Gareth Bale to Real Madrid A lack of signature

After two months of tough negotiations, the endless saga that has become the signing of Gareth Bale to Real Madrid comes to an end. And will end, how could it be otherwise, given the firm decision of the player, with Welsh as new white player.

As forward's game 12 at Cadena Cope, Real Madrid and Tottenham have reached an agreement to transfer the best player of the Premier by 85 million pounds, which come to be 99 million euros with the current change in it already qualifies as the most expensive transfer in football history. At a meeting Wednesday night in Madrid attended by Florentino Perez and Jose Angel Sanchez by Real Madrid, Daniel Levy and Tottenham by Jonathan Barnett, player's agent closed the deal, which is the absence only signing documents.

In several installments
Although white club sources indicated yesterday that they would not exceed the ceiling of 78 million pounds, the truth is that Madrid will pay 99 million euros (85 pounds) and finally made in several installments. The agreement does not enter any footballer. Bale dressed in white the next 6 seasons, which charged 10 million net, and will wear the number 11.

Both clubs are expected to announce the transfer after the closing Tottenham hiring Eric Lamela, playmaker of Rome, which also Wednesday night in Madrid Franco Baldini trading, technical director for Londoners, which also closed in the capital Iago assignment Falqué Rayo Vallecano.

A lack of signature
So based on that variable and an incident last minute, the signing could be announced today, along option yesterday was losing strength and seems remote or delayed until Monday, in which case the player would medical and would be released Tuesday. In any case, the agreement between the clubs is total. Although Levy by ensuring that no papers have already signed some risks ...

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So that's what bagged you a rock star husband: Lily Aldridge shows off her stunning body in beach bikini shoot

She’s bagged a rockstar as a husband and Lily Aldridge proved that Kings of Leon frontman Caleb Followill is one lucky guy as she showed off her bikini body on a new shoot.

The Victoria’s Secret model was the star of a beach shoot in St Barts on Wednesday, showing off her model looks in a wardrobe of bikinis.

The 27-year-old looked toned and tanned as she struck some poses by the crystal blue waters.

Model looks: Victoria's Secret model Lily Aldridge strikes a pose during a photo shoot on the beach of St Barts

It was a busy day for the brunette beauty as she changed into a number of different bikinis for the sunny shoot.

From leopard print to striped and turquoise to floral, Lily pulled out all the stops to show off each swimsuit with her variety of poses.

Lily’s long hair was styled in natural waves for the beach shoot, with the model pepped up with a light dusting of make-up.

Bikini body: Lily showed off her amazing figure in an array of colourful swimsuits

What a poser: The 27-year-old was a pro poser as she shot her photos against the stunning beach backdrop 

As well as being the perfect advert for the swimwear, Lily also showed off an array of jewels for the shoot, with a stack of bracelets on her wrists and colourful rings adorning her fingers.

 

Standing against the stunning backdrop of the Caribbean island and it’s sandy beaches, Lily’s body looked in tip top condition in her skimpy wardrobe.

How do I look: Lily changed into a racy leopard print swimsuit for a few shots

The Victoria’s Secret Angel gave birth to her first child, a daughter Dixie, a little over a year ago but has bounced back into her pre-baby shape.

Lily revealed last year that she manages to fit in ballet and pilates workouts whilst her young daughter naps.

Dixie is the model’s first child with husband Caleb Followill of Kings of Leon, with the model recently gushing about her rocker husband to The Edit.

Sultry: Lily proved why she's a Victoria's Secret Angel as she demonstrated her repertoire of poses

Beach beauty: A bikini-clad Lily got sandy for her exotic shoot on the island of St Barts

Of their first few weeks of their relationship, Lily reveals she let her man do all the chasing:

'I knew he liked me, so I played it cool. I never exchanged numbers as I just knew we were going to see each other again.'

She was right – four years later, they were married. 

'We’re so compatible; he’s the coolest guy I’ve ever met, and my best friend', she added.

Mum-of-one: Lily gave birth to her daughter Dixie in June 2012 and has spoken out on her post-baby workout regime

Lily also confessed in the interview that she’s begun to think about her future plans as she knows Victoria’s Secret won’t last forever. 

She said: 'When my time is up, it’s up, but I make sure I mix up jobs and branch out.'

Toned and tanned: Lily has been married to Kings of Leon frontman Caleb Followill for over two years

And it seems she is hoping to follow in former Angel Miranda Kerr's footsteps as the model recently unveiled her organic skincare line, Kora Organics.

