Perfect Body or Photoshop

I love Victoria Beckham aka Posh Spice. I think she has a sexy look, and I like her style. She also knows how to market herself really well. She's always dressed impeccably, hair looks fabulous, and she truly is a fashion icon for this generation.

She is currently the new model for Giorgio Armani's spring/summer lingerie collection. The photos are gorgeous, and her body looks absolutely amazing. And don't forget, this lady has had three kids! I mean, DAYUUM!

However, is her body really this good in real life? Is this a case of a picture being Photoshopped, so all her imperfections are magically wiped away with a touch of a mouse?

The Daily Mail believes it is:

"In the past, Mrs Beckham has complained how she 'looks really awful naked', adding: 'I've got so much saggy skin on my stomach.'

She also has a C-section scar from the birth of third son Cruz in 2005.

In these pictures, however, the tummy's taut and flawless.

The carefully staged poses and shadows may have helped.

But airbrushing expert Chris Bickmore believes the artifice goes a little further.

'Her skin has been totally cleaned up and polished,' he said.

'Her breasts have definitely been enhanced. I would also say her legs have been shaped and retouched.'"

I think at this point in our culture today, we should all expect everything to be Photoshopped or retouched in some way, especially when it's related to fashion. The fashion world is really just a veil of fantasy that conceals reality. Yes, models are beautiful, but they're not perfect. They have body flaws, like everybody else. Even the most breathtaking woman on the planet has some physical imperfection that she's trying to hide.

I think it's imperative that we women realize what these fashion photographs are: beautiful pictures that are staged with the best lighting, the best make-up, and the best clothes money can buy. Yeah, Victoria Beckham looks unbelievable, but I'm sure it took a lot of effort and time to make her appear that way.

That being said, I really love these photographs. The shadows juxtaposed with the light is stunning. Very sensual and erotic. Great ad campaign for lingerie. Makes you feel sexy just looking at them.

(Via Daily Mail via Project Rungay)