Victoria's Secret Show | Talking All Things Model & Couture Fashion

The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

Outfits & Models

The annual Victoria's Secret Show is not only the highlight of the fashion industries year, but also the highlight of mine ♥. To use the word 'obsessed' doesn't even cover what I am in regards to Victoria's Secret. I have seen every single show at least 10 times and can tell you which model, outfit & artisan contributed to each year as well as exactly what time in the show each segment transpired. It's safe to say i'm a fanatic!!!! However, as a true lover of fashion, I appreciate the show on such a deep level as I know how much money, craftsmanship and organisational skills goes into just a show that runs for only one hour. The show has developed and materialised immensely over the past decade and has rapidly established itself  as the biggest fashion show in the world. It is rumoured that each years show individually costs 12 million dollars and increases the exposure and net worth of the brand every single year. Of course this show would be nothing without the amazing couture outfits and the models themselves who wear them!

What I personally love the most about the show is the way they include work from lesser known artisans from all around the world who create the most incredible bedazzled bodysuits, angelic wings & gracefully flowing capes. This is creativity beyond imagination & every single year i'm astounded by the detail and craftsmanship which goes into each and every piece - Some of them are also fit perfectly to scale for the specific model (this year is also the first time they're using 3D Printing Technology!). Some of the artisans working on the pieces from the show for this year are Brian Atwood, Serkan Couture & unique painter Jeff Fender. My personal favourite for the 2017 show is the collaboration between the Victoria's Secret brand and designer Balmain. Olivier Rousteing is the creative director of the couture brand Balmain & every year astounds the public with his incredible designs. I cannot wait to see the partnership with Victoria's Secret and what blossoms into creation from their joint venture.

⧪Below is some of the amazing work that past artisans have displayed in previous 

VS fashion shows⧪

|The Models|

The brand has somewhat made these models larger than life - treating them like movie stars & literally generating their fame. Each model is a star in their own right & have worked their entire adult (and teen) life to get to where they are today, so there is really no doubt that they deserve it; but Victoria's Secret enhance their exposure and from this one show they are able to sign deals bigger than they ever dreamed with designers such as Versace, Chanel, Dolce and Gabbana & Gucci. 

These models literally work all year round to maintain an inhuman lingerie model body. This is because they need to be in shape not only for the annual show, but for the shoots they do throughout the entire year. From Victoria's Secret Sport campaigns to the notorious Holiday commercial which airs around Christmas time - they need to be in working shape! Some of my favourite models who give me the most motivation to hit the gym and live a healthy lifestyle are Josephine Skriver, Adriana Lima, Romee Strijd & Miranda Kerr. What I love about these angels (and one ex angel AKA: Miranda) is that they are public advocates for regular exercise & a clean diet; they post numerous workouts, recipes and fitness photos which can be great motivation for your next health kick!

Below are some helpful recipes the girls have shared in past interviews⇲

Miranda Kerr (three breakfast options)

Healthy Oatmeal

• 1 cup of oatmeal
• 1 and a half cups of water
• Half a cup of goat milk
• 1 teaspoon of honey or maple sugar
• 1 tablespoon of soaked chia seeds
• 1 teaspoon of cacao powder
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon

Healthy & Simple Bircher Muesli

• 2.5 cups of organic oats
• 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1/2 cup linseeds
• 1/2 cup sultanas and dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup of goat milk
• 1 teaspoon of honey or maple sugar
• 1 teaspoon of cacao powder
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• Serve with seasonal berries and grated apple

Banana Pancakes

• 1 Banana
• 1 egg + 1 egg white
• 2 tablespoons of oatmeal or oats crushed into a flour (I found I needed more oatmeal than this recipe calls for)
• Cook with coconut oil!
• *** Side note *** I added 1/3 cup of dedicated coconut and a little bit of chocolate protein powder) 

All of these recipes are so delicious and I make them on a regular basis!

