. It’s the second in Canada... the first store opened at the West Edmonton Mall just a few weeks ago. Wearing white t-shirts that read "Victoria’s Secret Loves Canada", Adriana Lima, Erin Heatherton and Chanel Iman were all on hand to cut the over-sized pink ribbon and talk to the press about the famed lingerie brand.
I spent some time with each of the Angels this morning... asking them everything from what’s their favourite Victoria’s Secret product to supermodel beauty tips they can share with Canadian women. Here’s a little about each of the Angels and what they had to say:
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Erin HeathertonDate of Birth: March 4, 1989
Height: 5 ft 11 in
From: Skokie, Illinois USA
This 21-year-old model walked the Victoria’s Secret Fashion show in 2008 and 2009. Erin can also be spotted in the 2010 Victoria’s Secret Swim catalogue and the “Body by Victoria” campaign.
What’s The Best Thing About Being A Victoria’s Secret Angel?: The best thing about being an Angel is getting to try all of the Victoria’s Secret products. I get to try incredible bras before they come out! I really get hands on and... let’s say I definitely have too much lingerie.
What’s Your Favourite Victoria’s Secret Product?: I’m always travelling so I love the “Incredible Bra” is the best for me. It’s so comfortable and it feels like your not wearing anything!
What is it about Victoria’s Secret that women absolutely love?: I think that it’s the Victoria’s Secret experience... going into the store and trying things on. Testing out your inner bombshell... it’s something that all women love to do! There’s something for every woman. Women who have a bigger cup size... women who are flat chested. No matter what your size you can transform yourself by coming into the store. It’s all about playing with your sexuality and every women loves that… well I love it!
What’s your beauty secret that you would like to share with Canadian women?: Get as much sleep as you can and drink a lot of water!
What’s that one product you have to have in your purse at all times?: Lip balm!
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Chanel Iman Date of Birth: December 1, 1989
Height: 5 ft 10.5 in
From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
This 20-year-old model has walked the runway for every top fashion house and appeared in countless high profile ad campaigns, but she is best known for her work with Victoria’s Secret. Chanel walked in the 2009 Victoria’s Secret runway show and has been featured in the “Nakeds” product line this year.
What’s The Best Thing About Being A Victoria’s Secret Angel?: The best thing about working with Victoria’s Secret is you go to work and put on sexy outfits and then you get paid for it! Victoria’s Secret knows what they are doing when it comes to bras and as a model you get to feel so good and feel so comfortable with who you are.
What’s Your Favourite Victoria’s Secret Product?: I love the “Sexy Little Thing” line and I really love the “Incredible Bra”. The "Incredible Bra" really molds to your body and it’s so comfortable. I’m the kinda girl that wants to feel comfortable in her bra!
What is it about Victoria’s Secret that women absolutely love?: I think women get excited because they know that when they walk into Victoria’s Secret they are going to find something sexy! They have all kinds of different sizes and cuts and shapes... every woman can walk out of the store feeling good about themselves and their body.
What’s your beauty secret that you would like to share with Canadian women?: Make sure you have clean beautiful skin! Just taking proper care of yourself and making sure that you treat yourself to a good bra so that you can feel sexy!
What’s that one product you have to have in your purse at all times?: I don’t leave home without my eyebrow kit! I think your eyebrows are the most important thing on your face.
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Adriana Lima Date of Birth: June 12, 1981
Height: 5 ft 10 in
From: Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Adriana Lima first walked the Victoria’s Secret runway in 1999 and has been contracted as an Angel since 2000. The Brazilian supermodel has been the face and body for countless product launches and has appeared in numerous Victoria’s Secret ads and television commercials, including the 2003 Super Bowl XLII ad that was watched by more than 103.7 million viewers.
What’s The Best Thing About Being A Victoria’s Secret Angel?: What’s the best thing about being an Angel? Well... working for Victoria’s Secret was always my dream. I really love the company and everything that they do. I love the fashion shows and love the ads. Everybody is so nice and warm and respectful. It’s always a pleasure and after 10 years... they are my family now.
