Downton Abbey actress Michelle Dockery, 31, looked nothing like conservative Lady Mary! Sporting a silhouette designed by Peter Pilotto to a Pre-SAG Awards party back on Jan. 26, the star paired the dress with some bright red pumps, along with a bright red pout that really popped. The beauty accessorized the look with a shiny clutch. Michelle wore her hair in a chaotic up-do that off-set the demure feel of the frock. While her look is seriously so bright, can too much color be a bad thing? Regardless, the dress looked fierce and was an excellent choice in terms of showing off the woman’s more diverse and playful style that appears to be evolving.

Leave it to a Victoria’s Secret Angel to steal the show! The always stunning Candice Swanepoel, 24, sported the exact same dress at the debut of the Victoria’s Secret 2013 Swim collection on Mar. 12 in LA. To be fair, anything any of the Angel’s wear is not only going to be instant hit, but an instant motivator to hit the gym! The model flaunted her toned shoulders in the halter dress. Choosing to wear her hair in a polished bun, Candice looked poised and runway ready. The sleek and sexy dress elongated, (as if she needs it!), Candice’s svelte frame. Taking a different route in terms of accessorizing the frock, Candice chose to pair the vivid print with black pumps, which kept the look balanced between sophisticated and trendy.

Who do YOU think wore it better?

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While the temperature may drop in January, Victoria’s Secret always knows how to heat things up in the new year with the release of their annual swim catalogue. Sure, we love checking out the sexy new swimwear, but we’re definitely most excited to see our favorite angels having fun in the sun. While the cover is definitely a coveted spot, it looks like the third time is a charm for South African model Candice Swanepoel who was featured on the front of the catalogue in both 2011 and 2012! In fact, she once told us she keeps a collection of her ‘Swim’ covers at home!

When Candice was chosen as the face of the 2012 catalogue, she told us she found out simply by surfing the web, just like everyone else! “I just saw it on the internet like everyone else. You know, they’re always coming out with so many new collections, but the most important cover is the ‘Swim’ cover,” she told us last March at the Victoria’s Secret store in NYC, where she was on hand making a stop during the Very Sexy Tour.

For the 2013 catalogue, the models hit the beaches and posed poolside in both Miami and Turks and Caicos, where they were shot by famed photo Russell James. On the cover, Candice is wearing a ‘Very Sexy’ bandeau top and has her hair slicked back.

The Angel filled us in on why the ‘Swim’ cover is so special to her. “I’ve had so many ‘Swim’ covers, it’s the best thing for me to see that. I feel like it’s such an iconic thing. I remember when I was a little girl, I used to see Gisele on the covers and think, ‘wow,’ so for me to be on them now it’s such a big deal,” she said about the honor — and we couldn’t agree with her more!

Not only is Candice gorgeous, but she’s also totally down-to-earth, making her a fantastic choice for the coveted cover! WATCH a behind-the-scenes videos of the models dancing around in their sexy swimwear and let us know what you think of this year’s cover.

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While Candice Swanepoel looks gorgeous on the cover of the Victoria’s Secret ‘Swim’ catalogue, she had no idea she was selected until she surfed the web like everyone else! “I just saw it on the internet like everyone else. You know, they’re always coming out with so many new collections, but the most important cover is the Swim cover,” she said at the Victoria’s Secret store in NYC, where she was on hand making a stop during the Very Sexy Tour.

The Angel is proud of her covers — and she definitely has a right to be! “I don’t get to see them very often to be honest, but when I do get them in the mail [and see myself] it’s like, ‘OMG!’ I have a nice collection at home of all my covers,” she said.

While Candice has graced the issue before, it still is such an iconic privilege. “I’ve had so many swim covers, it’s the best thing for me to see that. I feel like it’s such an iconic thing. I remember when I was a little girl, I used to see Gisele on the covers and think, ‘wow,’ so for me to be on them now it’s such a big deal,” she said about the honor — and she isn’t the only one who is happy about it!

“They are so proud, my mom is ridiculous when I go down there, she just wants to show me off,” she said.

Aw, we think it’s so sweet that Candice’s family and friends are so happy for the Angel — and we’re so happy for her, too!

Katrina Mitzeliotis

While Candice Swanepoel graces the cover of the sexy catalogue, you can see all your favorite angels seductively posing in the sand in this behind-the-scenes video!

When the temperature drops, you know you can always count on the launch of the brand new Victoria’s Secret swimwear catalogue come January. This year, the brand chose blonde bombshell Candice Swanepoel as the cover girl of the catalogue, which was inspired by the beaches of Brazil — and she looks fantastic! While it hasn’t arrived on doorsteps just yet, you can still get a good look at some of the sexy bikinis, (and most importantly, the gorgeous models!), in this behind-the-scenes video.

Watch as angels Candice, Miranda Kerr, Alessandra Ambrosio and Lily Aldridge writhe around in the sand on the gorgeous beaches in Bora Bora.

If you were dwindling on your New Year’s resolution, hopefully these killer bods will get you back on track!

Katrina Mitzeliotis

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Ian Somerhalder plays handy man to Victoria’s Secret model Candice Swanepoel in a steamy new photo shoot for Allure magazine, and while I may not know much about fashion, I can say with certainty that this is an incredible photo shoot. Mostly because looking at it is like playing a sexy game of “Where’s Waldo?”

It really does seem like Ian is just a handy man working in Candice’s apartment, and he happens to accidentally find his way into a few of the shots. But it’s a beautiful accident, like the Big Bang. Or an unplanned, but totally adorable, baby.

All right, I’ll stop now. Just enjoy the pretty pictures.

Click here to see all of Ian’s ‘Allure’ pics!

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We used to be worried Victoria’s Secret model Candice Swanepoel was way too skinny, but in recent months she’s filled out — and her sexy curves are practically falling out of her swimsuit!

Candice, 22, almost lost her top multiple times during a bikini shoot at Saint Barthelemy in the French West Indies on Aug. 12 — and we’re so lucky we got to catch a glimpse of her keeping everything in place. With a body like hers, losing your top would be a very embarrassing — if hot — accident!

What do you think, HollywoodLifers — do you like the new, curvier Candice?

– William Earl

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Miranda Kerr and Candice Swanepoel are so attractive that we should study their genes in order to better to human race. And they’re showing off their fit body’s in some of this season’s hottest undergarments!

Miranda, 28, and Candice, 22, are showcasing some amazing Victoria’s Secret lingerie, and whatever they’re selling, we’ll buy it!

What do you think, HollywoodLifers — who looks the fiercest in their underwear?

– William Earl

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