Cupcakes and Cashmere

Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

November 10th, 2011



{Hair and make-up chair}

The annual Victoria’s Secret fashion show doesn’t air until November 29th, but yesterday I was lucky enough to see the show and go backstage to see the Angels getting ready. While the show itself was absolutely insane (Kanye West, Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj, and Maroon 5 performed), I was just as excited to get the behind-the-scenes glimpse beforehand. Here are a few of the shots that I took while backstage.



{The legendary Tom Pecheux applying finishing touches}



{142 carat diamond bra – worth a cool $2.5 million}



{Miranda Kerr’s patent leopard-print Manolo Blahnik pumps}

{Crazy amounts of make-up, water, and coffee}

{Karlie Kloss’s lucky star bracelet that she and her sister both have}

{Dewy skin+ dark eyes + extensions for Adriana Lima}

{A rack of satin embellished robes the Angels wore backstage}

{Liu Wen and her ridiculously perfect skin}



{All prepped for the first of their two shows}

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  • http://materialfixations.blogspot.com/ Material fixations

    VS fashoin shows are always so insanely good and creative! Watching the creative process behind the scenes must have been so cool. That 2.5 million dollar bra looks better on Miranda Kerr.

  • http://bevyblogs.blogspot.com bevy

    oh my gosh, that must’ve been a ton of fun! thanks for sharing a glimpse of backstage.

  • Tiffany

    Looks like a fun show!

    XOXO,

    http://outfitidentifier.com/

  • Gildete Lima

    So awesome, Emily!!! Thanks for this :)

  • http://tilleve.blogspot.com Eve

    you were there :O

    check out my blog, there’s new fashion post!
    http://untilevening.blogspot.com

  • http://mmarthaac.blogspot.com Martha

    I wish I was lucky enough to go backstage at this show… Great shots!

    mmarthaac.blogspot.com

  • http://outingsandoxfords.blogspot.com Haley Rogers

    your life is ridiculous. can we trade? so jealous. Thanks for the post.
    backstage was awesome.

    Haley
    outingsandoxfords.blogspot.com

  • http://www.charlottelisabethinfo@gmail.com Ashley

    What great photos! I love to see the models minimal or without any make-up prior to a show – they’re all gorgeous!

    Ashley
    http://www.validatemenow.blogspot.com

  • http://whitebwall@blogspot.com White Brick Wall

    Amazing! Btw. Just saw you on StyleMint! congrats :]

    xo
    W.B.W

  • http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com Vivian

    LUCKY girl! What a fab treat to get to go to the show and also get to go backstage! Love the little personal tidbits on the models.

    xx Vivian @ http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com

  • http://lynnandlace.blogspot.com/ Lanae

    Amazing!! I cannot wait to see the show.

  • http://www.dragonnfruit.com dragon fruit

    OMG looks amazing I love the photos!

    http://www.dragonnfruit.com

  • http://alwaysamrsforeverakidd.blogspot.com molly beth
  • http://hollymuffin.blogspot.com Kerri

    Oh my goodness I am so jealous! I love the silky pink robes so much.
    I couldn’t imagine being around these girls or in this amazing environment. You are so lucky.
    xoxo
    Kerri at HollyMuffin

  • http://Www.theprettyfactor.blogspot.com Erica
  • http://letterkayblog.blogspot.com Kaylin

    Can we say uber Jealous? Everythings so pretty and sparkly.
    http://letterkayblog.blogspot.com/

  • http://thebookoffaces.blogspot.com/ carried away

    I so envy you for having the chance to be there :)

  • http://lifeasmodernwife.com Cheryl

    Beautiful post! Beautiful blog! I’ll definitely be coming around often
    (PS – Love that diamond bra :)

  • http://Myphiladelphiablog.blogspot.com Janna

    What an amazing opportunity…did they want blogger coverage of their event from an insider view? What was the purpose of bringing you in backstage ? That’s really awesome you got to take pictures so close to the angels

  • Rachel

    I am so beyond jealous! Can’t wait to watch it on TV!

  • http://mstwirlyskirts.com Molliee

    wow that is once in a lifetime opportunity!! looks fab:)

  • http://www.babycakesandboo.blogspot.com Hannah

    Oh how lovely and fabulous! Lucky you, getting to go!

  • http://houseonthehillblog.wordpress.com/ House on the Hill

    SO jealous.

