Gallery > Public Appearances > 2015 > Feb 10 – Candice Swanepoel + MOTHER Collaboration held at Locanda Verde, NYC
Can’t stop, won’t stop! The Victoria’s Secret Angels have been pretty darn busy these past few months, staging their first runway show in London and then filming their swimsuit special soon after. Right now, we’re smack-dab in the middle of Valentine’s Day season (in case you couldn’t tell by the pink and red candy displays taking over just about every drugstore) and naturally, Victoria’s Secret is doing a bit of promotion around the holiday. After all, sexy lingerie is a Valentine’s Day essential.
Yesterday, Angels Lily Aldridge and Candice Swanepoel were on hand for an early Valentine’s Day celebration, where they chatted with the press, each clad in pretty pink frocks — Lily opting for a curve-hugging Roland Mouret dress and Candice going the ladylike route in an Antonio Berardi dress with a full skirt and pockets.
We caught up with both Angels to get the tea on what they’re doing for Valentine’s Day and what we can expect from Victoria’s Secret’s upcoming swimsuit special, airing February 26 on CBS.
theFashionSpot: Valentine’s Day is coming up. What are your plans?
Candice Swanepoel: I have no plans yet. My schedule is terrible. I don’t do anything super extravagant on Valentine’s Day, usually. If I’m away from my boyfriend, I’ll just hang out with the girls, see a movie, drink wine.
Lily Aldridge: I think my husband is going to cook me a meal Valentine’s Day night, which is my favorite kind of date. I like being home and cozy.
tFS: What kind of things does he cook?
LA: He does an amazing steak, and we usually get a nice bottle of red wine to go with it.
tFS: What’s the best Valentine’s Day gift you’ve ever gotten?
LA: A card my daughter made for me last year — a little heart card.
CS: I love to get flowers. I love to fill my house with flowers. That, and a personalized note or an email saying how much you love me.
tFS: You just returned from filming the VS swimsuit special in Puerto Rico. Tell us a little about that experience.
LA: We had so much fun, it was the first time VS has ever done a swim special, which is going to come out February 26. We had so much fun, we did this amazing Top Gun scene where we emulated the scene when they’re all on the volleyball court, so I can’t wait for people to see it. [The special] gives a glimpse into our lives and behind the scenes of the swim shoot.
tFS: Did Joan [Smalls] show you around?LA: Joan showed Behati [Prinsloo] around. She kind of took her around Puerto Rico, and having Joan there was amazing, her spiciness and those Latina roots. It was so fun! She was teaching me how to do the dances and she made me feel a little bit of that spice myself!
tFS: Did she teach you how to bachata?LA: She did! She’s still trying! It’s hard, but she said I ws doing good!
tFS: Besides dancing, what was one of your favorite moments in Puerto Rico?LA: We had so many! One amazing moment was when Maroon 5 performed, and it was just the Angels and Maroon 5 on the beach doing an acoustic version of “Animals.” It was so beautiful to see Behati and her husband there — just a beautiful moment with the two of them there and the bonfire and all of us being together.
CS: It was so nice to spend so much time with the girls. We see each other, but here and there.
tFS: You went from doing the show in London and then having to do this one soon after. How was getting filmed for another big show after the holidays like?LA: It was good! I was tan, I got to be warm, it was fun. The swim shoots are so different and it’s not a live audience like the VS Fashion Show, where people are there and taking your picture. This one is a little more relaxed, like swimsuit trips are, it’s not like the crazy ones we do for the show.
tFS: What was the best thing you ate in Puerto Rico?CS: I’m a big fan of rice and beans. I have a bit of Brazilian culture in me and they eat that there, too. I also love tostones. Ah, yes! They’re delicious. I just love the traditional meals they have — you’re making me hungry!
tFS: Lastly, do you have any tips for singles on Valentine’s Day?CS: Don’t look for a boyfriend on Valentine’s Day!
source: thefashionspot.com
The Victoria’s Secret Angels are some of the most desired women in the world: perfectly-toned bodies, million dollar smiles, and legs for days. That’s why their annual fashion show makes international headlines. That’s why everyone woman wants to know their workout regime. And that’s why celebrities like Adam Levine and Ed Westwick date them (Levine actually married Angel Behati Prinsloo in 2014). So how does a regular guy get in on the game?
Just in time for Valentines Day, Yahoo Style caught up with Angels Candice Swanepoel and Lily Aldridge at Manhattan’s Victoria’s Secret flagship store, where the two offered advice on the best gifts for for Valentine’s Day. Though, we were more interested in how to score a date with an Angel.
While Swanepoel claims that she’s a “low-key gal who’s really easy to please,” Aldridge has some strict rules like “no pick up lines, EVER.” The two offer some helpful tips for the ordinary guy who can muster the courage to ask out an Angel.