'I want to create an organic beauty line, a fashion line and I’d love to do kidswear.

'I’ve done Victoria’s Secret [so] I have a name and I can launch myself in a bigger way. But, wherever my career takes me, I am blessed.'

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Only from Brazil! Victoria's Secret model Gracie Carvalho makes a splash as she reveals her bombshell body in an array of bikinis on St Barts beach

It is the country that has produced some of the world's most beautiful supermodels, including the likes of Gisele Bundchen, Adriana Lima, Isabel Goulart and Ana Beatrice Barros.And now Gracie Carvalho is flying the flag for Brazil by also becoming one of the faces of lingerie giant Victoria's Secret.  The relatively new 23-year-old recruit has flown to St Barts for a swimsuit shoot and was seen posing in an array of bikinis on the beach on Thursday. Brazilian bombshell: Gracie Carvalho was seen modelling bikinis for Victoria's Secret in St Barts on Thursday
First up, the brunette beauty displayed her flawless figure in a colourful triangle two-piece.
Then, the incredibly toned statuesque stunner slipped into a mismatched set consisting of paisley printed bottoms and a black and white striped bikini top.
Soaking up the sunshine, she placed her hands behind her head to do a standard supermodel pose.

Paradise: The incredibly toned statuesque stunner slipped into a mismatched set consisting of paisley printed bottoms and a black and white striped bikini top

Only from Brazil: Gracie joins the likes of Gisele Bundchen, Adriana Lima and Isabel Goulart who have all modelled for Victoria's Secret
During the day, Gracie also shared a behind-the-scenes snap of the shoot.
Posing this time in a pink bikini, she larked around with heavily tattooed photographer James Macari.
Gracie flew to St Barts earlier in the week and was clearly excited about the trip.
'On my way to ST Barths , paradise here I go' she wrote on the social networking page on Tuesday. 

Flawless: The brunette beauty also displayed her flawless figure in a colourful triangle two-piece
Gracie debuted on the fashion scene in 2009, where she walked the runway at the fall Rio and São Paulo fashion weeks.
Then aged 19, she caught the eyes of casting agents, and by June she was the most requested model during the spring Rio Fashion Week, walking in 35 of the 39 shows.
Gracie then landed the covers of Brazilian L’Officiel in as well as editorials for Brazilian Elle and Brazilian Vogue.
The model then strutted the catwalks in New York, where she walked the runway for Carolina Herrera, Ralph Lauren, and Vera Wang before jumping to Paris to model for Stella McCartney.
She also sashayed down the catwalk at the Diane Von Furstenberg and Miu Miu resort shows.

Behind-the-scenes: Posing this time in a pink bikini, Gracie also larked around with heavily tattooed photographer Timothy O'Malley

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Lily Aldridge: 'My husband Caleb is the coolest man I've ever met!' The Victoria's Secret Angel talks about life as a rock star's wife as she models for net-a-porter

Cover girl of this week's net-a-porter digital magazine The Edit

Says Victoria's Secret has made her a household name

Wants to launch organic skincare and fashion line

Has one child with Kings of Leon frontman Caleb Followill

We are more accustomed to seeing her stomping down the runway in her sexy Victoria's Secret lingerie, but Lily Aldridge showcases a more demure side in her latest photoshoot.

The 27-year-old Angel looks stunning as she poses for an exclusive shoot in this week's edition of Net-a-porter's digital magazine, The Edit.

The mother-of-one's latest fashion shoot sees her smouldering in toughened-up, vintage-inspired pieces by the likes of Givenchy, Erdem, Dolce & Gabbana, and Agent Provocateur.

Smouldering: Victoria's Secret Angel Lily Aldridge looks stunning as she poses on a beach for Net-a-porter's latest digital editionThe California native has been a Victoria's Secret model since 2009, and she also has walked the runway for Rag & Bone and Giles Deacon and appeared in ads for Coach, Clinque and Anthropologie.

She was first spotted by a scout at a school carnival, and her career has since rocketed.

Speaking about her life as a Victoria’s Secret Angel, she said: 'I think of it as being super-girlie, not sexy. It’s a huge part of American culture.

'The Angels, to me, are strong, iconic women that I have grown up watching,

'Becoming an Angel was a huge achievement, the turning point in my career. It’s made me a household name – very few models get that chance anymore.'