  • http://fablifeincalifornia.blogspot.com/ Erin

    Wow! Everything about that looks absolutely fabulous!!! Glad you had a great time! Just curious what did you wear to the event?

    Erin

  • http://www.sweet-louise.blogspot.com kate

    You are so lucky!!
    Amazing!

    http://www.sweet-louise.blogspot.com

  • http://alexandramrodriguez.blogspot.com Ali Rodriguez

    Soooo jealous! CANNOT WAIT to see the show!

  • http://everything-pretty.com Everything Pretty Girls

    I have the 29th marked down on my calendar, can’t wait! Thanks for the preview!

    xo everthing-pretty.com

  • http://wtfwhatthefashion.blogspot.com/ Hannah

    can’t believe you got to go to the fashion show! lucky!!!

    wtfwhatthefashion.blogspot.com/

  • http://maggiemadegoods.blogspot.com/ maggiemadegoods

    thanks for the backstage peak!
    http://www.maggiemadegoods.blogspot.com/

  • http://guendastoptoptips.blogspot.com/ Guenda

    glam and sexy! love it!

    Guenda http://guendastoptoptips.blogspot.com/

  • http://cotewrites.com/blog CoteWrites

    Getting a behind-the-scenes look at movies, TV, and even stage plays really is so cool. I’m so glad to hear you had a blast, Emily! And, I must say that diamond bra is a lovely color. I kinda wonder whether they’ll come out with a rhinestone-encrusted version. ;) Have a lovely Thursday! -Jennifer

  • http://glamcake.net Devon

    It looks like you had a great time! I feel like backstage at one of these shows would be crazy! :)

    GlamCake

  • http://marthado.blogspot.com Claire

    Wow, you’re so lucky to have been able to go and see the show, let alone go backstage. Lucky you! I love watching the VS shows, they’re always so beautiful and extravagant!

  • http://enmodesham.blogspot.com Shamini

    wow !
    lucky you to visit the backstage of VS show and lucky us because you share your pictures with us ! yay!
    thank you Emily !
    x

  • http://www.absurdlypeculiar.blogspot.com allison
  • http://taktomyshoes.wordpress.com talktomyshoes

    So lucky!! I can’t wait to see the show. In my next life I’m going to be an angel.

  • http://iseesc.blogspot.com/ S.C.

    Wow lucky you! How cool is that and great photo’s =)

    http://iseesc.blogspot.com/

  • Trista

    What a great experience for you to have been backstage!! Thanks for the great pictures!

    http://www.hipposandhearts.com/

  • http://www.acollectionofpassions.com/ Kacie @ A Collection of Passions

    Gorgeous. That pink is fantastic. Thanks for sharing.

    Kacie

  • http://eternallyfashionablylate.blogspot.com Stephanie

    Lucky you! I’m super excited to watch it on television..The soundtrack to the show is my all-time favorite!

    Eternally yours,
    Stephanie

  • http://www.paperdolltheory.com kelly @ paper doll theory

    this is so awesome! that must have been an unforgettable experience. :)

    love kelly

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    click here to enter our giveaway!

  • http://www.lovelyinfluence.com Nicole

    I cannot wait for the show on the 29th!!

    http://www.lovelyinfluence.com

  • http://citizenimages.blogspot.com/ Katie

    This is amazing! That is so cool you got to go backstage, great photos too!

  • http://earthygurl.com Marian

    I’m jealous but love this backstage glimpse<3

  • http://www.mintgreensubmarine.com/ Ellen

    This looks incredibly fun!

    xx,
    Ellen
    mintgreensubmarine.com

  • http://www.wickedminxdreadfalls.com DJ Kittie

    I am so there for the VS Fashion Show!

    Maybe my fiance will join with while I watch it with my mother-in-law. (crosses fingers)

  • http://www.peachy-days.com Erica

    It’s so awesome that you got to go!

  • http://mollymarler.blogspot.com Molly Marler

    What a dream. Thanks for clarifying last night! Can’t wait to see the fabulosity on the 29th. :)

  • http://modafile.blogspot.com/ Olya

    Wow, haw amazing to be a part of such a event! Love xx olya

  • http://4scarlet.com Hannah

    That bra is amazing! Chump change, really…

    real budget, real body fashion:
    http://4scarlet.com