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Romee Stritjd (Lunch options)

Salmon Poke Bowl
♥ Brown Rice

♥ Edamame Beans

♥ Wild Salmon cooked in teriyaki sauce

♥ 1 boiled egg

♥ Cooked spinach

♥ Shredded Carrot

♥ Shredded Cabbage 

Acai Bowl
♥ 1 sachet of frozen acai berry pulp

♥ 1/2 a small banana

♥ 1/2 frozen blueberries

♥ 1/2 cup frozen strawberries

♥ 1/2 cup vanilla unsweetened almond milk

Toppings: Blueberries | Granola | Chia Seeds | Kiwi fruit | Chopped banana | Honey | Raw cacao nibbles |

Fresh Summer Chicken & Sweet Potato Salad
♥ Chopped Tomatos

♥ Chopped Carrots

♥ Chopped Cucumber

♥ Grilled chicken breast with salt and pepper seasoning

♥ Spinach and iceberg lettuce

♥  Cooked cubes of sweet potato seasoned with smoked paprika & coconut oil

This recipe is a favourite of mine - I have seen Romee eat something very similar in her blogs but this is my own version ♡

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Josephine Skriver (Dinner options)

Chicken, Mushroom, Spinach, Tomato and Corn Omelette 
♥ Chopped Cherry Tomatoes

♥ Chopped Spinach Leaves
♥ Chopped Mushrooms

♥ Corn

♥ Cubed grilled chicken breast with salt and pepper seasoning

♥ 2 Eggs

♥  Cook with 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
Can add chopped olives & Feta on top for extra taste ❤

Roasted Buttnernut Squash & Pumpkin Soup 
♥ 1 Large Buttnernut Squash
♥  1/2 a small Pumpkin

♥ Olive Oil (1 tblsp) for drizzling 
♥ 1/3 cup chopped shallot

♥ 1 tsp Salt

♥ 4 cloves of garlic crushed

♥ 1/2 tsp nutmeg

♥  Salt & Pepper 
♥  2 tsp Coconut Oil
♥  4 Cups Vegetable Broth
♥  Salt & Pepper 
♥  1 tblsp Butter

Grilled Fish With a superfood Salad
♥ 1 Fish Fillet (White fish or Wild Salmon)
♥  Squeeze 1/2 a lemon over it with a touch of olive oil
♥  Sprinkle salt & pepper on top
(Grill in the oven)

Salad:

♥  Beetroot
♥  Kale
♥  Sweet Potato 
♥ Quinoa
♥ Avocado
♥ Sweet Peas
♥ Pine Nuts
♥ Arugula
♥ Pumpkin Seeds

This is such a simple & quick meal to prepare with loads of health benefits 

Snacks

Lastly, a list of healthy snacks & drinks which the girls often promote↙

⇰ Hot Water & Lemon

⇰ Green smoothies including ingredients like kale, chia seeds & avocado

⇰ Almonds (or a nut mix)

⇰ Carrots & homemade hummus

⇰ Blueberries & Strawberries

⇰ A small greek yogurt with granola for gut health

⇰ Green Juices: If you buy bottled ones make sure they're cold pressed & not heat treated 

⇰ Kale Chips (Yum!)

⇰ Nut Butter (ABC Spread)

⇰ Protein Bars

⇰ Dark Chocolate which has a high percentage of cocoa ♡

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Some main types of workouts & movements the Victoria's Secret Angels do consist of:

| Weight Training |
| Interval Training ⧪  HIIT Training |
| Swimming |
| Boxing |
| Skipping |
| Running |
 | Spin Cycle |
| Ballet |

All of the girls have admitted in interviews that they've tailored specific workout to themselves because their bodies respond better to that type of exercise. For example - Josephine Skirver & Jasmine Tookes have stated that HIIT training & heavy weighted exercises work better for their specific body type as they feel leaner and stronger when they do this. Other girls like Miranda Kerr & Candice Swanepoel have claimed that low intensity exercise like Pilates, yoga, ballet and jogging help them stay lean and fit whilst keeping to a strict nutritional plan. Lastly, there is boxing, skipping and high intensity spin/cycle classes which have been the choice of workouts for veteran angels Adriana Lima and Lily Aldridge; Adriana especially has the most incredible body and works her ass off every single day int he boxing ring!

 

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