How do I look like a Victoria's Secret Angel?

[luvsic]

Hey everyone,

Do you think it's unrealistic to want to look like a VS model...daily? I have yet to figure out how to get that beautiful, voluminous, silky classic VS hair but in terms of makeup, it just looks like they totally play up the false lashes (I am getting lash extensions sometime in the near future) and flirty, silky colors of eyeshadow so it's not too intense but not too plain either.

Does anyone have any recommendations on how to really achieve the look? Is it too much work for a daily look? I am Asian, and not really sure what my skin tone is in terms of NC, but I would say I am light-medium toned but I want to get tanner.

Oh, and if anyone knows how to achieve that classic VS hair, please do share =P I've been trying for ages, all of my attempts have failed.

TIA <3

 

[kimicummings]

The models’ eyes were drenched in shimmery gold and brown eyeshadows like Silky Eyeshadow in Chills, Mystified, Between the Sheets and Champagne and lined with Eyeliner in Dark Chocolate. High Definition Mascara in Blackest Black was applied to both top and bottom to give the most luscious lashes.
To play up the cheekbones, Tilbury highlighted and contoured them with Mosaic Bronzer in Goddess, Mosaic Blush in Love Life and Heidi Klum Collection Blush in Jewels.
As for the lips, a peachy color (Perfect Lipstick in Whisper) was applied and topped with a pale pink gloss (Lip Gloss in Intimate) and a nude brown (Heidi Klum Collection Lip Gloss in Cupcake), to complete the deliciously seductive look.
The Victoria’s Secret Bare Bronze collection was also used all over to give models a radiant, bronzed glow.

 

[AdlersMommy22]

what the freaking hell kind of rollers are they using in those girls hair???

 

[GirlyDork]

I'd say use a light silvery gray or even a light gold eye shadow on the lids, contour with a color like MAC Soft Brown just a teeny bit, and apply false eyelashes. Highlight the brow bone and add a thin line of black eyeliner to the upper lash lines. Use a little bit of bronzer to contour your face. Apply a light peach colored blush to the apples of the cheeks. Use a highlighting eye shadow to highlight the top of the cheekbones. Then use a matte light color to highlight down the nose. Apply a peachy nude lipstick or lip gloss and you're done!

EDIT: I just remembered the beautiful inner corner/tear duct highlight! Use a white eyeliner (Like Urban Decay 24/7 in Yeyo or MAC Eye Kohl in Fascinating) on the inner corners, smudge it a bit with your finger or a small brush. Then top it with a very light shimmery shadow. THIS IS ESSENTIAL if you want to look like a Victoria's Secret Angel!!!

HTH

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[TISH1124]

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Originally Posted by AdlersMommy22 what the freaking hell kind of rollers are they using in those girls hair???

They just look like the jumbo velcro rollers to me with hair clips to hold them tightly in place ...No???

 

[jdechant]

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Originally Posted by TISH1127 They just look like the jumbo velcro rollers to me with hair clips to hold them tightly in place ...No???

Yup jumbo velcro rollers....The secret to becoming a VS model...Long Thick Hair, Big Boobs, lots of confidence and perfect cheekbones (or contouring skills) lol...

 

[AdlersMommy22]

yeah but you'd think that they'd use something other than velcro rollers? Maybe its just me... lol Do you hairspray your hair first before putting it up in the rollers????

 

[jdechant]

^^ Oh yah, some kind of product would definitely have to be in your hair first...then apply curlers when your hair is slightly dry...let sit and blow dry hair in curlers to make sure they are really dry before you take them out...HAIRSPRAY THE HELL OUT OF IT...lol..

 

[luvsic]

jdechant - don't forget flirty lashes!!! Those are mustmustmust. It seems like all of the ladies have giant falsies on, but individual ones.

Ladies thank goodness you responded! Lol I was thinking nobody was going to see this post...

If that's the case with the hair, it's ridiculously easy it seems. However, is it possible to style hair like that dry? I shower at night so my hair is freshly "slept on" when I wake up in the morning...so would putting a product in there and then putting them up in rollers be just as effective?

What kind of product, if that's the case??

Are these girls just mostly naturally frikin hot? lol, so it doesn't require that much special makeup for them to look over the top, you know.

I will definitely try that makeup trip, the inner corners of the eyes thing. I have a few pretty shades for that too.

I am looking for a good bronzer too....is Too-faced Carribean in a Compact in Sun Bunny good for the winter?

 

[luvsic]

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Originally Posted by jdechant Yup jumbo velcro rollers....The secret to becoming a VS model...Long Thick Hair, Big Boobs, lots of confidence and perfect cheekbones (or contouring skills) lol...

LOL, unfortunately I lack 3 out of those 4...including those damn contouring skills =P oh well I'm too short anyway haha. I wish though.

 

[jdechant]

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Originally Posted by luvsic LOL, unfortunately I lack 3 out of those 4...including those damn contouring skills =P oh well I'm too short anyway haha. I wish though.

Nothing some high heels can't fix...lol..and HOW could I forget the lashes...Uggh...trust me, your lucky your short cause you can wear the high heels..I'm 5'9, so If I wear heels, I'm too damn tall

I know, I suck at contouring too!! But...keep working at it, your bound to get better

 

[Lissa]

I saw a pursebuzz.com tutorial where she curled her hair with tongs so it was hot and then put it straight in to a roller where it cools down and sets. Maybe that would be easier to do for dry hair?

