Victoria's Secret Etc, Etc (PLEASE READ POST #1 BEFORE POSTING)

[Maximilian S]

I like Erin, shes pretty with a nice body but i think her walk is kinda 'shaky' like i always think shes tipsy when i see her walking.
I thought Barbara was super underwhelming. I know it was her first time doing the show and all but other first timers before and now did a WAY better job than her. And she looked like a little girl along with Maud and Dorothea compared to the other models.

I agree and she's forgettable as soon as another model comes down the runway. Her walk was bad when she was walking at Valentino Spring 2008 Haute Couture and its still just as bad.

I also agree about Barbara being underwhelming considering her hype but her outfit this year did not do her justice, it was all covered up. Look wise she's a perfect candidate to become an angel.

 

[theBlueRider]

I think Barbara is one of the best contenders to become an Angel. She has it all and she's making the biggest waves with people outside the fashion scene including both girls and guys.

She might just need to practice her walk/runway skills/runway expressions. She has never done as many shows as some other girls but that doesn't mean she can practice enough to make up for the lack of experience. If I remember correctly, she said in interviews that she feels self conscious about her height on the runway because the other models are much taller and she doesn't like that--she needs to get over that because I think that's what is holding her back on the runway.

 

[MsMornings]

I would love to see Barbara as an Angel one day, but I think there's no need to rush. She's still super young and only started to work for VS not that long ago.

I also think that it might be a good idea for VS to have a new official Pink Angel now that Behati moved on to main line and Chanel is gone.
The Pink segment was worse than ever and it really missed any girls standing out like the Angels did in the past.
Maybe it would be a good idea to have Barbara do Pink first. Yes she has an amazing body, but she looks pretty young facewise and I think her personality would fit Pink very well.

I also wouldn't complain about seeing less of Jessica Hart when it comes to Pink.

 

[rockangel]

as i said before, I was so excited to see Barbara P because of the pictures but when it happened in motion, just was underwhelming that being said, I think the next big vs- model will be Barbara fialho, time will tell

and i also agree about erin's walk, definitely there's something wrong with the movement of her knees. I like her, though^^

 

[LittleMsSunshine]

Ive tried to Like Barb, but for me she looks like a little girl, in big girl outfits, Erin I agree, cute girl, looks better for Pink, Lindsey loved the Black outfit with the Huge white wings, breathtaking, Madga Sui He looking stunning, wanted more Adriana but that was me, felt she & Alessandra got the shaft, granted lima's could have been due to her having the baby, and they gave her what they could. Lastly i will never get the hype over candice, she is ok, but another blond, in a long line of blonds, and the little spot they did about her, all i could hear was blah blah blah, aww well cant win them all.

 

[rockangel]

^^and nah Barbara Palvin doing the main-line is fine, at least for me, she still is young and photographs even better than some current angels. I think if we have to criticize someone is Lily Aldrige, I mean, she's growing on me (I liked her when i saw her backstage pics) but she needs to learn to walk!!!, my goodness this is like her fourth year and still her walk sucks and her runway presence and face expressions are amateurish and mediocre.

 

[theBlueRider]

I think Barbara's pictures for the main line and designer's collection are beyond stunning. A lot of her pictures blow away the other Angels by miles.

She might be young but she has that same allure Adriana and Doutzen had when they first started out with VS. It's some type of angelic yet exotic thing going on...hard to explain exactly but it's there. Her youthful face is also something that people outside the fashion scene find extremely desirable.

Even though she is young, I don't see her as a Pink ambassador. Even though the Pink ambassadors are supposed to be the young VS angels or the future, the aesthetic is very sporty, bubbly and cheerleader-like. I don't see Barbara with a sporty, cheerleader-like look and wearing those sneakers with emblazoned panties and a cropped varsity top. She's more of a heels and sparkles type of girl.

 

[Trends]

I think the reason Barbara P walked for the main line not the for Pink is because she only does work for the main line. I haven't been really impressed with the majority of Toni's VS work so far. She lacking something but I can't quite put my finger on what it is that she's lacking. I've grown to like Lindsay and Erin for VS but they are like watered down versions of VS Angels to me.
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[alonsoJonathan]

I do not see Barbara walking the Pink section, her look is more mature then most the VS pink girls IMO. I just wish she had a second outfit.

 

[vivalakenna]

I'd like to see more promotion of Sara Sampaio, though I don't think we'll see a lot of her for the mainline until Adriana is gone, and Marloes Horst. Both of them have a lot more wow factor to me than a lot of the new girls that walked the show this year, and they've already got some standing within VS.

