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1 Obsessions: The skinny on Victoria's Secret fashion show

Model Miranda Kerr struts the catwalk at the 2011

Victoria's Secret fashion show in a $2.5 million bra.

Start with 19 gorgeous half-naked models, throw in a $2.5 million bra and a few
wings that weigh up to 50 pounds a pair, and you have the elements of this year's Victoria's
5 Secret fashion show.
The 2011 show airs Tuesday in more than 90 countries, proving that the definition
of "sexy" may be the same on all seven continents.
Dazzling women in glitter, wearing sky-high heels with elaborate underwear, are
some of the obvious reasons more than 9 million viewers tuned in to last year's show. That
10 may sound like a large number of people gazing at pretty women in bras and panties. But
who wouldn't want to see this spectacle?
"The show fulfills a fantasy, and not just the obvious one of gorgeous women in
their underwear," said Glamour magazine contributing style editor Tracey Lomrantz.
"Everything about it is over the top, from the performances to the sets to the shoes.
15 It lets the audience havea kind of escapist moment to a place where everything is sparkly
and idyllic," Lomrantz added.
Glitter won't be the only thing glistening on the New York runway.This year, model
Miranda Kerr will be wearing the traditional $2.5 million Fantasy Treasure Bra. That's right,
this Angel will be gleaming in a bra encrusted with more than 3,400 hand-placed gems.
20 Aside from the million-dollar rocks, beauty products from the Victoria's Secret
collection will be used on all 19 models. If you're keeping track, almost 40 cans of hairspray
will be used, and 21 makeup artists will use products exclusively from the VS makeup
collection, according to HollywoodLife.com.
The combination of the fashion, makeup and celebrity performances will help
25 create this year's spectacle on a grand scale. Pretty faces on bodies with killer curves don't
hurt.
 Famous VS models -- or should we say Angels -- have some of the most envied
bodies that both men and women admire."It's interesting how many women say they use
the show as a motivator to hit the gym or to finally start their diets," Lomrantz said.
30 And although men often gaze at the toned bodies strutting the catwalk, some are
sure not to confuse fantasy with reality.
"It is important to remember, as with all fashion shows, that what you see on the
runway is not what you will see in a store -- it's a projection of desire," Esquire magazine's
Matt Sullivan said.
35 These angels aren't always naturally blessed with the bodies they have. Many of the
models follow a strict diet and exercise regimen. Adriana Lima admitted to The Telegraph
that she has been working out with a personal trainer every day since August.
Fast-forward to nine days before the show, and the only thing she eats or drinks are
protein shakes made with powdered eggs. Speed up to the final 12 hours, and Lima doesn't
40 consume a speck of anything – not even water.
"No liquids at all, so you dry out. Sometimes you can lose up to eight pounds just
from that," Lima told The Telegraph.
Although they put in hard work, the VS Angels end up envied. Not only do these tall
beauties effortlessly balancing heavy decorated feathers in nothing but lingerie and a smile
45 attract Nielsen ratings, but the taping of the show enjoys its fair share of media coverage.
"When there is an event this big, people pay attention," fashion blogger Mark St.
James said. "When models look this flawless and graceful, you can't help but fall victim to
their provocative lingerie, powerful femininity and, of course, sex appeal."
Ladies, it's almost time to whip out your little pink bag, pump up the hair and put on
50 your best "Vicky C" garments in anticipation of this year's show. Men, pop the popcorn, call
your friends and get ready to gather around the TV to admire the models and rock out to
the musical guests. Thanks to the Victoria's Secret fashion show, we're even closer to
seeing a real-life heaven on Earth.

Adapted fromObsessions: The skinny on Victoria's Secret fashion show

© 2011 Cable News Network. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
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From CNN.com By Lilly Workneh , Special to CNN, 2011-11-25T14:48:54Z

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 Illustrated guide to healthier fashion models

Bob Eckstein at Time Out New York has drawn up some wicked cartoons about the underweight model
controversy. Bob adds to the a CFDA's guidelines for fashion week:

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