Oh and I love all the Too Faced bronzers. Depends on your skin tone, if you are pale maybe Snow Bunny would be better. Or I bought Sun Bunny, Snow Bunny and the Leopard Bronzer all together in a palette recently (The Bronzed and the Beautiful) - I love it!

 

[chocolategoddes]

When it comes to skin, I'm guessing a lot of Hyperreal foundation, iridescent shimmers, bronzers, dwy creamy products to give that glow.


Unless you want to sit in a makeup chair for 5 hours each day, then it's nearly impossible to look like a VS model. As effortless as their looks are, it takes a lot of hard work and time!

I've always wanted to do a VS look in the future.

 

[luvsic]

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Originally Posted by Lissa I saw a pursebuzz.com tutorial where she curled her hair with tongs so it was hot and then put it straight in to a roller where it cools down and sets. Maybe that would be easier to do for dry hair? Oh and I love all the Too Faced bronzers. Depends on your skin tone, if you are pale maybe Snow Bunny would be better. Or I bought Sun Bunny, Snow Bunny and the Leopard Bronzer all together in a palette recently (The Bronzed and the Beautiful) - I love it!

Unfortunately I suck at curling hair

I tried it yesterday and ended up looking like a poodle. It was literally frizz, curl, weird wave, frizz, frizz lol. I am not looking for a hugely curly look, I guess just more of a huge body wave you know?

I always look for the easy way out of things, beauty short cuts, but I am not so sure that always works for everyone. That VS hair trick seems easy enough though, I will try it. I have time...

I am soooo excited to try that bronzer now! I've heard lovely things. I wouldn't say I'm extremely pale, I just don't want snow bunny to look odd on me because I am not sure what my skin tone is. I totally need to get that checked out .. I wouldn't say I'm extremely pale, but I am far from tan. I guess it's a yellow-light beige color (that sounds disgusting lol) should I go to MAC and ask them what it is?

 

[luvsic]

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Originally Posted by chocolategoddes When it comes to skin, I'm guessing a lot of Hyperreal foundation, iridescent shimmers, bronzers, dwy creamy products to give that glow. Unless you want to sit in a makeup chair for 5 hours each day, then it's nearly impossible to look like a VS model. As effortless as their looks are, it takes a lot of hard work and time! I've always wanted to do a VS look in the future.

Yeah I totally love the VS look! I almost forgot...shimmers...yes, those ladies are always glowing, so it makes them seem like they are really angels. I don't want to look like a glitter factory exploded onto my face and body though, lol.

Chocolategoddess, what do you mean by hard work and time specifically?

other than their perfect hair, I wouldn't think the makeup is too hard. I know by the end of the night though I'd probably look like a runny, sweaty, flat-hair headed hot mess if I did everything during the day.

 

[luvsic]

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Originally Posted by jdechant Nothing some high heels can't fix...lol..and HOW could I forget the lashes...Uggh...trust me, your lucky your short cause you can wear the high heels..I'm 5'9, so If I wear heels, I'm too damn tall I know, I suck at contouring too!! But...keep working at it, your bound to get better

lol!!! ooooh how I wish I loved heals, girl. But I can't stand being in them for more than a few hours cause my feet start to THROB. On the contrary I would love to be taller, at least you can wear flats and not look like a midget lol. And you should still rock those high heels you prob. just look like a model that's all

 

[AvantGardeDoll]

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Originally Posted by jdechant Yup jumbo velcro rollers....The secret to becoming a VS model...Long Thick Hair, Big Boobs, lots of confidence and perfect cheekbones (or contouring skills) lol...

You'd be really surprised. I used to think so too until I actually met Adriana Lima like 3 months ago in the mall. Her bra size is a 34B (like mine) and it sure seemed that way. The reason they look so huge on the runways and photoshoots is because they contour and highlight their breasts to give them more depth and therefore appear larger. They're also more likely to be wearing push up bras for the shows.

PS - They're 10 times more gorgeous in person (who would've thought that was possible, huh?)

 

[AvantGardeDoll]

Hear it from the angel hair master himself, Italo Gregorio.

YouTube - Victoria's Secret - Fashion Show - Backstage Beauty: Hair

Apologies for the double post.

Enjoy.

 

[kaliraksha]

I think your best bet with the hair is to start experimenting with hair products that give you more volume... my friend has asian hair and it's so thick and beautiful that it doesn't stand up well to heating products.

As for is it unreasonable to look that way everyday? No, I think the look once perfected is probably low maintenance if you're the kind of person that does hair/makeup everyday- it's not that much more work. But, I think what really sells a VS model is the allure, confidence and flirty-playful-ness they seem to embody. I think that part, we could all benefit a little from.

 

[jdechant]

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Originally Posted by AvantGardeDoll You'd be really surprised. I used to think so too until I actually met Adriana Lima like 3 months ago in the mall. Her bra size is a 34B (like mine) and it sure seemed that way. The reason they look so huge on the runways and photoshoots is because they contour and highlight their breasts to give them more depth and therefore appear larger. They're also more likely to be wearing push up bras for the shows. PS - They're 10 times more gorgeous in person (who would've thought that was possible, huh?)

Hmmm...

THINGS TO DO BEFORE I DIE
-Learn how to contour and highlight my breasts!! Lol.....