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10 December 2014

What the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show was really like....

So the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show was one of the most overwhelming, colourful, energetic and exciting events I have ever been to. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole event; however I have to say it is a completely different experience seeing the whole event in real life, dressed to the nines with all my friends, compared to on my laptop, on my own with a blanket and ice cream. If you think about it; Victoria's Secret make their money off of the CBS showing of the Fashion Show, not inviting 100 of us Fashion Students for free! So with that in mind..  It shouldn't have come to a surprise to me is that the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, as fun as it was, was first and for most a television production.
But more on that later, for now here are my close but crappy 3rd row clips, and my reviews on the Show!

Taylor Swift's Performance of Blank Space during the Dream Girls Segment



The Dream Girls section was my favourite! I love the song Blank Space (who doesn't) so I was already dancing in my seat; but once Lily Aldridge came out wearing the powder puff Angel wings and the baby blue teddy; it was just so feminine and cute! I loved it. All the other outfits in this Section were in the same vein; soft, feminine, and pastel lingerie; worked beautifully.
The one thing I should point out now is that the pastel colours of this section are what made it the best section for showcasing the lingerie; instead of overpowering the garments they flowed with and showcased them. But there was nothing I loved more than Taylor's glam dressing gown and bodice ensemble; the black lace and baby pink go together better than strawberries and cream. I want one!

Ariana Grande's Performance of a Medley for the University of Pink Segment



Okay so I don't like Ariana Grande.
I don't like her because: her music and style is really not my style; HOWEVER- her songs were so catchy I couldn't help but dance along. I love love loved the Pink high knee boots they made. Very Chanel AutumnWinter14-esque! The outfits were awesome but if there was on piece I could take home would be the Pink Harem pants; A* comfort and style right there. Digging it.

List of Things that Happened at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show that You Won’t see on TV!

1. Ariana Grande Getting Wacked by Elsa's pink fluffy graffiti wings!

Here are some A* funny pictures of Ariana's face after she got bumped.
But it wasn't as bad as some have made it out to be; but her singing definitely stopped/dropped during the minor bump.
But she made a nice recovery and kept on going.
Take a look:


2. The Various Big Sweaty Camera Men running after the models.

But mad respect though. Been there;
tough job running backwards with your eye in a camera lens!




3. Candice's Wardrobe Adjustment Shuffle and cheeky Taylor Swift bum slap!

After having just watched the show, I know that they took out the cute shuffle, but surprised and sad they took out the butt tap! It was so cute and authentic- such a pity!








2 December 2014

My Experience at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show! In a Nut Shell...

 In a nut shell...
Finale!

 Third Row Ballin'

Alessandra and Adriana...



T-Swift

A Grande

T-Swift Again...

Gorgeous set design!!

Candice the Queen!



 Candy again

 Loved the set for the Pink segment; very cool.

 Doutzen looking sexy and hench!

 Karlie and T sharing a moment!

 Powder puff costume was my favourite!

 Sexy dark angel and the paparazzi.

 Girlies having fun and messing around at the back on stage!

More incredible set design.

And that's just a sneak peek!!
Will be posting a proper post sometime this week!
Big kisses my sweeties!!
-J xxx



18 November 2014

20 Days Left Until The 2014 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show!

Ahh!! I'm going to the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show!!

Why am I so excited about what is: lets face it, a commercialized,
glorified, over-the-top, exorbitantly expensive, underwear fashion show?
Because... Well.. that's what it is!
...but I have other reasons.
Despite the little fabric Victoria's Secret is trying to sell;
the creations the designers come up with are amazing!
Their 'Props' (i.e. the hosiery, shoes, wings, 
diamonds, pearls, and a solid couple of tons of glitter) are so innovative, theatrical, 
and over the top creative you can't help but to want to buy into the brand,
regardless of how good the design or quality is! 
Well I can't help it; I'm their demographic.. but my boyfriend isn't.
I asked James if he could objectively decide if the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show was the unique selling point of the Victoria's secret brand; or if it was the actual underwear itself?
"Pretty Girls in their underwear..." was the in-depth response I got. 
Case Study Conclusion: Even he's smitten.
I for one subjectively believe it's the Fashion show.
It's one of a kind: honestly, have you ever even seen another lingerie show televised? at all?

It's Innovative, Theatrical, and Creative
Innovative: Some of 2013's designs were made by a 3D printer!
2012 had the first LED powered wings with a micro sized battery!
2011's knitwear designs were hard work and trail blazed knit that year!
Theatrical: (Not much to be said; see photo's)
Creative: The fact that there are only so many ways you can reinvent angel wings...
but they still manage to do it year after year, theme after theme, and still wow us.
So without further ado, here are some of my favorite sketch to runway creations...

 Adriana Lima 2013
 Alessandra Ambrosio 2011
Adriana Lima 2011

In preparation for the show: apart my new strict workout and meal regime, here are some facts I sniffed out to better prepare myself for the big night!!

1. Incase you hadn't already heard, this morning the 2014 Musical Guests were announced!
Taylor Swift (repetitive but yay!),
Ed Sheeran (Britain's Sweet-Heart),
Ariana Grande (Trying to keep positive and grateful with this one but- struggling),
and Hozier (Hozi-who? Looked him up after hand. Irish and pretty groovy.)

2. I am going to be attending the first out of the two shows!
Two shows you ask? Well! There are two shows on the day to ensure every camera angle is captured! This is important seeing as the playback is what CBS and Victoria's Secret make their money off of, not all 100 of us Fashion College Girls and our free-loader invitations! (Not complaining)

3. We are going to be in Earls Court and instead of being amongst an audience of 5,000 like it always has been... were going to be in an audience four times that size capping at a whopping 20,000 audience members (and two lots of them, remember? so 40,000 live viewers in one day!)

4. We have to bring our passports as identification and our invitations are confidential.
That's right. Underwear is some serious buisness.

5. I just realized I need to decide what to wear!
Goodnight my sweeties!
Until tomorrow!
-J xxx

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