What’s Your Favourite Victoria’s Secret Product?: For every day wear I chose the “Incredible Bra” because you don’t need to worry about adjusting the straps... it just molds right to your body. It’s very comfortable and very light... plus you can wear it under tight clothes and it’s completely invisible.
What’s your beauty secret that you would like to share with Canadian women?: Drink a lot of water. A lot of water!
What’s that one product you have to have in your purse at all times?: Mascara!
The Victoria’s Secret Angels were all incredibly lovely. In summary. I swoon... and let me assure you that you would too.
www.victoriassecret.com (Photos by: Silvia Drugea)
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Posted by: Winner Apparel | 10/28/2010 at 03:10 AM
Wow so many jealous people!. . .it's truly unfortunate! Great interview! They all look great and seem very nice too! Yorkdale was a zoo yesterday.
Posted by: Antonio | 08/27/2010 at 10:22 AM
Victoria's Secret has a token White Anglo Girl! She is the best of the three. The colour is way too thin. The Latino looks far too, well she isn't bad.
Posted by: Viewer | 08/26/2010 at 07:55 PM
As for legs, Chanel's ARE too thin; the other gals' gams look great. (They would all look better with a bit more hip, though.)
Too bad VS's sexiest model by far wasn't in T.O. -- the fabulous Candice Swanepoel; she makes all the other Angels look dumpy by comparison. (Maybe she was worried the Leafs' mediocrity would rub off on her so she wisely stayed away...?)
Posted by: John Styles | 08/26/2010 at 07:24 PM
Nancy: No their legs are not too skinny, they do eat and you can see the difference between someone who eats and someone who doesn't. I'm sorry but im naturally thin and I eat more than the average women but still have chicken legs. I always was self concious about my chicken legs and you making a comment of models not eating cause their legs are too skinny just makes me look at my legs and wish I could gain a few more pounds there.
Posted by: Sara | 08/26/2010 at 06:35 PM
Now I will have to contact a friend in Toronto to get me one those Incredible Bras.
Does anyone know if VS is planning to open a store in Vancouver anytime soon?
Posted by: Zabelisa | 08/26/2010 at 04:04 PM
Is it just me or are their legs too skinny? Especially Chanel? I wish the women who modelled would eat a few more cheeseburgers in their life time!! A little more meat on the bones never hurt anyone. They are all beautiful women but I don't think that women should look like sticks with eyes! I'm only 5'2 and before I got married I weighed only 98 pounds. I know fluctuate between 115 and 118 and I think I look way better now than I did 15 years ago! Eat a little you'll look better!
Posted by: Nancy | 08/26/2010 at 03:19 PM
I LOVE VICTORIA SECRET!!! But in thr last picture doesnt it look like Erin is sniffing her armpit??
Posted by: Jessica | 08/26/2010 at 03:02 PM
I can attest to the Incredible Bra... I bought two and may buy a few more (in the great colors they have). I live in Edmonton, so I was part of the whole "new" experience of VS hitting Canada. I'm hooked... although I've been a loyal fan now for over 20 years!
Posted by: Sharon | 08/26/2010 at 02:22 PM
Amberhn....jealous much? LOL who cares, some people get paid to work others get paid to be be pretty, If you're born with good genes why not use them to get ahead in life, people born with high iq's are just reaping the rewards of good genetics, as are these girls...Good on you ladies! Rock the Runway and make te big bucks!
Posted by: ... | 08/26/2010 at 01:38 PM
Get a real job you future ho's. This is too glamourous compared to the daily mundane torture most go thru every single day...
Posted by: Ambern Lionheart | 08/26/2010 at 01:25 PM
All three of them are stunning. I have always loved Adriana Lima she is my favourite Victoria's Secret Angel.
Posted by: Fashion Watcher | 08/26/2010 at 12:41 PM
Wow the models are all gorgeous! I can't wait to visit the new Vitoria Secret store.
Now I' very curious to try the new Incredible Bra, it sounds wonderful.
Posted by: Denise | 08/26/2010 at 12:14 PM