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Becoming a Victoria’s Secret angel is like reaching for the stars: every bit as hard but truly worth the vigorous work and effort. A model’s forte lies in her ability to exercise daily, eat healthy and surely, her aptitude to keep her figure intact.

Watching a Victoria’s Secret fashion show is incredibly satisfying- that is until you reach the level of self-loathing and you stop eating for the rest of the day. Everything looks perfect, from the stage to the decoration, the music and the models. But behind that all-too perfect façade, lies a more complex continuum of strict guidelines and endless working-hours.

Allow us to elaborate; in order for one to become a VS model, said candidate should go through serious and invigorating rites of passage, making her fully eligible to enter the glorious world of the Angels. Talking to a few of the models would surely let you in on a couple of secrets. One of them is definitely the harsh auditions each model has to go through. Indeed, out of 500 applicants, only 44 models- or so - make the cut, leaving no room for the light-hearted ones. And rest assured, nothing- and we mean nothing – could ever enhance your chances to get your own wings if you don’t fit the mold. Not fame, nor money! But when you do make the cut, one thing’s for sure, you’ll have a lot of practicing to do, from the way you walk down the runway like you own it to the sultry kisses you’ll have to blow, and finally to the daily work-out routines you’ll have to stick to! Some of the models go as far as working-out twice per day, as to get their body and mind ready for the big day!

But whatever you do or look like, nothing will ever compare to the strength of your personality. So ladies, if you want to get yourself some of these luscious wings, then you’re going to have to build up one hell of a personality and a dollop of sheer fabulousness! May the odds be forever in your favor!

 

Cindy Menassa