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27 June 2015

VSFS 2013: Sui He (Snow Angels Segment)

Ahhh, an Asian beauty on the Victoria's Secret Runway. Alright ... okay ... I'm feeling it. Watch out Liu Wen! Sui He is hot on the scene. Sure would be nice to have both of these Asian beauties on the same VS runway representing CHINA. Yes, Asians can rock some sexy lingerie costumes also. Hello!

:: pretends he doesn't know that he's the reason why ::




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Sui He Costume Fitting ~ VSFS Snow Angels ~ 2013


Sui He Backstage ~ Victoria's Secret Fashion Show ~ 2013

13 June 2015

VSFS 2014: Jourdan Dunn (Fairy Tale Segment)

It took not only a new, cute hairstyle but also a familiar geographical location (London) for the lovely Jourdan Dunn to finally shine bright like a diamond as a Victoria's Secret model. I have been waiting to post a fashion blog focused on this British model but I have not been satisfied with any of the Victoria's Secret photos of her ... not the catalog photos ... not the runway photos. For awhile there, I was beginning to feel as if she was just not a good fit for the lingerie brand. I was mistaken. She surely is a good fit now!

At the 2014 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, she comfortably strutted down the runway during the Fairy Tale Segment looking absolutely adorable. I just loved seeing her styled in her new sassy bob, her feminine wings, elegant jewels and sexy corset lingerie outfit. Complete sexy look. Finally Victoria's Secret gets it right with Jourdan Dunn.













08 August 2013

VSFS 2012: Adriana Lima (Angels in Bloom)



It is always intriguing to see a brunette with natural blue eyes. However, more than her physical attributes, the magic of Adriana Lima has a lot to do with how accepting she seems to be of all types of people and situations.

She is extremely attractive and does not try to pretend to be flawless. She has admitted to not feeling so secure about her less than perfect teeth and talks openly about how she has to work at keeping fit and trim for Victoria's Secret especially now that she is a mother of two. She has a wonderful personality and just seems like a ton of fun to be around.

Love Adriana Lima! She rocks!


Backstage with Jasmine Tookes








02 August 2013

VSFS 2012: Shanina Shaik (Angels in Bloom)


Australian model Shanina Shaik is of Lithuanian and Pakistinian descent. She first walked in the 2011 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and then walked again for the 2012 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. She has a very exotic look and is actually dating supermodel Tyson Beckford. She has done some catalog work for Victoria's Secret and is off to a promising modeling career. She has gorgeous eyes and a nice figure. Hope to see her again on the VS runway for 2013!





Chumming it up with mega-supermodel Adriana Lima backstage before the Angels in Bloom Segment.




26 July 2013

VSFS 2012: Jasmine Tookes & Shanina Shaik (Backstage)


You really get to see which Victoria's Secret models are true friends by reviewing the runway backstage photos. Some of these photos are taken by the models' personal camera phones and really help capture some genuine friendship moments between some of the models. Many photos were taken of American model Jasmine Tookes with Australian model Shanina Shaik backstage which is usually an indication that these two models not only work together but have a genuine camaraderie.

Friendships are precious when they are genuine especially between two women since jealousy, insecurities and envy often prevent such friendships from flourishing. To be a successful Victoria's Secret model, one must not let jealousy and envy control them and must always maintain a high level of self-confidence. You may not always be the prettiest, the smartest or the most popular in the room. Without confidence, feelings become fragile and a sense of defeat begins to show in every gesture and movement the model makes.

Successful models believe in themselves no matter what the situation is and understand what their unique gifts are. Two models with a high level of self-confidence create magical bonds when they "click" and it is a beautiful thing to capture and witness. Both Jasmine and Shanina exude confidence and I loved seeing them walk in the 2012 Victoria's Secret fashion show as well as seeing them photographed together and separately backstage.

Unfortunately, female friendships can be disheartening. As I have learned over the years, female camaraderie is best when the love and adoration is reciprocated evenly and fairly. Many females continue in one-sided relationships with not only female friends but also female relatives because they don't take the time to see that the love and adoration is not being returned on the same level or at the same pace. Paying attention to this imbalance early in the relationship can save many women from heartache and grief. It is one thing to be heart-broken over a guy that cheated on you (you will get over it) ... but it is an entirely different devastation to love a sister, female relative or a female friend who does not return the love back (very difficult to get over). The sooner you are able to ascertain the difference between a real friend versus one that is just stringing you along or perhaps smiling in your face and talking behind your back, the better off you will be. Nobody wants to be made a fool of.



VSFS 2012: Jasmine Tookes & Shanina Shaik (Backstage)