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2010 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, Part 2

Some more observations in random order..



Anne Vyalitsyna (Anne V)

My girlfriend and I both expected to like the PINK and Heavenly Bodies segment best, but we actually liked the Country Girls sets second to PINK. Her, especially any with blue denim, like Lindsay Ellingson below, or paisley like Anne V above.



Now we're sort of jonesing to find her a bunch of gingham, paisley or denim panties, maybe with matching bras, like Lindsay's or even Maryna Linchuk's below.



And the blue boots. Not that she has any place to wear them (well, I can think of one place..), but my girlfriend wants those boots. OK, that entire costume. Did I mention she likes wearing Blue lingerie?



And, costume is the correct term. One very valid critique of Vicky's shows that seems rightfully louder each year is, who could actually wear anything seen in the shows? That's addressed in a great post by Treacle on her The Lingerie Addict blog (BTW, if by the off chance you're not reading it regularly, you should). Then again, I forgive the excesses since the show is selling fantasy entertainment - and in turn tons of knickers - but that's kind of their point. Think of it this way: it's a one-hour infomercial no one can say they really suffer through.

So, what could work as actual lingerie, and not just a costume?





How about this bra and panties set Candice Swanepoel wore during the Heavenly Bodies segment? Lose the Angel wings, and she's set. Or keep the wings and lose the bra and panties, and it's somebody's really strange dream sequence, but that's for a very different blog..



Neither of us were all that familiar with Martha Streck before her appearance on the runway, but afterward, we heart her, too. She even tweeted everyone a backstage pic:



Who Wore It Better? In this case the It being an orange bra?



Within minutes of each other, Karolina Kurkova or Adriana Lima?



I'm not sure what superhero Ms. Lima is supposed to be ('Soccer Mom'?) but I'll watch for the movie, 3-D or not..





Alessandra Ambrosio on why ruffle-butt panties can still be cute and hott at the same time - and not to be out-done:



Magdalena Frackowiak, proving even Akon can have a thankless job. That's him. To her right. On the stage. Oh, hadn't noticed him either, huh?



How about a front-flash from Lily Aldridge? They are trying to sell the panties, after all..



If you missed the show or just want to see it again, you're in luck. It'll be shown again this coming Wednesday, December 8th 8 ET on the CW. 8pm? Obviously not on ABC..



Good night, and drive safely! Call me!

I realize some people think the show jumped the shark long ago, but some of us look at it as a lot of fun (especially when they spend a little more time talking with the models as they did this year). That's cool - to each their own. If you want another take on the show, mainly from backstage, read this great post from the fine ladies at Frou Frou Fashionista blog. And check out our post next Wednesday for our vote for best addition to the show over the past two years. She really deserved those Angel wings.

Adriana Lima, May We Please See Your $2 Million Victoria's Secret Bombshell Fantasy Bra?

The answer is kind of obvious, isn't it? Say this much for Vicky's: they know how to promote something like, say, their 2010 Fashion Show this coming Tuesday night at 10 on CBS? And Thank you, Ms. Lima.

Adriana Lima Looks Like $2 Million In The 2010 Victoria's Fantasy Bra

Hard to believe it's that time of year again already. There's a chill in the (North American) air, the leaves are starting to turn, stores are trying to figure out where to put all of their Christmas candy and garbage because the Halloween and Thanksgiving stuff is still clogging their aisles, and Victoria's Secret is gearing up for their 2010 Fashion Show, Tuesday, November 30th on CBS.

The opening salvo? The above photo of Angel Adriana Lima as the wearer of this year's VS Fantasy Bra (officially 'Bombshell Fantasy Bra'). She gets the honor this year of wearing $2 million in diamonds. You'd think they'd make a matching set of Bombshell Fantasy panties, but maybe they're trying to keep coasts down. Or, they realize she'd never be able to comfortably sit down if they did.



With Heidi Klum leaving her wings behind, and both Miranda Kerr and Doutzen Kroes pregnant and missing from this show, they'll have to be a bit more creative this year, but it does give models like future Transformers 3 star Rosie Huntington-Whiteley,Chanel Iman, Erin Heatherton a chance to shine a bit more along side the already stellar likes of Alessandra Ambrósio, Candice Swanepoel and Ms.Lima.

Edit for added info: This year's musical guests - Katy Perry and Akon!

Adriana Lima V

As tweeted by fan site adrianaFlima.net ; the July 2010 cover of Spain's edition of V Magazine, photographed by Mario Sorrenti. The American edition of their Sexy Body Issue #66 is scheduled to be out July 4th. Limited Edition scratch-off(!) covers featuring Eniko Mihalik, Lily Donaldson, Isabeli Fontana and Natasha Poly are available at their site. Sorry to ruin your day; Ms. Lima's edition may come with the full set, but it's not a scratch-off version. See? Just as with scratch-off lottery tickets, your luck just ran out.

