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Backstage Pass: How Do Victoria's Secret Angels Prep for a Shoot?We got an exclusive glimpse at what really happens backstage with the Victoria's Secret beauty team |
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So when I was invited to go behind the scenes before the launch event for the new Victoria's Secret fragrance, Dream Angels Love is Heavenly Eau de Parfum, $52, I was thrilled. I thought I'd finally get to pull back the curtain and see what the Angels really look like -- without hours of hair and makeup, spray tans, diamond-encrusted lingerie, and gigantic wings.
You see, I generally find models underwhelming before the beauty teams get their hands on them. I've gone backstage at New York Fashion Week for more seasons than I can count, and the way I get through it without feeling horrible about myself (because of the tall/thin thing) is to focus on the negative. It sounds kind of sad, but the models' cellulite and acne makes them more human -- more likeable.
Skip ahead to see the Victoria's Secret team in action.
Even though Erin Heatherton and Lindsay Ellingson are Angels of the Victoria's Secret variety, I hoped that meeting them in person would reveal that they're not actually celestial beings. Wouldn't it be reassuring if they turned out to be regular women with problems just like the rest of us? All I'll say now is that I'm still in awe of these women, but significantly less intimidated. Read on to see why.
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Wow, I don't think I could do that. So stressful!
by lanereidbeauty Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 12:43PM Report as inappropriate
Busy ladies!
by EricaC123 Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 06:16AM Report as inappropriate
Fun to see what goes on behind the scenes.
by Ydabney Friday, August 3, 2012 at 11:32AM Report as inappropriate
This artical is kind of stupid, I didn't really see any real tips at all like I was expecting, who really cares about what they do?
by rachaellh13 Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 02:06AM Report as inappropriate
I enjoyed this piece as I agree Victoria's Secrets Models stand out. And, though I appreciate other models who are not as blessed in some areas, I like to see what goes on with this group of gals too. I did get some new info and that was how to work dry shampoo. I have one that was not working for me though it is and has been rated well elsewhere.
by evet Sunday, June 17, 2012 at 04:00PM Report as inappropriate
Wow, it seems like it was way easier to do their hair and makeup than I would have imagined! Lucky girls.
by LipglossandSpandex Friday, June 15, 2012 at 11:01PM Report as inappropriate
I think the models are all pretty--but not beautiful. Beauty is something that sets you apart from others, makes you truly memorable; these girls all look like clones of each other.
by florawynn Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 08:18PM Report as inappropriate
They are all so beautiful!
by yestfl Thursday, June 7, 2012 at 06:36PM Report as inappropriate
I really like the victorias secret models most of them aren't super skinny like runway models although sometimes they photoshop them in strange ways. but overall they look healthy
by Songbird2872 Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at 03:31PM Report as inappropriate
Decent article, but it really didn't reveal anything spectacular.
by robyne00 Friday, May 25, 2012 at 09:27AM Report as inappropriate