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30 December, 2008 Quem foi à "sunset party" do Cafe de la Musique, nesta terça-feira, em Florianópolis, saiu de lá com uma certeza: Rico Mansur nasceu para as carrapetas. De improviso, ele tomou conta do set list e fez o dayclub vir abaixo. A seleção foi eclética: de house ao funk carioca. A animação ainda rolou solta até o início da noite. Alessandra Ambrosio, que também baixou por lá ao lado do marido Jamie Mazur, chamou a atenção por conta de um detalhe: trazia no pescoço um pingente em ouro rosa com o nome da filha, Anja, cravejado em brilhantes. "Logo que ela nasceu, encomendei a peça a uma joalheira de Los Angeles", contou ela. Glamurama amou! >>>>>>>Translated with Google Language Tools>>>>>>>> Alessandra Ambrosio, who was along side her husband Jamie Mazur, drew attention for one detail: on her neck was a pendant in pink gold with the name of her daughter, Anja, written brightly. "When she was born, we ordered a piece of jewelry to a Los Angeles," she said. Glamurama loved!
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29 December, 2008 Quem resolveu dar um tempo na "função mamãe" nesse domingo foi Alessandra Ambrosio. Glamurama encontrou a modelo ao lado do marido Jamie Mazur na festa de Fernanda Motta, em Florianópolis. Alessandra tinha acabado de chegar de Nova York e, para poder prestigiar o agito da amiga, deixou a pequena Anja sob os cuidados da babá. Segundo ela, a filhota é bem tranqüila e não costuma dar trabalho. "Ela é um anjo", brincou. >>>>>>>Translated with Google Language Tools>>>>>>>> |
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29 December, 2008 Alessandra Ambrósio fará festa em prol das vítimas da chuva em Santa Catarina Solidária, a top Alessandra Ambrósio irá comandar uma festa para arrecadar fundos para as vítimas da chuva em Santa Catarina, de acordo com a coluna de Mônica Bergamo, da Folha de S. Paulo. Além dela, Renata Maciel e Jeffrey Jah também pilotarão o evento, que será realizado no dia 02 de janeiro na casa noturna Pacha, em Florianópolis. A renda será revertida para o Fundo da Criança e do Adolescente de Blumenau. >>>>>>>Translated with Google Language Tools>>>>>>>> |
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| 17 December, 2008 Source: Grazia Daily (UK) Model blogging continues with Coco Rocha Maybe they're sick of being seen but not heard? Whatever the reason there's definitely a new model trend emerging: blogging! Trendsetter that she is Chanel Iman started it with ‘I'm such a diva' mini-videos that looked like they'd been filmed live from her living room. Victoria Secret's model Alessandra Ambrosio gave her some healthy competition after putting up a clip of herself jumping in and out of the sea on her new blog. And now Coco Rocha's joined them with Oh So Coco (genius name, can we just say!). You can check her giggling relentlessly with her friend, find out where she's going on holiday (Australia for two months since you ask) and watch her, erm, brushing her teeth (too much information Coco...). But more importantly we also find out why she had to keep her new red locks under wraps with a wig for so long. Apparently US Vogue had the rights to her new hair colour. Nice! We're hooked already. |
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16 December, 2008 Guess lança livro com ensaios de beldades A grife Guess, criada em 1981, em Los Angeles, acaba de lançar o livro "Guess? Image History", com 30 imagens das campanhas da marca feitas nos últimos 25 anos. Entre as beldades que já posaram de garota propaganda para a marca estão Carla Bruni, Charlize Theron, Naomi Campbell, Drew Barymore, Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Ana Beatriz Barros, Claudia Schiffer, Eva Herzigova e Milla Jovovich são algumas delas. No Brasil, o livro vem em edição limitada. São apenas 25 unidades e 15 delas serão dadas de presente para clientes vip. As outras 10 serão disponibilizadas na loja da Oscar Freire, nos Jardins, em São Paulo. >>>>>>>Translated with Google Language Tools>>>>>>>> Among the beauties of who were "Guess girls" who already advertise for the brand are Carla Bruni, Charlize Theron, Naomi Campbell, Drew Barymore, Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Ana Beatriz Barros, Claudia Schiffer, Eva Herzigova and Milla Jovovich are some of them. In Brazil, the book comes in limited edition. There are only 25 units and 15 of them will be
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| 15 December, 2008 Source: (Armani) Styletraxx ALESSANDRA AMBROSIO: A MODEL’S LIFE Armani Exchange beauty Alessandra Ambrosio takes you into her life as a top-model, with the launch of her new web-series, “A Model’s Life”. In this reality series, Brazilian Supermodel Ambrosio has teamed up with a close friend and filmmaker, arming themselves with a handful of small pocket video cameras, as they set out to capture the real life of a model. In the first preview episode of "A Model's Life," Alessandra takes a breather on the last day of a photo shoot on the Caribbean island of St. Barths, to test the beautiful waters. Alessandra is concentrating on work and hanging out with baby daughter, Anja Louise, and her fiancé, California businessman Jamie Mazur. Dive into Life… |
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12 December, 2008 Cuenta la brasileña que ahora se cuida más por su pequeña; la ayudan a cuidarla para seguir en las pasarelas
CIUDAD DE MÉXICO.- Durante 12 años, Alessandra Ambrosio ha dedicado su vida a las pasarelas; siete de ellos como ángel de la marca Victoria’s Secret, y, aunque ser modelo no es nada fácil, ahora enfrenta un reto mayor: ser mamá.
En agosto de este año, la pequeña Anja Louise llegó a la vida de la brasileña, y, a partir de ese momento, la chica de 27 años decidió renunciar a ciertos "placeres", pues tiene claro que debe cuidarse para poder disfrutar a su hija. "Antes era sólo preocuparme por cómo lucía, cómo me veía, pero ahora, como mamá, quiero cuidar a mi hija, y, si voy de compras, no compro para mí, sino para ella; es más lindo. "Me hace pensar en cuidarme y ser responsable. Me encanta surfear, y ahora no quiero surfear olas grandes; quiero estar para ella todo el tiempo y no quiero lastimarme. Ahora voy a cenar y quiero regresar temprano porque quiero salir al otro día con ella. Son pequeñas cosas que dejas de hacer. Ya no voy al teatro tanto, por ejemplo", cuenta Alessandra vía telefónica desde Nueva York, en donde reside junto con su niña y su prometido, el empresario estadounidense Jamie Mazur. La modelo, quien participa en el desfile de lencería Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, que se transmitirá hoy por TNT a las 22:00 horas, siempre había tenido la ilusión de convertirse en madre; tal vez por eso las desveladas para atender a Anja Louise son más llevaderas. "Cuando tienes un recién nacido, no duermes mucho. Es bastante difícil, pero la ves sonreír y se te olvida que no has dormido por no sé cuántos días y puedes volver a no dormir por ocho días más", dice entre risas. "Siempre había querido tener bebés. Es chistoso. El año pasado me entrevistaron y dije: ‘¡Ah!, Cuando tenga cinco hijos’. No tenía idea de que iba a estar embarazada. Es maravilloso. Todavía no puedo creerlo; soy muy feliz. Es lo más increíble que le puede pasar a una mujer". Alessandra ha dedicado casi toda su vida al trabajo. Inició en una pequeña academia de modelaje en Brasil y de ahí saltó a ser imagen de las marcas Guess, Revlon, Emporio Armani y, actualmente, Victoria’s Secret. Tal vez por eso no se ve alejada del mundo de la moda, y, gracias a su mamá, quien la ayuda a cuidar a su hija cuando sale de viaje, por ahora no ha pensado siquiera en bajar su ritmo de trabajo. "A veces estás cansada de viajar todo el tiempo. No tienes una casa que en realidad puedas llamar hogar porque siempre estás en aviones, en el aeropuerto, y pierdes conexiones, lo que es horrible. (Modelar) tiene cosas buenas y malas. "Mi mamá la cuida cuando estoy trabajando, así que puedo hacer ambas cosas. Ya no quiero viajar mucho. Antes viajaba diario; por eso ahora mi manager y yo escogemos sólo lo más importante", comenta. A pesar de las altas y bajas de su vida de modelo, Alessandra está dispuesta a apoyar a Anja Louise si decide tomar ese camino; pero, mientras llega ese día, disfruta sus dos sueños hechos realidad. "Tengo a mi hija y estoy trabajando. No me preocupo por lo que voy a hacer en cinco años. Creo que he alcanzado más de lo que he soñado". >>>>>Translated with Google Language Tools>>>>>>>> |
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11 December, 2008 Chanel Iman TV has its days counted now that Brazilian bombshell Alessandra Ambrósio has launched a reality series on YouTube entitled A Model's Life. I could tell you what it is all about, but why not just let Alessandra do the work? As if she wasn't already insanely cute, she was one of the first girls ever to send me a picture with a Made In Brazil sign, which is even more reason to love her. The first clip of Alessandra diving in St. Barths went live yesterday. Am curious to see what's next. |
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11 December, 2008 Not to be outdone by Chanel Iman, veteran Victoria's Secret model and new mom Alessandra Ambrosio just launched a YouTube channel. Because what's a model without a YouTube channel? Just a model. Who wants that? So far Alessandra has posted only two videos. In the first, she explains (which in itself is "the hardest thing I ever do in my life") why she's decided to launch the Internet's Most Important Video Channel. "Hi, YouTube community!" she trills. "Finally you guys are going to be able to watch a real life of a fashion model." She says her friend has been following her around with a video camera. "It's all about capturing, like, a real moment." Click ahead to see one such real moment in which Alessandra stands on a dock in St. Barts, jumps into the ocean, swims around, and gets back out and dances and sings. Riveting. |
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11 December, 2008 Have you ever wondered what a supermodel’s life is like on a day to day basis? Alessandra Ambrosio, who recently strutted her stuff in the 2008 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, has started a series called "A Model’s Life". A Model’s Life is a new internet series that premieres in January 2009. Alessandra has teamed up with with a good friend and film maker, who follows her around the country with a small pocket video camera. What’s their goal? To capture the real life of a Supermodel. |
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| 4 December, 2008 Source: Ryan at Elite Model Alessandra Ambrosio + Amodelslife.com Elite+ model Alessandra Ambrosio has launched her you tube site. Click here to visit a Models Life. |
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4 December, 2008 Ciara is expected to sign a deal with Victoria's Secret soon as she reportedly will be featured on the brand's catalog. Rumor has it, R 'n' B singer Ciara is about to be recruited as a new model for Victoria's Secret and will possibly be featured on its catalog. MediaTakeOut broke the news Wednesday, December 3, claiming in a report on its site that the music star is expected to sign a deal "soon." |
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3 December, 2008 In a room filled with lingerie 12 stories above midtown Manhattan, designers and assistants fiddle with the northern regions of supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio as they fit her for her three costume changes. In the interest of journalism, sometimes you need to make sacrifices. And though nothing significant was learned during the four hours of watching Ambrosio, 27, go from green lace undies to brown satin undies to sheer black undies, we can safely say this: Those three outfits are nothing compared with what viewers will get to see when then tune in to “The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show,” airing tonight on CBS. That’s because this year, Victoria’s Secret is showcasing a whopping 35 models in 68 outfits in six themes. And as if it weren’t enough to see supermodels such as Heidi Klum, Karolina Kurkova, Selita Ebanks, Marisa Miller, Miranda Kerr and others prancing across the stage in little more than sequins and a smile, the show features behind-the-scenes footage, backstage access, beach time, and pink carpet coverage featuring an eclectic lists of celebrities. Seriously, where else could you find Robert Duvall, Paris Hilton, George Hamilton, Martha Stewart, Diddy and Jeff Gordon? There’s even an amazing performance by Grammy-winner Usher. “You can’t compare this show to any other,” Ambrosio says. In its 12th year, the special is now as much a part of the holiday season as Nativity scenes, George Bailey and eggnog. And, just as the ball drops on New Year’s Eve, you can’t have a “Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show” without supermodel Adriana Lima working the 2008 Fantasy Bra designed by renowned international jeweler Martin Katz. And while there’s almost nothing that can distract from 35 beautiful women in stunning costumes, this year’s location will definitely make an attempt. The 1,504-room Fontainebleau Miami Beach is fresh off a $1 billion makeover. That’s right, $1 billion. “This year we wanted to move the show to someplace different,” says Monica Mitro, Victoria’s Secret executive vice president of communications. “We started in New York and were in Los Angeles the past two years. … We heard about the renovations at the Fontainebleau, and it seemed like the perfect fit. Our theme is a return to glamour, and the Fontainebleau was a playground of the rich and famous back in the 1950s and ’60s. Frank Sinatra and Elvis used to stay there.” It was also the scene of the iconic card game in “Goldfinger.” “We spend a lot of time producing this show,” Mitro says. “We bring in people from Hollywood to film it, music industry people, people from the theater – this really is a couture show. “We have a woman from Paris doing our feathers. Martin Izquierdo – the guy who makes our wings – he does major costumes for film and for theater. We have the best of the best involved because we have to have a great live event.” The national chain is the only retailer with an hour of prime-time space, and it sets its corporate image for the rest of the year. Surprisingly, at least to us, demographics show that more women watch the special than men, and it’s to that end that the retailer gears up for its holiday sales rush. Women watch the show and note the items they’d like to see under the tree. And Victoria’s Secret has a little something for every woman, with six themes Mitro says reflect the different sides of women: Glamour Goddess, Dangerous, The Modern, Pink Planet, Ballet de Fleurs and Black Tie Holiday. “You need a balance,” says Charlotte Stockdale, the show’s stylist. “You can’t have six hard looks or six soft looks.” And to Stockdale’s credit, each outfit is unique and creative and shows the best attributes of the model wearing it. Imagine having to make bras and panties look fresh and different year after year, especially with the world watching. Of course it doesn’t hurt that the women wearing the “clothes” – for lack of a better term – are all young, beautiful and slim. Which brings us back to Ambrosio and the 12th-floor offices of Victoria’s Secret. Just nine weeks before her fitting, the Brazilian beauty had given birth to her first child, a 6.3-pound daughter, Anja. Most women wouldn’t be caught dead in their underwear just two months after giving birth, but Ambrosio is not of this Earth. In fact, other than the actual baby, there is no recognizable evidence she was ever pregnant. Trust us, we looked. “This is my first job after giving birth,” she says. “It is like everything is new again. The doctor wouldn’t let me work out for the first six weeks, so for the past two weeks I’ve been working out a lot.” |
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3 December, 2008 Everything about them exudes glamour and sexiness, and last night Heidi Klum and the Victoria’s Secret Angels celebrated the grand opening of their new Lexington Avenue store. The event was called “The Return to Glamour” and that’s exactly what it was, with Selita Ebans, Doutzen Kroes, Sharon Turney, Miranda Kerr, Alessandra Ambrosio, and Marisa Miller all showing up and looking fantastic. Angels veteran Heidi Klum was beaming as she posed with her fellow Angels in a sexy short strapless black minidress teamed with a pair of strappy black open-toed heels. And if you’re craving more Victoria’s Secret style, be sure to tune into CBS tonight (December 3rd) at 10pm EST for the annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. |
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| 2 December, 2008 Source: Model Stalker Victoria’s Secret Models Help Celebrate Opening of Flagship Store Today, December 2nd, in New York City, several Victoria’s Secret supermodels lent a hand. Selita Ebanks, Marisa Miller, Heidi Klum, Alessandra Ambrosio and Doutzen Kroes attended the opening of the Victoria’s Secret Lexington Avenue Flagship Store. The ladies look gorgeous in red and I am loving those big pink scissors Heidi is carrying. Which red dress is your favorite? I love Alessandra’s simple red number. |
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2 December, 2008 Victoria's Secret's Alessandra Ambrosio looked a stunner in a white dress at a press event in Manhattan, New York City on Tuesday, December 2. December 03, 2008, (Sawf News) - Victoria's Secret's Alessandra Ambrosio looked a stunner in a white dress at a press event in Manhattan, New York City on Tuesday, December 2. Ambrosio's white speckled dress was cinched at the low waist with wide lace in a zig zag pattern. The bubble sleeves had matching pattern on the elbows. The V neckline and the gathered shoulders were edged with matching lace. Her accessories matched the high glamour quotient of the dress - Glossy blush Christian Louboutin pumps, chunky dangler earrings and a matching bracelet in her left arm. Her straight blond hair framed her face. Her smoky eye makeup and glossy lips were icing on the cake. Ambrosio was there with fellow angels Heidi Klum, Selita Banks, Marisa Miller, Miranda Kerr and Doutzen Kroes. The event celebrated the launch of the Victoria's Secret Lexington Avenue Flagship Store in New York City earlier in the day. Alessandra was born in the small town of Erechim, Brazil on April 11, 1981 to petrol station-owner parents. She is of Italian and Polish descent. She and her boyfriend, Jamie Mazur, welcomed their first child, daughter Anja Louise Ambrosio Mazur, on August 24, 2008 in Florianopolis, Brazil, something that was hard to believe watching her walk the ramp at the Victoria's Secret fashion show on Saturday, November 15, in Miami. |
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2 December, 2008 Out celebrating the lingerie giant’s latest storefront, the Victoria’s Secret Angels teamed up at the Lexington shop ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday afternoon (December 2). Joining in on the fun were Marisa Miller, Heidi Klum, Alessandra Ambrosio, Selita Ebanks and Doutzen Kroes, all sporting sexy red ensembles as they playfully posed for photographers on-hand. Meanwhile, if you can’t get enough of the Victoria’s Secret supermodel beauties - no need to worry. Coming up this Wednesday (December 3), the much-anticipated Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show makes its primetime premiere, airing at 10/9C on CBS. |
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1 December, 2008 In its 12th year, “The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show” (Wednesday at 10 p.m. on WBZ, Ch. 4) is now as much a part of the holiday season as nativity scenes, George Bailey and eggnog. This year, Victoria’s Secret is showcasing a whopping 35 models in 68 outfits in six different themes. As if it weren’t enough to see supermodels such as Heidi Klum, Karolina Kurkova, Selita Ebanks, Marisa Miller, Miranda Kerr and others prancing across the stage in little more than sequins and a smile, the show features behind-the-scenes footage, backstage access, beach time, and pink-carpet coverage featuring one of the most eclectic lists of celebrities. Where else could you find Robert Duvall, Paris Hilton, George Hamilton, Martha Stewart, Diddy and Jeff Gordon sitting next to each other? There’s even a performance by Grammy award-winner Usher. The national chain is the only retailer with an hour of prime-time space, and it sets its corporate image for the year. Surprisingly, demographics show that more women watch the special than men, and it’s to that end that the retailer gears up for its holiday sales rush. Women watch the show and make mental notes of items they’d like to see under the tree. Victoria’s Secret has a little something for every woman, with six themes the company says reflect the different sides of women: Glamour Goddess, Dangerous (inspired by the style of Helmut Newton and Thierry Mugler), The Modern, Pink Planet, Ballet de Fleurs and Black Tie Holiday. “You need a balance,” said the show’s stylist, Charlotte Stockdale. “You can’t have six hard looks or six soft looks.” Of course it doesn’t hurt that the women wearing the “clothes” - for lack of a better term - are all young, beautiful and slim. Just nine weeks prior to her fitting, Brazilian supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio had given birth to her first child, a 6.3-pound daughter, Anja. Most human women wouldn’t be caught dead in their underwear just two months after giving birth, but Ambrosio is not of this Earth. Other than the actual baby, there is no recognizable evidence she was ever pregnant. “This is my first job after giving birth,” Ambrosio said. “It is like everything is new again. The doctor wouldn’t let me work out for the first six weeks, so for the past two weeks I’ve been working out a lot.” |
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21 November, 2008 Since you’re an expert in this field, who’s the hottest model in the world in your opinion? (NOTE: This is an excerpt from a much longer article. You can click the "Source" above to read the full article) |
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| 21 November, 2008 Source: news.com.au (Australia) Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio trained for gain VICTORIA'S Secret supermodel yummy mummy Alessandra Ambrosio has revealed how she got her catwalk body back in just three monthsafter having her first bub. Ambrosio is no superhuman, but her amazing body transformation post-pregnancy involved hard work with a personal trainer everyday. "We worked out every day. We didn't have a day off because time was so short," said Leandro Carvalho, New York-based trainer for the newest VS mommy Alessandra Ambrosio. Ambrosio gave birth to her daughter Anja less than three months before, leaving her little time to get back to her usual sexy shape. The stunner was even more pressed for time to firm up her abdominals because she'd had a Cesarean section, reports the New York Daily News. "She was limited in the beginning," Carvalho said. "She could not do crunches, sit-ups, lunges." But Ambrosio did what she could - climbing, walking and using ankle weights in the early stages. |