Fashion's in her blood: The 27-year-old said she grew up on fashion shoots and seeing her family work in the fashion and modelling industry made her sure it was the career for her

Fresh-faced beauty: The California native has been a Victoria's Secret model since 2009, and she also has walked the runway for Rag & Bone and Giles Deacon

Aldridge has been surrounded by the fashion world since childhood. 

Her father is an illustrator who designed The Rolling Stones’ album artwork, half-brother Miles is a world renowned fashion photographer, half-sister Saffron is a former Ralph Lauren model and younger sister Ruby is a model and singer. 

Speaking about her stylish upbringing, she said: 'I grew up on fashion shoots. When I was a kid, I thought I was going to be a soccer player, then a photographer, as I looked up to Miles so much. 

'But I was so in awe of Saffron; I watched her work all the time.'

Her husband also happens to be Kings of Leon front-man Caleb Followill and she couldn't speak more highly of him.

Soul mates: She describes husband, Kings of Leon front-man Caleb Followil, as the coolest guy she's ever met

'I knew he liked me, so I played it cool. I never exchanged numbers as I just knew we were going to see each other again.'

She was right – four years later, they were married. 

'We’re so compatible; he’s the coolest guy I’ve ever met, and my best friend', she added.

As for the future, Aldridge knows that Victoria’s Secret won’t last forever. 

She said: 'When my time is up, it’s up, but I make sure I mix up jobs and branch out.'

Grand plans: Lily, pictured left in her Victoria's Secret get-up, wants to design an organic skincare line like Miranda Kerr (R)

And it seems she is hoping to follow in former Angel Miranda Kerr's footsteps as the model recently unveiled her organic skincare line, Kora Organics.

'I want to create an organic beauty line, a fashion line and I’d love to do kidswear.

'I’ve done Victoria’s Secret [so] I have a name and I can launch myself in a bigger way. But, wherever my career takes me, I am blessed.'

Like family: 'The Angels, to me, are strong, iconic women that I have grown up watching,' she says

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Happy anniversary Rosie! Model celebrates one year of M&S lingerie line by stripping off to underwear in stunning new images

Model celebrates one year designing lingerie range for M&S

Appears in pictures for the autumn 2013 Rosie for Autograph collection

Has added a vintage spin on best-sellers and also introduced new floral-inspired designs

Has been following James Duigan's Clean and Lean regime to get in shape

Rosie for Autograph is one of store's best-selling ranges of all time

Shehas been working out extensively in recent months, and judging by her latest modelling shots, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's intense exercise regime is paying off.

The model looks incredible as she showcases her perfectly toned body in the latest campaign images for her lingerie line with Marks and Spencer.

The Rosie for Autograph Autumn 13 lingerie collection celebrates the one year anniversary of this exclusive collaboration between the model and the High Street giant.

Now that's one way to celebrate! Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is celebrating one year of her lingerie line with M&S by stripping off for a stunning set of campaign images

The new collection of sophisticated pieces, which range in price from £12.50 for pants to £125 for a wrap, uses luxurious fabrics such as silk and French designed lace, which aims to put a vintage spin on her original designs.

The palette is rich and sumptuous, with deep mauve and dusky pink bras, as well as more natural tones such as olive green and taupe. 

Key items within the anniversary collection include both updates on favourite styles and brand new pieces, which the retailer hopes will keep the collection fresh.

The popular silk kimono wrap has been reworked in mauve silk with placement rose print detailing and Rosie has added a brand new teddy all-in-one with a sexy silk spin.

Speaking about the new collection and anniversary celebrations, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley said: 'I can’t quite believe it’s been a whole year since the Rosie for Autograph launch, it’s gone so fast! 

'For my one year anniversary collection, I’m loving the new shapes and, as well as including my signature soft colours, I’ve experimented with a darker, richer palette, perfect for the Autumn season.'

The work-out has paid off! Rosie has been working extremely hard in recent weeks and has been spotted leaving the gym most days, which is obviously working

Soozie Jenkinson, Head of Lingerie Design at M&S, added: 'We took influence from the natural glamour and romanticism of the pre-Raphelites for this new collection, the richness of nature combined with the ethereal spirit of the art movement influenced both our colour palette and the hand painted rose bloom artwork.'

Following a successful year, which has seen the exclusive collaboration become one of the most popular lingerie collections ever launched by M&S, this one year anniversary collection looks set to be a firm favourite this Autumn.

26-year-old Rosie has been working extensively with personal trainer James Duigan- creator of the Bodyism system and bestselling author of The Clean and Lean diet - in order to keep her body in perfect shape.

