True Life: I Flew to London With 40 Victoria's Secret Angels

A few days before the trip, I went to Valley Nails in NYC to get this glimmering look. Black gel polish and two layers of foil were used to create a disco-ball effect on my digits.

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Deciding what to wear to the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in London was a difficult feat! This year, the show was black-tie, with a black-and-white dressing theme. I posted this photo on Instagram and Facebook asking my followers to vote. The majority chose this dress by Cut 25 on the left, and when my dad weighed in that it was his favorite, I knew I had to go with it.

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If this ear cuff doesn't scream dark Angel, I don't know what does! I spotted it at the BCBG Max Azria store in NYC when I was looking for pieces to wear with my gown. I ended up snagging this sequined motorcycle jacket.

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When we arrived at the airport (at 6:30 a.m.!), the models were shuttled into hair and makeup, while everyone else hung out and ate breakfast. We were given these cute pink boarding passes, and I took this photo right before heading to the terminal.

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This is what it looks like to fly "pink" class.

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Just your average-looking in-flight company. The pilot decided to let all of these gorgeous ladies on the plane, too.

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Inside the Angel plane, everyone was treated like first class. At each plush, reclining leather seat, we were treated to fuzzy Victoria's Secret blankets, duffels filled with travel swag, and large noise-cancellation headphones connected to Samsung tablets loaded with movies.

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After I went through my duffel bag, I pulled out this Victoria's Secret sleeping mask and neck pillow. Luckily we also really, really like hot pink at POPSUGAR.

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There were two menus: one "all day" version that offered assorted snacks (pastries, fruit, salads) and another with breakfast and lunch meals (egg-white omelets, salads with salmon, and other healthy options).

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Before interviewing some very familiar and gorgeous faces (more on that soon!), I had to look my best. Here are some of the beauty goodies I brought with me for quick touch-ups.

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On the plane, I was granted the opportunity to interview Behati Prinsloo. She shared the key products to getting her boho beach waves, how she deals with preshow nerves (she opened the catwalk!), and her best advice for brides-to-be.

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Then I chatted with Angel veteran Alessandra Ambrosio. She told me all about her preshow fitness and spa routines. I got her to keep this exclusive photo diary for POPSUGAR of the rest of her time in London (spoiler: there are photos of Taylor Swift!).

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Before my first day in London, I ordered some room service at the posh Edition Hotel to fuel up. Nothing gives me energy like avocado toast with poached eggs, coffee, and fresh-squeezed juice.

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Official Victoria's Secret Fashion Show spray tans obviously involve pink slippers. These sticky foot pads protect your feet from getting too much tanner on them.

Here is a look at Krysten's beauty station: the sponge brushes were used to smooth out the tanning formula on wrists and ankles, and baby powder was dusted on at the end to proactively keep spots like underarms and cleavage from getting sweaty.

After getting the full Angel beauty treatment — oxygen facial, contoured spray tan, and bombshell waves — I had to practice my Angel #selfie pose, obviously.

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Finally! Made it backstage at Earls Court to interview more models and beauty pros.

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Alessandra was looking cool, calm, and collected backstage as she was swarmed by editors, photographers, and beauty experts.

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Chanel bags, hair extensions, and lots of pink! What else would you expect backstage at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show?

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A quick look at one of the makeup artist's stations.

Seriously though, could Joan be any prettier? (She's just as nice, too!)

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Watch out, Banksy, Sara Sampaio is coming after your job!

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Karlie Kloss was one of the coolest, smartest ladies I got to meet backstage. No wonder Taylor Swift is her best friend. Power couple!

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Things got kinda weird backstage at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show . . .

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Then, my skin was perfected by Kate Synnott, who works with one of my favorite British celebrity makeup artists, Charlotte Tilbury.

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Here's a snap of some of the Charlotte Tilbury products used.

The finished look! We went with vampy eyes, contoured cheeks, and a nude, glossy lip.

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Finally made it into the holy land. It was showtime!

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Adriana Lima and Alessandra Ambrosio sizzled in the famed Fantasy Bras — each is worth $2 million!

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Best friends Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss strutted down the runway together.

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Here I am posing with Gemma and editors for AOL and InStyle.

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After the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is the afterparty. Cheers! Here I am with Gemma.

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Once I returned to NYC, I was experiencing serious Angel withdrawal . . . take me back to London!

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