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20 November, 2008 Victoria's Secret's supermodel mommies don't have superhuman genes to thank for their tight and toned post-baby bodies – just super men … their trainers. "We worked out every day. We didn't have a day off because time was so short," says Leandro Carvalho, New York-based trainer for the newest VS mommy Alessandra Ambrosio. The stunner was even more pressed for time to firm up her abdominals because she’d had a Cesarean section. "She was limited in the beginning," Carvalho said. "She could not do crunches, sit-ups, lunges." But Ambrosio did what she could - climbing, walking and using ankle weights in the early stages. She later segued to cardio and Carvalho's own special Brazilian Buttlift workout - a combination of ballet, squats, lunges and capoeira - for two hours a day. "She gained quite a lot of weight" during her pregnancy, Carvalho said. "She was indulging herself in delicious Brazilian food [and] she had to pay the price." Ambrosio admits she enjoyed "a lot of ice cream," but says "there's no magic" to bouncing back - just hard work. But the pressure was on for Ambrosio, thanks to an intense precedent set by fellow VS Angel Heidi Klum. Excess baby weight seemed to melt off the mother of three, who gave birth to son Henry less than two months before the 2005 runway show. "It was amazing," recalls Manhattan's David Kirsch, who served as Klum's trainer. "She had worked so hard and she looked gorgeous." Kirsch put Klum through the paces with cardio workouts, circuit training and a strict diet, and earned quite a reputation as a post-baby body trainer. Kirsch stopped working with the 35-year-old model after she relocated to the West Coast, but still continues to help new moms and non-moms alike with his personal training sessions. "Not all mothers out there are meant to look like Heidi," he says, "but it's possible for everyone to get back to fitness relatively quickly." Carvalho agrees: "It's a hard job ... but I love the big challenge." Keeping a runway-ready body is always a challenge, according to Ambrosio, who admits, "I still sneak some [Brazilian food] in.” And she's still working out for two hours a day, every day. No pain, no gain. Check out Victoria's Secret's hot mamas on Dec. 3 at 10 p.m. on CBS. |
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19 November, 2008 Model Alessandra Ambosio drops 45 lbs. of baby weight in three months to (nearly!) bare all Okay, so maybe it’s not a surprise that a 5’ 9’’ underwear model would need only three months to lose 45 lbs. she gained while pregnant. What is surprising is that, for Alessandra Ambrosio, doing so “was really hard!” she insists. “I’d been eating everything I wanted - everything! - and once you get used to that, it’s hard to stop.” Of course, being booked for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Nov. 15 (the show airs Dec. 3 on CBS) provided plenty of incentive. Out went seconds of beef stroganoff and her daily Hagen-Dazs; in came “lots of salads, brown rice instead of white and tiny portions,” she says. Ambrosio, 27, also exercised for 2 to 3 hours a day, doing 45-minute treadmill workouts along with squats and lunges, while her mother or sister watched daughter Anja Louise (whose father is Ambrosio’s fiancé, entrepreneur Jamie Mazur, 27). But now that she has her old body back, Ambrosio is only doing light training and allowing herself some treats. “If my friends and I go out, I’ll have a glass of wine,” she says. “And I love chocolate!” |
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19 November, 2008 New mom struts her stuff at 2008 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. For better or worse, Hollywood actresses and models set the bar for what we consider beautiful today. While good genes definitely play a part, top beauties also work hard to stay in great shape, especially after having a baby. Take supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio. Despite having had a baby less than three months ago, the 27-year-old Brazilian bombshell looked sensational strutting her stuff Nov. 15 at the 2008 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in Miami. When asked how she regained her pre-pregnancy body so quickly, Ambrosio gave a simple but boring answer. “[It's] just working out. There’s no magic, [just] close your mouth,” she said. “Basically, don’t eat any chocolate or sweets…nothing that’s unhealthy. Lots of healthy food, working out a lot, lots of cardio.” In the unforgiving world of fashion and show biz, looking less than your best can have a direct impact on your paycheck and public image. Take Alessandra’s fellow Victoria’s Secret Angel, Karolina Kurkova. When the leggy 5′11″ Czech supermodel strutted the catwalk last summer at the Cia Maritima show during Sao Paulo Fashion Week, the local paper trashed Kurkova, saying she was “too fat” to walk the runway. Kurkova seems to have taken the criticism to heart, having slimmed down enough to grace the catwalk at this year’s Victoria’s Secret fashion show. But the emphasis on looking good is no longer limited only to supermodels and actresses. Recently, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin ignited a media firestorm when she was named John McCain’s vice presidential running mate on Aug. 29. While Palin, 44, was previously an obscure local politician, the fit mother of five quickly became a media sensation who energized the Republicans’ conservative base with her spunk and good looks. Surprisingly, Palin had given birth to her fifth child just four months before being named the VP nominee. So what’s Sarah Palin’s secret for regaining her pre-pregnancy shape (she has obviously had lots of practice)? Again, it’s not rocket science: She follows a low-fat, high-protein diet and is an avid runner. Whether you agree with her political views or not, there’s no denying that Palin is in great shape–especially for a middle-aged mom of five. Whenever a celebrity is fit or gets back into shape quickly after giving birth, it’s easy to say it’s just because they have a personal trainer or a nutritionist. But, in reality, the answer is simpler and more mundane: Hard work and persistent effort. Just ask Alessandra. |
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19 November, 2008 Old Hollywood's glitz and glamour returned to the Fontainebleau Hotel Saturday night as the recently renovated resort played host to the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
In the '50s and '60s, the Fontainebleau was a bee's nest of celebrity activity: Frank Sinatra played the nightclub. Jerry Lewis filmed The Bellboy. Sean Connery's James Bond swam in the pool in Goldfinger. On this night, Paris Hilton struck a pose on the pink carpet. Heidi Klum primped and prepped backstage for the catwalk. Robert Duvall and James Caan arrived as a team to work the crowd. From the humid air to the no-holds-barred attitude, the scene was steamy as A-listers convened to watch the annual fashion show and celebrate the reinvigoration of the resort. The show was taped for broadcast on Dec. 3 (CBS, 10 p.m. ET/PT). Iron Man star Terrence Howard was pointedly honest from the front row: "I'd rather see beautiful lingerie lying on the floor." The lingerie line's holiday-themed event featured a full orchestra, a glitter-drenched runway, 35 models and two performances by Usher. Victoria's Secret veteran Heidi Klum walked the runway only three times, but her showstopping gift-bow wings closed the festivities with panache. Husband Seal watched from the front row, flanked by pals Lenny Kravitz, Mario Lopez and Howard. Among the other stars in attendance: musicians Diddy, Mario and Cee-Lo; actors Kyle McLachlan, Sanaa Lathan, Amanda Bynes, Gabrielle Union, Molly Sims, Becki Newton and Michelle Trachtenberg; athletes Jeff Gordon and Amanda Beard, and a slew of reality stars, including Paris Hilton, Kim and Kourtney Kardashian and Kristin Cavallari. In addition to Usher's medley of old and new hits, including Yeah! and This Ain't Sex, models hit the runway to the thumping tunes of Chris Brown and Kanye West while a shower of synthetic rose petals rained down. The couture collection of sparkling bras, panties, coats and dresses marks the first time the show featured "full-on collection flavor," chief costume designer Todd Thomas said. "This year's focus is glamour, sophistication and the return to elegance." The ramped-up glamour was a hit. "I thought it was beautiful," Hilton said. "Breathtaking." The show featured a $5 million, 1,500-carat bra worn by Brazilian beauty Adriana Lima — an extravagance in tough economic times. But Klum said there's no need to dwell on the negative. "You always have to look forward even when times are bad," she said. "You have to look to the future." That's just what Klum's former Project Runway protégé Christian Siriano is doing. Siriano said he's working on a book, designs for movie costumes and a new Egypt-inspired collection. The projects "will be out of control," he promised. "You will die." Outside the elaborate poolside tent that housed the show, stars marveled at the 54-year-old Fontainebleau's $1 billion face-lift. "It's extraordinary," George Hamilton said. "It's going to change the landscape. It's just what Miami needs." The 1,504-room luxury hotel sits on 22 acres. It features 11 restaurants and a 40,000-square-foot spa. "I think it's great," Martha Stewart said. "They're trying so hard to make everyone comfortable. |
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19 November, 2008 O tradicional desfile das Angels da grife Victoria's Secret marcou a volta da modelo Alessandra Ambrósio à passarela, menos de três meses após dar à luz om a barriguinha seca, a angel Alessandra Ambrósio surpreendeu ao desfilar entre as 35 modelos que participaram do tradicional desfile-show da grife Victoria's Secret, no sábado 15. Foi sua primeira apresentação depois do nascimento, em agosto deste ano, de sua primeira filha, Anja Louise. Outra angel brasileira, a top Adriana Lima também brilhou. Na passarela montada no recém-reformado hotel Fontainebleau, em Miami, ela desfilou com a peça mais cara da noite - privilégio que já foi de tops como Gisele Bündchen e Tyra Banks. Avaliado em US$ 5 milhões, o Black Diamond Fantasy Miracle Bra, criado pelo joalheiro Martin Katz, foi confeccionado com diamantes brancos, pretos e rubis. O rapper Usher, que se apresentou durante o desfile, parou para ver uma das passagens de Adriana e acabou ganhando um beijo. Outras tops brasileiras como Isabeli Fontana e a angel, Izabel Goulart também participaram do desfile. Ao todo, foram 68 peças com cores fortes e desenhos geométricos com influência dos anos 20. Karolina Kurkova usou um conjunto pintado à mão. Além de cristais Swarovski nos sutiãs, as modelos exibiram asas esculpidas em ouro, criadas pelo artista Martin Izquierdo com inspiração na mitologia grega e em borboletas, como as usadas por Miranda Kerr. A veterana Heidi Klum encerrou o desfile usando um conjunto vermelho. O desfile será exibido na íntegra pelo TNT, no próximo dia 12 de dezembro, às 22h. >>>>>Translated with Google Language Tools>>>>>>>> The traditional parade of the Angels of Victoria's Secret marked the return to the catwalk of model Alessandra Ambrosio, less than three months after giving birth. Another Brazilian angel, the top Adriana Lima also shone. On the runway mounted in the newly renovated Fontainebleau hotel in Miami, she parade with the most expensive piece of the night - that privilege was already tops like Gisele Bundchen and Tyra Banks. Estimated at $ 5 million, the Black Diamond Fantasy Bra Miracle, created by jeweler Martin Katz, was made with white diamonds, rubies and black. The rapper Usher, performed during the parade, stopped to see one of the passages of Adriana and ended up winning a kiss. Other top Brazilian models, Isabel Fontana and the angel, Izabel Goulart also participated in the parade. In all, there were 68 pieces with strong colors and geometric designs with influence from the 20s. Karolina Kurkova wore a set painted by hand. In addition to Swarovski crystals in Brassiere, the models showed wings carved in gold, created by artist Martin Izquierdo with inspiration in Greek mythology and butterflies, as used by Miranda Kerr. The veteran Heidi Klum closed the parade wearing an all red ensemble. The parade will be shown in full by TNT in the next day on December 12 at 22h. |
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19 November, 2008 The city of Miami was sexified this past weekend when the Victoria's Secret Angels took over the town and painted it pink. Heidi Klum, Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Karolina Kurkova, Selita Ebanks among other sexy Angels brought their heavenly bodies to the catwalk at the newly renovated Fountainebleau hotel for the 2008 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. |
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19 November, 2008 A Victoria's Secret Angel will not appear in your boyfriends Christmas stocking....but that does not mean you can't become a little Angel of your own. Alessandra Ambrosio: |
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19 November, 2008 The focus of this year's Victoria's Secret Fashion show was "glamour, sophistication and the return to elegance," said chief costume designer, Todd Thomas. The annual glitter-and-flesh fest was filmed Saturday at the newly renovated Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami. Usher performed twice. Former Victoria's Secret Fashion Show performer Seal watched from the audience as his wife, Heidi Klum, walked the runway three times, flirted with Usher, stole Usher's fedora, and managed not to knock the other models down with a giant sequined bow strapped to her back. Adriana Lima modeled the $5 million, 1,500-karat bra and Alessandra Ambrosio strapped on some giant wings for a strut. She had a baby three months ago, but of course you'd never be able to tell since her body looks perfect. The show airs December 3 on CBS, but you can see the sophistication and elegance for yourself right now in the slideshow. |
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18 November, 2008 Miami is already infamous for having some of the most beautiful women in the world, but when the Victoria's Secret models took over for their big fashion show; everyone else was pale in comparison. |
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17 November, 2008 Ale is confirmed to shoot her first new Beauty campaign for VS in the coming weeks. She will shoot it alone. No release date is confirmed but we will let you know. |
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17 November, 2008 Ale is in the Bahamas shooting the first ever press ads for VS Swim which should begin to run in magazines in February. The campaign will be just Alessandra. |
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17 November, 2008 THOUGHTS of economic gloom were pushed aside in Miami this weekend as Victoria's Secret girls Heidi Klum, Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Karolina Kurkova and Miranda Kerr took to the catwalk for a spectacular showcase of blow-the-budget glamour that saw many of the 35 models accessories their lingerie looks with angel wings of monumental proportions. P Diddy, Paris Hilton, Michelle Trachtenberg, Martha Stewart, Bruce Weber and Debbie Harry were among the guests upping the star wattage at the event, which was opened with a live performance by R&B star Usher and coincided with the re-opening of its venue, the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. "The theme of the show is a return to glamour," Victoria's Secret ceo Sharen Turney explained. "Victoria's Secret is about sexy and the new sexy is glamorous for this season." Harry, for one, was impressed by its theatrics. "The show, it's based on lingerie, but it's about creating an event," she told reporters. "It's just a big, wild extravaganza and I think that's what attracts me." Among the designs on display was the Black Diamond Fantasy Miracle Bra by jeweller Martin Katz, which is decorated with white and black diamonds and rubies - and costs a cool $5 million. |
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17 November, 2008 Life as a lingerie lady has also changed a lot in the past year for fellow "Angel" Alessandra Ambrosio who flashed a bangin’ body just two-and-a-half months after giving birth. The Brazilian babe had her baby-daddy on standby the entire time to take care of their little girl Anja Louise, and was overheard telling pals that breastfeeding actually played an important part and bringing back at her pre-pregnancy physique. |
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16 November, 2008 New mommy Alessandra Ambrosio showed off her fit post-baby body on Saturday night (November 15) as part of the 2008 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in Miami Beach. Taking to the catwalk in a number of outfits, Alessandra’s garb included a spectacular ensemble adorned with giant gold angel wings as she strutted her stuff alongside 34 fellow Victoria’s Secret beauties. “The theme of the show is a return to glamour,” company CEO Sharen Turney told press. “Victoria’s Secret is about sexy and the new sexy is glamorous for this season.” Adding to that note, costume designer Todd Thomas said, “It’s a celebration of sophistication and elegance ... our way to do a new take on holiday celebrations.” |
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16 November, 2008 Heating up an already warm November day in Miami, Florida, the girls of Victoria’s Secret’s hit the runway for the 2008 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show at the Fontainebleau Hotel last evening. To kick the show off, R&B singer Usher took the stage before 35 sexy supermodels strutted their stuff in front of a celeb-packed audience at the newly renovated Miami Beach hotel. Among those taking to the catwalk were VS veterans including Heidi Klum, Adriana Lima and Marisa Miller, along with Orlando Bloom’s gal Miranda Kerr and new mother Alessandra Ambrosio. “The theme of the show is a return to glamour,” said company CEO Sharen Turney. “Victoria’s Secret is about sexy and the new sexy is glamorous for this season.” According to AP reports, “The models showed 68 outfits, including the $5 million Black Diamond Fantasy Miracle Bra worn by Lima and designed by jeweler Martin Katz. It is decorated with white and black diamonds and rubies, and will be for sale in the company’s catalog.” |
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16 November, 2008 Victoria's Secret's angels have descended upon Miami Beach. Singer Usher kicked off the Victoria's Secret show Saturday, which featured 35 supermodels, some wearing angel wings. Models including Heidi Klum and Adriana Lima strutted down the runway at the newly renovated Fontainebleau Miami Beach during the show, which coincided with the opulent reopening of the hotel. "The theme of the show is a return to glamour," said company CEO Sharen Turney. "Victoria's Secret is about sexy and the new sexy is glamorous for this season." The catwalk glittered and two silver palm trees adorned the stage. Models showed 68 outfits, including the $5 million Black Diamond Fantasy Miracle Bra worn by Lima and designed by jeweler Martin Katz. It is decorated with white and black diamonds and rubies, and will be for sale in the company's catalog, Katz said. "You could wear it as an open top," he said. "It looks like a finished top." Lima said she was excited to be wearing it. "I always wanted to wear the Fantasy Bra. It's the first time that Victoria's Secret makes a black diamond bra," Lima said. "A woman could definitely buy it if they love it and men too." Themes in the show included glamorous goddesses and bold colors with geometric designs influenced from the 1920s. Professional dancers wore one-piece bathing suits for one segment and models got playful with Usher when he performed. There were also designs from the youthful Pink collection, along with pastels, florals and a black tie theme. Models wore gilded bras with Swarovski crystals attached. There was also a gold sculpted feather body piece that curved around the model's body. Metal sculpted laurel leaves were also worn around some of the models' necks. Model Karolina Kurkova wore a bra and underwear in a diaphanous hand-dyed, pleated, draped gown with a leather belt and gilded feather jewelry. Meanwhile, Klum was in a cutaway evening gown of handprinted silk, tulle and duchess satin, decorated with red roses. Another model wore a crystal yarn, knitted catsuit with a hard leather lacquer belt and boots by Pierre Hardy. For the Pink collection, a model wore a recycled plastic bag jacket and skirt on top of a handknitted bra and boy briefs. A model also walked down the runway in a quilted, velvet body corset embellished with ostrich feathers and crystals. It's "a celebration of sophistication and elegance ... our way to do a new take on holiday celebrations," said Todd Thomas, the costume designer. For the finale, Klum stepped onto the catwalk in a red bra, underwear and sparkling, red wings, which were made to resemble a bow on a present. Wing designer Martin Izquierdo made seven pairs of wings for the show. He said he turned to Greek mythology, butterflies and even designed a pair with spiderwebs on rose branches that are composed of crystals. Miranda Kerr, who wore the wings with the multicolored butterflies, said "it adds a whole theatrical aspect" to the show. Meanwhile, celebrities spotted on the pink carpet included P. Diddy, Russell Simmons, Michelle Trachtenberg, John Stamos, Kim and Kourtney Kardashian and Martha Stewart. "We watch the show every year on TV, so it's really cool to see it in person," Kim Kardashian said. Debbie Harry said she likes the big production. "The show, it's based on lingerie, but it's about creating an event," she said. "It's just a big, wild extravaganza and I think that's what attracts me." Ed Razek, chief marketing officer and the show's executive producer, said each year's event has to top the one before. "It's the most watched fashion show in the world," Razek said. "You've got an obligation to do a better show every year." The show will air on CBS at Dec. 3 at 10 p.m. |
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| 16 November, 2008 Source: Made in Brazil To Turn You Straight: The Brazilian Angels The Victoria's Secret fashion show was taped in Miami last night with seven Brazilians girls on the cast: Alessandra Ambrósio, Adriana Lima, Ana Beatriz Barros, Izabel Goulart, Emanuela de Paula, Isabeli Fontana, and Flavia de Oliveira. Apparently the rumors were true, and Izabel is no longer a full-time angel. If she gets replaced by another girl, I do hope that girl is Emanuela de Paula. And how amazing does Alessandra look? I cannot believe she just had a baby three months ago. The show will air on CBS on December 3rd. |
