Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2017
“Our Connections with a Victoria’s Secret Supermodel”
By Iris Olivera
On a typical brisk day in Manhattan during NYFW17, me and my daughter, fashion model Chelsea Kithcart were making stops around the city auditioning for castings for “The Shows”. It was hectic, catching taxi’s, hoping to make it in time to each audition before the long line of casters were in place and before the cutoffs. Each casting was overly crowded and some were clearly uncoordinated. But without hesitation, we waited for her turn to audition.
So, during the last casting call of the day, we agreed we were hungry and wanted to just hang around and grab a bite to eat before going back to the hotel. As we were walking, this tall, beautiful lady walked across the street in front of us. I said to my daughter, isn’t that the model that walked with you for celebrity designer Rocky Gathercole at the Art Hearts Fashion Show during NYFW16? She says to me “OMG! No it isn’t. But I can’t believe this! She is Supermodel Lais Ribeiro, who has graced runways and print for top elite fashion designers, and she is a reoccurring Victoria’s Secret Model”. She was so excited she could barely speak. I know she wanted to say something to her, but was a little timid. So I intervened and introduced myself to her and then to my daughter. She then opened up to tell her how she admired her and that she was one of her favorite supermodels. Lais was very sweet and nice. She talked about modeling with Chelsea and then obliged her with this photo.
Photo Credit: Iris Olivera
She wished my daughter Chelsea good wishes and told her to keep pursuing her dreams in modeling, her time is coming. By the way, we just happened to be standing in front of one of her agencies, “WomenModelManagement” on Lafayette Street in Manhattan. What a coincidence.
With all this being said, did you watch the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show this year presented from Shanghai China? We did, and what a colorful show. We do not miss it, as each year presents a different theme. This year it incorporated designs from the Designer Collection “Balmain”. And which model was chosen to wear the $2 million Champagne Nights Fantasy Bra by “Mouawad”? That’s right, you got it right! Our favorite Supermodel- “Lais Ribeiro”!
Photo Credit: Andy Wong
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Photo Credit: Andy Wong
So proud of her and she looked amazing! We were very happy to have met her in person. Hopefully, our paths will cross again in the near future.
This was our connection with a Victoria’s Secret Supermodel!
What a wonderful experience and thank you Iris for sharing it with us. Please continue to do an amazing job at sharing your blog. I absolutely love it! !!!!!!!!
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Glad you enjoyed my Blog Crystal! Thank you for all your support.
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Your blog Is just awsome.
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Nice Iris!
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Thank you for your support. Please continue to follow my Blogs!
Iris~
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Iris I love this! I’ve been keeping up with you and your beautiful daughter for a couple of years now. And I love seeing the fashion world through your eyes!- TriciaB.
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Thanks Tricia, I am so happy you follow me and my daughter in this wonderful world of fashion! Keep visiting my site and reading my blogs. It only gets better from here! Thanks for your Support!
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Amazing and Outstanding Article Iris!!! One day I’ll be shooting The VS Runways.
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I know you will Mark. You are an Amazing Photographer! Thank you for your comment.
Iriseyeonfashion
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Great post!!! I watched the show and it was beautiful to see the lovely ladies model…soon Chelsea will be up there walking💕💕💕. Keep blogging Queen. 💋💋💋
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Awesomeness!!!
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Thank you so much Melody!
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This is Sooo Awesome.. Great blog and Well said Mom. Yes and hopefully soon my sister The Fashion Model Miss. Chelsea will be able to bless them with her presence. Until then keep up the Good work and keep blogging. Love it..!!
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Thank you so much my love! I pray she will one day. Thank you for your support!
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What a great post about your experience. VS always puts on an amazing show! Thanks for sharing. Xo,Leslie …SobeSavvy.com
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I’ve never been to a Victoria Secret Show but I love watching them on TV. The models always look flawless and the lingerie is so very pretty.
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This is absolury amazing, thanks for sharing this inspring story. I am confident Chelsea will soon be walking the run way with VS models, she is gorgeous!!! Super excited for you both. I look forward to reading more great articles and learning new things.
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Thank you so much for your wonderful comments. I appreciate your support!
Iris (iriseyeonfashion)
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Awesome, I wish I could go to a fashion show like that. Thanks for sharing your story.
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You can. Going in February. Come with us. Thank you so much for your support!
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Wow Iris! Congratulations! Very nice piece. Thanks for sharing!
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Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for your support.
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Great Job Iris…nice article…will definitely be keeping up with u.
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Thank you so much!
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I ENJOYED THIS BLOG , THANK U . IRIS EYE ON FASHION ROCKS
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Thank you so much Timaria. Please continue to follow my Blogs.
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Wow! How cool that she got to meet her! You go girl!
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Yes! It was. Thank you Ashley
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