Jealous, us? Rosie first launched her lingerie range with Autograph a year ago and it has become one of the best-selling ranges the high-street giant have ever witnessed

But while Rosie clearly enjoys a work out, Duigan, who has also worked with Elle Macpherson and Nigella Lawson, maintains her strict diet is one of the reasons she’s able to maintain her incredible figure. 

‘Rosie makes a mean guacamole which is a filling and nutrient dense snack,’ he told news.com. ‘About half an avocado a day is the perfect way to include fat-fighting in your diet.’ 

But despite eating healthily, Devon-born Rosie admits she isn't a fan of fad diets.

Speaking to Vogue, she said: ‘I’m not really one for fad diets, I like to keep things simple. I grew up on a farm, so if I want to detox or shed some weight or eat cleanly I’ll cut out carbs and refined sugars. So that’s my tip for eating well: Nothing extreme.’ 

The British star also admits to being a huge fan of physical exercise and does her best to squeeze her work-outs in as often as possible.

‘I love exercise,’ she said.  ‘For me, all my confidence starts there – with my exercise. It’s not just about being in shape, it also improves my well-being. 

‘I feel better about myself, it boosts my confidence. And that for me is where the beauty regime starts, in the gym.’

Hard work: Rosie has been working extensively with personal trainer James Duigan- creator of the Bodyism system and bestselling author of The Clean and Lean diet- in order to keep her body in perfect shape

Pad Bra £25.00, Brazilian Knicker £12.50

Silk Print Chemise £59.00

Camisole £35.00, French Knicker £19.50

Pad Bra £25.00, Midi Knicker £15.00

 

Non Pad Bra £25.00 Brazilian Knicker £12.50

Pad Bra £25.00, Midi Knicker £12.50

Triangle Non Pad Bra £17.50, Thong £15.00

Non Pad Bra £19.50, High Waisted Knicker £15.00

 

Teddy £45.00

Pad bra £25.00, Brazilian knicker £12.50

Non Pad Bra £25.00, Brazilian Knicker £12.50

Silk Print Wrap £125.00

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Gone with the wind! Erin Heatherton flashes her derriere in polka dot culottes as she jumps into a cab

In the hot weather, women across the world are flashing more leg in a variety of miniskirts and dresses.
But luckily for Erin Heatherton, by opting to wear a pair of polka dot culottes on her shopping trip in New York, the model avoided revealing her entire derriere in the summer breeze.
Getting into a taxi cab, Erin, 24, only ended up showing off half of her enviably pert behind.
Perfect wind attire: Erin Heatherton wore a pair of polka dot culottes for a shopping trip in New York
The model paired her culottes with a grey crop top and black sandal clogs and carried her personal items in a cute red, pink and cream cross-body satchel.

Erin was listening to some music on her way through the West Village after paying a visit to the A.P.C store where she picked up a few choice pieces before jumping a taxi cab on Tuesday afternoon.
And the 23-year old may well have been listening to some classic George Harrison, as she tweeted a picture of her favourite record of the moment, which was one of the former Beatles: 'Probably one my favorite albums #georgeharrison #demo.'

Whoops: Luckily the culottes prevented Erin from revealing anymore of her derriere in the wind

Mdel save: At least the American fashion star's pert behind stops the flash being as embarrassing
A week earlier, Erin had been spotted in the SoHo area of Manhattan where she joined fellow Victoria's Secret Angels Karlie Kloss and Behati Prinsloo, at the launch of the lingerie giant’s line Body By Victoria.
Heatherton is a firm favourite on the Angels roster, having walked in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012, as well as starring as the featured model in the 2010 Victoria's Secret SWIM catalog and the Body By Victoria campaign.
However, this year Erin spread her Angel wings by becoming the new face of XOXO Spring/Summer 2013 line.

Cool style: Erin wore a simple grey crop top and black sandal clogs with the polka dot culottes
And the model will be making her cinematic debut in Grown Ups 2 with Adam Sandler, Chris Rock and Taylor Lautner.
She plays a small role as a cheer leader, working a car wash in her scantily clad cheer uniform.
But, she isn't the only famous face rocking the green and white kit, as former SNL star Andy Samberg shows he knows how to be aggressive, be, be. aggressive with a sponge too in the scene from the family comedy.
Grown Ups 2 comes out in the UK on August 9.

Retail therapy: The model picked up some items from A.P.C during her trip to the West Village

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