Got Bitten By The Football Bug

So, I stayed up late last night because I watched the match between USA and Ghana only to go back to bed disappointed and a little teary-eyed because USA lost (2-1).

I may have dreamt it for some reason but when I woke up I had this desire to write a blog post about drafting my own team if I had any choice. Haha! So silly I know. The World Cup is a melting pot of cute and buff men and they can kick ball. Yeah!

Here's my draft (I did not have any particular criteria by the way)...Let's start with the goalkeepers:

TIM HOWARD (USA)

Date of Birth: 6 March 1979

Height: 187 cm

Shirt number: 1

Position: Goalkeeper

Current club: Everton (ENG)

International Caps: 55

International Goals: 0

First international: USA - Ecuador (10 March 2002)

MARIANO ANDUJAR (ARGENTINA)

Date of Birth: 30 July 1983

Height: 180 cm

Shirt number: 21

Position: Goalkeeper

Current club: Catania (ITA)

International Caps: 4

International Goals: 0

First international: Argentina - Colombia (6 June 2009)

CEDRIC CARRASSO (FRANCE)

Date of Birth: 30 December 1981

Height: 187 cm

Shirt number: 23

Position: Goalkeeper

Current club: Bordeaux (FRA)

International Caps: 0

International Goals: 0

And here are the defenders:

MICHAEL BEAUCHAMP (AUSTRALIA)

Date of Birth: 8 March 1981

Height: 191 cm

Shirt number: 6

Position: Defender

Current club: Al Jazira (UAE)

International Caps: 22

International Goals: 1

First international: Bahrain - Australia (22 February 2006)

DANIEL AGGER (DENMARK)

Date of Birth: 12 December 1984

Height: 188 cm

Shirt number: 4

Position: Defender

Current club: Liverpool (ENG)

International Caps: 35

International Goals: 3

First international: Finland - Denmark (2 June 2005)

ANTHONY REVEILLERE (FRANCE)

Date of Birth: 10 November 1979

Height: 181 cm

Shirt number: 4

Position: Defender

Current club: Lyon (FRA)

International Caps: 6

International Goals: 0

First international: France - Israel (11 October 2003)

PHILIPP LAHM (GERMANY)

Date of Birth: 11 November 1983

Height: 170 cm

Shirt number: 16

Position: Defender

Current club: Bayern Munich (GER)

International Caps: 68

International Goals: 4

First international: Croatia - Germany (18 February 2004)

LEONARDO BONUCCI (ITALY)

Date of Birth: 1 May 1987

Height: 190 cm

Shirt number: 23

Position: Defender

Current club: Bari (ITA)

International Caps: 2

International Goals: 1

First international: Italy - Cameroon (3 March 2010)

GREGORY VAN DER WIEL (NETHERLANDS)

Date of Birth: 3 February 1988

Height: 180 cm

Shirt number: 2

Position: Defender

Current club: Ajax (NED)

International Caps: 12

International Goals: 0

First international: Tunisia - Netherlands (11 February 2009)

ALEKSANDAR LUKOVIC (SERBIA)

Date of Birth: 23 October 1982

Height: 184 cm

Shirt number: 13

Position: Defender

Current club: Udinese (ITA)

International Caps: 23

International Goals: 0

First international: Poland - Serbia and Montenegro (15 August 2005)

MISO BRECKO (SLOVENIA)

Date of Birth: 1 May 1984

Height: 172 cm

Shirt number: 2

Position: Defender

Current club: FC Cologne (GER)

International Caps: 34

International Goals: 0

First international: Slovakia - Slovenia (17 November 2004)

And here are the midfielders:

JASON CULINA (AUSTRALIA)

Date of Birth: 5 August 1980

Height: 175 cm

Shirt number: 5

Position: Midfielder

Current club: Gold Coast United (AUS)

International Caps: 52

International Goals: 1

First international: South Africa - Australia (9 February 2005)

THOMAS KAHLENBERG (DENMARK)

Date of Birth: 20 March 1983

Height: 185 cm

Shirt number: 12

Position: Midfielder

Current club: Wolfsburg (GER)

International Caps: 34

International Goals: 3

First international: Denmark - Ukraine (30 April 2003)

JORGE TORRES (MEXICO)

Date of Birth: 16 January 1988

Height: 182 cm

Shirt number: 20

Position: Midfielder

Current club: Atlas (MEX)

International Caps: 8

International Goals: 0

First international: Mexico - Chile (24 September 2008)

IBRAHIM AFELLAY (NETHERLANDS)

Date of Birth: 2 April 1986

Height: 184 cm

Shirt number: 20

Position: Midfielder

Current club: PSV Eindhoven (NED)

International Caps: 25

International Goals: 0

First international: Slovenia - Netherlands (28 March 2007)

MIROSLAV STOCH (SLOVAKIA)

Date of Birth: 19 October 1989

Height: 168 cm

Shirt number: 15

Position: Midfielder

Current club: Twente Enschede (NED)

International Caps: 15

International Goals: 1

First international: Slovakia - Ukraine (10 February 2009)

