Swedish model Elsa Hosk looks simply adorable in the Victoria's Secret V-Day promo pics wearing both casual Valentine's Day looks as well as very sexy lingerie looks. Young women love flouncing around in flirty, comfy boudoir pieces and mature ladies always desire to drape their bodies in negligees that are delicate, ultra-feminine and a bit daring. Victoria's Secret has got all categories covered for Valentine's Day and as always is keeping it classy!
Victoria's Secret is remaining fresh in the industry by putting a definite spin on Valentine's Day this season in the era of female empowerment just as they did last year. Women right now in the year 2019 are making great strides in politics, in business, in education, in science, in finance and have a very strong voice demanding equality. As a woman, I am definitely excited about today's shifting attitude towards women in the United States which will inevitably impact women world-wide.
Well, when it comes to romance, things have changed a bit primarily because women are providing not only for themselves but for their families as well. The majority of the women that I know are breadwinners of their households and want to treat themselves for Valentine's Day instead of being consistently disappointed on this special day by what their significant other (if they have one) did not get for them or do for them. Personally, I have had very few (if any) memorable Valentine's Day moments that I did not solely create for myself.
Ladies, it is okay to treat yourself and pamper yourself for love of self first! Victoria's Secret gets it by designating February 14th as a "#VDayMeDay" which places more emphasis on love of self as opposed to waiting for that fabulous guy to surprise you with a romantic treat on this day. Seems like chivalry is dead, ladies (just keeping it real), so make this Valentine's Day all about YOU treating YOU with something special ... a new flirty fragrance, sheer baby-doll lingerie, sexy heels, fine jewelry, gourmet chocolates ... yes, go ahead make it a day for love of self in 2019!
I was actually shocked when it was announced that Jasmine Tookes would be wearing the 2016 Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra for the annual lingerie fashion show. To be held at the Grand Palais in Paris, France was exciting news enough. But to showcase a Black model this time around with the highest honor of wearing the million dollar bra just got me feeling really proud as a Black female fan of Victoria's Secret for many years.
The last time a Black model wore the million dollar bra was back in 2007 when Selita Ebanks strutted down the runway in the "Holiday Fantasy Bra." In 2004 and in 1997 Tyra Banks rocked the Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra. Three Black models in the 20-year history of Victoria's Secret with 4 showings total. I guess 4 out of 20 ain't so bad!
Here's the list:
Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra Model List
2016 ~ Jasmine Tookes
♥ Bright Night Fantasy Bra $3 million
2015 ~ Lily Aldridge
♥ Fireworks Fantasy Bra $2 million
Taylor Hill is currently the youngest model to hold the title of "Victoria's Secret Angel." Several models walk the VS runway as well as are featured in the VS catalog and on the VS website, but only a select few actually earn "Angel" status. Usually a model would have to work for at least a couple of years for the brand, but pretty much as soon as Taylor Hill began working for them, she was quickly crowned "Angel" at only 19 years of age.
Victoria's Secret must really believe in her ... very rare to make such a quick decision in regards to a new model. Still pondering why this particular model from Denver, Colorado and not some of the others from more exotic parts of the world. She is American and does actually have an exotic look about herself as if she is from some other country. Perhaps she has mixed ancestry like so many of us here in America. She actually looks a lot like Portuguese model Sara Sampaio in some of her photos.
Oh well, can't really figure her out so let's just wish her much success. Just the association with Victoria's Secret is sure to propel her career much further than she could ever dream of. As a Victoria's Secret Angel, she is guaranteed a three year contract filled with advertising and promotional features gaining beautiful exposure and invaluable recognition.
Congratulations, Taylor Hill! Keep shining and enjoy the ride!