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16 November, 2008 THE sexiest beach party ever got under way yesterday after a yachtful of Victoria's Secrets supermodels blew into Miami Beach. The girls arrived on board a luxury yacht to shoot a catwalk special for the lingerie giant at the Fontainebleau Hotel. They included Orlando Bloom's girlfriend - and rumoured fiancee - Miranda Kerr, Brazilian beauty Alessandra Ambrosio, who had a baby girl in August, plus stunners Doutzen Kroes, Karolina Kurkova and almost 30 other top models. |
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15 November, 2008 Getting all glammed up for their big night, the gals of Victoria’s Secret were spotted preparing backstage at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida on Saturday (November 15). Getting her hair and makeup done as she readied for a fast-paced evening during The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, Heidi Klum playfully popped her head out from a curtain next to a “Do Not Enter” sign. Joining Miss Klum backstage were her fellow VS supermodels, including Alessandra Ambrosio, Molly Sims, Miranda Kerr, Doutzen Kroes and Adriana Lima. The company’s latest lingerie is being displayed to a crowd including Alex Rodriguez, Venus Williams, Kim Kardashian and Terrence Howard, among many others. |
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15 November, 2008 The Victoria's Secret angels arrived in Miami on board of a yacht for tonight's fashion show. The casting this year includes Brazilians Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrósio, Emanuela de Paula, Flavia de Oliveira, Ana Beatriz Barros, and Izabel Goulart. There are rumors going around regarding whether or not Izabel has lost her angel status since she has not appeared alongside the other angels in any promotional pictures yet. |
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| 14 November, 2008 Source: Gossip Girls Victoria’s Secret Supermodels Strap On Their Bikinis Following a fun-filled yacht outing earlier in the day, a handful of Victoria’s Secret’s sexiest sweeties strapped on their swimwear for a boardwalk photo session on Friday (November 14). Marisa Miller, Doutzen Kroes, Karolina Kurkova, Miranda Kerr and Alessandra Ambrosio were among the lovely ladies taking part in the shoot, with all of the models donning tiny white bikinis as they posed arm-in-arm. All of the Florida festivities come as a prequel to the 2008 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, which will be taped at Fontainebleau on Saturday (November 15). Once everything’s put together behind-the-scenes, the show will debut to the public when it’s broadcast on Wednesday, December 3 at 10/9C on CBS. |
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14 November, 2008 IT'S hard to stand out when you're standing right next to she-who-never-looks-bad Heidi Klum and a troop of the world's top supermodels, but Miranda Kerr managed to more than hold her own yesterday when attending to official Victoria's Secret duties. The Gunnedah gal and her fellow angels - including Karolina Kurkova, Marisa Miller and Adriana Lima - shared their favourite gift ideas with shoppers at one of the lingerie giant's Miami stores. The naughty nine will spend all weekend filming this years holiday-infused runway show at the Fountainbleau hotel, which is "top secret" and won't go to air in the US until December 3. Although pictures of Kerr in an elaborate butterfly ensemble have already been released, the rest of the the theatrical spectacular which is one of the top rating shows in the US - surprise, surprise - has been kept under wraps. While Kerr and her co-stars were all looking enviable in top model condition, a special mention needs to go to Brazilian supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio. She only gave birth to her daughter three months ago and is still capable of strutting her stuff in a bra and undies. |
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14 November, 2008 The models show off their best assets... Bikini clad Victoria's Secret models raised temperatures as they prepared for a swimwear shoot on location. The bevy of beauties - including Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio and Karolina Kurkova - all wore tiny bathing suits and stunning makeup for the glamorous shots. Victoria's Secret is gearing up for Spring/Summer 2009 with a new range of sexy bikini and swimming costumes. |
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14 November, 2008 The legendary Fontainebleau Miami Beach is rolling out its red carpet for tonight's highly anticipated unveiling of its $1 billion dollar reinvention and expansion. Once playground to Elvis, Sinatra and the Rat Pack, a new generation of VIPs will pick up where suave Hollywood legends left off. Tonight, singer and song writer Robin Thicke and a surprise performance from a Grammy Award winning global icon will entertain a star-studded audience including Sean "DIDDY" Combs, A-Rod, Terrence Howard, Chloe Sevigny and Venus and Serena Williams. Fontainebleau Miami Beach is the resort for entertainment and glamour, where couture crowds are once again gliding across bowtie floors, posing in front of the distinctive "cheese wall" and descending from the famed Staircase to Nowhere - all conceived by the resort's original architect Morris Lapidus, who designed the curvilinear Fontainebleau as a grand stage where everyone who entered played their part. The resort's celebratory weekend kicks off with an event orchestrated by "architect of style" David Monn. Electrifying million dollar Ai WeiWei chandeliers will shine on a bevy of Victoria's Secret Angels as they cut the ribbon on the Staircase in the presence of VIP guests, ushering in a new era of flamboyance at Fontainebleau Miami Beach. The momentous occasion continues tomorrow night with the taping of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show featuring musical guest Usher. Attendees will dine on dishes inspired by the property's new signature restaurants, ScarpettaTM and Gotham Steak(R), before heading over to the seven-story set erected around Fontainebleau's pool-scape. Fontainebleau's star-studded weekend marks the end of a $1 billion transformation that took an architectural masterpiece into the 21st century with 1,504 new guestrooms and suites outfitted with Apple(R) technology; 11 restaurants and lounges, including a Chocolate Indulgence experience; a 40,000-square-foot spa with mineral-rich water therapies and co-ed swimming pools; and a dramatic oceanfront pool-scape featuring "walls of water" and a sexy enclave surrounded by cabanas and sun loungers. Now with its doors open, Fontainebleau will reclaim its seat as a top U.S. destination, attracting today's more discerning global traveler with its high-end resort experience. Fontainebleau Resorts, LLC is joined by joint partner Nakheel Hotels in the development of Fontainebleau Miami Beach. ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- |
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13 November, 2008 It's been too long, Alessandra. We've missed you. |
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| 13 November, 2008 Source: Gossip Girls Alessandra Ambrosio: Poolside Perfection Following an in-store promotional event earlier in the day, the always-sexy Alessandra Ambrosio once again strapped on her swimsuit for another poolside photo session on Thursday (November 13). Joined by fellow Victoria’s Secret supermodel Adriana Lima, among others, the Brazilian babe is in the Florida hotspot readying for Saturday’s taping of The 2008 Victoria’s Secret Runway Show. As previously reported by Gossip Girls, the VS show will be taped at Fontainebleau, Miami Beach - then to be broadcast on Wednesday, December 3 at 10/9C on CBS. Joining Alessandra and Adriana on the catwalk are fellow supermodels Heidi Klum, Miranda Kerr, Karolina Kurkova, Selita Ebanks, and a few new fresh faces. |
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| 13 November, 2008 Source: Gossip Girls Victoria’s Secret Beauties Go Holiday Shopping The sexiest supermodels from across the world have converged on sunny Miami, Florida, as the taping of the 2008 Victoria’s Secret Runway Show takes place over the weekend. And earlier today, everyone from Heidi Klum to Alessandra Ambrosio and Miranda Kerr were all gathered together for the Holiday Shopping Event at Victoria’s Secret on Lincoln Rd. Decked out in red, the gals all posed together before mingling amongst one another while showing off the lingerie giant’s latest products. As for the upcoming holiday infused lingerie catwalk exhibit, it will be taped at Fontainebleau - then to be broadcast on Wednesday, December 3 at 10/9C on CBS. |
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13 November, 2008 Here’s Alessandra Ambrosio doing her first photoshoot since having a baby and all I have to say is if it weren’t for her wearing a swimsuit covering her belly, I’d never have known she just had a kid. Alright, that’s a lie. Girl’s body is still perfect. Anyway, I think that’s Ana Beatriz Barros next to her but I’m not sure since most Brazilian models look the same. Enjoy. |
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13 November, 2008 Victoria's Secret, the US lingerie firm, is facing the prospect of being sued by dozens of American women who claim their bras brought them out in painful rashes and welts
Several women have claimed that underwear from the leading lingerie firm, which uses supermodels including Giselle Bundchen and Heidi Klum, made them ill. One woman even claims to have been left permanently scarred after wearing the Angels Secret Embrace bra, which costs around £30. Roberta Ritter, 37, claims: "I had the welts that were very red, hot to the touch, extremely inflamed, blistery. "It itched profusely. I couldn't sleep and was waking up itching." Miss Ritter, from Ohio, has filed a lawsuit against Victoria's Secret in May and claims she has been contacted by dozens of women suffering similar symptoms who are now seeking permission to join her in a class action. Her lawyers said they purchased the same bra types that Miss Ritter had bought and had them laboratory tested. They claim the tests revealed that the bras showed traces of formaldehyde, which is used in the textile industry to make fabrics crease-resistant. The lawyers believe Miss Ritter may be allergic to formaldehyde. A US medical Web site was flooded with complaints against the underwear company. "I had an awful itchy, red splotchy rash from the Secret Embrace bras," one poster complained. Another Victoria's Secret bra wearer believes she may have suffered an allergic reaction to the chemical. However, a spokesman for Victoria's Secret has denied that formaldehyde is used to produce its bras. "We have strict quality controls around our products, and we do not use formaldehyde in our bras," the company said in a statement. "We are sorry that a small number of people have had an issue,' he added. "Customer safety and satisfaction are always our primary concerns and we take seriously any issues that our customers may have with our products.' A judge will decide next year if the lawsuit can be brought against Victoria's Secret. Ritter, and others who seek to join her in a class action, are demanding compensation. A judge will decide next year if a class action can proceed. Victoria's Secret is not sold in the UK. British customers can only buy its lingerie online which is then shipped over from America. A spokeswoman for the company said yesterday it had received no complaints from British customers about the bra. |
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| 12 November, 2008 Source: Gossip Girls Alessandra Ambrosio Shows Off Post-Baby Body! Fresh off of giving birth to Anja Louise Ambrosio Mazur on back in late August, Alessandra Ambrosio is already back in shape, showing off her figure in skimpy swimwear. Looking hot and ready for the runway, the Brazilian supermodel mommy was spotted out on Wednesday (November 12) preparing for a long weekend of hard work in Miami Beach, Florida. As previously reported by Gossip Girls, Alessandra will be teaming up with fellow supermodels Heidi Klum, Adriana Lima, Marisa Miller, Miranda Kerr and others for The 2008 Victoria’s Secret Runway Show. The holiday infused lingerie catwalk exhibit will be taped at Fontainebleau - then to be broadcast on Wednesday, December 3 at 10/9C on CBS. |
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11 November, 2008 A Victoria's Secret show is always an extravagantly sexy affair, and this year's spectacle is shaping up to be no different. The festivities will begin this weekend in Miami, when Heidi Klum, Alessandro Ambrosio, Selita Ebanks, Doutzen Kroes, Miranda Kerr, Karolina Kurkova, Adriana Lima, Marisa Miller, and 30 other winged beauties will arrive at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach--aboard Fontainebleau owner Jeffrey Soffer's 100-foot Sunset Predator yacht. The party will continue Friday night with A-listers like Chloe Sevigny, Molly Sims, Jason Lewis, James Caan, Terrence Howard and Eve joining the festivities. Lingerie aficionados, fear not: the Victoria's Secret fashion show will hit the Fontainebleau runway Saturday night, set to a live performance by Usher, and the after party at Liv is sure to be as hot as the show itself. |
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3 November, 2008 Alessandra Ambrósio e tops brasileiras no Halloween do Budha Bar, em NY Matheus Mazzafera, we love you... Essas são incríveis imagens do stylist brasileiro, que clicou o Halloween do Buddha Bar, em NY, na 17 street. O stylist brasileiro, amigo de todas as tops, clicou as moças em modelitos nada usuais, na festa comandada por Jefrey, namorado da brasileira Renata Maciel.Toda a turma da moda por lá... Na área VIP, Jeisa, Raica e a já magérrima Alessandra Ambrósio, que causou o maior tumulto de fotógrafos na porta do club - cerca de 50 paparazzi apareceram por lá para clicar a primeira balada pós-maternidade da moça. Em vão! Só RG tem o registro, porque ela saiu pelos fundos... >>>>>Translated with Google Language Tools>>>>>>>> |
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30 October, 2008 Exclusivo: filha de Alessandra Ambrósio é fotografada pela 1ª vez Anja Louise, filha de Alessandra Ambrósio com o empresário Jamie Mazur, foi fotografada pela primeira vez em frente à casa do casal, na Califórnia, Estados Unidos. Durante o passeio, a top brasileira distribuiu sorrisos, com a criança no colo. Alessandra e Mazur levaram a menina para dar uma volta pela vizinhança. Eles até pegaram um carrinho para carregá-la, mas ele foi pouco usado. Anja passou a maior parte do tempo nos braços dos pais. Para o passeio casual, a família optou por trajes despojados. Tanto Alessandra quanto seu marido usavam roupas leves e confortáveis. Anja estava de vestido e sapatos cor-de-rosa. Anja Louise nasceu no dia 24 de agosto deste ano. A modelo brasileira e o empresário namoram desde 2005. >>>>>Translated with Google Language Tools>>>>>>>> |
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| 29 October, 2008 Source: Gossip Girls Alessandra Ambrosio: Post-Baby Workout Working hard to shed those post-pregnancy pounds, Alessandra Ambrosio paid a visit to the gym to tighten and sculpt her figure on Wednesday afternoon (October 29). The supermodel mommy, who welcomed daughter Anja Louise into the world in August, is getting in shape for the upcoming Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. According to press reports, the “holiday infused lingerie runway show will be taped at Fontainebleau Miami Beach and broadcast on Wednesday, December 3 at 10:00 - 11:00 P.M ET/PT on CBS.” It was also just recently announced that Usher will be the lone musical guest to perform at “big show this year, which will also feature “red-carpet interviews, model profiles, and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the world’s most celebrated fashion show.” |
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| 29 October, 2008 Source: Faded Youth Blog ALESSANDRA BREAKS A SWEAT New mother Alessandra Ambrosio hit the gym today to get sweaty tightening and sculpting her supermodel figure. Would you believe that the 27-year-old beauty had her baby just nine weeks ago? Screw Victoria’s Secret — we wanna know Alessandra’s Secret!! |
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| 29 October, 2008 Source: Celebrity Diets Alessandra Ambrosio Hits The Gym She's looking awesome already! She gave birth in August and has already lost most of the weight. Here are the latest candids of Alessandra Ambrosio after hitting the gym. She's getting Victoria's Secret ready before the upcoming runway show. |
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29 October, 2008 Alessandra will be back in NY shortly to begin fittings for the VSFS 2008. She will travel to Miami around 11th November to resume her duties as an Angel. The press response to her return has been overwhelming and Alessandra will be at the centre of the media storm around the show. After the show Alessandra will begin shooting new Victoria's Secret images for the catalogue including covers, Swim,Very Sexy and a new beauty campign for the stores. |
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| 29 October, 2008 Source: TMZ Victoria's Secret -- Losing Baby Weight in Weeks Like many supermodels, Alessandra Ambrosio's superpower is weight loss. Believe it or not, the 27-year-old Victoria's Secret model had her superbaby just nine weeks ago. |
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| 23 October, 2008 Source: AceShowBiz.com Usher Booked for Upcoming 'Victoria's Secret Fashion Show' Usher will be the sole musical performer at the upcoming CBS' fashion show, 'The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show', which will be held in Miami Beach. CBS announces that Usher will be the only musical guest to perform at "The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show". The holiday infused lingerie runway show will be taped at Fontainebleau Miami Beach and broadcast on Wednesday, December 3 at 10:00 - 11:00 P.M ET/PT on CBS. |
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22 October, 2008 Elite + just launched a new promo titled Love Sexy Elite to highlight the girls like Ambrosio and Noemie that a model watcher is praying will be among the beauties at the next VS extravaganza in Miami come November. Speaking of which, watch for some sexy news from MDC in the next few weeks. |
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22 October, 2008 45 - Alessandra Ambrósio -
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21 October, 2008 Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio and partner Jamie Mazur were spotted fussing over 8-week-old daughter Anja Louise while out on the Santa Monica boardwalk with the extended family on Sunday. Still no peek at the baby though! Alessandra, 27, delivered Anja on August 24th in her native Brazil. |
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21 October, 2008 Alessandra Ambrósio passeia com a filha e o namorado em LA A modelo levou a filha Anja Louise para passear pela praia de Santa Monica e exibiu um belo anel de diamantes Alessandra Ambrósio passeou pela praia de Santa Monica, em Los Angeles, neste domingo, 19, com a filha Anja Louise e o namorado, Jamie Mazur, pai da menina. A modelo, que deu à luz há pouco mais de um mês, mostrou que recuperou rapidamente a boa forma enquanto empurrava o carrinho da menina. Também chamou a atenção o anel de diamantes que usava. Será de noivado? >>>>>Translated with Google Language Tools>>>>>>>> |
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21 October, 2008 Passeio: Alessandra Ambrósio e Jamie com Anja Já faz quase dois meses que Anja, a filhinha da modelo Alessandra Ambrósio, veio ao mundo. No entanto, essa é a primeira vez que um passeio da neném chega aos olhos da imprensa. Uma agência internacional de notícias clicou Alessandra, Anja e o papai Jamie Mazur, na manhã do domingo, dia 19. A família estava em Santa Mônica, nos Estados Unidos, curtindo o tempo livre, entre alguns beijos e carinhos. Enquanto empurrava o carrinho, Alessandra mostrava um belo anel de diamantes em seu dedo anelar esquerdo (o que carrega a aliança de casamento, sabe?). O fato levantou as suspeitas de que a top e Jamie já estejam se considerando casados. Bonitinho, não? Boa forma Dias atrás, o assessor de imprensa de Alessandra contou para o ESTRELANDO que ela está suando para manter a boa forma. A beldade deverá desfilar de lingerie em novembro, no fashion show da Victoria's Secret - grife da qual é uma das angels. >>>>>Translated with Google Language Tools>>>>>>>> |
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21 October, 2008 The recession has everyone tightening their belts - except Victoria's Secret. The lingerie company just bought out high-end retailer (and celeb favorite) Lounge from its Broadway location between Prince and Houston in order to create a 24,000 square-foot superstore next year. VS already has a spot on Broadway and Prince, and this will double its size, spies said. Lounge has closed and will re-open at the Aventura Mall in Miami. |
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14 October, 2008 Alessandra Ambrósio encara dieta rigorosa A top brasileira e angel da grife Victoria’s Secret Alessandra Ambrósio tem uma dura missão para cumprir até o mês que vem. De acordo com a edição de terça-feira (14) do jornal “Folha de S. Paulo”, Alessandra, que tem perdido cerca de dois quilos por semana desde o nascimento da filha, Anja, em agosto, deverá perder mais oito quilos para poder desfilar de lingerie para a grife, em novembro. Como ainda está amamentando e de quarentena pelo parto cesariano, a top não pode correr nem levantar pesos, e tem recorrido a dieta, ginástica localizada e dança para retornar à antiga forma. >>>>>Translated with Google Language Tools>>>>>>>> |
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6 October, 2008 Wait, you mean hot chicks always get what they want? Get out of town! Buddha, Alessandra Ambrosio's blue-haired Maltese, went missing last week and her fiancé enlisted the help of a company called FindToto.com to track the pooch down. They placed nearly 10,000 phone calls -- yes, really -- to residents and plastered the neighborhood with signs, all in an effort to find little Buddha. |
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| 1 October, 2008 Source: modelsblog.info Alessandra Ambrosio - Supermodel’s dog lost Brazilian supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio is offering a reward for information that leads to the safe return of her beloved Maltese terrier Buddha.