Rule One: Be yourself.
Candice Swanepoel: “It’s funny how every guy is so shy—they would never try to ask an Angel out on a date. Just go for it! Just be compassionate, and a gentleman.
Lily Aldridge: “Be funny. You can always win a girl over by making her laugh.”
Rule Two: Don’t try to show off.
CS: “Be sincere, not like ‘oh I have this, I do this…’ for me, it’s something more personal like a home-cooked meal, or somewhere with a great vibe.”
What about a really fancy, over-the-top dinner at the most expensive place in town?
LA: “DON’T.”
Rule Three: Take them to the 50 Shades of Grey premiere.
This rule was a resounding YES from both ladies.
Rule Four: No cheesy gifts.
CS: “Flowers are always a yes.”
LA: “Heart locket pendants are an absolute NO.”
Rule Five: All Angels love lingerie.
CS: “Lingerie is ALWAYS GOOD”
LA: “YES- Victoria’s Secret, of course!”
Now that we’ve been properly briefed on Angel, dating etiquette, who’s most likely to accept my date?
CS: “Elsa [Hosk] is single!”
LA: “Candice would love to go on a date with you!”
CS: “I’m gonna kill you, Lily!!”source: yahoo.com
Gallery > Public Appearances > 2015 > Feb 05 – Candice Swanepoel & Lily Aldridge Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Victoria’s Secret
“I have all the samples and I’ve been wearing them for about a month,” says Candice Swanepoel about a pair of denim jeans she sported while she was in London for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, “All of the girls are asking me about them!” The “girls” who Swanepoel is referring to are her fellow Victoria’s Secret Angels, and as for the piece of clothing that they swooned over, those are her jeans and the product of her collaboration with the denim brand Mother. It shouldn’t be a surprise that Swanepoel has entered the field of jean design: The supermodel has an impeccable denim collection. Whether she is exiting an airport or on the asphalt, the South African stunner has a knack making a pair of “mom jeans” look sexy, or upping the ante on a simple pair of cut-off shorts.
The collection, which includes seven styles that range from high-waisted to skinny jeans with slashed knees, along with appearance of an old-school button-down fly, is dotted with Candice’s favorite era of the nineties, as well as nods to Cindy Crawford’s short shorts in her 1992 Pepsi Super Bowl commercial. “I love that image, so that’s where it all started,” says Swanepoel. “It’s not that dress-up denim—it’s more ‘girl off-duty.’ That relaxed look that was still sexy. They just threw on a white shirt and the jeans kind of did it all.”
And though the collection may be based on bionic supermodel fits, Swanepoel has gone through the same problems as other women when it comes to issues surrounding the waist area, as well as the legs. “The fit in the bum is very important to me—I like that old Levi’s look, but I still need there to be enough stretch in the bum so it doesn’t squash down. We really tried to perfect the way it fit in the bum and the waist,” says Swanepoel. “And then the ankles as well. It’s hard to get jeans on if they are so tight-fitting on the ankles!”
Aside from perfected denim fits, Swanepoel also made sure to embed a bit of her roots into the collection. A portion of the proceeds from the denim collaboration will go to the South African–based organization mothers2mothers, which works to prevent the spread of HIV from mothers to their children. “I was looking for things that I have a personal connection to and so for years I’ve been trying to get more involved in things in South Africa. It is appropriate that it is mothers, and Mother for mothers2mothers,” says Swanepoel. “It’s good to raise awareness, and for us to do what we can to help.” Additionally, once again looking to her roots with South Africa and mothers in mind, Swanepoel included a tiny embroidery of her family crest. “It’s pretty little and funny—it’s a swan in a pool. When we were talking about details, I thought that was a cute touch,” says Swanepoel. “I thought if I’m putting my name on the jeans, my crest should be on it too—make my mama proud!”
source: vogue.com
Gallery > Advertisement & Campaigns > 2015 > Candice Swanepoel + Mother Denim Collection
Jan 27, 2015 – We’re sharing the VS love across the U.S. with Angel events in Las Vegas and New York City. Find the perfect Valentine’s Day gift, score triple points on your Angel Card purchases, and have your pic taken with our Angels. Adriana Lima will be at the Forum Shops at Caesars on Tuesday, February 3, from 6-7pm. And Candice Swanepoel and Lily Aldridge will be at Herald Square on Thursday, February 5, from 12-1pm. See you there!
Gallery > Miscellaneous > Behind The Scenes > Victoria’s Secret > 2015 – Angels Play Football (MQ)
Gallery > Miscellaneous > Behind The Scenes > Victoria’s Secret > 2015 – Angels Play Football
