spice Girls had some insane moments. But for me, being Sporty Spice performing at London 2012, felt like I was performing for my country. I was ready to go and get a tattoo to mark the moment and everything! It was incredible, an absolute highlight of my career.' Natasha earned her first senior cap in 2011 and is a true force of nature with her dedication and remarkable performances, inspiring young girls to play rugby. She said: 'When I was little, there were very few role models to look up to. I think that Sporty Spice, pretty much stands out in terms of somebody that we could actually pin our hat on and say, I want to be like that.' The new research from Volvic revealed that 80%* of women agree that female athletes like England's rugby team are inspirational role models, yet 73% of women aged 35+ felt they didn't have one growing up. Digging deeper, 84% of women agree that it is important for the next generation to have visible female athletes to encourage participation.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Victoria Beckham gushes 'love you' to Romeo and Cruz
Lady Victoria Beckham, who's husband David Beckham recently received a knighthood, shared her pride for her children on her Instagram Stories as she posted snaps of Cruz and Romeo Victoria Beckham took a moment out of her day to share her love for her sons Romeo and Cruz on social media. The fashion designer and Spice Girls icon glaringly snubbed her eldest son, Brooklyn, amid their reported family feud involving the former aspiring photographer and his wife, Nicola Peltz. The 51-year-old star took to her Instagram Stories to share a sweet photo of Cruz posing with her parents at what looked like a studio where the 20-year-old showed off his musical skills. "Proud nana and papa," Posh Spice wrote, before tagging her son and mother and added: "Love you." READ MORE: Argos knocks 50% off four-seater garden patio set with parasol ahead of heatwave She also shared a picture of Cruz and his pals rocking out as Victoria proudly watched on. She reminisced about her days in Spice Girls and wrote: "Takes me back." Hours later, the proud mother-of-four shared the cover photo from Romeo's shoot with Another Man as well as the video he filmed for the publication. Victoria's proud posts come as it was reported there are fears Brooklyn is "trapped" after purchasing a new home with socialite wife, Nicola. An insider said there were hopes that his living in America wouldn't be "permanent", but "this house purchase quashes any last hopes." Another source told The Mirror: "This house has nothing to do with family dynamics. Both Nicola and Brooklyn's careers are based in Los Angeles, and Brooklyn spent part of his childhood there while his father played for LA Galaxy." The Sun has since reported that Nicola owns the majority of the house, with a source claiming: "When it came to buying this house, of course they weren't just going to hand their son millions of pounds — what sort of message does that send?" Speaking to The Mirror, a source close to Brooklyn has slammed the thought. A source told us: "It's disappointing - and frankly absurd - that anyone would try to twist Nicola and Brooklyn's marriage, and this meaningful milestone of home ownership, into something toxic. "Their relationship is grounded in love, respect, and commitment. The suggestion that Brooklyn is 'trapped' isn't just false—it's a deliberately cruel and baseless narrative aimed at undermining a strong, loving marriage." There has been tension in the family for some while but no one thought it would become so "toxic". "The whole family is devastated by the current situation. The tension had been there for a while but no-one thought in a million years that it would turn this toxic," one insider said of the 'feud' between the two pairs, "Victoria can't fathom why Brooklyn hasn't been in touch to apologise. She's furious with him, but also heartbroken."
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
David Beckham flies over to USA as Brooklyn buys £10.5m LA mansion
David Beckham was joined by his youngest son, Cruz, and wife Victoria as they dropped into Miami, Florida, to check on the progress of a new sports facility being built David Beckham jetted to the USA to check on the progress of a new sports arena amid ongoing family trouble. Fans of the footballer have noticed he has barely interacted with his eldest son, Brooklyn Beckham, in recent weeks. The 26-year-old social media influencer - who has just bought a £10.5million mansion in LA - did not offer any congratulations to his father publicly when he turned 50 earlier this year. After David jetted to Miami to check on a project, fans will still be left unclear if father and son are in contact. Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, Dave shared a series of snaps of himself at a new stadium in Florida where sports will be held. He was noticeably joined by his youngest son, Cruz, who posed alongside him in snaps. The dad-of-four captioned his collection, writing: "Our beautiful new home is taking shape. For me, Jorge & Jose Mas our dream for our club is becoming a reality. Miami Freedom Park... Coming soon." Spice Girls wife Victoria, 51, was also available at the venue for a snap and posed alongside her husband and 20-year-old son. Days earlier, Victoria had celebrated her family on Father's day. She uploaded a string of images to Instagram - including photos of David with Brooklyn as well as their other kids Cruz, Romeo and daughter Harper Seven. She wrote in an accompanying caption: "Happy Father's Day to the best daddy there is! You always lead with love and our four beautiful children are a reflection of that. We all love you so so much!! @brooklynpeltzbeckham @romeobeckham @cruzbeckham #HarperSeven xxx." Earlier on Wednesday, it was reported that Brooklyn and his billionaire heiress wife Nicola Peltz had bought