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1 October, 2008 Lost dog alert: “Alessandra Ambrosio’s 4 pound maltese named Buddha got out and is lost. He is tie dyed [sic] blue and green and is lost please help in anyway possible. She loves her dog so much and there is a large reward if someone returns him. He was lost in Beverly Hills.” |
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1 October, 2008 Brazilian supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio is offering a reward for information that leads to the safe return of her beloved Maltese terrier Buddha. The pampered pooch went missing recently and sources claim the pretty star is “devastated”. A friend has posted a reward notice online. It reads: “Alessandra Ambrosio’s 4 pound maltese named Buddha got out and is lost. He is tie dyed (sic) blue and green and is lost please help in anyway possible. She loves her dog so much and there is a large reward if someone returns him. He was lost in Beverly Hills.” The message adds, “If anyone finds a Blue and Green little dog please call 310-396-4400 or email Helpfindbuddha@gmail.com.” |
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30 September, 2008 Sources close to Alessandra Ambrosio reveal exclusively to PerezHilton.com that the supermodel's beloved Maltese, Buddha, has gone missing. "She's devastated," a friend of the Brazilian bombshell tells us. Alessandra is offering a big reward and her appreciation. How could you pass that up?????? The pal sent us the following missing notice.
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25 September, 2008 Alessandra will resume her duties as an Angel in Nov 2008 as well as shooting new covers and campaigns....more to be revealed as it happens. |
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7 September, 2008 So much for catty supermodel fights. Victoria’s Secret model Adriana Lima tells Page Six Magazine that her friend and fellow lingerie model, Alessandra Ambrosio, is a fab parent to her new baby, Anja, born August 24. “Alessandra is going to be a wonderful mommy and real-life model for Anja,” she said at the launch of the new Supermodel Obsessions line at the Victoria’s Secret store in Herald Square. “She is beautiful inside and out and so down-to-earth. She is grounded and kind.” The two stunners are longtime friends and Adriana tells us, “I’ve been working with Victoria’s Secret for 11 years! I started at the age of 17 and here I am the same girl—I haven’t changed at all. Well...maybe a little! The most important thing I always tell the new girls is to remember to be kind, elegant and nice to everyone!” Do you hear that, Naomi Campbell? |
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| 6 September, 2008 Source: Made in Brazil A New York Debut Already confirmed at Marc by Marc Jacobs, 19-year-old Ediely will be making her runway debut in New York this season. She comes from Erechim, where Alessandra Ambrosio is from, and is represented by Muse. |
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30 August, 2008 Brazilian model Alessandra Ambrosio has been chosen as the highlight of the new Victoria’s Secret book. |
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27 August, 2008 Alessandra Ambrosio, que deu à luz sua primeira filha no domingo, voltou nessa terça-feira para sua casa em Florianópolis. O lugar, aliás, está uma bagunça: a família toda babando em cima da pequena Anja. Pais de primeira viagem, a top e o namorado, o empresário Jamie Mazur, receberam muitos buquês de flores enviados por amigos. O maior deles veio diretamente dos headquarters da Victoria’s Secret, que não poderia deixar de homenagear uma das angels mais queridas da marca. >>>>>Translated with Google Language Tools>>>>>>>> |
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| 27 August, 2008 Source: Aceshowbiz.com New Mom Alessandra Ambrosio Trying to Cut a Deal for Baby's First Pics Attempting to sell the first pics of her newborn daughter to the highest bidder, she reportedly would donate some profits of the sales to the Multiple Sclerosis Children's Fund. Giving birth to her first baby on Sunday, August 24, Alessandra Ambrosio is wasting no time to cash in on her infant's pictures. It's been claimed that the Victoria's Secret angel is attempting to sell the first pictures of her newborn daughter, Anja Louise Ambrosio Mazur, to several weekly publications in the U.S. |
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26 August, 2008 Modelo Alessandra Ambrósio e filha têm alta A discrição marcou a saída da modelo internacional Alessandra Ambrósio e da filha recém-nascida Anja Louise Ambrósio Mazur da Clínica Santa Helena, em Florianópolis. As duas tiveram alta por volta das 13h desta terça-feira e saíram logo depois. Não houve assédio de fãs na saída da clínica. Num café, ao lado, as proprietárias não receberam familiares da modelo e não perceberam movimento estranho pelo fato de Alessandra estar internada. Conforme uma fonte, que não quis se identificar, a modelo está amamentando, e mãe e filha estão bastante tranqüilas. O parto, que aconteceu no domingo, foi emocionante, também segundo a fonte. Na tentativa de ter parto normal, Alessandra sentiu muita dor, mas não reclamou em nenhum momento. O diretor da clínica, Remaclo Fischer Júnior, afirmou que a paciente perguntou a ele sobre os cuidados com o bebê. — É uma mãe muito atenciosa, cuidadosa, dedicada. Uma paciente simples, simpática e que cativou a todos na maternidade. Uma pessoa fotografou e filmou o parto, que foi acompanhado por poucos familiares e pelo pai de Anja, o empresário Jamie Mazur. A obstetra Gisele Di Pietro Amin, da Clínica Santa Helena, atendeu Alessandra desde o início da gestação. Alessandra fez o pré-natal com outro médico somente no período de dois meses em que esteve nos Estados Unidos. Segundo a médica, o parto da modelo não foi complicado. Ela também confirmou que o trabalho de parto durou sete e não 12 horas, conforme as primeiras informações. Primeiras imagens em revista internacional De acordo com a médica, desde o início da gestação a modelo queria que o parto fosse normal. A opção, portanto, foi tentá-lo o máximo possível. Segundo a assessoria de imprensa da modelo, ela não deve liberar fotos de Anja por enquanto. As primeiras imagens do bebê devem aparecer em alguma revista internacional. O dinheiro da renda das fotos deve ser revertido para alguma instituição de caridade. >>>>>Translated with Google Language Tools>>>>>>>> |
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26 August, 2008 Photos of her newborn, Anja Louise, won't fetch $14 million (as did Brangelina's twins), but Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio is trying to cut a deal with the celeb weeklies for photos of her little one. Ambrosio and boyfriend Jamie Mazur welcomed their daughter on Sunday in Brazil, and her camp was already shopping the baby pictures yesterday. As is the custom these days, Ambrosio will donate some proceeds to the Multiple Sclerosis Children's Fund. |
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26 August, 2008 Celebs have become so shameless when it comes to pimping out their kids, they're making deals with the weeklies hours after they give birth. |
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| 26 August, 2008 Source: Vogue.com UK A Model Daughter One of Victoria's Secret's top girls has a new top girl of her very own. Model Alessandra Ambrosio gave birth to a daughter, Anja Louise Ambrosio Mazur, in her native Brazil on Sunday evening. She's the first child for the 27-year-old catwalker - dubbed "the new Gisele" - and her businessman boyfriend Jamie Mazur. Describing the new addition to her family as "absolutely perfect", Ambrosio told press: "She hasn't cried once except for a second when they pulled her out." Which is just as well; the new mum plans to get straight back into her day job and have her bikini body back to optimum shape to take part in the next Victoria's Secret catwalk show in November. |
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26 August, 2008 Alessandra Ambrósio vai doar uma parte do dinheiro da venda das fotos de Anja Modelo brasileira deu à luz neste domingo, 24 A modelo Alessandra Ambrósio, de 27 anos, vai doar uma parte do dinheiro recebido com as vendas das primeiras fotos de sua filha Anja para a Multiple Sclerosis Children’s Fund. Segundo o jornal “New York Post”, já há veículo interessado em publicar as primeiras fotos da menina, que nasceu no domingo, 24. Alessandra Ambrósio dá à luz uma menina O bebê da Angel da Victoria´s Secret e do empresário Jamie Mazur não está dando trabalho, segundo a própria mamãe. "Ela não chorou nenhuma vez, só quando nasceu."
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26 August, 2008 Alessandra Ambrosio : Maman d’une petite fille ! A 27 ans, la belle Alessandra Ambrosio, l’ange de Victoria's Secret, vient d'accoucher au Brésil d'une petite fille appelée Anja Louise Ambrosio Mazur, née de sa relation avec Jaime Mazur. >>>>>Translated with Google Language Tools>>>>>>>> |
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26 August, 2008 The 27-year-old model and her boyfriend Jamie Mazur expressed their happiness and excitement for their newborn daughter who is named Anja Louise Ambrosio Mazur. Alessandra Ambrosio is a mother to a baby girl named Anja Louise Ambrosio Mazur who was delivered to the world on Sunday, August 24 in Brazil. To People, the Victoria's Secret model confirmed the birth and released a statement, expressing her and her partner Jamie Mazur's joy of the new addition. |
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| 25 August, 2008 Source: New York Daily News It's a girl for Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio is a new mom. The sultry catwalker gave birth to a girl, Anja Louise Ambrosio Mazur, on Sunday night in Brazil, People magazine reports. The baby is "absolutely perfect," the 27-year-old said. "She hasn't cried once except for a second when they pulled her out." Like fellow Victoria's Secret star Heidi Klum, Ambrosio plans to shed her pregnancy pounds quickly in order to model for the lingerie line's famous runway show in November. This is Ambrosio's first child with businessman Jamie Mazur, her boyfriend of three years. |
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25 August, 2008 De cabelos presos, com a pele lisa, aparência saudável e com a filha Anja Louise Ambrósio Mazur na mesma cama, a modelo Alessandra Ambrósio, considerada a sexta mulher mais sexy do mundo, descansa na Clínica Santa Helena, em Florianópolis. A cesariana aconteceu exatamente às 19h32min de domingo, segundo o site oficial da modelo. >>>>>Translated with Google Language Tools>>>>>>>> |
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25 August, 2008 Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio gave birth to a baby girl Sunday in Brazil, she tells People exclusively. |
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| 25 August, 2008 Source: CBS News Victoria's Secret" Model Gives Birth To Baby Girl Model Alessandra Ambrosio gave birth to a baby girl in Brazil on Sunday. "To all of our family and friends, we are pleased to announce that our little princess Anja Louise Ambrosio Mazur was born on Sunday, Aug. 24 at 7:32 p.m.," Ambrosio says in a statement. "She is 6.3 lbs. and absolutely perfect." ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- |
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25 August, 2008 Congrats to Alessandra Ambrosio, who gave birth to a baby girl on Sunday in Brazil, People Magazine reports. |
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| 25 August, 2008 Source: Celebrity Baby Scoop Alessandra Ambrosio Welcomes A Girl: Anja Louise Ambrosio Mazur Although there were previous false reports that she had already given birth, Victoria’s Secret model, Alessandra Ambrosio, gave birth to a baby girl Sunday, August 24th in Brazil, she told People,
The 27-year-old supermodel and her boyfriend, California businessman Jamie Mazur, have been dating since 2005. This is their first child together. Ambrosio said motherhood has been a breeze so far,
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25 August, 2008 Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio and boyfriend Jamie Mazur have welcomed their first child, a daughter. Anja Louise Ambrosio Mazur arrived on Sunday, August 24th at 7:32 p.m. in Alessandra's native Brazil. Weighing in at 6.3 lbs, Alessandra, 27, says that her "little princess is absolutely perfect."
The pregnancy news broke in January, with the model confirming the speculation in March. In June, Alessandra celebrated her baby shower and revealed that she and Jaime were expecting a daughter. She plans to be back at work in November for the Victoria's Secret fashion show. |
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| 25 August, 2008 Source: Just Jared Anja Mazur: Alessandra Ambrosio’s New Baby Girl! Victoria’s Secret angel Alessandra Ambrosio and California businessman beau Jamie Mazur welcomed a beautiful baby girl Sunday in Brazil — Anja Louise Ambrosio Mazur! “To all of our family and friends, we are pleased to announce that our little princess Anja Louise Ambrosio Mazur was born on Sunday Aug 24 at 7:32 p.m.,” Alessandra tells People. “She is 6.3 lbs. and absolutely perfect.” Alessandra adds, “[Anja] hasn’t cried once except for a second when they pulled her out. We have now felt a new kind of love and joy that we never knew existed.” Congrats to the happy couple! |
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5 August, 2008 Nasceu?: Não, Alessandra Ambrósio ainda não deu à luz Dois dias atrás, circularam na imprensa boatos de que Alessandra Ambrósio já tinha dado à luz sua primeira filha. Nesta terça-feira, dia 5, o assessor de imprensa da topmodel negou o nascimento da bebê. Os rumores começaram quando uma pessoa - identificada como a modelo Marisa Miller - publicou uma mensagem de parabéns à Alessandra, na página de um site de relacionamentos. A “famosa” garantia que a pequena tinha vindo ao mundo na manhã do sábado, dia 9. Dinho Batista, o assessor da gata, desmentiu a história com a seguinte nota oficial: - Alessandra Ambrosio acabou de entrar no nono mês de gestação e não foi divulgado o dia que a top vai ter bebê. Alessandra está muito feliz ao lado de James Mazur, que logo em breve deverá se realizar como papai. Anja? Ainda no possível blog de Marisa Miller, uma mensagem indicava que a filhota de Alessandra já tinha até nome escolhido: seria Anja. Dinho também falou sobre esse dado, ainda na nota divulgada. Ele disse que conversou com Aline Ambrósio, a irmã da top, e ela contou que ainda não sabe como sua sobrinha se chamará. Neste momento, Alessandra está em seu apartamento de Florianópolis, em Santa Catarina, acompanhada por sua irmã, mãe e namorado. Desde que soube de sua gravidez, a angel da grife Victoria’s Secret evitou falar sobre o assunto com a imprensa. >>>>>Translated with Google Language Tools>>>>>>>> |
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5 August, 2008 Assessor desmente nascimento de filha de Alessandra Ambrósio Modelo está no nono mês e ainda nem escolheu nome do bebê O assessor da top Alessandra Ambrósio, Dinho Batista, desmentiu na tarde desta segunda-feira (4) a informação veiculada em alguns sites de notícia de que ela teria dado à luz sua primeira filha, que se chamaria Anja. Em nota, Dinho disse que a notícia de que o bebê teria nascido “é de verdadeira incerteza jornalística” e afirmou que Alessandra e o namorado, Jamie Mazur, ainda não escolheram o nome da criança. De acordo com a assessoria, a modelo, que está no nono mês de gestação, está em seu apartamento em Florianópolis, acompanhada da irmã, Aline e da mãe, Lucilda. >>>>>Translated with Google Language Tools>>>>>>> |
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4 August, 2008 Alessandra Ambrósio desmente que tenha dado à luz Segundo a assessoria da top Alessandra Ambrósio, ainda não foi desta vez que a modelo deu à luz. O desmentido chegou depois que boatos começaram a circular dando conta de que sua bolsa teria rompido na manhã desta segunda-feira, 4, e que ela teria tido uma menina, a quem teria batizado de Anja, em um hospital em Florianópolis. “Ela acabou de entrar no nono mês de gestação. Falei com a Aline Ambrósio, que é irmã da Ale, e com a Lucilda Ambrósio, mãe dela. Ambas disseram que Alessandra está em seu apartamento em Florianópolis. Além disso, ela ainda não escolheu o nome da filha”, informou Dinho Batista, assessor da top. Esse é o primeiro filho de Alessandra Ambrósio com o empresário norte-americano Jamie Mazur. >>>>>Translated with Google Language Tools>>>>>> |
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1 August, 2008 Alessandra Ambrósio está em Florianópolis pronta para a chegada de sua filha RG tem novidades de Alessandra Ambrósio, que está completando nove meses de gravidez de sua primeira filha. A top está em Florianópolis há dois meses, escondida e sem trabalho nenhum, com o namorido americano Jamie Mazur. Instalada em seu novo apartamento, Alessandra escolheu mesmo o sul para ter sua pequena (que já deve chegar na próxima semana). O assessor da brasileira negou supostos planos da modelo de fixar-se no Brasil. O motivo é, claro, o trabalho. Alessandra ainda tem muito a fazer em NY... o primeiro projeto é conseguir recuperar a forma e desfilar no final do ano no fashion show da Victoria’s Secret. RG deseja uma boa hora para a top. >>>>>Translated with Google Language Tools>>>>>>>> |
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31 July, 2008 WITH a backstage pass the equivalent of pure fashion gold dust, GQ gained unprecedented access to every moment of the goings-on at the sexiest fashion show on the planet - starring a stockings-and-stiletto-clad Miranda Kerr, Marisa Miller, Alessandra Ambrosio and, of course, VS's ten-year star player Heidi Klum - for its annual Victoria's Secret special. "It has its own aesthetic: a kind of sexy-Cirque-du-Soleil, inspired by Man Ray, Magritte and Salvador Dali. Throw in live performances from the Spice Girls (dressed as forces sweethearts), and Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am, and you have one of the most remarkable nights of the year," writes Andy Morris of the event. |
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26 July, 2008 E!: Top Alessandra Ambrósio é tema de programa Você é fã da top Alessandra Ambrósio? Então prepare o sofá e a pipoca. Na madrugada de sábado para domingo, dia 29, o canal pago E! Enterteinment Television exibirá a trajetória da modelo brasileira. O programa fará parte da série Garotas da Capa, que é uma produção nacional da emissora. Nele, Alessandra falará um pouco do início de sua carreira – e, é claro, contará de seu salto para as passarelas internacionais. Vale lembrar que Alessandra faz parte do time de angels da Victoria's Secret e é considerada uma das mulheres mais desejadas do mundo. A atração irá ao ar à 1h. >>>>>Translated with Google Language Tools>>>>>>>> |
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26 July, 2008 Alessandra Ambrósio: Modelo vai ter filha no Brasil Alessandra Ambrósio está decidida a ter sua filha no Brasil. Ela quer que o bebê nasça em Florianópolis, de acordo com a Folha de S.Paulo. A modelo da grife de lingerie Victoria's Secret, traz de navio parte dos presentinhos que recebeu nos chás de bebê (isso mesmo, foram dois!) que ocorreram nos Estados Unidos. O terceiro chá de bebê será realizado no Brasil, ainda de acordo com a publicação, no dia 19 de julho. A filha, fruto do relacionamento com Jamie Mazur, ainda não tem nome. Um dos mais cotados, como contou o jornal, é Anja, cuja pronúncia é Ânia. >>>>>Translated with Google Language Tools>>>>>>>> |
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12 July, 2008 She's one of the world's most photographed women, now Brazilian supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio is about to become one of its most glamorous mothers. Ambrosio officially announced on her website that she is expecting her first child, a girl, with her boyfriend Jamie Mazur.One of the Victoria's Secrets models, Ambrósio was described by retired supermodel Tyra Banks as "The future of the modeling world". Ambrosio was also selected by AskMen.com as Number 2 out of the Top 99 Most Desirable Women for 2008. She has for years been in huge demand, working with big-name brands including Revlon, Christian Dior, Giorgio Armani, Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren, as well as the famed Pirelli Calendar. She's also walked the catwalks for designers such as Laura Biagiotti, Christian Lacroix, Issey Miyake, and Kenzo. She was chosen as one of People magazine's annual 100 Most Beautiful People in the World, in May 2007 along with fellow 'Angels' Ambrosio is among the world's top-earning models. Ambrosio is currently the National Ambassador for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, helping raise awareness for the unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system and raise funds for the ongoing research for its cure. Her father was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in the late nineties. ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- |
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8 July, 2008 Victoria’s Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio is pictured at her baby shower which was held on June 7 at New York’s Gramercy Park Hotel. Alessandra specifically requested a Quinny Buzz stroller and Quinny Dreami bassinet in “black.” Alessandra is expecting her first child late summer/early fall with boyfriend Jamie Mazur. |
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8 July, 2008 Victoria’s Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio was photographed with her new Quinny stroller at her baby shower on June 7th at New York’s Gramercy Park Hotel. Alessandra specifically requested a Quinny Buzz stroller and Quinny Dreami bassinet in “black.”