BENNY FEILHABER (USA)

Date of Birth: 19 January 1985

Height: 175 cm

Shirt number: 22

Position: Midfielder

Current club: AGF Aarhus (DEN)

International Caps: 35

International Goals: 2

First international: USA - Ecuador (25 March 2007)

LANDON DONOVAN (USA)

Date of Birth: 4 March 1982

Height: 173 cm

Shirt number: 10

Position: Midfielder

Current club: Los Angeles Galaxy (USA)

International Caps: 126

International Goals: 45

First international: USA - Mexico (25 October 2000)

GOKHAN INLER (SWITZERLAND)

Date of Birth: 27 June 1984

Height: 183 cm

Shirt number: 8

Position: Midfielder

Current club: Udinese (ITA)

International Caps: 39

International Goals: 3

First international: Switzerland - Venezuela (2 September 2006)

And here are the forward players:

MARCO BRESCIANO (AUSTRALIA)

Date of Birth: 11 February 1980

Height: 182 cm

Shirt number: 23

Position: Forward

Current club: Palermo (ITA)

International Caps: 57

International Goals: 11

First international: Australia - France (1 June 2001)

LUKAS PODOLSKI (GERMANY)

Date of Birth: 4 June 1985
Height: 180 cm
Shirt number: 10
Position: Forward
Current club: FC Cologne (GER)
International Caps: 76
International Goals: 39
First international: Germany - Hungary (6 June 2004)

SOREN LARSEN (DENMARK)

Date of Birth: 6 September 1981

Height: 194 cm

Shirt number: 18

Position: Forward

Current club: MSV Duisburg (GER)

International Caps: 20

International Goals: 11

First international: Finland - Denmark (2 June 2005)

CRISTIANO RONALDO (PORTUGAL)

Date of Birth: 5 February 1985

Height: 185 cm

Shirt number: 7

Position: Forward

Current club: Real Madrid (ESP)

International Caps: 75

International Goals: 23

First international: Portugal - Kazakhstan (20 August 2003)

STANISLAV SESTAK (SLOVAKIA)

Date of Birth: 16 December 1982

Height: 178 cm

Shirt number: 9

Position: Forward

Current club: Bochum (GER)

International Caps: 36

International Goals: 11

First international: Slovakia - Luxembourg (18 August 2004)

Okay, I confess... I chose those who looked like candies to me. LOL! Anyway, go draft your team and let me know your lineup by visiting FIFA. Have fun!

PHOTO CREDITS: FIFA Website

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Louis Vuitton Fall 2010 Campaign

Three top models in the person of Christy Turlington, Natalia Vodianova & Karen Elson were shot by Steven Meisel for the Louis Vuitton Fall 2010 Campaign. The trio looked amazingly gorgeous and chic in a 1950's style backstage area surrounded by retro shoes and glowing lights. They were styled by Karl Templer in the same feminine spirit of the runway show, the three decades of top models that range from their 20's to their 40's prove that you can be beautiful and success can come at any age.

This is undoubtedly an instant classic!

Here are some of the official pictures:

I just love the dresses! And oh, here's a peek at the making of the Louis Vuitton Fall 2010 Campaign:

Louis Vuitton

Season: Fall/Winter 2010

Models: Christy Turlington, Karen Elson, Natalia Vodianova

Photographer: Steven Meisel

Stylisht: Karl Templer

Hair: Guido

Makeup: Pat McGrath

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Windows Live Writer

I am now blogging using Microsoft Windows Live Writer while taking a break from doing my laundry and as I sip on a venti coffe jelly light blended no whipped cream drink from Starbucks. I have yet to discover the other benefits this software will bring to me. This is a test post and I hope this will come out good enough. I was convinced to try this because I can now work offline.

Without even reading in-depth about the benefits, I can see that I can:

• Post a picture and immediately format it and resize it as well. And what do you know you can watermark your photos too.
• Post an entire photo album. Amazing feature!
• Add a table immediately to the blog post as well as a map, tag and video.

Have you tried this software? Any feedback or tips for a newbie user like me?

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday…I am off to check  my laundry.

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Save The Date! 07022010 = F21

The air is thick with the aroma of excitement as fashion forward femmes in the metro are already rendered sleepless with excitement for the opening of Forever 21. Yes, finally the real Forever 21. What excites everyone more is the super affordable price point. Basic tees are priced from Php185.00 (about $4.00) and dresses start from Php585.00 (about $13.00) and oh dear nothing is more than Php2000.00 (about 44.00). Still a little higher than prices posted in the website but then again you get to save a great deal of shipping fees so not so bad. The prices I got from Forever 21 Twitter account.

PHOTO CREDIT: Forever 21 Facebook Page

As I was browsing the blogosphere about this much talked about store opening, I chanced upon what Chuvaness has written. Go check her blog for more pictures and updates.

