7 Startling Things You Never Knew about Victoria's Secret Supermodels ...

If you watch the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show every year, you might think you know everything about Victoria’s Secret supermodels, but I’m here to tell you that you probably don’t. I recently had the privilege of hearing Kylie Bisutti, a previous Victoria’s Secret Supermodel who gave up the lifestyle for moral reasons, speak in public. She also wrote a book, “I’m No Angel,” about her story and why she left a multi-million dollar contract with Victoria’s Secret. What she described as the lifestyle Victoria’s Secret supermodels lead is not one most women would imagine. If you want an inside scoop about what really goes on, check out these facts below. I think you’ll see that the grass isn’t always greener on the other side, even if that means being a supermodel in the meantime.

1. Fake Hair

Fake Hair One of the main things you need to know about Victoria’s Secret supermodels is the hair that you think is so perfectly long and beautifully fixed, isn’t even their real hair at all. All models wear extensions, which Bisutti described as taking hours to put in. Their hair is almost always dyed to look more appealing as well.

2. Fake Skin

Fake Skin Almost all models are airbrushed before they go on stage, which takes away all appearances of cellulite, discolorations, and any flaws. They’re sprayed from head to toe with tanner, which can take hours to apply.

3. Fake Eyelashes

Almost all Victoria’s Secret models also wear fake eyelashes. Bisutti says she even felt like she had to wear them all the time because if she didn’t, she looked nothing like the real her, without all the fake eyelashes, along with the extensions and airbrushed skin.

4. Brutal Workouts

Brutal Workouts During training for shoots and shows, models work out well over a couple hours a day, and working out is a large part of their job. They’re made to stay incredibly small and tone every inch of their body, which not only takes a toll on their body, but can also lead to body obsession.

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5. Rigid Diet

Rigid Diet Sure, I eat healthy, really healthy, but I can’t imagine having someone else control my diet. Yet, that’s another part of the Victoria’s Secret lifestyle as well. They’re given trainers that tell them how much, when to eat, and how many calories they can have.

6. Alcohol before Shows

Alcohol before Shows Another thing you need to know about Victoria’s Secret supermodels is that they’re usually given alcoholic beverages before shows to loosen them up and make them act flirty on stage. I’ll be honest, I never ever thought this would be part of a model’s lifestyle, yet when I learned of this, I can see when watching them on stage just how true this is.

7. Fake Pictures

Fake Pictures Most all Victoria’s Secret models do not look like what we see in pictures. Their thighs are cut in half, their waistlines trimmed, and their busts are almost tripled or at least doubled in size.

I highly suggest picking up the book “I’m No Angel” by Kylie Bisutti if you haven’t heard of it, and want a great, short, inspirational read that’s also quite the page turner. I don’t know about you, but dreaming about being a Victoria’s Secret Supermodel isn’t something I’m interested in any longer. What about you?

Source: amazon.com, lifeteen.com

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Rose
2014-01-18T07:03:40.000Z
All I have to say is.... Blegh, poor girls.
KelsiZ
2014-01-12T14:41:44.000Z
If people want to be a VS model great, but i dont think anyones should look up to them. You can look like someone in pictures if thats not even how they really look.
Nicole
2014-01-12T19:58:56.000Z
VS model's body type represent about 1-2% of the nations body type amongst adult women, I wouldn't think it's reasonable for majority of us to aim for the goals they set. But they knew what line of work they signed up for and the body scrutiny that comes with it (its only expected that they go to such extremes). I mean, if you were getting paid millions to be thin and "beautiful" around the clock what would you have to do to maintain that image?
Saundra
2014-01-13T23:46:55.000Z
This should be called "facts about models and a lot of people in the entertainment industry that I am clearly against"
Suzannah
2014-01-12T14:53:22.000Z
In all honestly, most of the things listed are par for the course in the modeling and entertainment industry today. It's all part of selling an image, which is the whole purpose of a model. Not every personality is cut out for it.
Grace
2014-11-14T02:31:22.290Z
It's obvious when I get the catalogs that at the very least, the models' busts have been digitally enhanced.Thanks to my mama, I wear a 32DD, sometimes F, and VS only carries limited styles that fit me. So naturally, I am confused by these models with a band to cup ratio that looks like mine wearing every style. Either the pictures are manipulated, or the bras are for just the models, which would be unfair. Please VS, if you are going to show your 32DD looking models wearing the pretty bras, make them in that size!!!
Nolissa
2014-01-13T17:03:48.000Z
I still love them though.. lol
Bella
2014-01-12T18:20:21.000Z
It's apart of the business and no one is telling other people to do it. It's not just VS models it's all models
Jessie
2014-01-13T21:32:25.000Z
Oh goodness. Crazy but I still think they look pretty.