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27 June, 2008 Alessandra Ambrósio está naquela fase de comprar enxoval de bebê. A top deu rasante por São Paulo nessa quinta-feira, onde se esbaldou com as roupinhas da loja Trousseau, no Itaim. * Na sacola, camisolas pra ela e roupas de malha e de tricô para a menina que está esperando. Alessandra está de sete meses, aliás, mas ainda não se escolheu o nome da criança. * A visita ao Brasil também serviu pra isso: consultar as amigas para se decidir logo. A top disse que ela tem cinco sugestões e o pai, Jamie Mazur, outras cinco. Tudo indica, porém, que a escolha será feita só depois do parto. * De São Paulo, Alessandra seguiu para Florianópolis nesta sexta-feira, para conferir os últimos detalhes de uma reforma que fez em seu apartamento na ilha.
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21 June, 2008 A top Alessandra Ambrósio, que mora há anos nos Estados Unidos, decidiu que dará à luz sua filha em Florianópolis, de acordo com a coluna de Mônica Bergamo, da Folha de S. Paulo. Ela fará um chá-de-bebê na casa dos pais, em Erechim, no Rio Grande do Sul, no dia 19 de julho. Alessandra já está no sétimo mês de gestação e ainda não decidiu como irá chamar a herdeira. Na lista de preferidos está o nome Anja. >>>>>Translated with Google Language Tools>>>>>>>> |
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17 June, 2008 Who else knows more about beauty than a Victoria Secret model? They get paid to look great! Well, CosmoGIRL headed backstage at the last Victoria’s Secret fashion show to get some beauty advice, and it was so good that we had to feature it here. Read the rest of this entry for tips to get glowing skin, the perfect makeup, shiny hair, and a bangin’ body… HOW DO YOU KEEP YOU SKIN LOOKING SO FRESH AND HEALTHY?
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12 June, 2008 Alessandra Ambrosio's baby shower was a sweat fest. The 7-month pregnant Victoria's Secret beauty, who's having the baby with boyfriend Jaime Mazur, was celebrating on the Gramercy Park Hotel roof during the heat wave when the air conditioning went on the fritz. "The room was 85 degrees," said a source. "It felt cooler outside." A happy Ambrosio told guests she hoped to have her pre-baby bodaciousness back in time to catwalk at the Victoria's Secret show in Miami on Nov. 16. |
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11 June, 2008 I guess if you are a top Victoria's Secret model, the perks never end. Alessandra Ambrosio personally requested some Peanut Shell baby slings to use with her new baby, including the Blue Couture one that Brooke Burke was pictured with a few months ago. Here's Alex at her recent baby shower, showing off the sling.
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11 June, 2008 Models Andre Ziehe and Alessandra Ambrosio photographed by Jacques Dequeker for the Zoomp fall 2008 ad campaign. Expensive ad campaigns and weak sales have put the label in financial trouble recently, and caused Zoomp to cancel its spring presentation in São Paulo next week. |
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9 June, 2008 On Saturday June 7, A|X model Alessandra Ambrosio celebrated the upcoming birth of her first child with boyfriend Jamie Mazur, at the Gramercy Park Hotel Rooftop in NYC. Alessandra looked "angelic" as she showed of her baby bump to friends and family. This is the second baby shower for the couple - the first was held on June
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| 4 June, 2008 Source: The Hollywood Gossip Alessandra Ambrosio and Jamie Mazur Prepare for Baby In the following photo, Alessandra Ambrosio and Jamie Mazur look nice and content, prepared to welcome what’s sure to be a beautiful celebrity baby into the world. We wish this cute couple nothing but the best! |
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| 4 June, 2008 Source: Lossip Alessandra Ambrosio Baby Shower Catalog Even during her own baby shower, model Alessandra Ambrosio looks fit for a catalog! Celebrating the upcoming birth of her first child with boyfriend Jamie Mazur, Ambrosio appeared pristine, even with the bun in the oven. The celebration took place in Los Angeles, CA, among family and friends on Monday. Don’t these look like those default pictures you find in picture frames before you put in your own pics? More pictures of the happy couple among family and friends after the jump! |
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3 June, 2008 Update: While allowing E! News to cover her shower, Alessandra shared that she and Jamie had tried to keep the sex of the baby private, but they've realized the gig is up -- the majority of their gifts were pink! The model confirmed that they're having a girl. Wearing a loose fitting white dress, Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio, 27, had every bit of the pregnancy-glow about her as she and boyfriend Jamie Mazur celebrated the upcoming arrival of their first child with a baby shower in Los Angeles, CA on Monday, June 2nd. Close friends and family, including actress Tatiana Fontes were in attendance, and brought along gifts topped with yellow, green and pink ribbons. The baby is expected to arrive in late summer/early fall. |
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3 June, 2008 Bigger is better when it comes to "Victoria's Secret" supermodels! |
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3 June, 2008 While some women prefer to wear baby bump-minimizing attire during their pregnancy, Alessandra Ambrosio is proud to show off her growing midsection. The Victoria’s Secret knockout was spotted on Melrose Avenue yesterday having lunch at the Urth Café and looking stunning. She sported a big and bright yellow maternity dress along with a chic green scarf and a pair of shades as she carried her Green Tea blended drink. A witness reported that she had a big juicy burger for lunch… how’s that for eating for two!? Over the weekend, Miss Ambrosio checked out the Kari Feinstein MTV Movie Awards Style Lounge, peeping some pampering products and having a ball. |
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| 31 May, 2008 Source: Deseret News (Utah) Elite Model opening office in South Salt Lake Offices for one of the world's foremost modeling agencies are opening here today, providing a ticket out for young Utah women with their sights set on modeling haute couture in Paris, Milan and New York. Elite Model Management, which has discovered supermodels like Alessandra Ambrosio and Coco Rocha, will have scouting offices in South Salt Lake in a partnership with Pulse Management. Neal Hamil, Elite's North America director, said the new "look" is all-American. "We're seeing the return to the American model," said Hamil, who turned Naomi Campbell into a supermodel while president at Ford Models. "We had the Brazilians. We had the quirky English. We've had the Russians. The (Utah) girls typify American beauty: They're tall, blond, light eyes. And they're nice." Hamil has had luck in Utah in the past by working through Pulse Management. Pulse discovered East High student Ali Stephens, who launched her career modeling for Milan fashion houses Prada, Gucci and Versace. But not all faces in Utah resemble northern Europeans. In fact, Pulse discovered Korean-American Hye Rim Park, an Olympus High graduate whose face has graced eight Vogue covers. Here's how the relationship between Pulse and Elite works: Pulse, based in Oregon with offices throughout the West, will find models for Elite, Hamil said, and Elite will work with the models to develop their talent and find them work with designers and fashion magazines. If Elite isn't interested in a model, Pulse will find other agencies. Pulse founder Stacey Eastman also has an extreme-sports management company and represents people looking to get into film. Utahns, while nice, are also conservative, and that can create problems in the fashion industry. Eastman says models need to realize that refusing edgy work will mean less money. But he points out that if a model is good, she'll become successful on her own merits. Ali Stephens, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is an example. "Sure, she won't be doing those jobs that are a little more risque," he said. "But at the end of the day, there's far more important things in life than money." Model Danna Lee Ballard, 20, originally from Pleasant Grove, is represented by both Elite and Pulse. Elite lines up her shoots and casting calls. But Pulse also negotiates for her. If she needs a break during a shoot, she says she calls Eastman, and he talks with the photographer, which avoids hostility between the model and client. Ballard was discovered at age 12 when she was looking for work as a television extra. "I was a freak of nature," Ballard said. "I was 6 feet tall in the sixth grade." But her career has taken her to 22 countries in Asia and Europe. For a year, she lived in Paris. Her magazine covers include Glamour in Italy, Elle in France and Vogue in Russia. But while many young women in Utah will seek modeling work through Elite and Pulse, Ballard warns parents to be wary of scouts and agencies that lack solid reputations. And Eastman says plenty of beautiful men and women never get work because modeling requires a specific look that's described as a science — having the right bone structure, a symmetric face and a genuine personality that comes across the camera. Women need to be 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 11 inches tall. Having parents that are cool also helps. "We deal with more parents that want this for themselves than their daughters actually do," Eastman said. "So they're vicariously living through their child — the stage mom, the stage dad." The modeling offices are located in the first building of the $500 million Market Station real estate project, centered around 2150 S. Main, developed by Utopia Station Development Corp. They are scheduled to move across the street into the location of the current Manny's Bar & Grill, 2105 S. Main, in about two years when a building there is complete. Steve Aste of Utopia said the 18-acre, mixed-use Market Station project will be finished in six years and will feature 900 condos and some office and retail space. |
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31 May, 2008 Laura Prepon and Alessandra Ambrosio @ Kari Feinstein MTV Movie Awards Style Day2 May 30, 2008. |
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28 May, 2008 Alessandra Ambrosio satisfied some pregnancy cravings at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills last night. The supermodel and mum-to-be was spotted leaving the celeb-friendly eatery with a big bag of takeout with her longtime love and babydaddy Jamie Mazur. The two lovebirds tried to stay undercover by sneaking out the back, but didn’t seem to mind when photogs saw them and snapped a few pictures. Alessandra hardly looks like she’s gained any weight, but when she laughed and smiled, a bit of a puffier face was slightly evident. Slightly. No word on the due date, but one thing is certain — these two are nearly guaranteed to have a beautiful baby! |
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28 May, 2008 The Victoria’s Secret Angels are spreading their wings, taking flight from Los Angeles to Miami — and bringing their sexy fashion show along with them. Heidi Klum, Adriana Lima, Behati Prinsloo, Caroline Trentini, Miranda Kerr, Selita Ebanks, Marissa Miller and company will be strutting their taut, bikini bodies in South Beach instead of La-La Land for the annual Victoria’s Secret fashion show, a yearly televised event comprised of 90% male viewers. We agree the new move is perfect for the company, which seems to be revamping their brand image considering the retirement from VS by Gisele Bundchen and with Alessandra Ambrosio currently very preggers. |
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27 May, 2008 It doesn’t matter what Victoria’s Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio is wearing. She could be sashaying down the runway of a VS Lingerie show or in this maternity dress, she’s Hot. Here I was thinking I looked nice when I was pregnant with my 2nd child. Alessandra just woke me up from a reverie…LOL. I highly doubt this tie-dye mini-dress is even a maternity dress. It’s probably a size L dress. heh. BTW, tie-dye fashion is coming back in a big way so start keeping an eye out on those the next time you go shopping. |
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24 May, 2008 There’s no overestimating how much celebrities love fashion designers. And at last night’s birthday party for Christian Audigier, the stars were out in droves. Held at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, stars like Britney Spears, Fergie, Kim Kardashian, Pamela Anderson, and Alessandra Ambrosio all came out to show some love. But the biggest moment of the night was definitely a shocker to all of the partygoers, as Audigier had a top secret appearance up his sleeve. While onstage addressing his guests, Christian suddenly announced that he had a surprise. And a moment later, Michael Jackson walked out waving to the partygoers. The iconic designer called Jackson the “King of Pop” with the “Thriller” singer returning the favor, calling Audigier the “King of Fashion.” |
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| 24 May, 2008 Source: Celebrity Baby Scoop Alessandra Ambrosio Is Happy And In Love Mom-to-be and Victoria’s Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio attended the 50th birthday party of Christian Audigier (designer of Ed Hardy clothing) with her longtime boyfriend Jamie Mazur. The pair, who are expecting their first child together, looked totally in love and Alessandra looked radiant and very happy as she answered the journalists and posed for the photographers. |
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24 May, 2008 Pregnant, although you’d never know it by looking at her, Alessandra Ambrosio came out last night for designer Christian Audigier 50th birthday party at the Petersen Automotive museum in Hancock park. I say it everytime, she’s such a gorgeous girl! |
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19 May, 2008 Unless you’ve been living in a cave for the past year, you know that baby fever has taken over Hollywood like never before. And Alessandra Ambrosio looks to be coming along in her term quite nicely. The Brazilian babe was spotted out and about in Malibu, California yesterday doing a little shopping and looking as cute as can be. She sported a cleavage-baring aqua blue mini sundress with a pair of flip flops as she made her way around Planet Blue, as well as a few other shops. Alessandra was joined by boyfriend/babydaddy Jamie Mazur. And with parents like these, the new baby has definitely hit the genetic jackpot! |
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2 May, 2008 Okay, this is just getting ridiculous - Alessandra Ambrosio's officially been pregnant for months now, and she's still looking painfully hot! In fact, the Victoria's Secret model was looking so good yesterday afternoon that she ended up attracting the attention of nearly every pap in town! Alessandra had stopped by Kitson with her sister to do a little shopping, but the paps just couldn't keep away once they heard the news. By the time she left, Robertson Boulevard was filled with shutterbugs - even Alessandra was saying that it felt like being back on the runway! Unfortunately, Alessandra got a reality check a few minutes later when a cop ordered her to pull her car to the side of the road. Amazingly, the cop still ended up giving Alessandra a ticket - what, she couldn't flirt her way out of it? |
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2 May, 2008 Alessandra Ambrosio has given us one final treat before she takes time off to have a baby. The Victoria's Secret babe features on the front cover of July's Arena magazine, but as you can see above, the even juicer stuff is inside. Despite featuring in hot shoots like these, Alessandra recently failed to make the top 10 in Forbes' list of highest paid models. Gisele came out top after earning an estimated £17.6million last year. The year before, Alessandra came in at number five, but, after her baby bulge started to appear, she was forced to put her bikini away, therefore affecting her earning potential. I'm sure, once the baby's born, she'll be back near the top... |
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2 May, 2008 Now that she’s a few months along in her pregnancy, Alessandra Ambrosio is most likely experiencing some of the not-so-fun aspects of soon-to-be-motherhood. And the best way to cope with morning sickness and moodiness is shopping! Clearly the Brazilian supermodel’s boyfriend knew what he was doing when he took her to Los Angeles boutique Kitson. The 27-year-old Victoria’s Secret Angel combed the racks at the trendy outfitter, showing the paparazzi and bystanders how happy she was to be there with a big yellow smiley face on her t-shirt. It’s hard to believe that in a matter of a few months, AskMen.com’s #2 Most Desirable Woman of 2008 will be one of the world’s hottest mommies ever! |
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30 April, 2008 In the words of supermodel and Project Runway host Heidi Klum: In fashion, one day you're in and the next you're out. One could say the same about Forbes.com's 2008 list of the World's Top-Earning Models. Some beauties moved up, some down, some off, a few on. Then there's Gisele Bundchen, still entrenched firmly in the No. 1 spot with an estimated $35 million in earnings, more than double the $14 million banked by Heidi Klum, who came in second. The 15 models on our list were ranked primarily by estimated earnings over the past 12 months. Where necessary, prestige and relevancy of campaigns, editorials, fashion magazine covers and the opinion of those in the industry were taken into account. Rounding out the top five are usual suspects Heidi Klum ($14 million), Kate Moss ($7.5 million), Adriana Lima ($7 million) and surprise addition Doutzen Kroes ($6 million). The 23-year-old honey from Holland made a long-legged leap up the charts from her second-to-last position last year. In 2008, the Calvin Klein and L'Oréal face expanded her deals and also hit the modeling mother lode: a Victoria's Secret contract. "I wish we had snapped her up a long time ago," says Edward Razek, who has been selecting the company's models for a decade. Her agent, David Bonnouvrier, compares Kroes to Christy Turlington, another Calvin Klein muse. "It's that type of beauty," he says. Bundchen may have ended her Victoria's Secret run, but her $5 million a year record-setting contract didn't expire until the end of December 2007, allowing much of it to be included in this year's tally. Even without the lingerie giant, the Brazilian bombshell continues to bag multiyear, multimillion-dollar contracts, most notably as the new face of Pantene and a cosmetics powerhouse that can't be named until July. German übermodel Heidi Klum is smiling at No. 2 by virtue of not only her television success as host and executive producer of Bravo's (soon to be Lifetime's) Project Runway, and as the host of Germany's version of America's Next Top Model, but with a slew of campaigns and partnerships including ones with Diet Coke, Jordache and Mouawad jewelry. In her home country, there's new deals with McDonald's, Volkswagen and hair care giant Schwarzkopf. Waif icon Kate Moss tripped up a bit last year by ending contracts with Burberry, Stella McCartney, Dior and Versace. But her eponymous clothing line with British retailer Topshop is a hit in 29 countries, including the U.K., the U.S., and Russia. With a yearly guarantee fee and royalties, Moss' fashion cents banks her in an extra estimated $2 million a year. Victoria's Secret made millionaires of two newcomers: Miranda Kerr and Selita Ebanks, striking poses at Nos. 10 and 12, respectively. "Selita has a stunning smile and is a great on-camera spokeswoman," enthuses Razek. "Miranda's got the cheeks of a chipmunk, the smile of an angel and the body of a devil." Fresh to the list is Revlon model Isabeli Fontana, who, at 24, has come out of semi-retirement after having two children. Fontana also poses for H&M, Versace and Dolce & Gabbana. Rounding up the newbies is Russian Valentina Zelyaeva, the exclusive model for Ralph Lauren and the face of two L'Oréal fragrances. A noticeable drop-off is last year's No. 5, Victoria's Secret angel Alessandra Ambrosio, who took a break from bikinis due to her baby bulge. Liya Kebede was edged out of Estée Lauder, pushing her five places down to last place. Last year, Forbes predicted that the supermodel era might make a bit of a comeback with L'Oréal signing up unknown beauty Doutzen Kroes to appear alongside Hollywood actresses Eva Longoria and Kerry Washington in its ads; homegrown athletic type Hilary Rhoda debuting as the face of Estée Lauder; and Vogue giving Russian stunner Natalia Vodianova its July cover. It hasn't quite happened. While Kroes, Rhoda and Vodianova remain popular on Vogue's inside pages, no model except Gisele Bundchen has had a cover this year--and she had to share her space with basketball phenom LeBron James. Harper's Bazaar had zero model covers. Talk shows still won't book a girl just because she's pretty. Marisa Miller made the rounds as 2008's Sports Illustrated cover girl, and Karolina Kurkova went on The Ellen DeGeneres Show to promote Victoria's Secret's fashion show, but that's about it. But keep an eye out. Those who do make it--like Tyra Banks and Heidi Klum with their model-moguldoms, and Bundchen and Kate Moss with their lucrative licensing deals--make it bigger than ever. Young models--the smart, ambitious ones, that is--are no doubt watching, and learning. |
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| 27 April, 2008 Alessandra Ambrosio is still totally fighting off that "mommy to be" look-- she looked incredible at Coachella this weekend. I don't think that she'll be giving up her minis and sandals any time soon, either. One thing that can really affect your self-esteem: totally hot pregnant people who look better than you on your best day. Great for Alessandra, for me... :( |