 

[TREVOFASHIONISTO]

I don't know what VS deal is with Maryna, she's shooting in St. Barth's with them today. They only ever seem to use her for swim, and gave her a total slap in the face by not booking her for the show but having her shoot on the day of rehearsals.

If anyone was meant to be an angel it was her. Runway presence, can speak in front of the camera, amazing body, and a lot of people favor her over Candice.

 

[vivalakenna]

Candice's walk in the past two years has become lackluster, in my opinion. She certainly doesn't have the worst walk, but comparing her walks from 2012 and 2011 to when she's started VS, I think she's lost a lot of energy in her walk. I'm bored of Candice in general though.

 

[theBlueRider]

I think the reason Barbara P walked for the main line not the for Pink is because she only does work for the main line. I haven't been really impressed with the majority of Toni's VS work so far. She lacking something but I can't quite put my finger on what it is that she's lacking. I've grown to like Lindsay and Erin for VS but they are like watered down versions of VS Angels to me.
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I agree with you on Toni. I think she's undoubtedly gorgeous but she doesn't know how to turn up the heat which reminds me of how Lindsay E is as an angel. They're just very very pretty which people like but it can be forgettable once the next super pretty blond comes along.

The inner sexiness brings a model working for VS a much longer way than just gorgeousness alone. That's what got Adriana and Candice ahead of the other girls of their time--they sizzle and it's convincing. Barbara has that fire going on and I can see it getting bigger.

 

[Maximilian S]

I actually think Candice has no presence on the runway at all. Like I really don't get the whole circle jerk over her this year. Compared to how amazing Candi is in print and commercials, her walk leaves a lot to be desired.

If this not presence then, I don't know what is

Also, Bregje has developed a great walk this year, she's like a little Candice

Sources: candice swanepoel gifs/tumblr
bregje heinen/tumblr

 

[LittleMsSunshine]

I SO agree about Sara i LOVE her, also Elsa id love to see more of her, a stunning body IMO

 

[DanceFashionista]

I wasn't impressed with Barbara Palvin I didn't see what hype is about? Her walk was terrible. She usually always wears the same open lip expression on her face in pictures, and I'm not a fan of her body. I think she did OK. I also think she is okay to do main-line VS pictures but not become an angel. 0 personality. The other Barbara Fialho outshines Barbara P by a long shot very sexy, exotic, presence & her body was made for lingerie IMO. I wouldn't mind her becoming an Angel for VS. She had A LOT of personality. Erin needs replaced by Toni easily Toni IMO is much more personable, sweet, more beautiful & better walk than Erin and she doesn't have fake orange tan going on ever. Lindsay needs replaced my Maryna is fierce, sexy and LOTS of personality. Lindsay has 0. Lily A just needs to be gone that walk she is a mess. The next black angel? Hard to say I think both Lais and Joan are beautiful but Joan does have more personality than Lais, but Lais has the better body by far. Facially IMO is equal both gorgeous girls. Or they just need to realize they made a mistake and get Chanel back I mean she was a star of the show twitter trending higher than the models in the actual show people noticed her gone and people like her. I don't care what anyone says Chanel is fierce. I also like Candice for VS and the token blonde bombshell. I actually like her cute runway walk. Doutzen and Candice compliment each other so well, and I don't want them going anywhere! I think VS really needs to change up their line-up in a big way. What I think really doesn't matter though.

 

[DanceFashionista]

I forgot to mention I think Elsa is gorgeous for VS Pink and she should have opened that section! Sara don't really care for her she is good filler for Pink IMO. I love Behati for both main-line and VS Pink so cute!

I also think Hilary would be GOOD classic brunette beauty addition. She is clever, gorgeous, and has great humble personality. She also is very womanly! Oh, not to mention her body was the one of the best out there along side Doutzen! Wauw! She knows what it takes to be a spokes model she has longevity with EL. Very professional. I am dreaming though.

 

[JesseDillon]

If this not presence then, I don't know what is

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The gifs from this year suck. She looks down way too much. Candi had a great walk between 08-10. Now She is boring.

 

[Maximilian S]

^ I didn't notice it at all, I guess I was mesmerized by those hips Candice just keeps getting better and better. After Adri and Ale, she has the most star power at VS.

 

[CommanderTMugler]

Candice's walk in "Angels in Bloom" was perfect, and yes ones eyes go directly at her hips when seeing her on the runway.