Here are the store stats:

34 fitting rooms

60 sales assistants

17 cashiers

91 total staff, including management

This is one big big store and it is in the second floor of SM Megamall A (Cinderella spot before) just above the Levis store which is currently being constructed/renovated. If you want a complimentary shopping coupon worth Php200.00 on July 2nd, be among the first 250 customers to line up at the entrance. The main entrance is right next to Watsons.

Instead of shopping today and tomorrow, I will purposely hold my horse and wait for July 2. I have already asked Jonah to accompany me. For more insider info, like Forever 21 in Facebook. My new boss pointed out why I am always wearing dresses at work and I think she's in for more chances of seeing me in more dresses after this shopping trip. Haha!

I am crossing my fingers that these dresses will be on the racks...

PHOTO CREDIT: Forever 21 Website

This soft woven dress features decorative stitching across the bustline and around the swing skirt. Ladder trims. Elasticized neckline and empire waist. Halter straps tie behind the neck. Smocked back. Lightweight.

PHOTO CREDIT: Forever 21 Website

Fashioned with abstract prints, this chiffon woven dress exudes ladylike features with its ruffled trims and tiered layers. Soft v-neckline. Thin elastic waistband. Belt loops for the removable self-tie satin grosgrain belt. Finished hem with full lining.

PHOTO CREDIT: Forever 21 Website
This denim dress features an A-line silhouette accented by a matching self-tie belt at the waist that will have you looking picture perfect this summer. Oversized pockets at the side seams. Pointed collar. Snap placket. Cap sleeves.

PHOTO CREDIT: Forever 21 Website

Fabulous Finds - Keep it simple with our solid-colored Ponte knit dress featuring a scoop neckline, fitted waist, vertical pleats, and a finished hem. Unlined.

PHOTO CREDIT: Forever 21 Website

This woven satin dress features an abstract geo print. Domed buttons accent the center of the bodice. Solid colored satin trims the bustline and creates the banded hemline, suspender straps and halter style ties. Soft cups hidden in the lining. Hidden side zipper. Lightweight. Lined.

PHOTO CREDIT: Forever 21 Website

This metallic dress hugs your body in all the right places. Sleeveless and shimmery, it's the perfect first and last impression you want to make. Unlined.

PHOTO CREDIT: Forever 21 Website
You always need more than one little black dress. A point d'esprit top with cap sleeves is attached to a heavy woven dress with a split accented bust line, belted waist and straight skirt. A classy dress that can carry you through almost any social setting. Single button closure at the back of the neck. Sliver cutout at back. Hidden back zipper and hook eye closure. Lined.

Now, I am soooooo excited to shop and scour through racks and racks of good finds...

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Oh Canada!

I am on Canada 101 Training right now and I tell you I am having a hard time detaching myself from the US mindset that I have. Well, I have recently transferred to a new account at work that's why. So gone are the "can I have your city and state question please" questions because Canada does not have any state but a provice. I am kind of learning the Canadian accent too and I kid you not, American accent is still easier to adapt to. I hope I survive the week!

I will keep y'all posted.

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Natalia Vodianova for Bugaboo (Red)

Source: Huffington Post

Model Natalia Vodianova recently struck a pose–while surrounded by babies–as the face of Bugaboo’s partnership with (RED), the initiative to help eliminate AIDS in Africa. Bugaboo has agreed to contribute 1% of all its revenue to the Global Fund.

And Vodianova couldn’t be happier to participate, joking with Oliver Bennett in an interview, “I’m always broody around children. They’re so cute and adorable.” She continued, “If I can support children worldwide, of course I want to help….HIV/AIDS is a very smart enemy of the human race and the fact that children are born carrying this enemy makes me sad.”

Vodianova also shared some stories from her childhood–she grew up in Nizhni Novgorod, Russia and started working in a market at age 11: “I come from a very poor background, brought up by a single mum, with a little sister who is mentally disabled.”

She became a model at age 17, and eleven years later, has three children of her own. “My oldest son is very sensitive, while my youngest son is the cheeky one. My daughter is a princess who gets away with everything,” she said.

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Announcement: Blog Birthday Giveaway Winner

So, here I am ready to announce the winner for my Blog Birthday Giveaway!!!

Congratulations to BEC of My Gorgeous Pink Cheeks!!!

Please email me your name and mailing address using my Gmail found at the bottom of this page.

I hope you enjoy all your prizes and thank you again for joining my giveaway...

Lancome L'Absolu Rouge Chris & Tell (limited edition)

The Body Shop Divide and Multiply Mascara

The Body Shop Hi-Shine Lip Treatment

The Face Shop Flebeaute Collagenic Light Skin Toner

Dickinson's Pore Perfecting Toner 

L'Occitane Shampoo with Essential Oils 

L.A. Colors Nail Polish - Wired

L.A. Colors Nail Polish - Atomic

L.A. Colors Nail Polish - Plum Wine

L.A. Colors Art Deco Nail Art Lacquer - Magenta

L.A. Colors Art Deco Nail Art Lacquer - Hot Pink

L.A. Colors Lipstick - Pink-A-Boo

Purederm Olive Collagen Mask

Purederm Green Tea Collagen Mask

The Face Shop Collagen Mask

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