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25 April, 2008 To the world she has "wings," but it seems as though things aren't flying so high in the personal life of Victoria's Secret "Angel" Alessandra Ambrosio. According to a source very close to the leggy lingerie lass and her trust-fund beau Jamie Mazur, his failure to propose is causing strain on the relationship. "Alessandra really wants the ring and feels uncomfortable being five months pregnant and not married," our source said. "She gets really upset when people ask about it and it's stressing her and the relationship out big-time." Our insider added that Jamie's Jewish background compared to Alessandra's Polish/Italian inheritance could be what's holding up the proposal. "They are both in love, that isn't in question," the insider said. "We're hoping he will propose after the baby is born." Pop Tarts has been told that Brazilian-born Ambrosio is expecting another little "Angel" come August. Apparently, the sexy model has told friends that she is having a girl and was even spotted wearing a silver necklace saying "it's a girl" at a recent party in the Hollywood Hills. Awww. Calls to Ambrosio's rep were not returned. |
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| 24 April, 2008 Source: Bricks and Stones Bump Watch: Alessandra Ambrosio I’m no doctor (having your license revoked sucks) but some people get huge when they are pregnant. Supermodels, on the other hand, look like they basically ate a piece of pie. Here is Alessandra Ambrosio still looking ravishing fairly late into her pregnancy. |
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24 April, 2008 One of the shining stars in Brazil’s showcase of stunningly sculpted supermodels, Ms. Ambrosio first appeared on the cover of Brazilian Elle magazine, before turning her talents to underwear modelling. |
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24 April, 2008 Pregnant Victoria’s Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio, 27, does some shopping at Christian Audigier’s Ed Hardy store in Los Angeles. Looks like Alessandra got access to the back-room, and had fun looking around - she’s pictured trying on a Smet cap. |
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| 24 April, 2008 Source: Gossip Girls Alessandra Ambrosio: Sexy Mom-to-Be She’s Askmen.com’s #2 Sexiest Woman in the World and Alessandra Ambrosio turns heads wherever she goes. The Brazilian Victoria’s Secret Angel was spotted at Christian Audigier’s ‘Ed Hardy’ boutique in Los Angeles, California yesterday and she definitely seemed to be enjoying her little shopping excursion. Sporting a pink screenprinted halter-dress and a pair of white flip flops, the 27-year-old runway queen looked healthy and happy. And she recently commented that she’s enjoying some time off while she preps for motherhood. Alessandra told press, “For the time being, I’m ready to start to enjoy and dedicate myself to this new chapter in my life and I hope to be working soon, enriched by our love for our new baby.” |
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23 April, 2008 Fox Transforms This Year's 100 Sexiest Women in the World Poll Taking the Coveted Spot From Jessica Alba LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - April 23, 2008) - FHM Online (www.FHMonline.com) announced that Megan Fox is the global winner of the eagerly anticipated poll for the 100 Sexiest Women in the World for 2008. Last year's champion, Jessica Alba, steps down to number three giving the new title to Fox, who claims the top spot for the first time after the largest FHM poll in history. 45. Anna Faris |
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| 23 April, 2008 Source: Daily Record (UK) What's Next For Summer? Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio Romps In The Brazilian Sun With British Hunk In Clothing Giant's New Tv Ad The Heat Is On With Sexy Bikinis And Cool Casuals Summer has yet to arrive in Scotland but it will make an appearance on our TV screens this Friday. These exclusive behind-the-scenes pictures from the latest Next adverts feature their new summer ranges - plus the stunning beach babes of Brazil. Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio returned to her South American homeland to shoot the commercial with her British co-star Paul Sculfor, Jennifer Aniston's former boyfriend. Viewers get their first glimpse of sexy Alessandra, 27 - also the face of Armani - as she walks out of the sea in a skimpy sequin bikini. The couple also pose in front of famous Sugar Loaf Mountain in Rio De Janeiro before partying with 125 exotically dressed carnival dancers. As well as pretty summer dresses and bright cover-ups for women, the ranges'highlights include lightweight linen shirts and casual shorts in neutral shades for men. Aprevious Next advert saw Edinburgh in a white-out when aChristmas scene was mocked up with fake snow in the Scottish capital last September. With no need to tinker with the weather this time, this sunshine shoot is set to get everyone in the mood for holidays. |
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| 22 April, 2008 Source: I'm Not Obsessed Alessandra Ambrosio Shopping At Intermix I love the placement of the belt under the belly. It’s like the pregnancy bump is a fashion accessory. I’m just not that creative. Pregnant Victoria’s Secret Model Alessandra Ambrosio and boyfriend Jamie Mazur were photographed shopping at Intermix in London. She really looks great! |
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| 22 April, 2008 Source: Gossip Girls Alessandra Ambrosio’s Shopping Spree Taking a break from her modeling career to tend to her pregnancy, Alessandra Ambrosio was spotted undergoing a little self-induced retail therapy yesterday. The Brazilian beauty was all about spending some money as she was seen at Intermix boutique in London, England along with her boyfriend Jamie Mazur. Ambrosio looked happy and healthy in a cleavage-bearing white tank top underneath a flowy white shirt paired with some denim cutoffs. And the Victoria’s Secret Angel recently told press that her baby is her #1 priority these days. “For the time being, I’m ready to start to enjoy and dedicate myself to this new chapter in my life and I hope to be working soon, enriched by our love for our new baby.” |
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22 April, 2008 Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio, 27, was spotted leaving the Intermix store in Los Angeles, CA on Monday, April 21st. She and boyfriend Jamie Mazur expect their first child in late summer/early fall. |
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22 April, 20080 April 22, 2008 (Sawf News) - Pregnant Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio looked happy and content alongside boyfriend Jamie Mazur, leaving Intermix store on trendy Robertson Blvd. in Los Angeles, CA, April 21. Ambrosio wore a deep scoop neckline white tank top under a loose full sleeve shirt, a scarf around the neck and blue daisy dukes. She accessorized with a white and silver belt worn loosely below the stomach, a gold pendant necklace, brown shades with white frames and silver thong sandals. The 27-year-old Brazilian model, a Victoria's Secret Angel, is the face of UK's Next and Armani AIX. Ambrosio launched her own line of swimwear, called Alessandra Ambrosio by Sais, a division of Rosa Cha, in 2004. It sold 10,000 units in its first month on the market. One of the world's top earning models, Ambrosio is also considered to be one the sexiest women of the world, having been placed #2 in AskMen.com's Top 99 Most Desirable Women for 2008 list. |
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20 April, 2008 Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio, 27, was recently spotted picking up a cup of coffee as she walked along Robertson Boulevard in Hollywood, CA. She was accompanied by her long-term boyfriend Jamie Mazur. They expect their first child later this year, reportedly due in September. |
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13 April, 2008 Pregnant model Alessandra Ambrosio was spotted leaving Foxtail Nightclub in LA with her boyfriend Jamie Mazur. |
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13 April, 2008 She’s one of the most beautiful Victoria’s Secret models ever, and Alessandra Ambrosio keeps getting hotter. |
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| 12 April, 2008 Source: Celebs and Bubs Mum To Be Alessandra Ambrosio and boyfriend Jamie Mazur Mum To Be Alessandra Ambrosio with her boyfriend Jamie Mazur leaving Foxtail Nightclub in LA |
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12 April, 2008 Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio, 27, was spotted arriving at the Foxtail lounge in West Hollywood, CA on Friday, April 11th. She and boyfriend Jamie Mazur expect their first child later this year, reportedly in September. |
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| 12 April, 2008 Source: Gossip Girls Alessandra Ambrosio: Taking Pregnancy in Stride She’s one of the most beautiful Victoria’s Secret models ever, and Alessandra Ambrosio keeps getting hotter. Last night, she was spotted out in Los Angeles, California along with her boyfriend as they exited Foxtail Restaurant/Nightclub. And Miss Ambrosio was dressed to insure that all eyes were on her. She wore a belted white and pink mini dress along with a black leather jacket and a pair of black high heels as she made her way past the paparazzi. And now that she’s pregnant, Alessandra says she is taking a break from her modeling career to concentrate on the next season of her life; motherhood. “For the time being, I’m ready to start to enjoy and dedicate myself to this new chapter in my life and I hope to be working soon, enriched by our love for our new baby.” |
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| 11 April, 2008 Source: buzzfoto Alessandra And Her Baby Bump Brazilian model and mother-to-be Alessandra Ambrosio was out shopping earlier this week with her long-time boyfriend Jaime Mazur on Roberson Boulevard in West Hollywood. We got the exclusive shots of the two shopping in stores like Curves and Stella McCartney, and even stopping for a restroom break and some coffee at the local Starbucks. The baby must have been kicking while they did some browsing, because Alessandra kept grabbing her growing tummy throughout the trip. Alessandra has to be one of the most beautiful pregnant ladies we’ve ever seen! All women have an inner glow that makes them shine when they’re pregnant, but that light must be bursting from Alessandra’s pores. P.S. This must be the week for iconic photographs. Check out the image taken from the Starbucks window. Truly priceless. |
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8 April, 2008 Ana Beatriz Barros is causing an uproar in the fashion world. Last week, the Brazilian beauty cut ties with her agency, Next Model Management, and returned to Elite, the agency credited with launching her career. "It caused a scandal. Next wasn't performing to the degree that Elite used to and now they're at war," said one insider. Barros is managed by Elite's top agent, Richard Habberley, who also handles Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio, Barros' best friend. Barros is expected tonight at the Bijou Phillips-hosted opening of the Shane & Shawn boutique on Mulberry Street. |
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4 April, 2008 Scott Storch had an issue at Mansion in Miami last weekend. The music producer wanted to join Armani Exchange models Izabel Goulart and Alessandra Ambrosio at Mansion. Unfortunately, Mansion staffers refused him entry to the club. A spy said, "He went around back and tried to get in the back door, but was shut out." When reached, Storch said he did eventually get in - he'd just arrived at a bad time. "The owner is my best friend but they were having noise ordinance and crowd issues at that specific point in time. I got in and had a great night." |
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4 April, 2008 A famosa coluna Page Six, do jornal americano “New York Post”, fala nesta sexta-feira (04.04) das nossas tops Alessandra Ambrósio e Izabel Goulart. As duas, que estrelam juntas a campanha Armani Exchange – além de brilharem nas passarelas da Victroia’s Secret -, estavam no novo hot spot de Miami, o club Mansion, na semana passada, e causaram frisson. Parece que o produtor musical Scott Storch – que já fez discos de Cristina Aguilera, Chris Brown, 50 Cent e Paris Hilton -, queria entrar de qualquer jeito na balada onde as brasileiras estavam, juntas. Ele tentou de tudo: porta da frente, dos fundos, telefonemas... mas os seguranças não liberaram. Esse é poder das nossas tops. >>>>>translated via Google Language Tools>>>>> |
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25 March, 2008 Prestes a completar 27 anos, no próximo dia 11, a linda gaúcha de Erechim Alessandra Corine Ambrósio aproveitou o feriado de Páscoa para visitar a família na cidade natal. Em conversa pelo telefone com RSVIP, a principal angel da Victorias Secret contou que, nas visitas, a casa fica repleta de amigas, as avós a enchem de mimos e comidinhas gostosas, e ela adora circular pela cidade, comer churrasco e devorar ovos de Páscoa. A modelo só não fala do bebê que espera do namorado americano e editor da revista Fluir, Steven Allain. Depois de matar a saudade, Alessandra voltou ontem para Nova York. Ela não quis ser fotografada por Zero Hora, mas gentilmente atendeu o pedido da coluna e mandou uma foto exclusiva tirada em sua casa neste final de semana. Os leitores agradecem. >>>>>translated via Google Language Tools>>>>> The almost-27 years old gorgeous Gaúcha from Erechim, Alessandra Ambrosio, enjoyed the Easter holiday with her family in her hometown. The RSVIP talked to her on the phone and the lead Angel told us when she comes to her hometown her house is always filled with friends, her grandparents are always spoiling her and making her favorites foods, and she loves to walk around the city, eat barbeque and eat lots of chocolate/easter eggs. She chooses to not talk about her future baby with her boyfriend with editor of Fluir Magazine, Steven Allain. After the great time with her family she went back to New York yesterday. She didn't want to be photographed for the Zero Hora, but she kindly sent us a personal picture from this weekend. Thank you Alessandra!
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24 March, 2008 'Victoria's Secret' beauty Alessandra Ambrosio is hanging up her bathing suits and lingerie in exchange for diaper duty. |
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17 March, 2008 Make the most of this fellas, you won't be seeing many of these for a while. Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio is in the club and won't be doing any more shoots until after she's given birth. Shame, as seeing the Brazilian babe in her smalls on a Monday morning is not a bad way to start the week. Alessandra said: "For the time being, I'm ready to start to enjoy and dedicate myself to this new chapter in my life and I hope to be working soon, enriched by our love for our new baby." Ahh, we wish her well. Let's hope she's back into that bikini as soon as she's fed up with changes nappies. |
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11 March, 2008 Nursing bras are in the future for Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio, 26. Dad is bf Jamie Mazur -- no one famous, but one lucky dude. Ambrosio is a regular face on Entourage and had a part in Casino Royale. |
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10 March, 2008 Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio announced her pregnancy on her Website; she's expecting her first child with boyfriend Jamie Mazur. |
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10 March, 2008 She may have been dubbed "the new Gisele", but Brazilian supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio will be taking a break from staking out world modelling domination for a while; she has just announced she is expecting her first child, with boyfriend Jamie Mazur. |
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10 March, 2008 Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio confirmed on her official website that she is expecting a child. She wrote, "I would like to announce some really great news! My boyfriend Jamie [Mazur] and I were surprised in the beginning of the year with some delightful news -- we are expecting our first child together! This is a dream come true and a really special moment in our lives! I’m very happy to say that our baby looks healthy and that we are really excited to be mom and dad and raising a child together.” Mommywood reported a couple weeks ago that the model was looking into some pre-natal fitness classes in the Los Angeles area. |
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10 March, 2008 There it is, after weeks of chatter and speculation Alessandra Ambrosio has finally announced her pregnancy on her official Website. The Brazilian supermodel revealed on her Website that she and longtime boyfriend Jamie Mazur are expecting their first child together. |
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9 March, 2008 Alessandra Ambrosio is expecting her first child with boyfriend Jamie Mazur, the Victoria¹s Secret model has announced via her Web site. The couple is ³really excited² about their impending parenthood, Ambrosio says. |
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8 March, 2008 Alessandra Ambrósio está no Rio para gravar comercial De acordo com a assessoria da modelo, a top número 1 da Victoria's Secret está no Rio para gravar uma campanha para outra marca, a loja de departamentos britânica Next. Alessandra tem contrato com a rede há nove anos e, desta vez, o lugar escolhido para rodar o filme publicitário foi o Brasil. >>>>>>translated from Portuguese to English>>>>>>> |
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8 March, 2008 Ambrósio no Rio 09/03 por Redação A mais famosa angel da Victoria´s Secret está no Rio. A modelo brasileira Alessandra Ambrósio está na cidade para as foto da próxima campanha da loja de departamentos inglesa Next. Grávida e mais linda do que nunca, Alessandra posou ao lado do modelo Paul Sculfor, ex de Jennifer Aniston. >>>>>>translated from Portuguese to English>>>>>>> |
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8 March, 2008 Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio is pregnant. On her official website, the 26-year-old wrote: “Hi everyone! First of all,..... |
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8 March, 2008 Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio has confirmed the obvious: she's pregnant. "My boyfriend Jamie [Mazur] and I were surprised in the beginning of the year with some delightful news that we are expecting our first child together!" the 26-year-old Brazilian wrote on her personal Web site, where she also included the latest bikini shot of her growing bulge. "This is a dream come true and a really special moment in our lives! I'm very healthy and that we are really excited to be mom and dad and raising a child together... For the time being, I [sic] ready to start to enjoy and dedicate myself to this new chapter in my life and I hope to be working soon enriched by our love for our new baby." PageSix.com reported in January that the supermodel was expecting and that she was seen eating for two at New York City's famous dessert eatery Serendipity 3. |
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8 March, 2008 After a lot of “yes she is” and “no she isn’t” speculation, we finally know the truth as to whether Victoria’s Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio is pregnant - she is! She posted the news to her official website confirming it. On her site she wrote: “Hi everyone!..... |
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8 March, 2008 Victoria’s Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio, 26, confirmed on her website that she is expecting her first child. The Brazilian beauty writes: |
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8 March, 2008 Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio has finally announced her pregnancy on her official website. Her and her boyfriend Jamie are expecting their first child. Alessandra wrote the following blog on her site: |
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8 March, 2008 After much speculation, the beautiful Victoria’s Secret Angel Alessandra Ambrosio has officially announced on her website that she is pregnant. The picture under her post is really beautiful, go take a look ! |
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8 March, 2008 Victoria’s Secret angel Alessandra Ambrosio just announced she’s pregnant on her official website! Speculation of the 26-year-old’s pregnancy began over a month ago. Here’s what Alessandra had to say: “Hi everyone!..... |
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| 7 March, 2008 Source: Celebrity Dirt Update: Brazilian model Alessandra Ambrosio expecting first child Update March 7th: On her website today, Alessandra writes, |
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7 March, 2008 Hi everyone! First of all, I would like to wish a happy new year to everybody and say I have been really busy working a lot. Also, I would like to some really great news! My boyfriend Jamie and I were surprised in the beginning of the year with some delightful news that we are expecting our first child together! This is a dream come true and a really special moment in our lives! I’m very happy to say that our baby looks healthy and that we are really excited to be mom and dad and raising a child together. I hope this year for you all has started full of amazing surprises like it has been with me. For the time being, I ready to start to enjoy and dedicate myself to this new chapter in my life and I hope to be working soon enriched by our love for our new baby. |
