We all know by now that most of the photos we see of models and celebs in magazines are obviously photoshopped. In fact, this program has such magical retouching abilities, it can transform any woman into a thinner, prettier, more toned, and more tan version of herself. The mind-blowing "Body Evolution" video showed us how far you REALLY can go with airbrushing. But believe it or not, Photoshop isn't the only trick they're using out there to make these stars look perfect!
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There are a lot of non-digital things models and celebs use before photo shoots, and crazy crash diets is one of them. How do you think the Victoria's Secret models get themselves looking so hot before the big show (HELLO!)? Check out a few other drastic ways the stars get themselves looking gorgeous for photos! Believe me, after reading these you'll definitely feel a little better about yourself!
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Crash dieting
Adriana Lima admitted to working out every SINGLE day with her personal trainer since August for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion show that took place this month. She even put herself on a no solid diet for nine days and 12 hours before the show refrained from eating or drinking! Sounds super intense to me!
Body makeup
Wanna know how models get their bodies to look so flawlessly smooth, and dimple free? Apparently it’s due to the help of body makeup. "It's all about creating the illusion of this amazing body on the runway. People don't realize that there are about 20 layers of makeup on my butt alone," Victoria’s Secret model Selita Ebanks once admitted.
Hair removal
Want to look smoother? Take a tip from the stars and consider laser hair removal. "You know, for years, I’d been waxing, which is part of the torture of being a model–I’m blonde, thank God! But I actually did laser, which was the best thing I ever did for myself, I wish I’d done it 10 years ago," Candice Swanepoel said.
Weight loss faking
Personal trainer Melanie Ventura demonstrated on her blog how you can make yourself look instantly toned in just 15 minutes. All she did was pose in better lighting, switched to a black bikini bottom versus a red one, applied some self-tanner, stood up tall, and sucked in her tummy. Pretty impressive, no?
Posing right
The right pose, could make anyone look slimmer. It's all about standing straight and at an angle that makes your body appear thinner. This one works for Zoe Saldana every time!
Tanning
Tan skin can make you look leaner and more toned and it shows off muscle contour. It also helps hide cellulite. Adrienne Bailon's abs look ripped here and it could just be the self-tanner!
The right clothes
Sometimes all it takes is the perfect dress to help suck in your stomach and make your waist appear much, MUCH smaller. Look how skinny J.Lo looks in this miracle illusion gown!
