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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

May 9, 2012 | by Dawn Davis | 21 COMMENTS

They're really, really tall

When I showed this picture to my husband, he very sweetly said, "I think you're the prettiest of the group -- even if it looks like you're kneeling." Not only are they each at least 5'10", they were also wearing giant platform heels, which, according to my math, put them around 6'4". (I'm 5'5", and I was wearing four-inch heels.) I know I'll never grow seven inches, but I've already ordered some higher shoes -- and I'm working on the hair and makeup techniques.

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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 EricaF123 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

Someone said that these chicks are put on a pedestal--they are. How? By other women looking for faults in them, by other women comparing them to themselves. THAT's putting them on a pedestal--just treat them like you do everyone. What's all this "I was pleasantly surprised at how "normal" and "nice" they are? Why would you expect them to be mean and not-normal before meeting them? What I'm trying to say is that no matter how you're born everyone should be treated the same, and "pretty" or "average," you are not "Above" or "under" ANYONE. Treat everyone the same, hold them to the same expectations

by jenni90 Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 12:27PM Report as inappropriate

Your husband is right - you are the prettiest! All the models look the same to me. You have beautiful porcelain skin & a very sweet smile!

by EnglishRose93 Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 06:29AM Report as inappropriate

Haha, the last one, they're really really tall, they're also all blonde.

by MissXu Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 08:51PM Report as inappropriate

I think these chicks are put way too much on a pedestal... maybe because they are so tall, haha! You actually are the cutest in the last picture. They all kind of look like clones of each other. I think Victoria's Secret captures the attitude of fun/sexy/flirty but they also play up the average girls' insecurities to sell them products.

by totalroyalty Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 07:32PM Report as inappropriate

Your skin! It's gorgeous! I was actually paying attention to you more in the photos that you were in (due to the luminous, pale skin that you have) in the earlier slides. I wonder, what kind of foundation do you use? That'd be insanely great if you could spill your own secrets to me. :D

by Doodleses Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 08:28AM Report as inappropriate