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4 March, 2008 Pregnant Brazilian Victoria's Secret "Angel" Alessandra Ambrosio and her American beau Jamie Mazur were spotted recently at Hollywood hotspot Goa, where Ambrosio appeared to be on the brink of tears. "Everybody around her was drinking, dancing and having an amazing time," an eyewitness told Pop Tarts. "But Alessandra just looked so unhappy — it was a side of her I had never seen before. She was sipping water, barely said a word to anyone and seemed really uncomfortable tugging at her outfit and trying to hide her little baby bump." Even as her supermodel sisters Selita Ebanks, Karolina Kurkova and Adriana Lima hosted (and partied) at the "What Is Sexy" soiree during last month's Super Bowl, Alessandra's pregnancy meant she had to work. The stunner reportedly had to squeeze in one final spur-of-the-moment swimsuit shoot in Los Angeles before she started to "show." "She and Jamie are excited to be having a child together but they weren't together all that long when it all happened so it's a big learning curve," another source added. "Her career was such a high, so obviously priorities have changed. That's always very difficult for anyone to deal with, especially given the fact Alessandra has made millions with her body so the sudden weight gain would be stressful." But even though the 26-year-old is expected to pop out her first child just a couple of months before the big VS show in November, she could still be roaming the runways. After all, Heidi Klum managed to do it just six weeks after giving birth. "Alessandra will probably just do what Heidi did and get her gorgeous body back in no time," another insider said. "Although she isn't as disciplined as Heidi. She treats herself a lot more so I am guessing she will find getting back in shape a little more challenging." |
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29 February, 2008 Maybe it was the lusty mannequins in its stores, the massage oil on its shelves or the overabundance of cleavage on the glittery runway of its annual TV fashion show. But yesterday, Victoria's Secret chief executive Sharen J. Turney acknowledged that the chain had gotten "too sexy." Is such a thing even possible? "We have moved off of our brand heritage," she said in a conference call with analysts. "We use the word 'sexy' a lot and really have forgotten the ultra-feminine." Victoria's Secret has long toed the line between seductive and sleazy, and its recent disappointing financial performance suggested that it had veered off course. Its parent company, Limited Brands, reported Wednesday that Victoria's Secret's fourth-quarter revenue rose to $1.89 billion. But sales at stores open at least a year, a key measure of a retailer's health, declined 8 percent. The company also said it will slow plans for new stores and remodels. The chain has about 1,000 stores, mostly in the United States. "I think it's a very good decision on their part," said C. Britt Beemer, head of America's Research Group, a firm that studies consumer behavior. "Sometimes sex doesn't sell as well to a woman as it does to the men." Turney said the brand's original storyline was of a to-the-manor-born Londoner named Victoria whose lacey underthings, we assume, were her little secret. But in recent years, Victoria became known as simply "Vicky," and she had no qualms about flaunting her sex appeal. The chain began remodeling stores to resemble glittery boudoirs, with mannequins in feathery thongs and stilettos prominently displayed near the entrances. When the store in Tysons Corner Center was made over in 2005, enraged parents lobbied it to tone down the display. It eventually complied. Still, the company sells the Very Sexy line of lingerie, swimwear and even makeup. Then there's the Sexy Little Things collection, which includes more-risque merchandise, such as peek-a-boo bras and undies, and shimmering body powder in a feathery bottle. And don't forget the third annual "What Is Sexy?" TV broadcast this month honoring the sexiest mom (Victoria Beckham), sexiest style (Scarlett Johansson) and sexiest smile (Ryan Seacrest?). "We use the word sexy a lot," Turney said. Victoria's Secret is trying to recalibrate. Fourth-quarter sales of fragrance and the collegiate-inspired Pink label grew, but sales of bras, panties and beauty products declined. Turney said the company will aim its marketing and merchandise at 26-year-olds, holding extensive focus groups and walking through malls with them. The company did similar research when it launched Pink, which has become a staple in dorm rooms. Turney pointed to the company's Super Bowl ad this year as an example of its new direction. The spot featured model Adriana Lima in a black lace tank top and undies seductively tossing a football as she lounged in a chair. "Let the real games begin," the ad said. It was the most popular spot on the broadcast and was seen by 103.7 million people, according to the Nielsen Co. Its fashion show last year on CBS featuring models wearing angel wings and little else drew 7.5 million people, down from its 2001 debut on ABC with 12.4 million viewers. A person familiar with the new strategy, who spoke on condition of anonymity because she is not authorized to discuss it in the media, said Turney thought Victoria's Secret had become too "provocative." It is now seeking balance, aiming for what she called "the softer side of sexy." The approach may be applied to merchandise as well as marketing, but she said the company is happy with its Very Sexy and Sexy Little Things collections. "It would be evolutionary," she said, "not revolutionary." Todd Slater, an analyst with Lazard Capital Markets, said Victoria's Secret's problems were related not to brand positioning but to operational flubs and weak consumer spending. The chain confused customers with too many new products last year and had excessive inventory, he said. "I think the brand stands for more than just sexy," Slater said. But he added, "In a more conservative [economic] environment . . . perhaps positioning away from sexy, toning down the sex is probably not a bad idea." Victoria's Secret changed the way women buy and wear lingerie, and it has dominated that market for years. But competition has increased, with high-end designers, specialty retailers and discounters expanding their offerings, said Mary Brett Whitfield, senior vice president of consulting firm TNS Retail Forward. Customers have become more comfortable shopping for intimate apparel outside cosseted stores such as Victoria's Secret, she said. "Eventually, all successful strategies fail if they're not monitored and not tweaked appropriately," she said. |
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26 February, 2008 Yesterday, Models.com released their list of the top twenty-five model earners currently dominating the industry. And it’s very interesting, to say the least. According to MDC: “a ‘Money Girl’ by our definition was a former or current editorial girl who converted into a multi-million dollar proposition.” Here is how everything breaks down: The power clients: Victoria’s Secret ( “Angel” contracts), Ralph Lauren, Estee Lauder, Calvin Klein, Lancome, L’Oreal, Maybelline, Revlon and Cover Girl as well as the many fragrance contracts in the business. Also, jewelry companies, endorsement deals for clothing lines and accessories. By agency: IMG-10 (Kate Moss, Heidi Klum, Gisele, Hilary Rhoda, Daria Werbowy, Jessica Stam, Liya Kebede, Gemma, Shalom, Craolyn Murphy); Women-6 (Julia Stegner, Carmen Kass, Izabel, Selita Ebanks, Isabeli Fontana, Valentina); DNA-4 (Natalia Vodianova, Doutzen, Karolina Kurkova, Adriana Lima); Next-3 (Anja Rubik, Filippa, Malgosia); Elite-2 (Coco Rocha, Alessandra Ambrosio). The surprises: Where is Raquel, Sasha, Caroline and Agyness? They all are in heavy rotation in every major fashion glossy and they each score multiple campaigns every season. In fact, Sasha has been Madame Prada’s homegirl for almost three years now and Unkle Karl has kept Raquel employed at Fendi for quite a while as well. It’s worth noting that everybody in the top five has had a contract with Victoria’s Secret at one point in their career, except for Kate Moss — who actually tops this list. In short: There are quite a few hypebeasts out there. It doesn’t matter how many times a model may appear on the cover of French and Italia Vogue because if her look can’t sell perfume, makeup or jewelry then you she isn’t going to be making too much money in this very competitive business. Also, it pays a lot to wear the wings. If you could befriend Ralph Lauren along the way, that would be great too. |
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18 February, 2008 Victoria’s Secret model and mom-to-be Alessandra Ambrosio was spotted at a Santa Monica yoga studio inquiring about pre-natal classes late last week, a Mommywood source reports. |
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13 February, 2008 It’s no secret that Katsuya restaurant is a sure fire locale for some serious celebrity sightings. And last night was extra special, with stars such as Elisha Cuthbert, Shaun White, and Alessandra Ambrosio all stopping by. Elisha was spotted grabbing dinner at the West Hollywood, California hot spot with pal Shaun White. And she was definitely dressed to kill, sporting a cleavage-bearing white v-neck shirt underneath a fuzzy grey sweater. White was rocking his usual punk look, including a black leather jacket, black t-shirt and black jeans. He paid tribute to the ‘80s with a pastel-colored bandana keeping his crazy red locks under control. And Alessandra turned plenty of heads (including her boyfriend’s) in some dangerously short shorts complete with knee-high black leather boots, and a matching black leather coat. |
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| 4 February, 2008 Not that the two have to be mutually exclusive (just look at Angelina), but Alessandra, who can't be more than a few months along, was lookin' mighty fine at the Superbowl party at Spago last night with her baby daddy Jamie Mazur. |
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4 February, 2008 Victoria's Secret superhottie Alessandra Ambrosio's slammin' bod is sporting an extra curve these days -- a baby bump! Even PREGNANT Alessandra looks better than all of us. *sigh* |
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| 3 February, 2008 Source: Gossip Girls Alessandra Ambrosio’s Sexy New Shoot While her Victoria’s Secret sisters are busy doing promotional work at the Super Bowl, Alessandra Ambrosio spent Saturday working on the set of a new photo shoot. The Brazilian beauty rotated through numerous sexy outfits while trying to get the perfect shot at the famous “Pink Motel” just outside of Los Angeles. During the shoot, Alessandra quickly took off her bright pink cover up, revealing a classy black one-piece bathing suit. After a few more changes of clothes and a lot more pictures, the group finally finished off another long day of work. In other news on Alessandra, the 26-year-old recently finished runner-up to Katherine Heigl as AskMen.com’s Most Desirable Woman of 2008. |
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3 February, 2008 And the winner is . . . Katherine Heigl. The delectable Grey's Anatomy star was honored as "the most desirable woman of 2008" in an AskMen.com survey that drew five million votes. Readers were asked "to look beyond sex appeal and beauty to pick women who have the characteristics they value in a potential companion, like intelligence, humor, charisma and ambition." If the respondents looked beyond appearances, they didn't look far. Dominating the poll's top 10 were three Victoria's Secrets models: Alessandra Ambrosio, Marisa Miller and Adriana Lima. Also ranking among the elite were actresses Kate Beckinsale, Eva Mendes, Jessica Alba, Scarlett Johansson and Jessica Biel, and singer Rihanna. |
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| 2 February, 2008 Source: Team Sugar Most Desirable Woman of 2008 is Alessandra Ambrosio Why She's No.2? Katherine Heigl. The rest of the top 10: Victoria’s Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio, Kate Beckinsale, Eva Mendes, Jessica Alba, Scarlett Johansson, Jessica Biel, Rihanna and supermodels Marisa Miller and Adriana Lima. |
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1 February, 2008 The men have spoken. 5 million of them. And according to the people out their with Y-chromosomes (or at least those masquerading online as men), Katherine Heigl is the No. 1 Most Desirable woman in the world.
That according to AskMen.com's 2008 poll in which five million votes were cast over a six week period. Voters were asked "to look beyond sex appeal and beauty to pick women who have the characteristics they value in a potential companion, like intelligence, humor, charisma, and ambition."
Heigl, 29, rises to the top this time after bowing on the list in 2006 at No. 57, and hitting No. 39 in 2007. But 2008 was Katherine's year. It saw her break into the small cadre of Hollywood's leading ladies with Knocked Up, and cement herself as a television star with her first Primetime Emmy for Grey's Anatomy.
She is followed on this year's list by Brazilian supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio, one of Victoria's Secret's few 'Angels,' who last year landed at No. 6 on the list. British actress Kate Beckinsale, last year's No. 16, who recently appeared in Click and Vacancy, is this year's No. 3.
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1 February, 2008 Katherine Heigl is Hollywood's new "it" girl — and she's also the most desirable woman in the world, according to AskMen.com. The "Grey's Anatomy" actress and up-and-coming movie star was crowned the most desirable on the site's eighth annual Top 99 Most Desirable Women list — meaning the "ideal girlfriend or wife." The rest of the top 10: Victoria’s Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio, Kate Beckinsale, Eva Mendes, Jessica Alba, Scarlett Johansson, Jessica Biel, Rihanna and supermodels Marisa Miller and Adriana Lima. A brunette Lindsay Lohan came in at No. 95. |
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| 1 February, 2008 Source: RTE Entertainment Heigl named 'Most Desirable Woman' 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Knocked Up' star Katherine Heigl has been named the 'Most Desirable Woman of 2008' in an online poll. The 29-year-old actress topped a list of 99 women chosen by members of the public on the website AskMen.com. People were asked to vote for women who best embody the qualities of an ideal girlfriend or wife, as judged by intelligence, humour, charisma and ambition. AskMen.com's Editor-in-Chief, James Bassil said: "This year's list really goes to show who (our users) relate with and find beautiful, charming and personable." Model Alessandra Ambrosio was placed second on the list, with actresses Kate Beckinsale and Eva Mendes coming third and fourth respectively. Jessica Alba, Scarlett Johansson, Jessica Biel, Rihanna, Marisa Miller and Adriana Lima all made the Top 10 of the Most Desirable Women list. |
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| 31 January, 2008 Source: Reuters Canada and ModelVolume.com Katherine Heigl named "most desirable woman" Superlatives keep piling up for actress Katherine Heigl who on Thursday was named the "most desirable woman of 2008" by lifestyle Web site, AskMen.com. The site, which boasts seven million readers a month, said it polls users annually for a list of 99 women who best embody the qualities of an ideal girlfriend or wife, as judged by intelligence, humor, charisma and ambition among attributes. "This year's list really goes to show who (our users) relate with and find beautiful, charming and personable," said AskMen.com's editor-in-chief, James Bassil. Heigl, 29, starred in last year's hit comedy movie "Knocked Up" and currently is in theaters with romance "27 Dresses," playing a woman who is always a bridesmaid but never a bride until she finally finds love. She won a supporting actress Emmy, U.S. television's highest honor, for her role as Dr. Izzie Stevens on hospital drama "Grey's Anatomy," and has been nominated for two Golden Globe awards for the same show. Following Heigl on the AskMen.com list was model Alessandra Ambrosio in the No. 2 position and just behind her was British actress Kate Beckinsale, who has starred in films from action adventure "Pearl Harbor" to comedy "Click." |
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| 31 January, 2008 Source: Business Wire Katherine Heigl Named Most Desirable Woman of 2008 by AskMen.com Readers AskMen.com, the Internet's top men's lifestyle site, today unveiled its 8th annual list of the “Top 99 Most Desirable Women.” AskMen.com readers cast more than five million votes to rank the women who best embody all the qualities of an ideal girlfriend or wife. Katherine Heigl, who dominated both small and big screens over the past year, took home top honors as the Most Desirable Woman of 2008. Victoria’s Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio was the runner-up and actress Kate Beckinsale rounded out the top three. The remaining top ten encompass a slew of actresses - including Eva Mendes, Jessica Alba, Scarlett Johansson and Jessica Biel - while singer Rihanna, and supermodels Marisa Miller and Adriana Lima complete the top ten. Readers can view the full “Top 99 Most Desirable Women” list as well as profiles and pictures of each at http://www.AskMen.com. “I think I probably climbed in the ratings because I married Tony Parker. So people think, ‘Cool! Sports guy!!’ All of that is really flattering and fun. Someone asked me, ‘How does it feel to be called sexy and make all these lists?’ And I said, ‘Well, I guess it’s better than the alternate lists – the not-so-hot of the year!’ So I’d rather make those lists.” -- Eva Longoria Parker, Number 29 Unlike other lists, the “Top 99 Most Desirable Women” challenges AskMen.com readers to choose women from the worlds of music, fashion and entertainment that they feel best represent the full range of the qualities that today’s man desires most in a modern female. Every year, voters from all over the world are asked to look beyond sex appeal and beauty to pick women who have the characteristics they value in a potential companion, like intelligence, humor, charisma and ambition. The result is a list far more telling than the common "Most Sexy" or "Most Beautiful" lists published elsewhere. "I have such an eclectic life in Hollywood, wearing so many different hats on a daily basis, and am proud of what I have accomplished thus far. That very much includes my ranking on AskMen.com. The poll continues to bring a smile to my face each year." -- Maria Menounos, Number 11 “Each year we look forward to see who our readers determine as the most desirable women and this year’s list really goes to show who they relate with and find beautiful, charming and personable,” said James Bassil, Editor-in-Chief of AskMen.com. “As our site continues to expand worldwide and reach more men, we love the diversity of the list and feel that there is at least one woman on the list that each of our eight million readers would find as their perfect companion.” Now in its 8th year, the “Top 99 Most Desirable Women” continues to draw a record number of visitors to AskMen.com. Last year’s voters named Beyoncé Knowles as the Most Desirable Woman for 2007. This year, readers continued the momentum by casting more than five million votes over a six week period. More of AskMen.com’s “Top 99 Most Desirable Women” Respond “Thank you for the nomination. I’m flattered.” -- Maggie Q., Number 17 "It really is such a compliment to be listed among so many beautiful women from all around the world in the AskMen’s Top 99 Most Desirable Women list. A big thank you to everyone that voted." -- Miranda Kerr, Number 19 “It was such a pleasant surprise to see myself in AskMen.com’s Top 99 list of women of 2008! To be among all those celebrities??? Me? HURRAY!! Of course I'm happy and touched that AskMen.com fans like me! It's a nice Happy New Year gift for me and I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. This is all very exciting. :-)” -- Bianca Beauchamp, Number 31 “Thanks so much to all the AskMen.com readers who voted me into their list four years in a row. I’m pregnant again, and I still made the cut, I love it!!!” -- Brooke Burke, Number 32 "I love that AskMen.com Top 99 Most Desirable Women is a list compiled by the readers and based on something other than just pure looks. Thank you guys!" -- Danna Garcia, Number 49 “I want to send a big ‘gracias’ to my fans and the readers of AskMen.com for voting me into the Top 99 Most Desirable Women. It feels great to be on a list that focuses on more than just a woman's sex appeal once again." -- Sofia Vergara, Number 45 “It’s very flattering. It’s been an amazing year and this shows that people have been following my tennis, so that’s a big honor. And like all women, I feel very flattered when I receive a compliment about how I look, so it’s very nice.” -- Ana Ivanovic, Number 73 “AskMen.com rocks! I'm thrilled to be on the list." -- Nadine Velazquez, Number 78 “I’d just like to say thank you to all of the AskMen readers out there for voting me into the Top 99 Women of 2008! And a special thanks to all the nerds/geeks/dorks/gamers out there who set aside time out of their busy schedules of leveling up their WoW toon, collecting stars in Super Mario Galaxy, saving the world from utter annihilation in Mass Effect or working towards expert on drums in Rock Band to vote me into the list. Thanks again!” -- Jessica Chobot, Number 88 |
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| 31 January, 2008 Source: Entertainment Tonight, The Insider Katherine Heigl Ranked No. 1 by Askmen.com More than five million AskMen.com readers voted for "the women who best embody all the qualities of an ideal girlfriend or wife" -- and Katherine Heigl finished in first place on the Web site's eighth annual "Top 99 Most Desirable Women" list. "Each year we look forward to see who our readers determine as the most desirable women, and this year's list really goes to show who they relate with and find beautiful, charming and personable," said James Bassil, editor-in-chief of AskMen.com. "As our site continues to expand worldwide and reach more men, we love the diversity of the list and feel that there is at least one woman on the list that each of our eight-million readers would find as their perfect companion." Rounding out the top five were Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio, Kate Beckinsale, Eva Mendes and Jessica Alba. Also making the cut were Scarlett Johansson, Jessica Biel, Rhianna and Eva Longoria Parker. "I think I probably climbed in the ratings because I married Tony Parker," commented the "Desperate Housewives" star, who ranked 29. "So people think, 'Cool! Sports guy!!' All of that is really flattering and fun. Someone asked me, 'How does it feel to be called sexy and make all these lists?' And I said, 'Well, I guess it's better than the alternate lists -- the not-so-hot of the year!' So I'd rather make those lists." |
