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CJ Super Race meet, 2010:

Promoting some Sony gizmo - along with the lovely Bang Eun Young (and a bloke!):

CJ Super Race meet, 2010:

Two more, 'cos they're smoking...

HQ's (to make Matute proud), also from Anna Sui:

@Anna Sui! (Zimbio)

For Esquivel/Fratelli Rossetti. Photography by, well, you know!

^Still, it's slightly better than the preliminary attempt... And as for that deflated football monstrosity: Hey, I like football, and I like women in lingerie - what could possibly go wrong?

Yes!

Well, it's time to put this ridiculous charade to bed. Our online chat is over. Thank you all those who contributed and commented. Our girls stayed a whole extra day due to unforseen popularity... And off they go - into the night. Carrying Doutzen, and ignoring that ever eager 'tag-along' who was lingering around outside! Good night to all.

^We live to learn, Matute... More backstage, from style.it:

[Doutzen Kroes says:] ZZZZZZZ... [Adriana Lima says:] I don't know what you're insinuating, but I can say that there was no 'black magic' involved! [Chanel Iman says:] What's that? 'Black magic', as in 'BAD' magic?!! You saying black is bad? Better watch your motherf*@king ass, Lima... Me? I just had to smoke Ebanks. Easy, with her big ol' head

And runway:

^Naturally! Backstage at Carolina Herrera (runway to come, I hope): (Zimbio)

[Doutzen Kroes says:] DOUTZEN ANGRY. NO GET QUESTION. [Adriana Lima says:] You'll have to forgive dear Doutzen, AnaBBarrosFan - I assure you it's merely hormones... As for my "beauty". Gosh! I've never even considered such a thing. I must admit, I've always been perplexed at what the Rt.Hon Edward Razek saw in me, when he picked this wretched, fanged, child off the streets - with my facial tics and body spasms... But he saw something... I prefer not to think upon it too hard, lest I lose whatever magic it may be. I presume that if I do anything even mildly irritating that the 'powers-that-be' would inform me of such a thing and I would do my best to desist from that activity post-haste...

[Adriana Lima says:] *SIGH* Oh, why must we persist with such labels? I've always lobbied for the democratisation of the "Angel" process. After all, are we not all angels??? But, the brand persists with titles - and I'm but a lowly cog in an industrial wheel. I know my place in the scheme of these things... I've never sought a higher pedestal than my fellow model. And, believe me, we are all treated the same offstage. As it is, personally, I refuse to acknowledge who is and who isn't - and just enjoy the camaraderie that we have amongst ourselves, and make sure that all have equal billing at events like this. I hope you weren't after something more...salacious? I think you'll find that I'm a humble, unassuming presence here.

[Chanel Iman says:] HOLLA! Man, 'perfect angel cast'? Hell - gotta have Marisa. Bitch got a washboard... And Erin is tee-ight... De Paula too - shit... I'm kicking that f$@king Candice to the f%*king curb though. Come in here AGAIN and start taking over this shit. I mean... Damn! Better get over herself... Sessilee Lopez? She'd best stay outta my damn way. Yeah - YOU HEARD ME SESSILEE... And what the f^&k is up with that Rosie chick? Movie Star? Get outta here... Now, that Megan Fox knows how to tie a damn shirt. Props...

[Adriana Lima says:] Oh my! Really, I do not quite know where this reputation comes from? I just like to do my job quietly, to the best of my ability, and blend into the background. It does one no good to 'showboat' on such occasions. Honestly, reigning, or being Queen of this fashion world - let alone the whole world - well, it's simply not "Adriana" is it?

^Pretty sure that's Edita Vilkeviciute...

[Adriana Lima says:] Of course I welcome diversity in the workplace - and would encourage a Brasilian who wasn't just a sad imitation of yet another Brasilian... Plus I think we currently have a surfeit of blondes, don't you? [Chanel Iman says:] Where her abs at? Sure, she can come here. Long as she don't get in my f*$king grill. [Doutzen Kroes says:] DOUTZEN TIRED.

[Candice Swanepoel says:] Like totally MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE Victoria's Secret new Incredible™ Racerback demi-bra BTW...

[Adriana Lima says:] My therapist says that maintaining this Zen-like state of staring is of paramount importance in my battle against the facial-tics and involuntary grimacing that have affected me since childhood. I was under the impression that several viewers of the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show found them somewhat unpalatable(?), and I'm determined to do my utmost to make this lingerie spectacular of absolute enjoyment to everyone.

[Chanel Iman says:] Damn straight! Kick-ass, tight-as f*%king body and super-cute face... F*@king A! But gonna say Doutzy. Sure her abs aint as pinch-perfect as mine, and sistah's put on some timber, but girl's got a killer face. Word. [Doutzen Kroes says:] Adriana. Adriana has more meat. MMMMMMM... [Adriana Lima says:] In the interests of democracy, and keeping the 'good ship VS' on an even-keel - I'm going to have to say Chanel. I'm nothing if not reasonable and democratic.

^The Elton John sunglasses are ace! At the Alexander Wang party (hey, who's that lurking in the background?!!):