a £10.5million home in California - on the other side of the USA from Florida. While some fans fear Brooklyn's move could be so he can be further from his family, sources have moved to block any rumours the new home location had anything to do with the feud. Instead, a source told us: "This house has nothing to do with family dynamics. "Both Nicola and Brooklyn's careers are based in Los Angeles, and Brooklyn spent part of his childhood there while his father played for LA Galaxy. During that time, he attended school in LA for several years and built a life and friendships in the city. LA has always felt like home to him." Meanwhile, Romeo recently shared a post of himself with a pal on Instagram, labelling it "family" with a crossed fingers emoji. He later shared a series throwback snaps of his mum Victoria and dad David looking very youthful. Youngest son Cruz shared a similarly cryptic post. He uploaded a screengrab of Carly Simon's hit You're So Vain, before going on to share a poster with the words: "If I would stick my pen in my heart/ Spill it all over the stage/ Would it satisfy you?" As the family continues its fallout, David is finally set to be honoured with a knighthood. David will be honoured at Buckingham Palace later this year, but the special day that he has dreamed of for so many years will be tinged with sadness as Brooklyn and his wife Nicola are not set to attend, according to reports. While David will be supported by his wife Victoria, 51, sons Romeo, 22, and Cruz, 20, and daughter Harper, 13, Brooklyn is likely to skip his dad's biggest career milestone yet.
Emirates Woman
3 days ago
- Business
- Emirates Woman
The Victoria Beckham Netflix series is set to release in 2025, here are all the details
For decades, Victoria Beckham has been a fixture in the global spotlight. First known as Posh Spice in the record-breaking girl group Spice Girls, she later became one-half of pop culture's most iconic power couples alongside football legend David Beckham. Today, she has reinvented herself as the driving force behind a growing fashion and beauty empire. This fall, Netflix will showcase this remarkable evolution in a highly anticipated documentary series focused entirely on Beckham's journey from pop star to business mogul. The streaming giant announced the project on August 21, 2024, positioning it as an intimate portrait of Beckham's personal and professional transformation. The series comes on the heels of her scene-stealing appearance in last year's Beckham documentary about her husband, where her dry wit and candid revelations won over audiences worldwide. That viral moment where she admitted to being driven to school in a Rolls-Royce offered just a glimpse of the charm and authenticity she brings to the screen. This new documentary promises to go much deeper, with Netflix granting viewers unprecedented access to Beckham's world. The series will follow her as she navigates the daily challenges of running her fashion label, expanding her beauty ventures, and maintaining her family life. It's a rare opportunity to see the woman behind the carefully curated public image – the hardworking businesswoman, the devoted mother, and the self-aware celebrity who has learned to laugh at herself along the way. The timing of the documentary couldn't be more strategic. After years of operating at a loss, Victoria Beckham Holdings Ltd. has finally turned a corner, with revenue growing by more than 50% in 2023. The company has significantly reduced its operating losses, bringing them down to £2.9 million, and appears poised to reach profitability soon. This financial turnaround reflects Beckham's growing credibility in the competitive world of luxury fashion, where independent labels often struggle to survive. Beyond fashion, Victoria Beckham has successfully expanded into beauty with her critically acclaimed fragrance line and skincare collection. Earlier this year, she marked another milestone by presenting her resort collection in person for the first time, hosting an exclusive trunk show in New York for American Express Centurion members. These business achievements demonstrate her commitment to building a lasting brand rather than simply cashing in on her celebrity status. What makes this documentary particularly compelling is its focus on Victoria Beckham as an individual, rather than as part of a famous couple. While the Beckham series explored their shared journey, this project will spotlight Victoria Beckham's personal story of reinvention. It will likely address the early skepticism she faced when entering the fashion world, the challenges of balancing business and family, and the discipline required to maintain relevance across multiple decades in the public eye. For Victoria Beckham, this documentary represents more than just another media project – it's an opportunity to redefine her legacy. The series will undoubtedly showcase her sharp business acumen, but also reveal the humor and humanity that those closest to her have always known. As the premiere date approaches (anytime this year), anticipation continues to build. The documentary joins Netflix's impressive roster of celebrity-focused content, following in the footsteps of successful series like The Super Models and Becoming. Given Beckham's global appeal and the compelling narrative of her career evolution, the series has all the ingredients to become must-watch television when it debuts later this year. For fans who have followed Beckham's journey from pop stardom to fashion prominence, this documentary offers the chance to finally see the complete picture. And for those who only know her as Posh Spice or David Beckham's wife, it may well be the revelation of a multifaceted woman who has quietly built an empire while the world was watching. – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram Images: Supplied & Feature Image: Pinterest