Adriana Lima: She's Back

EDIT: for the stream, click HERE
2nd EDIT: Show's over, she looks GREAT (as usual) and she announced her website is (Finally!) up and running: www.AdrianaLima.com


Rested, ready.. and in the shower. Ms. Lima's first modeling appearance since becoming as VSM will be streaming (steaming?) on the web tonight, posing for photographer Russell James.



Think these screen captures here are interesting? Check out the :29 video on Diptrax here.





Or head over to Ms. Lima's Facebook page - you may even be able to find that without the above hint.
You're welcome for the head-up (In turn I have to thank @BrooklynDDecker for tweeting about it)

Update 5/17: Get the BIG picture!

Adriana Lima at The Victorias Secret Fashion Show

Model Adriana Lima at The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

Karolina Kurkova Joins the Very Sexy Moms

Second in a series this week (collect them all!) is Karolina Kurkova who became a VSM aka Very Sexy Mom when she and her fiance, film producer Archie Drury welcomed son Tobin Jack Drury October 29th.



So, in her well-deserved absence, relive a few memories of Vicky's Fashion Shows Past.



Smile, Mom!



Much better - The runway photos are from 2007; the backstage from 2002



Hey, there's another one of those other VSMs, a certain Ms. Lima



One more of Ms. Kurkova from 2007, and one more VSM to go this week..

Adriana Lima Joins the Very Sexy Moms

A brief recap: Since there's that other, cruder term out there, we've chosen a better one; Very Sexy Mom, or VSM. In Adriana Lima's case she got to officially join the club November 16 when she and her husband Marko Jaric welcomed a daughter, the lyrically-named Valentina Lima Jaric.











Since the 2009 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show was filmed only a few days later, Ms. Lima was Absent with Leave. To make up for that, enjoy a few behind-the-scenes and other photos from her time at the 2003 VS Fashion Show..











BTW, exactly where do you apply for this Wardrobe Assistant's job?











Up next, new VSM Karolina Kurkova.

Think You Can Be A Victoria's Secret Angel?

Then you or an Angel-In-Waiting you may know have until October 24th to enter a Model Search Vicky's and CBS are running for an Amateur Angel to join the Pros at this year's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, Tuesday December 1st on CBS. The Angel Candidate would even go to New York City for an 'Angel Boot Camp', and be up for votes.



Let's see: 18-30? Check. Resident of the U.S.? Check. Must be at least 5' 8"? Check. Look fantastic in her lingerie? Check! Hey, this would be perfect for my girlfriend!



I would also be drawn, quartered, and boiled alive in oil if I sent in any photos of her (let alone post them here) so I guess this gives you, or a lovely lady you know a clear path to submit an entry for yourself or someone you know that will join the likes of Alessandra Ambrosio, Marisa Miller, Doutzen Kroes, Miranda Kerr, Behati Prinsloo and the other Angels on the NYC runway this year.

Above, top to bottom from the 2008 show, Adriana Lima (who'll probably not be on the runway since she's expecting her first child), Selita Ebanks, and Izabel Goulart. FYI: to see everything on vsalaccess.com, if you haven't already, you'll need to download Microsoft's Silverlight browser plug-in.

Adriana Lima Joins The Baby Brigade

Another one of our favorites will join the VSM (Very Sexy Moms) Club. Adriana Lima will be in good company with Alessandra Ambrosio and Uber-Mom Heidi Klum toward the end of this year according to People Magazine.com. She'll have to go some to beat Ms. Klum who's expecting once again, but the bigger question- will the baby arrive before they film the 2009 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, and, if not, what kind of maternity lingerie might she wear?



Above, Ms. Lima in Victoria's Secret's All New Miracle Push Up Bra and matching panties and two very good examples of why Marko Jaric is a damn lucky soon-to-be-dad.

Celebrating Spring With Adriana Lima

At least in the Northern Hemisphere, it's now officially Spring. Even if it's just turned to Fall where you are, Ms. Lima in the above matching floral bra and panties set should be cause enough for celebration.

Adriana Lima: Scent of a Dream Angel / frankufotos Lingerie's 500th Post

Earlier this Fall, VS Angel Adriana Lima had the honor of introducing a new Dream Angels fragrance, Wish at Victoria's Secret's Herald Square location in Manhatten.



Proving she does, upon rare occasion, wear clothing over her wonderfully sexy lingerie. She also appeared in the fragrance's ad campaign as her usually undressed self:





And one more featuring Ms. Lima's two best features.. her eyes..



All this in a year where Ms. Lima was accorded the honor of modeling the 2008 Black Diamond Fantasy Bra as well as opening The 2008 VS Fashion Show. Now, it's frankufotos Lingerie's honor to feature her in our 500th blog post. Here's to 500 more as beautiful.