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| 31 January, 2008 Source: Hollywood Tuna Katherine Heigl Is The Most Desirable Just like they’ve been doing every year since 2001, the people at AskMen.com had their readers vote on the Most Desirable Woman of 2008. This year’s winner? Katherine Heigl. Really? That’s the people’s choice? Don’t get me wrong, Katherine’s hot and all, but she wasn’t even on my radar. If you ask me, Alessandra Ambrosio got robbed! That girl’s so hot she’s got her own air traffic control. And no one should be allowed near that landing strip but me. You guys can have Katherine, because given the choice between a TV star and a lingerie model, is it even a contest? Here’s the rest of the Top 5: |
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30 January, 2008 Alessandra Ambrosio is as sexy as her name sounds (if not sexier). One of the most beautiful jewels to hail from exotic Brazil, Alessandra has appeared in dozens of fashion campaigns, notably for GUESS, and she is an angelic fixture at the annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Alessandra Ambrosio is also a National Ambassador for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Is Alessandra Ambrosio heaven-sent? Our readers certainly think so, voting her to No. 2 on 2008's Top 99 list. |
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30 January, 2008 Readers of the men's lifestyle website AskMen.com have voted actress Katherine Heigl this year's most desirable woman to have as a girlfriend or wife. Heigl, a star of US television series "Grey's Anatomy" whose film credits include "Knocked Up" and "27 Dresses," topped AskMen's eighth annual list of "The 99 Most Desirable Women." More than five million votes were cast at the website during a six-week poll asking which women in the worlds of fashion, music, or entertainment most embody the qualities of an ideal girlfriend or wife. Victoria's Secret lingerie model Alessandra Ambrosio was the second top choice while actress Kate Beckinsale was voted into third place. "The poll continues to bring a smile to my face each year," said actress and television entertainment correspondent Maria Menounos, who was the 11th-highest vote-getter. AskMen says it urged voters to look beyond beauty to qualities such as humor, intelligence, ambition and charisma desired in a companion. "We love the diversity of the list," said AskMen editor-in-chief James Bassil. "There is at least one woman on the list that each of our eight million readers would find as their perfect companion." The top 10 partner picks at AskMen include actresses Eva Mendes, Jessica Alba, Scarlett Johansson and Jessica Biel as well as singer Rihanna and supermodels Marisa Miller and Adriana Lima. "I guess it's better than the alternate lists -- 'the not-so-hot of the year!' quipped "Desperate Housewives" television show star Eva Longoria Parker, who ranked 29th in the poll. Eighty-eighth place went to self-described video game lover Jessica Chobot, who became an Internet sensation after a modeling photo of her licking a Sony PSP portable gaming device was posted online. Her celebrity won her a spot as a host at game and entertainment news website IGN.com. AskMen is a unit of Fox Interactive Media and bills itself as the world's leading men's lifestyle website with more than seven million readers monthly. |
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30 January, 2008 Victoria's Secret executives and designers voted, and they think Ryan Seacrest has the sexiest smile. The "American Idol" host is on the lingerie company's 2008 What Is Sexy? list -- along with Eva Mendes and Josh Holloway. "What's sexy about (Seacrest) is he doesn't act like he is," Victoria's Secret spokeswoman Monica Mitro told The Associated Press in a phone interview. "We felt that his smile was quite sexy -- in a very subtle and innocent and humble way." The team of executives and designers who compiled the list looked for attributes such as "passion and humor and style and charisma," Mitro said. Mendes is the sexiest actress; Holloway, who plays Sawyer on ABC's "Lost," is the sexiest beach body; Victoria "Posh Spice" Beckham, who has three sons with husband David Beckham, is the sexiest mom; and Katherine Heigl and her husband, musician Josh Kelley, are the sexiest newlyweds. Other sexy celebs: Eric Bana (actor), Chris Brown (male musician), Dane Cook (funnyman), Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (male athlete), Rihanna (female musician), Justin Chambers (dad), "Gossip Girl" Blake Lively (newcomer), and Fergie and Josh Duhamel (couple). Scarlett Johansson was honored for her sexy style, Jessica Biel for her lips, Kate Bosworth for her eyes and Ali Larter for her legs. ABC's "Dirty Sexy Money," which co-stars Peter Krause and William Baldwin, has the sexiest cast, according to the list. Victoria's Secret supermodel-spokeswomen, including Selita Ebanks, Adriana Lima and Karolina Kurkova, were to host a party in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Saturday -- the eve of the Super Bowl -- to honor the list-makers. Lima hosts a one-hour special "Victoria's Secret: What Is Sexy? 2008," which is scheduled to air February 9 on E! Entertainment Television. It was produced by E! and Ryan Seacrest Productions. Seacrest is host of the channel's "E! News" entertainment news program. Mitro said Victoria's Secret put the list together before E! committed to producing the special. "Ryan came to our fashion show in November and he had the best smile on our red carpet," Mitro said. "He was an easy choice for us." |
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29 January, 2008 Shooting for Victoria's Secret in Miami, and piling up bikini pictures before her belly starts to show (in case you have been living under a rock, Alessandra announced recently that she is pregnant). |
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28 January, 2008 Behold! This is what a supermodel looks like when she’s several months pregnant. As Page Six previously reported, the 26-year-old underwear model is expecting a child with boyfriend Jamie Mazur. (She was also spotted eating for two at NYC dessert mecca Serendipity 3 on Sunday, the day after shooting this VS photo shoot.) Apparently Victoria’s Secret is that their babies are grown not in the womb but in an undisclosed, padded location where they can develop freely without causing unsightly stretch marks. Expect the genetically blessed babe to be delivered to its mother at the appropriate date via the official Angels plane, wrapped in a pink second skin satin baby blanket. |
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| 25 January, 2008 Source: Gossip Girls Alessandra Ambrosio Doesn’t Look Pregnant Looking gorgeous in a bright red bikini and matching heels, Alessandra Ambrosio spent Thursday afternoon earning a little extra cash with a photo shoot in sunny Miami, Florida. The Victoria’s Secret Angel playfully propped her leg up on the chair for a few shots before throwing on a floral top to finish things off. Meanhwhile, Alessandra is in the midst of baby rumors, as the New York Post reported last week that the 26-year-old is “pregnant with her first child.” The Page Six report goes on to tell that Brazilian bombshell is supposed to be a “few months along,” according to the source. So far, though, there hasn’t been any confirmation or denial from Alessandra’s reps - but she certainly doesn’t look three months along. Enjoy the pictures of Alessandra on her Miami photoshoot (January 24). |
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23 January, 2008 Alessandra, 26, allegedly spilled the beans to a group of friends at a recent party in LA. Not only was the soiree taking place at boyfriend Jamie Mazur's luxurious pad, but the guest list was interesting. On hand to celebrate with the Brazilian model were Paris Hilton and her sister Nicky. Not to worry - I'm sure those two know how to keep a secret. |
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15 January, 2008 Model Alessandra Ambrosio's recent shoot in Brazil for Victoria's Secret's swimsuit catalogue may be the last for the apparent mom-to-be for a while. Rumors are circulating that Ambrosio and boyfriend Jaime Mazur are expecting. In addition to Brazilian Web sites letting the angel's secret out of the bag, the New York Post reported that Ambrosio spilled the news to friends at a party at Mazur's house this weekend. |
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15 January, 2008 IT looks like Victoria's Secret angel Alessandra Ambrosio won't be strutting down the runway in her skivvies anytime soon. The Brazilian beauty, 26, is pregnant with her first child. "She's a few months along," said our insider. Ambrosio is thrilled, she told pals at a weekend party at the Hollywood Hills house of her boyfriend, Jamie Mazur. Paris Hilton, sister Nicky and brother Barron all partied at the house after a night out at Teddy's. |
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15 January, 2008 Guess this Angel won't be needing her wings. Page Six is reporting that Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio, 26, is pregnant with her first child. The Brazilian bombshell is supposed to be a "few months along," according to the source. Yikes! Here she is just two weeks ago on Jurere Beach in Brazil. So, this is what it looks like when models procreate. Where's the baby...gestating in her hip? |
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15 January, 2008 Victoria's Secret angel Alessandra Ambrósio is pregnant from bf Jaime Mazur. |
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15 January, 2008 Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio had a little secret of her own: she's several months pregnant! The 26-year-old Braziliam bombshell is pregnant with her first child with boyfriend Jamie Mazur, according to Page Six. |
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14 January, 2008 A top brasileira Alessandra Ambrósio está mesmo grávida do namorado, o empresário californiano Jaime Mazur. A modelo de 26 anos está muito feliz e a família dele, que estava no Brasil, já sabe da novidade, contou uma amiga da bela para o iG Gente. O casal assumiu o relacionamento no Ano Novo, em Florianópolis - mas os dois já haviam sido flagrados juntos durante um passeio pela Califórnia, em julho do ano passado, e também em uma festa, na qual a modelo apareceu vestida de Coelhinha da Playboy. >>>>>Translated by Goolge Language Tools>>>>> |
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14 January, 2008 RG Vogue confirma: a modelo brasileira Alessandra Ambrósio está grávida. A top está no início da gravidez... Ela é uma das mais importantes "Angels" da Victoria´s Secret (ela e Heidi Klum dividem os spots). Seu milionário e rígido contrato a impede de sair de NY - ela deve ficar à disposição da marca para shootings prévios, antes dos sinais mais claros de sua gravidez. >>>>>Translated by Goolge Language Tools>>>>> |
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14 January, 2008 Desde que aportou no Brasil para uma temporada de férias, Alessandra Ambrósio foi seguida de perto pela imprensa. E nem quando deixou o país neste sábado, 12, a top deixou de ser notícia. As últimas manchetes sobre a modelo dizem que ela estaria grávida do namorado, o empresário Jamie Mazur. >>>>>Translated by Goolge Language Tools>>>>> |
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11 January, 2008 A top gaúcha Alessandra Ambrósio, 26 anos, está grávida do primeiro filho, segundo o colunista Cacau Menezes do jornal Diário Catarinense. Esse seria o primeiro filho da modelo da Victoria's Secret com o namorado, o norte-americano Jamie Mazur. De acordo com a publicação, Alessandra acaba de descobrir a gravidez. A modelo está passando férias em Florianópolis, capital catarinense, com Jamie Mazur. >>>>>Translated by Goolge Language Tools>>>>> |
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11 January, 2008 Alessandra Ambrosio is on the cover of the January issue of Rolling Stone Brazil. Apparently it is near impossible for models to appear on the magazine cover and if Alessandra nearly didn’t make it then what hope would the rest of them have?! ‘It is extremley rare that a model makes the cover of rolling stone magazine. Gisele was the last to do it. At that time only 4 supermodels made rolling stone cover.’ |
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10 January, 2008 Victoria's Secret Supermodels Marisa Miller and Alessandra Ambrosio recently hit the beaches of St. Barts for this year's swimwear catalogue photo shoot. 29-year-old Marisa has featured in many swimwear photo shoots for Sport's Illustrated and Victoria's Secret and will be featuring on this year's swimwear catalogue cover for Victoria's Secret: "I just found out I got the cover of swimwear today, so it's huge to be on the cover of one of the Victoria's Secret catalogues, so I'm really excited," she said enthusiastically. "I'm a beach girl, so I love seeing all the new swimwear and trying on the different suits. I'm definitely in my element," she added. This latest collection is the first Victoria's Secret swimwear line to be available in stores. All other collections have only been available through the catalogue. "Having swimwear in the stores is awesome, because the girls can go into the stores and try on the suits and it is easier than ordering from the catalogue because you can go in and mix and match yourself," Miller said. Brazilian model Alessandra Ambrosio, 26, said of the new collection - "It's a beautiful collection. All new (styles) - metallic, stripes, polka dots. You are going to see a lot of new things." The 2008 Victoria's Secret Swim Catalogue will heat up nearly 10 million mailboxes in early January and will be available in 350 stores in the US. |
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| 10 January, 2008 Source: The Daily Telegraph Alessandra Ambrosio, Marisa Miller in Brazil Victoria's Secret supermodels Alessandra Ambrosio and Marisa Miller have been spotted shooting the lingerie label's 2008 swimsuit catalogue in Brazil. Ambrosio was spotted having a little fun in the sun with her boyfriend and a few pals at Jurere Beach, and reports at gossipgirls.com state Ambrosio was not shy as she showed off the good genes Mother Nature granted her. The website states: "She wore a pair of tiny white shorts and a strapless bathing suit top, just enough to qualify as decent while still causing a mass drooling problem among the men within a few hundred yards." |
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10 January, 2008 Quando Alessandra surgiu no saguão do hotel, bronzeadíssima, recém-desperta, deslocando seu complexo instrumento de trabalho com passos displicentes, calçando chinelos brancos e tomando um Toddynho, minha primeira impressão foi de que ela não era tão alta. Tem 1,76 m, embora nas fotos pareça medir 10 centímetros a mais – uma magia que combina as proporções de seu corpo com saltos gigantes, poses e macetes de câmera. A segunda foi seu sotaque. Apesar de nascida e criada em Erechim, no noroeste do Rio Grande do Sul, a 360 quilômetros de Porto Alegre, e de ser gremista e fã de churrasco (seus olhos brilham ao citar sua preferência, costelinha de porco com salada de batatas), Ale tem nítido sotaque catarinense. Ela não concorda. – Sotaque catarinense, eu? – foi sua reação. A proximidade da fronteira é uma hipótese, mas a explicação mais provável é sua atração pelas belas praias de Florianópolis. Ela tinha acabado de passar uma semana na ilha, o que explicava o bronzeado. Vai para lá sempre que pode para descansar e surfar. O surfe, aliás, é uma de suas paixões. Subiu numa prancha pela primeira vez em Los Angeles e jura que ficou em pé na segunda tentativa. Também pratica mergulho. “Já mergulhou?”, me pergunta. “Precisa fazer isso um dia. Existem montanhas no fundo do mar, é outro mundo.” Conversei com Alessandra no estúdio, mas por que não imaginar, em um exercício semificcional, que estávamos em seu lugar favorito no mundo? Então faz de conta que viajamos para Bali, na Indonésia, mais especificamente numa praia chamada Kuta, no litoral sul da ilha. O mar está liso e o sol começa a escorregar. Digamos que ela está lá de férias e acaba de sair do mar, ainda respingando água salgada depois de pegar umas ondas. – Vamos caminhar? – ela propõe, deixando a prancha sobre a areia. A simetria perfeita de seu rosto seria perturbadora em outras mulheres, mas nela, por algum motivo, funciona. Seus traços são finos, mas não delicados. A mão que a desenhou riscava rápido. Sem errar. É uma dessas mulheres que levam escritores a cometer crimes de estilo, comparando lábios a frutas ou usando adjetivos como “transcendente”. – Para onde? Andamos um pouco em silêncio. Hoje, aos 26 anos, Alessandra é uma das cinco modelos que mais faturam no mundo, de acordo com a revista Forbes. Sua posição na lista deve subir agora que passou a aparecer como modelo principal da marca de lingerie Victoria’s Secret, posto que já pertenceu a Gisele Bündchen. – Você viaja o tempo todo. Não se sente meio à deriva, sem lugar fixo? Aos 14, Alessandra começou a fazer os primeiros trabalhos como modelo. Foi a Porto Alegre concorrer no Elite Model Look e passou para a final. Em São Paulo, acabou desclassificada, segundo ela, por causa da altura. “Eu era a mais baixa, e acho que me cortaram logo por isso.” Não demorou muito, porém, para fazer uma capa da Elle. Foi para São Paulo, Nova York, Paris, Tóquio. Enriqueceu emprestando sua imagem a inúmeras marcas e produtos. – A exposição constante do corpo nunca te trouxe desconforto? Deve haver um conflito entre a imagem estampada em anúncios e vídeos e a percepção que você tem de si mesma. Você nunca pensa “Meu Deus, todo mundo deve achar que sou aquilo ali, mas sou outra pessoa”? |
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| 9 January, 2008 Source: PennLive.com Breaking bikini news... maybe? Did I miss a press release on this? Alessandra Ambrosio spilled one of Victoria's little secrets at the St. Barts shoot for the Swim 2008 collection: The swimwear line will be available in stores! Men, if I've never given you a reason to check out this blog - here is the video from the Victoria's Secret swimsuit catalog shoot on the beach. Thank you messages can be let in the comments section ;) Anyway, back to the point: Some women may prefer to buy bathing suits online to avoid the trauma of trying them on every spring, but here are a few reasons why I'm excited about this news. I've always thought a lot of the clothing, particuarly the bathing suits, was very cute, as well as affordable (particularly when items go on sale at the end of the season!). However, sizing is always a issue, especially with itsy, bitsy bikinis. Even though some of the tops from Victoria's Secret come in bra sizes, the amount of coverage varies from suit to suit, and that can lead to "accidents." Unless you like the bottom to be "very tiny," like Miss Ambrosio, you probably want something that fits. A large can easily look like a small when it comes to swimwear. You can't judge it by looking at it on a super-skinny model on the Web site, especially since I've heard they tailor a lot of their clothing to fit the models (making every regular woman who orders it out of luck!). But alas, now you will be able to make sure it is the perfect suit for you (and probably mis-match top and bottom sizes if you need to) and ensure you won't have to sacrifice time and money for return shipping. And now for the bad news: It's doubtful any of this will be useful to you if you live in the midstate. I called both Harrisburg and Capital City malls, who both said the stores are not large enough to carry the line. But, we should probably hold out hopes for King of Prussia. The sales person I talked to today said she wasn't sure what they would have in the store, which is better than a resounding 'No.' I sure hope Miss Ambrosio didn't speak out of turn; if 350 stores plan to have the line, I would think King of Prussia would be among them! I really do hope this is a success, though, because maybe then Victoria's Secret will open clothing stores, too! |
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5 January, 2008 Depending on where in the world you live, January can be a rather chilly month. But down in Brazil, it’s “Hot Hot Hot” thanks, in part to Alessandra Corine Ambrosio. The 5’10” Brazilian babe was spotted having a little fun in the sun with her boyfriend and a few pals. The setting was Brazil’s beautiful Jurere Beach, and Alessandra sure wasn’t shy as she showed off the good genes Mother Nature granted her. She wore a pair of tiny white shorts and a strapless bathing suit top, just enough to qualify as ‘decent’ while still causing a mass drooling problem among the men within a few hundred yards. And if you’re thinking of upgrading to an SUV for 2008, Ambrosio suggests you try out a Hummer H2. She’s the new spokesmodel for the massive mass of off-roading steel. Enjoy the pictures of Alessandra and her man on the beaches of Brazil (January 3). |
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5 January, 2008 Jared Leto and Stavros Niarchos at Club Posh in Florianopolis, Brazil, "gawking at" Victoria's Secret models Alessandra Ambrosio and Ana Beatriz..... |
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| 3 January, 2008 Source: Made in Brazil A Semana: NYE, Brazilianizers, and Mr. Gay Rumors on Brazilian papers had everyone thinking Paris Hilton would spend NYE at Cafe de la Musique in Floripa. Paris ended up in Las Vegas, but models Alessandra Ambrosio, Izabel Goulart, Jeisa, Oluchi, and Fernanda Motta were there. Actor Jared Leto also chose the place to spend NYE. |
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1 January, 2008 A festa da virada no Cafe de la Musique de Florianópolis; confira os registros. 01/01 por Redação Em Florianópolis, a festa da virada mais disputada foi a pilotada no Cafe de la Musique da praia de Jurere Internacional. Confira! |
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